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New EU rules from 10 October 2026 – CCM has the right solutions

From 10 October 2026, new EU limits will apply to certain fluorinated substances used, among other things, in water-, oil- and dirt-repellent coatings. Specifically, the new rules concern PFHxA and PFHxA-related substances, which may be relevant in certain existing C6 technologies.

Important: C6 is not being generally banned. The decisive factors are the application, the product and the market.

What is changing?

From 10 October 2026, the new limits will apply in the EU to, among other things:

Clothing and accessories for consumers
Footwear for consumers
Impregnation and coating products for consumers

From 10 October 2027, further consumer textiles will follow, e.g. upholstery fabrics, carpets and curtains.

For other applications and for markets outside the EU, the respective legal requirements apply.

Why C6?

Quite simply: because of its performance.

C6 technologies provide particularly strong protection against water, oil, grease, stains and dirt.

Our proven CCM 7689 Dura Tex is also based on this technology. It is free from PFOA and PFOS, but it does contain PFAS.

Requirements are changing – and CCM is prepared.

One Challenge – Three CCM Solutions

PFAS-free

Wherever technically possible.
Our preferred solution whenever the required protection can be achieved entirely without PFAS..

C4

Our new alternative to C6 technology.
For demanding applications where high oil, grease and stain repellency is also required and PFAS-free systems do not provide sufficient technical performance.
The new C4 technology was developed as an alternative to conventional C6 chemistry in response to the new PFHxA requirements.
C4 is a fluorinated technology and is therefore not PFAS-free.

C6

Proven high-performance technology for applications and markets where its use remains permitted.
Our proven C6 technology continues to provide excellent water, oil and dirt repellency.
CCM 7689 Dura Tex remains available for applications and international markets where its use continues to be permitted under the applicable legal requirements.

Our Approach

PFAS-free wherever possible.

C4 where higher performance is required.

C6 where it remains permitted and appropriate.

Not every application requires the same technology. That is why we monitor regulatory changes at an early stage and continuously develop our portfolio.

As much performance as necessary. As little fluorine chemistry as possible. And always the right technology for the specific application.