PFAS Regulation Impacts Fluorinated Silicone Exports to US

PFAS Regulation Impacts Fluorinated Silicone Exports to US

Keywords: PFAS, fluorinated silicone, US EPA, export compliance

Summary: US EPA expands PFAS rules in March 2026, targeting fluorinated silicones; exporters face detention or bans in California and Maine.
 

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In March 2026, the US EPA broadened PFAS (per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances) regulations to cover thousands of fluorinated compounds, including fluorinated silicones. Exporters to the US face stricter customs inspections, with some shipments detained over suspected PFAS content. States like California and Maine have already banned PFAS‑containing products, directly restricting sales of non‑compliant fluorinated silicones. Manufacturers are reformulating to remove PFAS‑based modifiers to maintain market access.