Evaluated Alternative VICTREX PEEK Polymers, High performance engineering plastic Victrex is a world leader in PEEK and PAEK Polymer solutions. PEEK "polyetheretherketone" polymers, regarded as one of the world's highest performing polymers, support multiple key engineering requirements at the same time with excellent mechanical and wear properties, temperature and chemical resistance, and can meet regulatory standards.
Evaluated Alternative Non-fluorinated, PFC-free water repellent for all types of fabrics UNIDYNE XF Series is repellent finish for a wide array of textile substrates that is made from greater than 50% bio-based materials. As with Daikin’s long-standing fluorochemical repellents series, XF Series provides valuable-performance, washing machine durable water repellency without sacrificing fabric breathability and hand feel.
Evaluated Alternative Specialty polyol for use in cast polyether-based polyurethane (PU) formulations NORYL™ AP2001G polyol is a low molecular weight di-functional polyol based on polyphenylene ether (PPE). The incorporation of NORYL AP2001G polyol into a solid elastomer matrix can demonstrate structure-property benefits in traditional cast polyurethane material formulations.
Evaluated Alternative ENGAGE™ 8200 Polyolefin Elastomer ENGAGE™ 8200 POE is an ethylene-octene copolymer that has excellent flow characteristics and performs well in a wide range of general purpose thermoplastic elastomer applications.
Evaluated Alternative PFAS free oil and grease resistant barrier to moulded fibre food packages The BIM OilguardTM concept (BIM MFO range) is designed to eliminate the need for PFAS in fast food/food on the go packaging, such as moulded fibre trays and bowls, food wrapping paper and cardboard pizza cartons. Fiber-based food packages treated with BIM OilguardTM can be recyclable and repulpable and do not generate microplastics.
Evaluated Alternative Palatinol DOTP NA Dioctyl terephthalate. Palatinol® DOTP is a plasticizer based upon 2-Ethylhexanol. It is compatible with both homopolymer and copolymer vinyl resins.
Evaluated Alternative Rhodiasolv® RPDE an eco friendly solvent Rhodiasolv® RPDE is a dibasic ester solvent with an excellent health, security & environment profile (toxicity, VOC*, and biodegradability)
Evaluated Alternative Alternative to 2- ethylhexanoic acid in a range of applications Versatic™ Acid 10 can replace 2-ethylhexanoic acid for use in paints, polyurethane foams, PVC plastics and more. More generally, it can be used as such, as an intermediate for organic derivatives, as a metallic salt and as an ammonium salt.
Request Alternative to PFAS in Golf Bags and Apparel markets We are seeking alternatives to PFAS coating on our bags and outer wears. we need C0 Treatmment on our fabric that will maintain same durability and even better as the PFAS treated Fabrics.
Evaluated Alternative Durable and recyclable insulation material ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation is based on volcanic rock. Stone wool is non-combustible which means it can help stop the spread of a building fire and does not contain any chemical flame retardants. In addition, if it is exposed to fire it will not give off any significant amount of toxic smoke. Extremely durable, stone wool lasts more than 65 years without any loss of thermal efficiency, non-combustibility or dimensional stability. It can also be endlessly recycled at a growing number of locations, helping to reduce the amount of construction waste going to landfill.
Evaluated Alternative SMARTPOWER Dishmachine Detergent Specialty SMARTPOWER™ Dishmachine Detergent Specialty is a 100% chlorine free, high performing machine warewashing detergent for use in soft to moderate water hardness and regular soil loads.
Alternative Cellulose-based membrane material Eastman Membrane Material M230, Food Contact is a high-viscosity, high molecular weight cellulose diacetate. It is supplied as fine, dry, free-flowing powder.
Alternative Alternatives to the fluorinated acrylates used in hair care products The Beauty of Sustainability Starts Here Clean beauty means elegance in every respect: from the selection of sustainable raw materials, to the design and use of high-functionality and high-performing ingredients, and the benign reintegration into the biosphere post-use. This philosophy is beautifully encapsulated in P2’s Citropol® technology.
Alternative Sustainable raw materials and ingredients for personal care products The Beauty of Sustainability Starts Here Clean beauty means elegance in every respect: from the selection of sustainable raw materials, to the design and use of high-functionality and high-performing ingredients, and the benign reintegration into the biosphere post-use. This philosophy is beautifully encapsulated in P2’s Citropol® technology.
Alternative 100% recyclable and coating-free alternative to waterproof breathable textiles We are developing Amphitex™, 100% recyclable and coating-free alternative to traditional waterproof breathable textiles. Reduce emissions : Reducing materials' carbon footprint No toxic chemicals : Always free from PFAS and PTFE Recyclable : Mono material solutions for a circular lifestyle Save water : Waterless dyeing for a minimal freshwater footprint
Alternative A new generation of fluorine-free, fully microporous, waterproof membranes We believe in a world where outdoor clothing protects people as much as the nature we all enjoy. Unfortunately, the industry has not always been able to fulfill this promise in the past. Either forever chemicals (PFCs) were used in the products and especially the membranes or the quality and performance of the clothes were not acceptable. Our patented template removal process is used in the manufacturing of our microporous membranes to provide the apparel industry with a real sustainable alternative without any compromise in performance. Our membranes are then incorporated into final products, typically outdoor gear.
Alternative LAMORAL®, PFAS Free DWR LAMORAL® is an unnoticed and transparent coating, 2 times thinner than human hair, offering: Durable repellance Durable colour protection Durable corrosion protection
Alternative Sustainable Supercapacitors for IoT devices By 2025, an estimated 27 billion IoT devices will be connected to the internet, requiring power sources such as batteries. As a consequence, around 80 million batteries from IoT devices are projected to be discarded daily that year. A significant proportion of these batteries pose risks to both humans and the environment due to their harmful materials. That is why we have developed a more sustainable supercapacitor for the IoT market, where the technology cooperates with nature and does not involve difficult-to-handle battery scrap.
Alternative PFAS-free back sheets for solar panels Innovative material solutions for solar panel manufacturers. With a long heritage in polymer science and co-extrusion, we support the solar industry with a growing family of high-performance co-extruded backsheets (where we are now the global market leader); along with conductive backsheets, specialty films, strips and sheets for a wide range of solar modules. Our backsheets are fully recyclable and fluorine-free. They not only lower your carbon footprint, but also reduce your module’s end-of-life cost, thus helping you contribute to a more circular solar industry.
Alternative Solar panels free of PFAS Using our solar panels is a sustainable way to generate electricity, even on roofs with less load capacity. The solar panels are produced with low CO2 emissions and are free of PFAS. In addition, they are fully recyclable, so that we can reuse all raw materials. Not only are we accelerating the energy transition, we are also making it sustainable.
Alternative Next-generation membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells and electrolyzers Ionysis develops components for zero-emission fuel cells in heavy duty mobility and electrolyzers for hydrogen production. Emissions from road traffic can be eliminated by usage of hydrogen fuel cells. Furthermore, fuel cells are the technology of choice for heavy-duty applications like ships, planes or trains. Electrolyzers will produce large amounts of green hydrogen using renewable energy. The hydrogen can then be used to power fuel cell trucks or produce emission-free steel or fertilizer. A polymer membrane with electrodes is the heart of both technologies.
Evaluated Alternative Proton Exchange Membranes and Polymers replacing fluorinated polymers (PFCs) Ionomr has developed an ion-conductive membrane with the broadest chemical and mechanical stability available. The membranes are made from hydrocarbon polymers without any PFCs added. The most widely-used membranes today are perfluorinated and these are non-recyclable and generates bio-accumulative toxic waste. The hydrocarbon-based materials include Pemion™, a high-performance proton-exchange membrane (PEM) product suitable for the next generation of PEM-based hydrogen fuel-cells on the market.
Alternative PFAS-free, ion-selective membrane for clean energy storage Cellfion’s membrane solution is an innovative use of an abundant and renewable resource, nanocellulose derived from wood. The PFAS-free membranes are prepared through a clean fabrication process and exhibit properties such as: Ion-conductivity Liquid and Gas barrier Tunable properties Non-toxic handling and biodegradable, PFAS-free
Evaluated Alternative Oleris® - biobased n-Heptanoic Acid Oleris® n-Heptanoic acid is a bio-based, seven-carbon linear chain saturated fatty acid from a renewable castor oil source. Suitable for use in innovative sustainable design.
Evaluated Alternative Fluorine-free durable water repellent finishing agent Non-fluorinated, Fluorine-Free, durable water repellent finishing agent https://chemsilicone.com/product/non-fluorinated-water-repellent
Evaluated Alternative LIQUID - 100% ecological firefighting agent (A,B,C,D and F) LIQUID is a 100% ecological agent against all types of fires, composed of only 3 plants It is mixed from 0,2% to 3% with fresh water, seawater, or antifreeze It treats all types of fires A, B, C, D, and F
Evaluated Alternative PARAFOL as alternatives to silicones in personal care PARAFOL 22-95 and PARAFOL 12 RSPO-MB are proven alternatives to silicones. Rapeseed oil-based PARAFOL 22-95 is COSMOS certified and inherently biodegradable.
Evaluated Alternative EcoPhob PLUS: Fluorine free, bio-based, water repellency Worldwide leading product for ecological hydrophobicity of textiles. The ecological product for the durable water repellency for textiles of all kinds.
Request Non-PFAS Dielectric Fluid for 2-phase Data Centers Immersion Cooling Hi, we are looking for a dielectric (6kV/mm) fluid non-PFAS that boils around 60°C. Environmental and global impacts are key.
Evaluated Alternative Ultramoll® IV HV - polymeric plasticizer Ultramoll® IV HV is a high viscosity polymeric plasticiser for a large number of polymers, e.g. polyvinyl chloride (PVC), VC copolymers, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), polyurethane (PU) etc.
Evaluated Alternative Mesamoll® 51067 - non-phthalate plasticizer Mesamoll® 51067 is a general purpose plasticizer, with good gelling behaviour and saponification resistance, which is compatible with many types of polymers including poly vinyl chloride and polyurethanes.
Evaluated Alternative K-FLEX® 975P - non-phthalate plasticizer K-FLEX® 975P is a patented dibenzoate plasticizer and coalescent, designed for a broad range of compatibility with polar polymers.
Evaluated Alternative Mesamoll® - non-phthalate plasticizer Mesamoll® is a general purpose plasticizer, with good gelling behaviour and saponification resistance, which is compatible with many types of polymers including poly vinyl chloride and polyurethanes.
Evaluated Alternative Mesamoll® II - non-phthalate plasticizer Mesamoll® II is a general purpose plasticizer, with good gelling behaviour and saponification resistance, which is compatible with many types of polymers including poly vinyl chloride and polyurethanes.
Evaluated Alternative PFC Free Water- and Windproof Membrane Guaranteed Green – The Sympatex climate-neutral and recyclable membrane As one of the worldwide leading producers, Sympatex® Technologies has been a synonym for high-tech functional materials in clothing, footwear, accessories and technical fields of application since 1986. Together with selected partners, Sympatex develops, produces and distributes membranes, laminates and functional textiles as well as finished products worldwide. The Sympatex membrane is highly breathable, 100% wind- and waterproof and regulates the climate. It is 100% recyclable, climate-neutral, bluesign® certified, and it received the 'Oeko-Tex-Standard 100' certificate. It is also PTFE-free and PFC-free. The technologies and procedures are based on the principles of ecological responsibility and sustainability with a special focus on the optimal carbon footprint.
Evaluated Alternative Zelan™ R3 finish: Non-fluorinated, bio-based, durable water repellent finish Zelan™ R3 / Teflon EcoElite™ finish is the first renewably sourced, non-fluorinated repellent finish with the following benefits: • Up to three times more durable than original non-fluorinated repellents • Contains 60 percent renewably sourced raw materials (ASTM D6866-12) and is recognized as a USDA certified biobased product • bluesign® approved, meeting the strict ecological and toxicological requirements of the bluesign® criteria • GOTS approved input finishing chemical
Evaluated Alternative Nofia® Copolymers - Halogen Free Flame Retardants for Resin Systems Nofia CO6000 is a poly(phosphonate-co-carbonate) and is part of a family of products that can be produced in a range of compositions from high to low phosphonate content. The copolymers have good impact resistance and glass transition temperatures while maintaining high melt flow and a high limiting oxygen index.
Evaluated Alternative Nofia® Reactive Oligomers - Halogen Free Flame Retardants for Resin Systems Nofia® OL1001 and Nofia OL3001 Oligomers are low molecular weight, reactive flame retardant additives. The oligomers are phosphorus based additives with phenolic end groups suitable for flame retarding thermoset resins, such as unsaturated polyesters, epoxy, polyurethane and polyurea. They are transparent and highly soluble in polyols and in the typical solvents used in thermoset resin processing.
Evaluated Alternative Nofia® Homopolymers - Halogen Free Polymeric Flame Retardants for Plastics Nofia homopolymers have an exceptionally high limiting oxygen index of 65%, which makes it particularly well suited to be used as Flame Retardant additives. Nofia homopolymers are transparent, high flowing polymers with a glass transition temperature of about 90-105°C. The different grades have different molecular weights.
Evaluated Alternative Remosolv Plus – Paint stripper free from methylene chloride Remosolv Plus is a fast-acting paint stripper, made of biodegradable ingredients. Specially developed to remove paints, inks and coatings safely, quickly and in a way that is ecologically safe. Taking into account the user friendly and ecologically safe nature of Remosolv Plus, the product is revolutionary and substitutes many chemical environmentally damaging unhealthy strippers and solvents. Caused by the addition of emulsifiers, the product can be easily washed off with water and is easy to remove consequently.
Evaluated Alternative Ecoatex – Biodegradable paint stripper free from methylene chloride Ecoatex is a powerful paint stripper, formulated from biodegradable constituents. Specially developed to remove paints, varnishes, coatings and graffiti in a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible manner. Thanks to its sophisticated balance of base materials, this unique product can strip several layers of paint at once and is effective on several paint systems.
Evaluated Alternative Safeco – Cleaner and degreaser based on safe and easily degradable solvents Safeco is a product intended for cleaning and degreasing in the chemical industry where rapid and thorough action is required and where an end result without residue is often necessary. Safeco’s safe character makes it very safe for human use, resulting in an extremely safe workplace environment. Safeco is completely free of aromatics and halogens.
Evaluated Alternative FireEx® C-M firefighting foam concentrate FireEx® C-M 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). FireEx® C-M offers extremely high safety for emergency personnel, especially in the case of liquid fires and plastic fires, and offers very short extinguishing times. FireEx® C-M reduces extinguishing water consumption to a minimum.
Evaluated Alternative FireEx® C-Marine firefighting foam concentrate FireEx® C-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). FireEx® C-Marine offers extremely high safety for emergency personnel, especially in the case of liquid fires and plastic fires, and offers very short extinguishing times. FireEx® C-Marine reduces extinguishing water consumption to a minimum. FireEx® C-Marine is IMO/MED (Marine Equipment Directive) approved.
Evaluated Alternative TEGO® Wet - Substrate Wetting Additives Short chain, polyether-modified siloxanes Low molecular weight polyether-modified siloxanes Alkoxylates
Evaluated Alternative Eastman™ TOTM Plasticizer Applications/uses: Garden hose Gaskets-NFC Wire/cable
Evaluated Alternative Effusion - non-phthalate plasticizer for waterborne adhesives Eastman Effusion™ plasticizer is a high solvating non-phthalate plasticizer that provides lower plastisol viscosity, excellent low temperature flexibility, and fusion rates similar to typical high solvating plasticizers in vinyl formulations.
Evaluated Alternative Eastman™ Triacetin - plasticizer for cellulosic resins Adhesives/sealants-B&C Ag chem solvents General industrial coatings Graphic arts Paints & coatings
Evaluated Alternative Eastman DEHT 168 - non-phthalate plasticizer Eastman 168 is the preferred non-phthalate plasticizer for PVC, with performance equal to or better than most ortho-phthalate plasticizers. It offers good performance properties, optimal low-temperature flexibility, resistance to extraction by soapy water, and exceptional nonmigration properties. In plastisols, Eastman 168 results in low initial viscosity and excellent maintained viscosity.
Evaluated Alternative Eastman DOA Plasticizer EastEastman™ DOA plasticizer (Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Adipate) is a light colored, oily liquid generally used as a plasticizer for PVC. It can be used alone or blended with other plasticizers, such as DOP or DOTP.