In response to the growing legislation around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Mitsubishi Gas Chemical has launched the first future-proof, eco-friendly packaging solution for the industry using a cleaner chemistry within record-breaking turnaround. MGC debuted the PFAS-free Ageless oxygen absorber technology at Pack Expo Las Vegas, Sept. 11-13 in booth SU-7490.
PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” have been widely used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the mid-20th century. Once favored for their oil- and water-resistant properties, PFAS have recently been under public scrutiny for their inability to breakdown in the environment and potential adverse health effects. As a result, legislators around the world have enacted laws banning PFAS in products, including packaging, putting pressure on manufacturers across a wide spectrum of industries for coordinated action now.