Colour Confidence in a PFAS-Free Future!

by | Jul 28, 2026 | News

Colour Confidence in a PFAS-Free Future

 

As regulatory pressure on PFAS-containing materials continues to increase, many rubber compounders and manufacturers are reviewing their formulations and supply chains to identify suitable alternatives.

For many high-performance rubber applications, FKM (fluoroelastomer) has traditionally been the material of choice. As the industry transitions towards PFAS-free solutions, several alternative elastomer systems are gaining attention, including:

  • HNBR – Excellent heat, oil and chemical resistance with strong mechanical performance.

  • Silicone Rubber – Outstanding temperature resistance and flexibility across a wide operating range.

  • EPDM – Cost-effective resistance to heat, weathering, ozone and steam.

  • Polyurethane (PU) – Exceptional abrasion resistance and durability for demanding wear applications.

Prisma Colour can provide PFAS-free colour masterbatch solutions for these and other rubber systems, helping manufacturers maintain colour consistency and performance while supporting their transition away from PFAS-containing materials.

How can Prisma Colour support your PFAS transition

When replacing PFAS-containing ingredients, formulation changes can affect:

  • Colour consistency
  • Dispersion quality
  • Processing characteristics
  • Weathering and lightfastness performance
  • Regulatory compliance

Our technical team can work alongside your formulation specialists to ensure colour performance is maintained whilst supporting your move towards PFAS-free compounds.

Why Choose Prisma Colour:

  • PFAS-free colour masterbatch solutions for a broad range of rubber polymers

  • Bespoke colour matching to RAL, Pantone or customer standards

  • High-dispersion Prismagum masterbatches for efficient mixing and processing

  • Support for demanding weathering, lightfastness and durability requirements

  • Formulations designed to meet relevant regulatory requirements including REACH and application-specific compliance standards.

  • Customer-specific carrier polymers available

 

Ready to discuss your PFAS transition?

Whether you’re evaluating HNBR, Silicone, EPDM, PU or other PFAS-free elastomer systems, Prisma Colour can help ensure colour performance remains consistent throughout the change.