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Cerakote® PFAS-Free Coatings: High-Performance Protection Without Forever Chemicals
September 01, 2026
For decades, advanced coatings have been engineered around a demanding set of expectations: protect the substrate, withstand harsh environments, extend product life, and deliver consistent performance at scale.
Today, manufacturers are also taking a closer look at the chemistry behind the materials they specify.
Cerakote® is proud to offer PFAS-free coating solution giving manufacturers, engineers, applicators, and product designers access to proven ceramic coating technology without intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
What Are PFAS?
PFAS are a broad class of synthetic chemicals that have been used across numerous industries for properties such as resistance to heat, oil, grease, stains, and water. Because they may come with some environmental, health and regulatory concerns, PFAS have become an increasing consideration for manufacturers, regulators, and supply chains around the world.
As industries evaluate the materials used in their products and processes, PFAS-free technologies provide manufacturers with another option when specifying coatings for current and future applications.
Performance Without PFAS
Cerakote has always approached coating technology from a materials-science perspective.
Rather than relying on traditional coating conventions, our focus is on engineering thin-film ceramic coating systems capable of delivering exceptional performance across demanding applications.
That approach enables Cerakote to provide PFAS-free coating options without making performance an afterthought.
Depending on the Cerakote coating system selected, our technologies are engineered to provide properties such as:
- Corrosion resistance
- Chemical resistance
- Abrasion and wear resistance
- Thermal performance
- UV stability
- Thin-film protection
- Consistent appearance and finish
- Performance across demanding operating environments
The result is a coating platform designed around what manufacturers actually need: performance, durability, processability, and confidence.
Why PFAS-Free Matters to Manufacturers
Material chemistry is becoming a more important part of product development and supply-chain decisions. Manufacturers increasingly want to understand not only how a coating performs, but also what goes into it.
Cerakote gives manufacturers access to advanced ceramic coating technology engineered to meet demanding performance objectives while providing PFAS-free options for applications where material composition is an important consideration.
Built for More Than One Industry
Cerakote technology is used across industries where coating performance can directly affect the durability, appearance, and service life of a component.
From automotive and powersports to aerospace and oil and gas, as well as consumer products, sporting goods, industrial equipment, electronics, and other engineered applications, Cerakote works with manufacturers to identify coating systems appropriate for specific substrates, environments, production requirements, and performance targets.
That versatility is important because there is no universal coating solution.
A coating designed for thermal management has different requirements than one selected for corrosion protection. A high-volume manufactured component creates different application considerations than a specialized aerospace component.
Cerakote's extensive coating portfolio allows our team to approach these challenges from the application backward—identifying the performance requirements first and then helping determine the appropriate coating system.
Engineered for What's Next
The coatings industry continues to evolve.
Manufacturers are asking more detailed questions about the materials used in their products while expectations for durability, performance, efficiency, and consistency continue to rise.
Cerakote believes manufacturers shouldn't have to choose between those priorities.
Our continued investment in coating technology is focused on solving difficult performance challenges while giving customers access to advanced chemistry designed for the requirements of modern manufacturing.
PFAS-free coating technology is part of that commitment.
If your organization is evaluating PFAS in its supply chain, developing a new product, or looking for a high-performance alternative to an existing coating system, talk with our Cerakote Team about your application.
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