Future? Ready!150 Years of Henkel

As regulations on PFAS ‏(per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) tighten across Europe, the US and Asia, manufacturers are looking for non-fluorinated surface coating technologies that do not compromise on performance. Thus, Henkel has launched an anti‑fingerprint ‏(AF) coating portfolio, comprising Loctite AF 8810 and Loctite AF 8812, innovatively formulated without PFAS or fluorine ingredients. Designed for automotive applications such as in-vehicle displays and touchscreens, these solutions enable manufacturers to meet growing demands for display performance, durability, cleanability and sustainability all at once.

Paper-based packaging has become much more than just a matter of image, particularly in the food and e-commerce sectors. Brand owners and packaging manufacturers are switching to sustainable and, above all, recyclable solutions, driven by regulatory requirements such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation ‏(PPWR). To support this transition while maintaining product integrity, process stability and efficiency, Henkel Adhesive Technologies is enhancing its paper coatings portfolio with water-based barrier and heat seal coatings. The solutions are designed to improve the functionality of paper-based packaging and strengthen ‘design for recycling’ approaches.

Henkel announces the expansion of its line of sustainable adhesive sealants for use with interior and exterior heavy equipment and vehicle applications. Teroson MS 9381 HPT complies with strict regulatory requirements, eliminating tin, solvents, isocyanates, silicones, and PVC from its formulation while simplifying processing and improving performance compared to older-generation materials. The UV-resistant formulation is multi-substrate compatible, making it effective for various applications, including cabin window glazing, side paneling and roof skin bonding, and seam and joint sealing.