Fluorotechnology / Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

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FluoroTechnology is essential to modern life and is an important enabling technology for society

Fluorinated chemicals, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are a large and diverse family of chemistry that makes possible the products that power our lives — the cellphones, tablets and telecommunications we use every day to connect with our friends and family; the aircrafts that power the U.S. military; alternative energy sources; and medical devices that help keep us healthy. PFAS are vital to enabling our lives in the 21st century. 

However, all PFAS are not the same. Each individual chemistry has its own unique properties and uses.

Uses & Benefits

  • Building & Construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Facades
  • Safety Equipment
  • Fuel System Seals & Hoses
  • Field Equipment Gaskets
  • Smudge-Resistant Touch Screens
  • Micro-electronics
  • Plasma Machinery
  • Cleaning Fluids
  • Lithium Batteries
  • Fuel Cells
  • Solar Panels
  • Engine Compartment Wirings & Gauges
  • Automobile Carpets & Seats
  • Pacemakers
  • MRI Imaging Devices
  • Medical Garments
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Environment & Sustainability

PFAS are used in a variety of technologies, such as fuel cells and solar panels, that sustainability efforts around the world rely on. Furthermore, the intrinsic properties of many PFAS, such as high durability and functionality, contribute to product design that saves resources and reduces waste, in line with the objectives of a circular economy.

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