In light of the upcoming ban on PFOA (Perfluoro Octanoid Acid) in products, UK-based supplier of dyes and chemicals for the textile industry LJ Specialities Ltd is now supplying the new E Series finishing agents from the Asahi Guard range. The PFOA-free water and oil repellent finishing agents are said to offer high performance properties in a more eco-friendly form and are suitable for treating cotton, synthetics and fibre mixtures.