面向未来的绿色聚合物加工助剂--无氟 PPA

Created on：2026-06-22

 

The Future-Ready Green Polymer Processing Aid

Fluorine-Free PPA

 

一、Overview

 

Fluorine-Free PPA (also referred to as PFAS-Free or Pass Free Polymer Processing Aid) is a new class of high-performance processing additives completely free of fluorine and PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). It is developed to replace conventional fluorinated PPAs.

 

While traditional fluorinated PPAs improve polyolefin processability, they release PFAS at high temperatures, posing long-term risks to human health and the environment. With tightening global fluorine restrictions (e.g., EU REACH, US TSCA, China RoHS), fluorinated PPAs are being phased out. Based on organosilicon modification / long-carbon-chain functionalization, fluorine-free PPAs deliver zero-fluorine, zero-PFAS, eco-compliant performance while maintaining high processing efficiency, making them essential for the green transformation of plastics processing.

 

Shanghai Addyona Tech Ltd is one of leading Polymer Processing Aids PPA manufacturer in China. We have joined hands with Shanghai Colors to develop global market for PFAS free PPA products.

 

We have successfuly developed a reliable and efficient PFAS free PPA for the extrusions of PE,PP,PVC,PA,PET and others applications.

 

 

二、Mechanism of Action

 

Fluorine-free PPAs typically adopt a devirates of fatty acid to grab small molecures and particles during extrusions

 

  • Organosilicon segments: Low surface energy, migrate to the melt–metal interface, forming an ultra-thin lubricating layer that reduces friction coefficient and shear stress;
  • Nonpolar long carbon chains: Highly compatible with PE/PP and other polyolefins, preventing migration/bleed-out and ensuring stable lubrication;
  • Polar functional groups: Adsorb selectively on screw, barrel, and die metal surfaces, forming a protective barrier that reduces melt adhesion and die buildup.

  • Result: The melt “slides” over metal instead of rubbing, eliminating melt fracture (sharkskin), reducing die buildup and gel spots, and stabilizing extrusion pressure.

 

 

三、Key Advantages

 

1. Eco-Compliant: Zero Fluorine, Zero PFAS

  • Completely free of fluorine and PFAS, compliant with EU REACH, FDA food contact, China RoHS, and other global regulations;
  • No harmful fluorinated emissions during high-temperature processing; safe and non-toxic, suitable for food/medical contact-grade products.

 

2. High Efficiency: Performance Equivalent to Fluorinated PPAs

  • 0.1%–0.5% addition rate delivers significant improvements in flow and lubricity;
  • Eliminates melt fracture, sharkskin, and surface roughness, enhancing film/tube surface gloss and clarity;
  • Reduces extrusion torque and pressure fluctuation, boosting output and extending equipment cleaning intervals.

 

3. Excellent Compatibility, Broad Applications

  • Highly compatible with LLDPE, HDPE, LDPE, PP, EVA and other polyolefins; no impact on mechanical properties;
  • Suitable for films (blown/cast), pipes, wires & cables, monofilaments, sheets, cosmetic tubes—nearly all applications of fluorinated PPAs.

 

4. Long-Term Stability, No Side Effects

  • No over-lubrication, screw slippage, or bloom/bleed-out; wide processing window and high stability;
  • Good synergy with other additives (antioxidants, slip agents, color masterbatches); no interference with formulation systems.

 

 

四、Typical Applications

 

  • Films (blown/cast): LLDPE/HDPE packaging, agricultural, and stretch films; eliminates sharkskin, reduces gels, improves clarity;
  • Pipes/Profiles: HDPE water pipes, PPR pipes, corrugated pipes; reduces extrusion pressure, improves surface finish, enhances dimensional stability;
  • Wires & Cables: PE/PP insulation and jacketing; reduces carbon specks, extends screen life, boosts productivity;
  • Others: Fibers, monofilaments, sheets, injection moldings, cosmetic tubes, etc..

 

 

五、Market & Trends

 

Global PFAS restrictions are accelerating, making fluorine-free PPA a mandatory replacement. Industry data shows the global fluorine-free PPA masterbatch market reached ~USD 107 million in 2024, projected to hit USD 155 million by 2031, with a 5.6% CAGR.

 

Downstream plastics processors are rapidly switching to fluorine-free PPAs to meet regulations, ensure safety, improve quality, and reduce costs. In the future, fluorine-free PPAs will evolve toward higher efficiency, lower dosage, higher temperature resistance, and broader substrate compatibility, supporting the plastics industry’s green, low-carbon, sustainable goals.

 

 

六、Conclusion

 

Fluorine-Free PPA (Pass Free Polymer Processing Aid) achieves the perfect balance between environmental responsibility and processing performance: farewell to fluorine pollution, embrace green manufacturing; while inheriting and optimizing the high-efficiency advantages of fluorinated PPAs, it provides a safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective solution for polyolefin processing.

 

In the global green transformation wave, fluorine-free PPA is not just a replacement, but an upgrade—it will become a standard additive in the plastics processing industry, driving the sector toward a more sustainable future.

 

The best selections for PFAS free PPA now is Addyona PPA5990 in the global market.

 

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