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French ban on PFAS 'forever chemicals' in cosmetics and clothes to enter force
A French ban on the production and sale of PFAS chemicals – known as 'forever chemicals' as it takes them so long to break down – comes into effect on Thursday. The ban targets a wide range of cosmetics and clothes and will also require French authorities to regularly test drinking water for all kinds of PFAS.
374Water Awarded Waste Destruction Services Funding from the State of Minnesota for PFAS Destruction in Biosolids
374Water Inc., a global leader in organic waste destruction technology and services for the industrial, municipal, and federal markets, today announced it has been awarded a Waste Destruction Services (“WDS”) project to eliminate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in biosolids and water treatment residuals for the City of St. Cloud. The project was delivered by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources and the State’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (“ENRTF”).
Epoxy-based double-layer superhydrophobic coating delivers high mechanical durability and long-term corrosion resistance
A newly developed epoxy-based superhydrophobic coating with an embedded double-layer structure increases bonding strength by 33% compared with silane-based systems and provides over thirty days of corrosion protection in salt spray environments, offering a alternative to PFAS
Multi-functional performance from Teijin
Teijin Frontier has developed a new multi-functional comfort textile designed for sports and outdoor apparel, combining advanced skin-side dryness with multiple cooling features, including heat shielding and ultraviolet (UV) protection, and aesthetic properties such as anti-transparency and sweat-mark reduction. The textile is made without per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
CityUHK scholar participates in global study revealing global food?safety risks in marine fish
A research team from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) recently collaborated with an international research team to publish a study revealing a correlation between global contamination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in globally consumed edible marine fish and associated human health risks. The study found that consumers may be exposed to elevated levels of PFAS by consuming imported fish such as salmon, tuna, swordfish and cod — even in regions with low environmental pollution — thereby increasing food?safety risks.
Soy-based firefighting foam offers PFAS-free alternative, and new markets for farmers
A new soy-based firefighting foam offers a potential alternative for firefighters across the country who have long relied on specialized foams to extinguish dangerous fuel fires -- foams that often contain PFAS, so-called “forever chemicals". King’s department became the first to switch exclusively to the soy-based foam, aptly called SoyFoam, after testing it in live-fire scenarios. Since then, the product has expanded rapidly, now used by more than 150 fire departments across 29 states.
allnex wins EU Product Safety Award for PFAS-Free additives
allnex has been awarded the EU Product Safety Award by the European Commission. This prestigious award recognizes allnex's early and comprehensive phase-out of PFAS-containing additives. By fully eliminating all PFAS-containing additives from its portfolio by the end of 2024, allnex has become one of the first companies in the industry to demonstrate that high-performance coatings can be achieved without so-called "forever chemicals."
Durable transparent flame-retardant and antibacterial siloxane coating for natural fabrics
This study introduces a multifunctional siloxane-derived coating that integrates phosphorus, nitrogen and silicon to achieve efficient flame retardancy alongside antibacterial action.The engineered ?-aminophosphonate-doped structure enables almost complete light transmission in the visible range (approximately 100 %), preserving the natural appearance and feel of cotton and silk.
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