PFAS Alternatives

BASF’s next generation of sustainable performance and formulation additives delivers effective PFAS alternatives technologies while maintaining critical surface performance. The portfolio is based on diverse non‑fluorinated chemistries, including modified silicones, polyacrylates, alkoxylates, sulfosuccinates and polymer‑based systems, designed to replace fluoro‑containing additives used for wetting, flow, leveling, slip and defoaming.

These solutions enable formulators to meet evolving regulatory and sustainability targets without compromising key coating attributes such as surface appearance, application robustness, recoatability and long‑term performance. The range supports waterborne, solvent‑based, high‑solids, solvent‑free and radiation‑curing systems across decorative, industrial and specialty coating applications.

Key features and benefits​:

• Fluoro‑free alternative technologies for defoaming and surface control.
• Excellent deaeration and foam control, reducing craters and air bubbles.
• Improved flow, leveling and substrate wetting at low film thickness.
• Low foam stabilization, supporting defect‑free film formation.
• Strong compatibility across solvent‑based, high‑solid and specialty systems.
• Excellent recoatability with minimal impact on intercoat adhesion.
• Low VOC and low odor supporting modern formulation needs.

Applications include:

• Architectural coatings
• Automotive OEM
• Automotive refinish
• Coil
• Flooring (UV curable systems)
• Furniture flooring and floorcare
• Industrial coatings
• Printing packaging and adhesives