Specialty additives and coatings play a vital role in enhancing the performance, durability, and aesthetic appeal of numerous products across various industries. However, businesses that offer these chemicals, like Shamrock Technologies, must comply with strict regulatory standards to ensure safety and environmental protection. One of the key regulations is REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals), a European Union framework that governs the manufacture and use of chemicals. REACH compliance is crucial for companies involved in producing performance coatings, greases, lubricants, plastics and other types of industrial applications. 

What Is REACH Compliance?

REACH is a comprehensive EU regulation that requires companies to assess and manage the risks posed by chemicals to human health and the environment. This regulation applies to any company manufacturing or importing chemicals into the European Union in quantities that exceed one metric ton per year. For businesses dealing with coating additives and specialty coatings, REACH mandates that every chemical ingredient used must be registered and evaluated to make sure it meets safety standards.

Compliance involves thorough documentation, chemical testing, and risk management plans to ensure the responsible use of hazardous substances. Shamrock Technology products comply with the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/784 on PFOA and (EU) 2021/1297 on C9-C14. All PTFE products are tested to ensure compliance using internal test method QSOP-202E and QSOP-205E.

REACH and Specialty Additives

Shamrock Technologies offers a wide array of specialty additive products. Strict compliance enables the safe use of these materials across various applications. This protects the users of the end-use products and the environment. The regulation pushes businesses to minimize the use of harmful substances and encourages innovation by favoring safer alternatives when available. 

Coating Additives and Environmental Impact

Coating additives are essential for achieving specific properties in coatings, such as improved wear resistance or better adhesion. REACH compliance guarantees these additives have undergone rigorous testing and evaluation to minimize any harmful effects on human health or the ecosystem. For Shamrock Technologies, adhering to REACH standards ensures our specialty coating additives meet the highest environmental and safety standards required for global markets.

Ensuring Compliance and Business Benefits

Adhering to REACH regulations boosts consumer confidence in our products. Formulators can be assured our specialty additives can be utilized in new product formulas with the most stringent testing. This compliance also positions Shamrock Technologies as a trusted leader in the specialty chemicals market, committed to delivering high-quality, environmentally safe products.

Shamrock Technologies’ Additive Solutions

Shamrock Technologies specializes in advanced micronized polymer solutions, offering a range of high-performance additives such as micronized waxes and PTFE in compounds, dispersions, emulsions, and precision micronized powders. These additives enhance coatings by improving slip and mar resistance, matting, lubrication, and other key properties.

Innovations in Paint and Coatings

Recent technological advancements focus on eco-friendly formulations, with the rise of water-based coatings and PFAS-free alternatives. Enhanced durability, self-healing properties, improved UV stability, and better scratch resistance are also at the forefront, aligning with environmental and regulatory standards.

Latest Product Launches

Shamrock Technologies’ MaxWAX® product line, including MaxWAX® 421 and MaxWAX® 12, offers PFAS-free solutions for industrial coatings. These additives provide superior performance in slip resistance, mar resistance, lubrication, release properties, and more, while ensuring compliance with developing regulations.

Contact Us for Specialty Additives and Coatings

If you have questions about our specialty additives and coatings or want to understand more about REACH compliance, contact Shamrock Technologies today. Reach us through our contact form to connect with our team.