A newly published study in the Journal of Fluorine Chemistry adds to a growing body of scientific evidence demonstrating that thermal treatment of fluoropolymers under conditions representative of municipal solid waste incinerators does not result in the formation or release of quantifiable PFAS emissions.

From internal combustion engines to exterior components, the automotive industry requires and relies on materials and parts that can perform consistently under extreme conditions for many years. Fluoropolymer chemistries, used throughout a vehicle’s various systems, have helped enable safer, more durable, and more efficient cars and trucks. Today, they are even more critical as automakers […]

As innovation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology accelerates, the spotlight often falls on algorithms, processing speed, and data. But behind the scenes, a lesser-known technology is quietly enabling the infrastructure that powers AI — fluoropolymers. These high-performance materials are essential to the operation, reliability, and scalability of AI data centers. Without them, the very foundation […]

The fluoropolymer industry has long faced scrutiny under the broad umbrella of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), often grouped with substances with vastly different properties and safety profiles. However, a new peer-reviewed study, A Critical Review of the Application of Polymer of Low Concern and Regulatory Criteria to Perfluoropolyethers, offers more compelling evidence that PFAS […]

In a new statement, FDA distinguishes fluoropolymers from other PFAS chemistries, saying that they are critical to medical device technologies and that they “have been safely used for decades.” “Medical devices are critical components of health care delivery, and a large number rely on the unique properties of PFAS. Some of these devices are necessary […]

Proposed legislation in Rhode Island, SB 2152, threatens to ban a class of chemistries critical for state industries and could create major disruptions for families and businesses in state.

Industry remains committed to an on-going dialogue on chemical policy in California that is grounded in strong scientific principles, is protective of human health and the environment, leverages existing state and federal regulatory requirements and resources, encourages innovation and economic development, and provides regulatory certainty to the business community.

Sweeping legislation in the Colorado Senate, SB 24-081, threatens to ban a class of chemistries that are critical for Colorado industries and could create major disruptions for families and businesses across the state. The proposal calls for a ban of all PFAS substances, which would include a particular category of fluorinated chemistries known as fluoropolymers, […]

The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Performance Fluoropolymer Partnership has developed a White Paper that focuses on the important role fluoropolymers play in infrastructure and construction applications. The White Paper contains data and numerous case studies on the benefits of fluoropolymers in five end-use applications: building facades and protection; roofing and roofing structures; bridges and walkways; […]

As the world races to combat climate change, we must recognize the little-known but major role fluoropolymer chemistries have in our transition to clean energy. These uses of fluoropolymers become doubly important considering movements in the United States and abroad to enact unscientific and overly broad restrictions on any fluorine-containing substance, regardless of their use or potential for any harm to people or the environment.