Alternative PTFE-Free Water-based phenolic-melamine gold lacquer PFAS free lubricant which is water based
Alternative PFC-free Eco DWR impregnation PFC-free spray-on treatment for the reimpregnation of shell garments. Gives a highly water-repellent surface and optimizes breathability.
Alternative Edaplan™ LA 451 - PFAS free wetting and leveling agent Sulfosuccinate. Paint and coating industry: Wetting and dispersing agents for water-based applications e.g. wood primers.
Alternative Lutensit™ - PFAS free emulsion polymerization process additive Sulfosuccinate. Levelling and wetting agents.
Alternative Emulphor™ - PFAS free emulsion polymerisation process aids Levelling and wetting agents. Fatty alcohol polyglycolether sulfate.
Alternative Evonik TEGO® - Substrate Wetting Additives Short chain, polyether-modified siloxanes. Low molecular weight polyether-modified siloxanes. Siloxane multi-functional surfactants. Alkoxylates.
Alternative Bee Kind™ Beeswax Waterproofing Bar The beeswax heavy duty water repellent and protecting wax is made from the highest quality Beeswax and blend of waxes. A great option for heavy duty waterproofing projects like outdoor equipment, float and tent awnings, tent seams, jackets or pants, bike wear, back packs, hats, synthetic and canvas horse covers, horse saddle blankets, trekking boots, jeans, canvas shoes, fishing & hunting gear, rucksacks, tents and hiking boots.
Alternative Heavy Duty Fabric Wax All-natural heavy duty fabric wax is made from the highest quality beeswax and proprietary blend of plant-based waxes and oils. The first and only water repellent wax that doesn’t utilize paraffin, silicone, or other petroleum-based synthetic ingredients.
Alternative Nanoman™ - Nanotechnology-based treatment products Nanotechnology-based treatment products. Stain and water repellancy, UV protection.
Alternative Detrapel® - Nanotechnology-based treatment products Nanotechnology-based treatment products. Stain and water repellancy, UV protection.
Alternative Dustex - Bio-based road binder Dustex is based on lignin, nature's own binder, which binds together the wood fibers in spruces. Dustex ensures efficient and environmentally friendly bonding of gravel and dust on gravel roads, and reduces dust problems and increases traffic safety, while strengthening the road surface.
Alternative PFC-free packaging for microwave popcorn Packaging for mirowave popcorn free from PFAS-substances
Evaluated Alternative Notoxicom® Flame Retardants B6000 and S6000 World’s first UL94 V0 at 0.80mm halogen-free FR PC/ABS and FR PC/ASA using Polyphosphonate co-carbonates.
Alternative PFAS-free alternative: Enshield® Oil and grease resistant. WestRock EnShield® delivers unique performance characteristics that make it an ideal solution for many retail food and foodservice applications, including takeout, bakery and frozen food.
Evaluated Alternative BIOSUCCINIUM®- Bio-succinic acid BIOSUCCINIUM® is a 100% bio-based succinic acid, produced via a patented fermentation process from sustainable biomass.
Evaluated Alternative POLYSORB® - highest purity isosorbide POLYSORB® isosorbide is a non-toxic bio-based molecule made from sorbitol. Thanks to its particular rigid structure, POLYSORB® isosorbide enhances the properties of polymers, such as polycarbonate, polyester and polyurethane. When using POLYSORB® isosorbide the polymers become more resistant to temperature and have better mechanical and optical properties. Suitable for food contact packaging, heat resistant packaging and technical polymers.
Evaluated Alternative HeiQ Eco Dry – Durable water repellency (DWR) without fluorine (non-PFC) High-performing, sustainable and durable water-repellency, no fluorine (no PFOA, no PFOS), formaldehyde-free. Exceptional efficiency and durability (100% DWR performance up to 50 washings depending on fiber type). Complies with EU REACH, US TSCA, JP METI, ZDHC and most RSL regulations.
Evaluated Alternative Papira® by Stora Enso - a fully bio-based and biodegradable foam Papira® by Stora Enso is a fully bio-based and biodegradable foam that is completely recyclable in any paper stream. It is a rigid yet flexible foam that provides high protection against shock and offers a plastic-free alternative to polymeric foams such polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (EPS) and polyurethane (PU). Papira is designed for optimal protection of fragile, sensitive and high-value consumer goods such as electronics as well as industrial appliances. It can be fabricated by using different foam cutting techniques and laminated to achieve different structures.
Evaluated Alternative 7 NeoRez® R-3972 XP - Polyurethanes for coatings and inks NeoRez® R-3972 XP NeoRez® R-3972 XP is a flexible, colloidal polyurethane dispersion where we substituted NMP while maintaining high performance for use in coatings and inks for flexible substrates.
Evaluated Alternative 5 NeoPac™ E-108 XP - Polyurethanes for floor coatings NeoPacTM E-108 XP NeoPacTM E-108 XP is an aromatic urethane acrylic copolymer dispersion where we substituted NMP while maintaining excellent chemical and abrasion resistance for use in parquet and wood lacquers.
Evaluated Alternative Decovery® Bio-Based High-Performance Resins for Interior Flooring Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint. Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based urethane equivalents.
Evaluated Alternative 6 NeoRez® R-3961 - Polyurethanes for plastic substrates NeoRez® R-3961 NeoRez® R-3961 is a hard and flexible polyurethane dispersion where we substituted NMP for use in a variety of applications and especially suitable for plastic substrates.
Evaluated Alternative Decovery® Bio-Based High-Performance Resins for Interior and Exterior Usage Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint. Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based acrylic equivalents.
Evaluated Alternative Decovery® Bio-Based High-Performance Resins for Wall Paints Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint. Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based acrylic equivalents.
Evaluated Alternative Decovery® Bio-Based High-Performance Resins for Industrial Wood Applications Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint. Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based acrylic equivalents.
Evaluated Alternative iCareTM Heavy Metal Free PET Fibers Global awareness of the potential dangers in consumer products is increasing. iCareTM Heavy Metal Free PET Fibers are available as filament yarns, polyester chips and staple fibers. iCareTM PET is compliant with the Toxic-Free Future Initiatives and has diverse applications. The iCareTM products fulfill the requirements under REACH SVHC.
Evaluated Alternative SCHUTZENRESIN-X7BIO - 100%Plant Based BioResin 100 % plant based, Zero formaldehyde Bio-Resin for Wrinkle free finishing.
Evaluated Alternative SCHUTZENRESIN-X7BIO - Plant Based BioResin 100 % plant based, Zero formaldehyde Bio-Resin for Wrinkle free finishing.
Evaluated Alternative NATURE SAFE- DENIM PROCESS FOR ROPE DYEING Nature Safe Denim Process enables to eliminiate 100% NaOH, 100% Sodium Hydrosulfite & 100% Indigo Dyes from Rope Dyeing , Padding , Printing & Coating Applications.
Evaluated Alternative XYLOCOL-NT Tamarind based Hair & Skin Conditioner XYLOCOL-NT is a Non-ionic biopolymer based on TamarindusIndica Seed Polysaccharide and can be used in Hair care & Skin care formulations. It is a sustainable EO/PO & Quaternrary ammoinum compound free product
Evaluated Alternative SCHUTZENPRINT- FF WHITE DC SCHUTZENPRINT-FF WHITE DC Is a plant based Sustainable, Acrylate rheology free, Water based Ready made print paste for White Discharge printing. The Ready made paste is Solvent Free, Zero Formaldehyde & ZDHC Listed can be utiliesed with SCHUTZENSTRIP-TU ; Zero formaldehyde activator
Evaluated Alternative TMO – replacement to hydrocarbon solvents such as toluene TMO (2,2,5,5-tetramethyloxolane) is a non-peroxide forming ether solvent that can replace common hydrocarbon solvents such as toluene. TMO demonstrates the ability to produce high molecular weight radical-initiated polymers for use as pressure-sensitive adhesives. TMO is suitable for a wide range of applications including coating industry, reaction media and liquid-liquid extractions.
Evaluated Alternative ATMOS 08 ATMOS 08 is designed to enhance the ozone activity achieved during the Jeanologia ATMOSPHERIC process.
Evaluated Alternative i-foam® M firefighting foam concentrate Prevent Tec ifoam® is a highly effective and highly concentrated gel foam extinguishing agent for use in all class A, B and C fires (*** for class C "gaseous substances" fires, it is essential to stop / interrupt the gas supply prior to extinguishing - otherwise there is the highest risk of explosion and mortal danger, especially in the case of inflammation of the gas). ifoam® offers extremely high safety for emergency personnel, especially in the case of liquid fires and plastic fires, and offers very short extinguishing times. ifoam® reduces extinguishing water consumption to a minimum.
Evaluated Alternative i-foam® Marine firefighting foam concentrate Prevent Tec ifoam® sea/marine is a highly effective and highly concentrated gel foam extinguishing agent for use in all class A, B and C fires (*** for class C "gaseous substances" fires, it is essential to stop / interrupt the gas supply prior to extinguishing - otherwise there is the highest risk of explosion and mortal danger, especially in the case of inflammation of the gas). ifoam® sea/marine offers extremely high safety for emergency personnel, especially in the case of liquid fires and plastic fires, and offers very short extinguishing times. ifoam® sea/marine reduces extinguishing water consumption to a minimum.
Evaluated Alternative Alve-One® chemical blowing agent alternative to ADCA Alve-One®, an innovative and sustainable chemical blowing agent for thermoplastics developed by Solvay in collaboration with the industry aiming at replacing azodicarbonamide (ADCA) and other hazardous blowing agents. REACH compliant (not a SVHC), safe for humans and environment throughout its entire life cycle; Promotes plastic foams recyclability; No odors nor VOCs generated; Weight reduction and insulation; Faster foam production cycles and formulations optimization; Safer working conditions and simpler logistics.
Evaluated Alternative Fluorine Free foam concentrates National Foam Synthetic Fluorine Free foam concentrates are designed to replace legacy PFAS (C8/C6) based AR-AFFF and AFFF firefighting foam concentrates. Our Synthetic fluorine free foam concentrates are designed to be used on Class A and Class B fires. Products are U.L. and LASTfire listed for fixed foam systems and fuel in depth fires and mobile response foam systems.
Alternative MOUSSOL®-FF An alcohol resistant, fluorine-free, 100% biodegradable fire extinguishing foam concentrate.
Evaluated Alternative Bio-attributed, phthalate-free plasticizer for close to human use: Pevalen™ Pro Pevalen™ Pro is a bio-attributed plasticizer ready to be dropped into existing formulations with Pevalen™. Based on the mass balance concept, it is a partly renewable pentaerythritol tetra valerate (PETV) designed to reduce the carbon footprint and supports sustainable sourcing of renewable raw material. Pevalen™ Pro is third party certified according to the ISCC system which means we have both traceability back to the country of origin ensuring the biomass was sourced in a sustainable way as well as a certified mass balance and greenhouse gas (GHG) calculation. Perstorp offers three grades of Pevalen™ Pro; Pro 8, Pro 24 and Pro 36, based on 8%, 24% and 36% renewable resources.
Request Substitute for EDTA Looking for substitute of edta that can be used in textile wet processing. In removing hardness from water by chelating metal complex ions.
Evaluated Alternative Diamond like Carbon coating technology for Gravure cylinders or Anilox rollers High-tech coatings for Gravure and Anilox Roto Hybrid's Diamond like Carbon technology is an environmentally friendly alternative to both Chromium VI and Chromium III, traditionally used in RotoGravure and further specialist options are available that replace the Ceramic (chromium oxide) used for Anilox in Flexo.
Evaluated Alternative Lineo™ – Non-toxic, renewable material replacing petroleum-based products Lineo™ by Stora Enso is a renewable, wood-based, non-toxic alternative to fossil-based materials. Lineo™ is made of lignin, a complex plant-derived polymer found in the cell walls of almost all dry-land plants. The refined kraft lignin is available as a stable free-flowing brown powder. Lineo™ can be used to replace oil-based phenolic materials in a range of applications, such as in resins for plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), paper lamination and insulation material. After cellulose, lignin is the biggest renewable source of carbon anywhere. Lineo™ is ideal for companies looking for alternatives to petroleum-based products. It is a non-toxic raw material with a traceable origin and stable cost structure. It also contributes to resource efficiency since it fully utilitses wood from other production processes.
Evaluated Alternative CTO – Crude tall oil Crude tall oil (CTO) by Stora Enso is a special source of bio-based products. It is extracted from Nordic Softwood – a natural, renewable resource from our sustainably managed North European forests – during the kraft pulping process. This valuable ingredient of the wood is a mixture of fatty acids, rosin and other neutral compounds. The crude tall oil can be further refined to different fractions like fatty acids, rosins and sterols. These intermediates can be used in a wide variety of applications and products across various industrial and consumer markets. In addition, CTO can be refined and turned into biofuels replacing fossil-based fuels.
Evaluated Alternative True non-phthalate plasticizer for close to human use: Pevalen™ Pevalen™ is a true non-phthalate plasticizer with uncompromising performance. It is the perfect choice for sensitive applications, such as products in direct human contact, e.g. apparel and accessories, sports & leisure products, automotive interiors or other indoor applications such as floors or wall coverings in homes and public spaces. Perstorp has also obtained Food Contact Notification from the FDA in USA for the use of Pevalen™ as a plasticizer for use in repeated‐use food contact articles. Pevalen™ (chemical name pentaerythritol tetravalerate or PETV) has a unique performance not matched by any other plasticizer product with high plasticizing efficiency in combination with low migration and volatility. The unique combination of properties and its total-cost efficiency makes it a versatile and often superior plasticizer for both suspension and emulsion applications such as molded parts, films & sheets, coated fabrics - including artificial leather and other plastisol applications.
Evaluated Alternative Cadira® Polyester/Cellulosic Exhaust The Cadira® Polyester/Cellulosic Exhaust module offers process optimization options and product offers for exhaust processing of polyester/cellulosic blends to reduce consumption of water, energy and reduce the output of greenhouse gas emission, as well as wastewater quantities and effluent load.
Evaluated Alternative Cadira® Polyamide Cadira® Polyamide is an environmentally-friendly dyeing process for polyamide, recycled polyamide and polyamide blends with elastane. Can be used with Telon® and Isolan® dyes together with selected Sera® products for pre and aftertreatments. The dyeing process is shorter by scour-dyeing and a modified aftertreatment in one bath.
Alternative Chromium(VI)-free pre-treatment processes for plating on plastics Biconex develops chromium(VI)-free and manganese-free pre-treatment processes for polymers, especially for the plating on plastics industry. We offer research and development services, plating for various polymers in our fully automated small scale plating facility and licenses of our environmentally friendly processes. Our preconditioning technology for ABS based polymers uses less bath stations than the state of the art with chromium(VI) and therefore fits in every existent production line. All chemicals can be processed in existing standard wastewater systems. Low temperatures and short processing times reduce energy costs and avoid any deformation of ABS parts during the process.
Evaluated Alternative SCHUTZENCIDE-MT Amine based Biocide SCHUTZENCIDE-MT is Quaternary compound free, aldehyde free biocidal amine having broad spectrum efficacy against bacteria, viruses & fungal attack