PFAS: Key Aspects on Legislation, Packaging, and Fluoropolymers

This digest focuses on critical issues surrounding PFAS in the plastics industry, including legislation, contamination risks, and the role of fluoropolymers. The articles offer insights into both regulatory challenges and technological solutions.

PFAS Legislation- What’s Next?

PFAS regulation. Should they stay, or should they go? Legislative insights offer answers to common questions. Read more.

Fluorination in Packaging and PFAS Contamination

Direct fluorination is a widely used surface treatment in the packaging industry to enhance barrier properties. However, it has recently been linked to PFAS contamination in HDPE and PP. Read more.

Is it Possible to Remove PFAS from Water?

McCallah Ferry, a University of Akron researcher, conducted a?study?on granular activated carbon (GAC) filters to determine if removing PFAS from water is possible.? The research confirms that GAC filters effectively remove PFAS, ensuring safe drinking water. Read more.

PFAS Characterization and the Push for Information

PFAS are everywhere. As laboratory characterization techniques evolve, governmental entities adjust. Read more.

Fluoropolymers are Considered PFAS

The use of “forever chemicals” in the European Union would be largely banned under a proposal issued by the European Chemicals Agency. At the same time, more US states continue to ban PFAS-containing products without a clear roadmap for the plastic industry. Read more.

Tackling PFAS: SPE's Event Addresses Regulatory and Industry Challenges

For the second year in a row, the SPE's event in Baltimore will examine the regulatory, economic, and technological impacts of PFAS on the plastics industry. Read more.

Fluoropolymers Life Cycle and PFAS Contamination

The plastics industry mainly uses PFAS as polymerization aids and this would be the main cause of PFAS emissions related to the life cycle of fluoropolymers. Read more.