What Chromis Technologies does

Chromis Technologies is a privately held specialty materials company founded in 2004 in Warren, New Jersey, that engineers and manufactures custom amorphous fluoropolymers (AFPs) sold under the CyclAFlor brand. Its core technology is based on a proprietary PDD-PBVE copolymer chemistry descended from graded-index polymer optical fiber (GI-POF) work invented at Bell Laboratories in the 1990s by founders Dr. Whitney White and Dr. Miri Park. The CyclAFlor product family comprises four lines - Clear (CYTOP alternative for optics and semiconductors), Separator (gas separation membranes), Shield (Teflon AF alternative for coatings), and Bespoke (custom-engineered polymers) - paired with an exclusive solvent line, CyclaSolv (PFC100, PFC140, PFC180 perfluorinated solvents).

The company monetizes through direct B2B sales of specialty polymers and solvents (quote-based pricing), custom polymer engineering services under the CyclAFlor Bespoke program, R&D and scalable production outsourcing from lab to full-scale, custom amorphous fluoropolymer films down to nanometer thickness, and fluoropolymer recycling and reclamation services. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting advanced technology customers in semiconductors, optics and photonics, clean energy and gas separation, fuel cells and hydrogen, digital microfluidics, protective coatings, and additive manufacturing. Notable engagements include a strategic partnership with SunHydrogen for green hydrogen PEMs, a co-developed patent with the University of Kansas on refrigerant separation membranes, and a manufacturing footprint expansion at Mississippi Polymer Institute supported by the Mississippi Manufacturers Association MEP.

The firm reports 11-50 employees, is funded exclusively by angel investors including Golden Seeds, New York Angels, Cowtown Angels, NJ EDA, Beacon, InHarv, and Sekisui, and generates undisclosed revenue. Leadership combines deep technical pedigree (former Bell Labs and DuPont fluorine chemists) with Frank Graziano as CEO, an operator-investor who joined after exposure via Golden Seeds. Three patents granted across 2025-2026 across the U.S. and Japan evidence an active program to build defensible IP around AFP gas separation and refrigerant reclamation.

Name

Chromis Technologies

Legal name

Chromis Technologies

Website

https://chromistechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chromis Technologies is a New Jersey-based specialty materials company that designs and manufactures custom amorphous fluoropolymers (CyclAFlor) and paired perfluorinated solvents (CyclaSolv) for semiconductor, optics, photonics, gas separation, and clean-energy customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Fluoropolymers

NAICS

Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Fluoropolymers & High-Barrier Resins Manufacturing (PTFE, PVDF, ETFE, EVOH) (IMANAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Polymer Compounds & Masterbatches (Compounding, Color/Fill/Additive Concentrates) (IMAEANAJ)

Keywords

• Amorphous fluoropolymers
• Polymer optical fiber
• Gas separation membranes
• Perfluorinated solvents
• Fluoropolymer coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Warren

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Specialty Amorphous Fluoropolymer Sales: Sale of CyclAFlor polymer products including Clear, Separator, Shield, and Bespoke formulations. Products sold as neat polymers or dilute solutions (9% for Clear, 3% for Shield). Revenue derived from direct B2B sales to semiconductor, optics, clean energy, and other advanced technology companies.
2. CyclaSolv Solvent Sales: Sale of supporting perfluorinated solvents (PFC100, PFC140, PFC180) engineered specifically for CyclAFlor polymer processing. Sold alongside polymers for integrated material solutions.
3. Fluoropolymer Recycling and Reclamation Services: Specialized recycling services that recover, reprocess, and return high-value amorphous fluoropolymers for reuse. Supports circular approach to specialty polymer lifecycle management. Compatible with both Chromis-produced CyclAFlor and third-party amorphous fluoropolymers.
4. R&D and Scalable Production Services: Outsourced R&D and scalable production services for customers seeking to develop custom fluoropolymer products without capital investment in infrastructure. Includes sampling, customization/optimization, and commercialization support through lab, pilot, and full-scale production.
5. Custom Amorphous Fluoropolymer Films: Development and manufacturing of custom fluoropolymer films and coatings in collaboration with partners. Produces composite and free-standing films ranging from nanometers to microns thickness, tailored to customer specifications for gas permeable membranes, semiconductor pellicles, and protective layers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chromis Technologies engineers and manufactures custom amorphous fluoropolymers under the CyclAFlor brand (Clear, Separator, Shield, Bespoke formulations) using proprietary PDD-PBVE copolymer chemistry, complemented by CyclaSolv perfluorinated solvents. The company also provides specialty services including fluoropolymer recycling and reclamation, R&D and scalable production support, and custom amorphous fluoropolymer film development for advanced technology industries.

Product overview

Chromis Technologies offers a unified portfolio of specialty amorphous fluoropolymers under the CyclAFlor® brand, complemented by CyclaSolv® perfluorinated solvents. The CyclAFlor product family includes four distinct polymer lines: CyclAFlor Clear (a CYTOP® alternative for optical and electronic applications), CyclAFlor Separator (for gas separation membranes), CyclAFlor Shield (a Teflon™ AF alternative for protective coatings), and CyclAFlor Bespoke (custom-engineered polymers). The three CyclaSolv solvent variants (PFC100, PFC140, PFC180) are specifically optimized for processing CyclAFlor polymers. Services include fluoropolymer recycling and reclamation, R&D and scalable production, and custom film development—all supporting the core material products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CyclAFlor: Family of custom amorphous fluoropolymers including CyclAFlor Clear, CyclAFlor Separator, CyclAFlor Shield, and CyclAFlor Bespoke for semiconductors, optics, gas separation, and clean energy applications
• CyclaSolv

Products and services

• CyclAFlor Clear A next-generation transparent amorphous fluoropolymer designed as a CYTOP alternative for precision applications in semiconductors, optics, and photonics, delivering optical clarity from DUV to NIR, chemical resistance, low refractive index, and low dielectric constant.
• CyclAFlor Separator Advanced fluoropolymer membrane material engineered for next-generation gas separation membranes, combining exceptional permeability, selectivity, and chemical durability for efficient separation of industrial gas mixtures including acid gases, CO2, CH4, H2, and high-GWP refrigerants.
• CyclAFlor Shield High-performance PDD-PBVE copolymer fluoropolymer coating designed as a Teflon AF alternative for advanced coatings, delivering optical clarity, chemical resistance, thermal stability, and superior solubility and processability at solution concentrations of 3% or more.
• CyclAFlor Bespoke Polymer Performance Optimization Program Custom-engineered amorphous fluoropolymers through the Polymer Performance Optimization Program, enabling customers to define exact characteristics including comonomer selection and ratio, functional groups, molecular weight and polydispersity, thermal performance, solubility, viscosity, optical clarity, gas selectivity, permeability, and mechanical integrity.
• CyclaSolv PFC100 High-purity perfluorinated solvent engineered exclusively for CyclAFlor amorphous fluoropolymers, with a boiling point of 103°C and average molecular weight of 400, providing consistent solubility and uniform film formation.
• CyclaSolv PFC140 Mid-boiling point perfluorinated solvent designed for CyclAFlor processing, with a boiling point of 142°C and average molecular weight of 462.
• CyclaSolv PFC180 High-purity perfluorinated solvent for CyclAFlor processing with a boiling point of 180°C, average molecular weight of 670, and refractive index of 1.29.
• Fluoropolymer Recycling and Reclamation Services Advanced fluoropolymer recycling services that recover, reprocess, and return high-value amorphous fluoropolymers for reuse, supporting circular material lifecycle management and compatible with both Chromis-produced CyclAFlor and third-party amorphous fluoropolymers.
• R&D and Scalable Production Services Full-cycle amorphous fluoropolymer development from concept to commercialization, including sampling, customization, optimization, and scalable manufacturing from lab to full production for customers ranging from startups to multinational companies.
• Custom Amorphous Fluoropolymer Films Custom fluoropolymer films and coatings developed in collaboration with partners, ranging from nanometers to microns in thickness, for applications including gas permeable membranes, semiconductor pellicles, and UV-stable protective layers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Near 100% material recovery in fluoropolymer recycling services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University of KansascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2025Joint development of fluoropolymer-coated membrane technology for separating azeotropic refrigerant blends. Resulted in U.S. patent for high-purity HFC-32 recovery, offering scalable solution for HVAC industry's environmental challenges.
• Mississippi Polymer InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2023Collaboration for specialty polymers innovation and regional economic growth in Mississippi. Chromis expanded R&D and manufacturing footprint at MPI to scale up CyclAFlor production. Supported by Mississippi Manufacturers Association Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
• SunHydrogencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2022Strategic collaboration to integrate proton exchange membranes into SunHydrogen's nanoparticle-based green hydrogen system. Chromis provides customized CyclAFlor amorphous fluoropolymers to enhance PEM performance for sustainable, solar-driven hydrogen technology.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M Company: 3M operates the Dyneon fluoropolymer line and the Novec fluorochemical product family used in electronics, coatings, and heat-transfer fluids. Several 3M offerings are positioned in the same protective-coatings and specialty-fluid use cases as Chromis's CyclAFlor Shield and CyclaSolv solvents.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group: Mitsubishi Chemical Group produces specialty polymers, high-performance films, and semiconductor materials through subsidiaries, including amorphous fluoropolymer offerings. Its breadth of advanced materials for electronics, optics, and clean-energy applications makes it an incumbent comparable to Chromis in market scope.
• Syensqo (Solvay Specialty): Syensqo, the spun-off Solvay specialty materials business, produces SOLEF PVDF, Halar ECTFE, and other specialty fluoropolymers for chemical processing, lithium-ion batteries, and semiconductor applications. As a broad fluoropolymer incumbent serving similar advanced industrial and electronics end markets, it competes for the same customer R&D wallets as Chromis.
• Arkema: Arkema's Forane and specialty fluorinated products business develops fluoropolymers and refrigerants serving construction, electronics, and industrial markets. Its Kynar PVDF line and broader fluorine chemistry portfolio position it as an incumbent comparable to Chromis in fluorine-based specialty materials, with greater scale.
• Honeywell International: Honeywell is a major producer of low-global-warming refrigerants (HFO-1234yf, HFC alternatives) and specialty fluorochemicals serving HVAC, automotive, and industrial customers. Its refrigerant-reclamation and gas-separation businesses overlap with CyclAFlor Separator's refrigerant-recovery and gas-purification use cases.
• Daikin Industries: Daikin is one of the world's largest fluoropolymer manufacturers with brands such as Neoflon (PFA, MFA) and Polyflon (PTFE), serving semiconductor, chemical processing, and coatings markets. While its amorphous fluoropolymer footprint is narrower than Chemours's or AGC's, its scale, fluorine chemistry capabilities, and specialty polymer portfolio make it a broad incumbent comparable to Chromis in technical scope.
• Kureha Corporation: Kureha is a Japanese specialty chemicals company producing KF polymer (PVDF) and other fluorinated specialty polymers for batteries, semiconductor, and chemical-processing applications. As a mid-sized fluoropolymer specialist with similar customer end-markets to Chromis's gas separation, electronics, and clean-energy segments, Kureha is a useful regional-scale comparable.
• DuPont de Nemours: DuPont originated the Teflon fluoropolymer technology that Chromis's CyclAFlor family extends, and it continues to operate a major specialty chemicals business across electronics, healthcare, and industrial markets. Several Chromis team members trace their careers back to DuPont fluorine chemistry, making DuPont a clear talent and technology-adjacent incumbent comparable in breadth.

Direct peers

• AGC Inc. AGC is the manufacturer of CYTOP, the legacy amorphous fluoropolymer that Chromis's CyclAFlor Clear is explicitly designed to replace. Both companies sell solution-processable amorphous fluoropolymers with DUV-to-NIR transparency and low refractive index for semiconductor, optics, and photonics customers, making AGC the most direct head-to-head competitor.
• The Chemours Company: Chemours manufactures Teflon AF, the legacy amorphous fluoropolymer that CyclAFlor Shield is explicitly positioned against. Chemous competes in the same coatings and protective-film applications in electronics, optics, and industrial settings where Chromis sells CyclAFlor Shield and related coating formulations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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