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Formulating PFAS-Free Coatings: Practical Strategies for EU, US & BRICS Compliance

Formulating PFAS-Free Coatings: Practical Strategies for EU, US & BRICS Compliance
Language: English
Length: 90 min
Oct 24, 2025 03:00 PM
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Course Description

The global shift away from PFAS is reshaping the coatings industry. With regulatory bans accelerating, customers demanding safer and more sustainable products, and mounting pressure to innovate, formulators and R&D teams must act fast to find reliable PFAS-free solutions.

In this course, you will learn how to successfully transition from PFAS to alternative chemistries in coatings.
Join industry expert Rogier Van Duin, who brings hands-on experience in evaluating alternatives and implementing innovative PFAS-free formulations in real-world applications. Discover proven substitutes, bio-based innovations, and strategic combinations that preserve critical performance properties such as water resistance, stain repellency, and durability—equipping you with both the scientific know-how and the market perspective needed to stay ahead.


The program also includes essential regulatory updates from the US, Europe, and BRICS markets, ensuring you can anticipate global compliance requirements and confidently guide your product development strategy.

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Rogier van Duin is a coatings industry veteran with more than 30 years of international experience in paints, resins, and innovation management. He holds an M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Utrecht, and a degree in Industrial Marketing, and is a certified New Product Development Professional (NPDP).

Rogier’s career spans leadership roles at DSM Resins, ICI Packaging Coatings, Valspar, and as Vice President of Research & Technology at Stahl, where he led global R&D.

In 2007, he founded DUVARO Consultancy, advising on innovation, product development, and M&A, and later co-founded Diostyl Coatings, where he pioneered an Ultra High Solids Industrial Coating (90+ wt%), recognized among the Netherlands’ top 50 innovations.

He also teaches Innovation Management Courses across Europe and Asia, blending deep technical expertise with strategic insight to help organizations accelerate sustainable innovation.

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Why should you view this course?

Are you struggling with the urgent challenge of replacing PFAS in coatings while still preserving essential qualities like chemical resistance, water repellency, and long-term durability?

With tightening regulations, environmental concerns, and growing demand for safer, sustainable solutions, the transition to PFAS-free coatings has never been more critical. This course will help you master it by:

  1. Discovering proven PFAS alternatives learn where and how they can be
    successfully applied     across multiple coating systems, saving you time and costly trial and error.

  2. Learn how to combine alternative materials smartly to maintain critical performance properties such as durability, rub resistance, chemical resistance, dirt resistance, hardness, and wettability, so your coatings perform just as well, if not better, without PFAS.

  3. Explore bio-based, sustainable solutions that not only meet regulatory requirements but also help you build environmentally friendly, future-ready coating formulations that your customers and regulators demand.

  4. Get actionable, practical tips to help you strike the right balance between performance, compliance, and cost, so you can develop market-ready formulations that are both commercially viable and compliant.

  5. See real-world case studies that show how other companies have successfully transitioned to PFAS-free formulations, giving you proven pathways and confidence to apply similar strategies in your own work.

  6. Build expert-level knowledge that empowers you to make smart, informed decisions when selecting PFAS-free alternatives, confidently navigating both synthetic and bio-based options to meet performance, compliance, and sustainability goals.

Who should join this course?

  • This course is designed for professionals in the coatings industry who want to lead the transition away from PFAS while maintaining product performance and sustainability. It is ideal for:

  • Formulation Chemists & Technologists: Learn to apply PFAS-free alternatives while preserving essential coating properties.

  • Product Development Teams:Develop sustainable, high-performance coatings that meet regulatory and market demands.

  • R&D Professionals: Innovate with bio-based alternatives and advanced material combinations to stay competitive.

  • Regulatory & Compliance Specialists: Stay ahead of evolving global regulations and ensure product compliance.

  • Complete the course and (unlock your personalized certificate) – your badge of accomplishment awaits!

  • This course is suitable for intermediate level proficiency
    Intermediate
Questions you will be able to answer after this course:

  1. How do PFAS-free alternatives impact the environmental footprint and sustainability of my coatings?

  2. How do I maintain durability, hardness, chemical resistance, and rub resistance without PFAS?

  3. Are there cost implications of switching to PFAS-free materials?

  4. How much time do I have to reformulate before new regulations hit my market?

  5. How will the market perceive PFAS-free products, and what are the marketing considerations?

  6. Which testing and quality assurance methods are needed for PFAS-free formulations? Will it affect my processing or require equipment changes?

Course Outline

Introduction to PFAS

  • What PFAS are ?
  • Mechanism of Action
  • Classification of PFAS
  • Why are they “Forever Chemicals"
  • Concerns and impacts

Global Regulations and Compliance Roadmap

  • Global Regulatory Shift
  • Regulatory insights fin EU  (ECHA, REACH, STOCKHOLM’S convention, POP’s Regulation), USA ( EPA, TSCA)and BRICS countries
  • Expected regulatory timelines and what’s coming next

PFAS Applications

  • Types and Specific applications
  1. Coatings and Packaging applications
  2. Textiles
  3. Consumer Goods: Non-Stick Cookware. Cosmetics etc
  4. Flexible Packaging
  5. Aerospace and Automotive
  6. Industrial & Metal Coatings
  7. Additives in Paints & Inks
  • Critical functions PFAS provide
  • Importance in different Markets : FireFoam, Cosmetics etc

Identifying and Selecting PFAS Alternatives

  • PFAS Alternatives: Biobased, Cellulose, Silicone Based etc
  • Key performance attributes (repellency, durability, etc.)
  • Short-term and long-term solutions
  • Sustainability considerations

Overcoming Challenges

  • Performance Challenges
  • Formulation Challenges
  • Optimization strategies : Testing and Qualifications
  • Technological advancements
  • Cost Implications

Business & Market Drivers

  • What customers are demanding today
  • Market opportunities created by PFAS-free solutions
  • Turning compliance into competitive advantage
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Prerequisites for this course

It is recommended that participants have a basic understanding of:

  • Coatings formulation and raw material selection.
  • Key coating performance parameters (durability, water resistance, chemical resistance, etc.)
30 min Q & As for this course
Interact directly with your tutor and clarify your doubts
  1. 30 mins per session for Questions and Answers
  2. Clarify your doubts.
  3. If your questions are not answered, dont worry you will recieve tutor’s reply via email after sessions.
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