chemical resistance, good adhesion and good abrasion resistance.
Royal Adhesives and Sealants launched Paranol FRD-055, an aqueous dispersion of non-halogen flame retardant materials. The dispersion contains no halogens or heavy metals and is considered to be environmentally friendly. It can be
used with a variety of lattices, including EVA, acrylic, SBR, vinyl acetate,
polyurethane and blends of each. Paragum 600 is a water-thin, alkali-swellable
cross-linked copolymer dispersion from which high efficiency thickeners can be
readily prepared. It performs effectively in a broad range of lattices, coatings, adhesives, dispersions and solutions. It provides a unique, short “buttery” flow characteristic to give the formulator broad latitude and flexibility in product design.
Reichhold has launched two products. Beckosol AQ 206 is a medium oil alkyd
latex resins that provides superior gloss and excellent color retention for architectural applications. Beckosol AQ 210 is a chain-stopped medium oil alkyd latex resin
that offers good corrosion resistance and adhesion designed for metal primer applications.
Royce International offers RoyOxy RAC-3387, a solvent-less, low viscosity cycloaliphatic amine hardener with very good UV yellowing resistance. It can be used
for industrial flooring applications. RoyOxy RA-951LV is a solvent-less, medium viscosity phenalkamine featuring fast curing at low temperature and very low blushing. It can be used in industrial flooring and marine and maintenance (ship and
bridge) coatings applications.
Sartomer has launched CN9030, a urethane acrylate oligomer for UV/EB coatings and inks that offers adhesion to a wide variety of substrates and exhibits an
exceptional balance of hardness and toughness with excellent weathering resistance. The company also offers CN9026, a high functionality urethane acrylate for
hard coatings on glass, metal and plastic that exhibit offer scratch resistance and
retain gloss very well even in exposure to exterior weathering.
Specialty Polymers’ RayCryl 2010 is a styrene acrylic emulsion specifically designed for high performance, low VOC maintenance coatings. It has outstanding
corrosion resistance, and can be formulated into corrosion resistant primers, highly
durable topcoats and high gloss direct-to-metal finishes. Due to its low coalescent
demand, coatings formulated with RayCryl 2010 can meet current stringent VOC
regulations. RayKote 4108 is a self-crosslinking acrylic emulsion, designed for industrial wood applications. Coatings formulated with RayCryl 4108 will provide excellent clarity, superior mar and scratch resistance, and minimal grain raise. This
emulsion is compatible with polyurethane dispersions, and is ideal for high performance wood coatings. •
on this topic. In the past year, we have introduced products in all three regions of
the world to meet these goals. We also understand that a “green” paint will only sell
if it meets the performance expected of the
end-user, either a professional painter or a
DIYer. Therefore, we have worked with
Master Painter’s Institute (MPI) to approve
a number of our formulas for low VOC interior paints utilizing EcoVAE resins.
• Steve Wilson, marketing manger, coating resins, Omnova Solutions: With the
continuing VOC legislation changes it
proposes both a threat and an opportunity in the North American markets.
Resin companies that have the technolo-
gies to meet the performance VOC requirements will have opportunities for
growth.
• Gonzales, Dow: The definition of
“green” can be very different depending
on whom you ask. The lack of clarity
makes it challenging for producers and
suppliers to focus on a uniform solution.
Right now, efforts to produce more sus-
tainable, green products in the industrial
markets are directed at the development
of waterborne solutions and the removal
of solvents and other undesirable compo-
nents from formulations. Dow is actively
working with our customers to under-
stand their efforts around green technolo-
gies. We feel that there is still plenty of
room to innovate in this market as the
current solutions are not fully meeting the
needs of the industry.
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