The use of fluorosurfactants in coatings has increased over the years due to their performance and efficiency. They provide a variety of desirable performance features in coatings: low surface tension/energy, chemical resistance, and more. In addition, fluorosurfactants tend to be highly efficient, allowing for low usage levels and, despite their expense, they present a reasonable cost in use-value for the coating formulator.
In recent years, however, regulatory pressure has increased around the use of fluorosurfactants in various industries.