PFAS Alternatives

PF-06

Leveling properties (smoothness) polymer

PF-06 is a polymer containing silicone-based monomers. Incorporation of PF-06 into polymer materials is expected to improve leveling properties (smoothness).

  • Enhances leveling properties (smoothness)
  • PFAS-free

Features: Enhanced leveling properties

PF-06 exhibited leveling properties equivalent to those of PFAS-containing polymers.

Measurement of leveling properties for PF-06

Surface tension (mN/m) of solutions of three polymers (PF-06, polymer A, and polymer B), each added to the solvent at 0.08 wt%, was measured. The results indicate that the solution containing PF-06 exhibited the lowest surface tension.

Synthesis of polymers used for measurement
Polymer A: Copolymerization of a compatible monomer with PFAS
Polymer B: Copolymerization of a compatible monomer with an existing silicone-based monomer

Surface tension of a solvent when 0.08 wt% of three polymers (PF-06, A, and B) is added; the solution with PF-06 shows the lowest surface tension.