Growth through innovation must be guided by the commitment to do so in an environmentally sustainable manner. Because sustainability is fundamental to long-term economic success, continuous efforts to reduce the environmental impact while simultaneously improving health and safety aspects of current and future products are necessary. Sustainability means good business. Companies are routinely increasing the priority of sustainability and eco-innovation in many decision-making arenas. This is not just from the products they make or sell to ensure compliance with current legislation, but from supporting the principles of sustainability through business strategies, processes, products and solutions. Acting responsibly creates economic growth and value and improves the quality of life, creating balance among the three main pillars of sustainability: economic prosperity, environmental quality and social equity.
Recent developments in the field of fluorosilicone hybrid coatings and additives have successfully bridged the gap between providing unique performance and satisfying demanding environmental requirements. Fluorosilane anti-fingerprint coatings, hydrosilylation-cure tetrafluoroethylene easy-to-clean coatings, silicone-modified fluoroacrylate textile treatments and fluorosilicone UV-cure resin coatings are some examples of these new sustainable technologies. The synergistic effect of combining fluorine and silicone chemistry results in protective coatings that provide excellent chemical resistance, weatherability, abrasion resistance and thermal stability. Eliminating ozone-depleting chemicals, reducing energy consumption, transforming to water-based systems and resolving PFOA/PFOS regulatory constraints are possible with fluorosilicone hybrid chemistry.