Ateios Systems Achieves Intertek PFAS-Free Certification For RaiCore Portfolio

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Ateios Systems, a United States (US)-based advanced battery electrode manufacturer, announced that its full RaiCore composite portfolio has been certified per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-Free by Intertek Sustainability.

Spanning LCO, NMC and LFP cathodes as well as graphite anodes, the certification marks a significant milestone for the battery industry, according to Ateios Systems in a statement.

Issued under Intertek certificate PF-10025-2026a and valid through April 29, 2027, the certification requires Total Organic Fluorine to remain below 20 milligrammes per kilogramme (mg/kg), as measured under ASTM D7359-23.

The certified products are listed in the public Intertek Sustainability Certification Directory, providing customers with a verifiable reference. Samples for testing and certification were supported by NSF Energy Storage Engine funding.

“Battery manufacturers no longer must choose between performance and compliance. Our pilots with leading OEMs confirm RaiCore electrodes exceed PVDF-based materials across every key metric.

“This certification provides procurement and sustainability teams with the independent verification,” said Ateios Systems Chief Executive Officer, Rajan Kumar.

For decades, lithium-ion manufacturers have relied on fluorinated binders such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) for their chemical stability. However, PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals”, persist in the environment and have been linked by health authorities to a range of health concerns.

As PFAS regulations tighten globally, fluorinated materials are expected to increase costs related to regulatory testing, restricted-substance reporting, emissions controls, supplier audits and liability management. These risks are particularly significant in the battery sector, where product lifecycles are long and requalification processes can be costly.

The company said PFAS-free status is increasingly becoming a condition of sale, with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) incorporating restricted-substance requirements into supplier qualifications, while ecolabels such as EPEAT recognise PFAS as chemicals of concern. In addition, government purchasers in the US and the European Union are linking procurement eligibility to similar standards. 

-- BERNAMA