Evonik Coating Additives is positioning itself at the forefront of regulatory compliance and sustainability in the coatings and inks sector.

 

This, by following new testing that highlights exceptionally low levels of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) across its siloxane-based portfolio.

 

The company says extensive analytical testing confirms that more than 95% of its siloxane additive portfolio contains less than 0.1% SVHCs—meeting strict regulatory thresholds and supporting continued use in coatings and inks without reformulation.

 

The development comes amid tightening European Union chemical regulations, which are reshaping how siloxanes and related substances are classified and labelled. Recent updates under REACH and the CLP framework have expanded scrutiny of persistent and bioaccumulative substances, including certain linear and cyclic siloxanes now listed as SVHCs due to environmental persistence concerns.

 

Evonik says its manufacturing approach—combining raw material selection with process optimization—helps keep impurity levels of these compounds low, even though such trace components are common in siloxane chemistry.

 

The company argues this approach delivers a practical advantage for customers: regulatory stability without the need for costly reformulation or product switching, particularly for its TEGO siloxane-based additives used in paints, varnishes, and ink systems.

 

It also ensures continued compatibility with sustainability frameworks, including EU Ecolabel-certified applications.

 

“Our customers can rely on Evonik Coating Additives to anticipate regulatory changes and deliver solutions that combine compliance with performance,” says Kristina Meier, Global Head of Product Line Silicone & Acetylenics at Evonik Coating Additives. 

 

“This achievement underscores our commitment to sustainability, regulatory excellence, and making life easier for our customers and partners.”

 

Evonik adds that regulatory documentation and safety data sheets are available through its Coatino platform, supporting customer access to compliance information.

 

The broader regulatory backdrop includes new EU hazard classes for persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) and very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) substances, which introduce mandatory labelling requirements at thresholds of 0.1% or higher for affected materials.

 

Against this tightening compliance landscape, Evonik is betting on ultra-low impurity chemistry as both a regulatory shield and a commercial advantage—reducing friction for customers while maintaining performance standards in coatings and inks applications.