Coatings World - January 2009

S upplier’s Corner

Cognis Dehydran SE 1 for water-based paint

Cognis has launched Dehydran SE 1, a high-performing, “green” alternative to mineral oil-based defoamers, in the European market. This polymer emulsion defoamer for high PVC water-based paint enables manufacturers to replace mineral oil-based defoamers. Dehydran SE 1 is easy to handle, suitable in all types of paints and features excellent foam suppression, according to the company. Dehydran defoamers also offer excellent efficiency combined with long-term defoaming persistence even under high shear conditions and after heat aging. More info: Cognis Corp., +49-211- 7940-4945; Web: www.cognis.com.

ROHM AND HAAS INTRODUCES ADHESIVES FOR PROTECTIVE FILMS Rohm and Haas has extended its line of environmentally advanced Robond adhesives with the addition of the new Robond PS-1000 series of aqueous acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives for protective applications. Formulated to be direct-coated on polyolefin films used to protect a variety of building products, durable goods and automotive exteriors, this new series offers a range of adhesive levels and properties to meet the widely varying tack and adhesion requirements of the rapidly growing protective films market. The result is a broader selection of high-performance, water-based adhesives for protective films. More info: Rohm and Haas Company, (215) 592-3045; Web: rohmhaas.com.

A.W.T. WORLD TRADE LAUNCHES ACCU-CURE UV CURING UNITS A.W. T. World Trade, Inc. has launched Accu-Cure UV curing units, which are engineered specifically for high speed curing of PCBs and other flat and rigid panel substrates. According to the company, by minimizing the level of heat

transmission, the Accu-Cure UV’s computer designed cooling system protects both substrate and belt, keeping distortion to a minimum. Accu-Cure UV features a repositionable curing head with an easy-to-clean focused reflector, and a simple gate height adjustment that accommodates substrates of different thickness. Variable position wattage selection of 100-, 200-, 300- or 400-watts per inch lets the operator choose the most efficient UV output for the application, extending lamp life in addition to saving electricity. More info: A.W.T. World Trade; (737) 777- 7100; E-mail: sales@awt-gpi.com; Web: www.awt-gpi.com.

CELANESE LAUNCHES ECOVAE EMULSIONS IN ASIA Celanese Emulsion Polymers has introduced EcoVAE emulsions for low odor, low VOC interior decorative paints to the Asian region. This new line of products was created to meet the regulatory requirements for lower VOC limits and growing consumer demand worldwide for more environmentally friendly, low odor products. Emulsions designed for interior decorative paint segment include EcoVAE 1601, a universal binder for matt and satin paint; EcoVAE 1608 to formulate freeze/thaw stable coatings; and EcoVAE 1630 for semi-gloss coatings. All EcoVAE emulsions are synthesized to be APEO-free and offer specific advantages for interior paint in wet scrub resistance. More info: Celanese, (972) 443-4000; Web: www.celanese.com.

BROOKFIELD ENGINEERING UPDATES RHEO3000 SOFTWARE Brookfield Engineering has introduced Rheo3000 software for use with its R/S Rheometers. This new software features an updated appearance and 21

CFR Compliance. Title 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s strategic initiative to modernize the regulation and control of electronic records and electronic signatures. The goal is to maintain the integrity of test data. New Rheo3000 software allows the PC to perform the data collection and analysis. Users can simply program shear stress or shear rate, temperature and test time requirements. The software provides visual information and test data on viscoelastic behavior such as viscous creep and recovery. More info: Brookfield Engineering, (508) 946-6200; Web: www.brookfieldengineering.com.

CYTEC OFFERS NEW UV CURABLE
PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVES

Cytec Industries Inc. has launched Gelva multipolymer radiation (GMR) 8020-02 UV curable pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA). This product meets the industry’s growing needs for a UV curable adhesive with exceptional adhesive characteristics to both low energy and high energy surfaces. Targeted usage for this 100% solids UV curable PSA includes high performance industrial tapes, automotive instrument panel and electronic assemblies, nameplates, low and high surface energy materials and foam tapes. According to the company, GMR 8020-02 offers an excellent peel–shear balance in comparison to other adhesive technologies. It is designed to require less energy consumption during the curing process and provides a wide cure window for thick deposition coating, even at high line speeds. In addition, GMR 8020-02 improves handling safety and reduces regulatory concerns. More info: Cytec Industries, (973) 357-3100; E-mail: custin-fo@cytec.com; Web: www.cytec.com.