LANXESS Launches Resin to Eliminate Short-Chain PFAS

LANXESS, a global specialty chemicals company, has introduced Lewatit MDS TP 108, an advanced ion exchange resin designed to effectively remove short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water. These short-chain PFAS, containing three or fewer carbon atoms, are notoriously difficult to eliminate using conventional treatment methods.

Unlike traditional solutions such as activated carbon adsorption, Lewatit MDS TP 108 offers significantly higher efficiency and durability. The resin lasts nearly twice as long, reducing the frequency of replacements and cutting down both material usage and disposal costs—delivering long-term environmental and economic benefits.

“Lewatit MDS TP 108 redefines water purification standards by efficiently targeting persistent pollutants while promoting resource conservation,” said Dr. Dirk Steinhilber, Application Technology Manager at LANXESS’s Liquid Purification Technologies unit.

This innovation not only enhances LANXESS’s PFAS removal portfolio but also supports broader sustainability goals by ensuring cleaner, safer water systems.