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This article discusses the relationship between coatings and sustainability,

Sichem develops innovative, PFAS-free and solvent-free coatings using high-performance water-based polymers. Born from Lithcote, the Walloon start-up targets demanding sectors like aerospace and hydrogen transport.

Sichem is a Belgian innovation-driven company developing PFAS-free and solvent-free coating technologies for industrial and food-grade applications. As a spin-out of Lithcote Europe, Sichem focuses on sustainable chemistry using water-based, mineral- or bio-sourced polymers to deliver high-performance solutions with anti-adhesion, chemical resistance, and durability. Technologies like Silkcoat and Endurocoat are designed to meet strict European standards and are progressing toward international certification. Sichem’s scalable, cross-sector approach offers a credible and responsible alternative to traditional fluoropolymer coatings.