Sustainable technology
Atotech has defined time-bound targets to eliminate the use of harmful substances from our products and processes. This is in-line with our corporate priority to promote utmost health and safety at our workplace and customer sites. In order to meaningfully limit our footprint we constantly introduce sophisticated production practices and evaluate smarter alternatives.
Today, we are the partner of choice when it comes to delivering solutions that balance profitability with sustainability.
Environmentally responsible chemical processes for today
Cr(VI)-free processes for zinc post-treatment and chrome plating |
Cr and Co-free passivates for zinc plating |
Cr(VI), Co, Ni, Cd and other heavy metals-free zinc flake technology |
CN-free alkaline zinc, copper, silver processes and zincates |
Ni-free processes as alternative to satin nickel in decorative applications for consumer goods (electronics, cosmetics, etc.) |
Pb, Cd and toxic heavy metal stabilizer-free electroless nickel processes for electroless nickel plating and the pretreatment of plastics |
Boric acid-free acid zinc and acid zinc nickel processes |
Pb-free and NPE-free tin processes for electronic applications |
Cl–free palladium nickel process for connector applications |
Ni and Co-free hard gold processes for connector applications |
Non-PFOS, Non-PFC mist suppressants for decorative and functional Cr(VI) plating applications |
Liquid chromium replenishment products for decorative and functional chrome plating with greater user-friendliness |
Borate, NPE and phosphate-free cleaners |
Long-life, low-temperature cleaners utilizing biotechnology |
Phosphate and P-free cleaners, adhesion promoters and zirconium pretreatment coatings for various coating types (powder paint, wet paint, E-coat, enamel) |
Chlorinated solvent-free, substrate-preserving paint stripping processes |
Biodegradable NPE and PFOS-free acid cleaner |
Boron-free acid cleaners |
Direct palladium on copper |
EDTA-free electroless copper for high-tech processes |
Fluoride-free metal strippers |
Formaldehyde-free electroless copper |
Methanol-free passivation |
Metal stabilizer-free electroless nickel |
Nickel-free electroless copper |
Lead-free alternatives for surface finishing |
Reduction of DMAB consumptions |
Cyanide-free immersion gold bath |
Replacement of biocides for acid cleaners |
Replacement of thiourea for NEAP alternatives |
Solvent-free silanes |
“For us it’s about finding the balance between industrial innovation, sustainability and economic viability.”
Dr. Philip Hartmann, Director R&D General Metal Finishing, Atotech Germany
Production equipment for decorative and functional coatings – greater efficiency in a sustainable way
“We will continue to launch environmentally-responsible
plating solutions in the future.”
Dirk Rohde, R&D Manager electronics,
Atotech Germany