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Asahi Kasei Develops PFAS-Free PA66 Offering Low-Friction and High-Load Performance
DUESSELDORF, Germany, January 29, 2026--Asahi Kasei announced the development of a new PFAS-free polyamide (PA) engineered specifically for demanding low-friction applications.
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