Have You Used Zonyl® Fluorosurfactants And Repellents In The Past?
Zonyl® fluorosurfactant and repellent grades were discontinued between 2009 and 2014. Chemours Capstone™ fluorosurfactants and repellents were introduced as replacements that meet the goals of the U.S. EPA 2010/15 PFOA Stewardship Program. Capstone™ is based on short-chain molecules that cannot break down to PFOA or PFOS in the environment. It has since been used in various applications to provide similar quality and functionality that formulators enjoyed using Zonyl®. Such applications include coatings, inks, adhesives, hard surface cleaners, and sealers.
WHICH CAPSTONE™ PRODUCT(S) SHOULD YOU TEST?
Capstone™ fluorosurfactants and repellents are not necessarily a one-to-one replacement for Zonyl® products, so you may need to test more than one grade. Below is a guide on the best starting place for surfactant and repellent grades that match closest. Some formulations may need to be adjusted slightly due to chemical differences. For the best performance matching, please reach out to us here to discuss your application.
REFORMULATION GUIDANCE
When considering a Capstone™ fluorosurfactant or repellent offset to Zonyl®, note that the percent actives as supplied can differ. Therefore, when evaluating a surfactant or repellent replacement in an existing formulation, calculate the concentration based on the active ingredient amount. Testing at least three different Capstone™ concentrations near or above the previous Zonyl® concentration is recommended to find the optimal concentration that yields maximum performance.
FLUOROSURFACTANTS
Discontinued
Replacement
Ionic Character
Solvent
Foaming Level
Zonyl® FSG or Zonyl® 8857A
Capstone™ FS-22 or Capstone™ FS-83
Nonionic
MIBK or Butyl Acetate
Low to Moderate
Zonyl® FSN
Capstone™ FS-30 or Capstone™ FS-31 or Capstone™ FS-34 or Capstone™ FS-35
Nonionic
Water
Low to High (Varies by Grade)
Zonyl® FS-300
Capstone™ FS-30 or Capstone™ FS-34
Nonionic
Water
Moderate to High
Zonyl® FSO or Zonyl® FSH
Capstone™ FS-31 or Capstone™ FS-35
Nonionic
Water
Low
Zonyl® FSO-100 or Zonyl® FSN-100
Capstone™ FS-3100
Nonionic
None
Low
Zonyl® FS-500
Capstone™ FS-50*
Amphoteric
Water/EtOH
High
Zonyl® FS-510
Capstone™ FS-51*
Amphoteric
Water/EtOH
High
Zonyl® FSJ
Capstone™ FS-60
Anionic
Water/IPA
Defoamer
Zonyl® FS-610 or Zonyl® 8952
Capstone™ FS-61
Anionic
Water
Defoamer
Zonyl® FSP or Zonyl® 8952 or Zonyl® 9361
Capstone™ FS-63
Anionic
Water/IPA
Defoamer
Zonyl® FSE
Capstone™ FS-64
Anionic
Water
Moderate
Zonyl® FSA
Capstone™ FS-65
Nonionic
Water
Low
Zonyl® 8867L
Capstone™ FS-81
Nonionic
Water
Low
*Equiavalent chemistry that meets the goals of the U.S EPA 2010/15 PFOA Stewardship Program
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