Coatings World - April 2008

S upplier’s Corner
Corrosion protection products from Evonik

Evonik has introduced, Dynasylan Hydrosil and Sivo-Sol, two new solvent-free metal corrosion protection products. Dynasylan Hydrosil and Sivo-Sol technologies provide maximum corrosion protection for valuable metal products and simplify the manufacturing process, according to the firm. The environmentally-friendly water-based systems offer an extremely low volatile compound level and maximum corrosion protection without the use of chromium VI in the system. The new products offer protection against abrasion and chemicals and also provide excellent adhesion of coatings. More info: Evonik, (877) 748-3686; E-mail: dynasylan@evonik.com.

TEGO INTRODUCES DEFOAMER FOR WATER-BASED COATINGS Tego Coating Additives and Specialty Resins has introduced Tego Foamex 843 for waterborne wood coating formulations. The use of Foamex 843 results in fast and complete foam knock-down, preventing micro- and macro-foam, with good compatibility and excellent long-term persistence, according to the company. Foamex 843 is compatible with a variety of water-based resin systems including acrylic emulsions, styrene acrylic emulsions, polyurethane dispersions and hybrid resins. Foamex 843, based on innovative defoamer technology, is a formulation of polyethersiloxanes and organic polymers containing fumed silica.

More info: Tego Coating Additives and Specialty Resins, (804) 541-8658, (800) 446-1809; Web: www.evonik.com.

ATLAS INTRODUCES DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WEATHER-OMETER Atlas Material Testing Solutions has introduced a new advanced digital control system for its Ci5000 Weather-Ometer. The Ci5000 xenon-arc Weather-Ometers, which are available with low voltage or standard voltage options, feature enhanced digital control to give operators more flexibility and control of accelerated weathering testing. More info:Atlas Material Testing Technology, (773) 327-4520; E-mail: info@atlas-mts.com; Web: www.atlas-mts.com. CW

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