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The April issue is chock full of articles related to delivering more nvironmentally-friendly paints and coatings to market. “Low- and Zero-VOC Coatings Technologies” (page 28) takes a look at the latest offerings from major paint manufacturers. Coatings manufacturers are increasingly looking at low- and
zero-VOC products to drive their business. “In 2013, our revenue from
eco-premium solutions – including low- and zero-VOC products – was al-
most $5 billion, or 24 percent of our total revenue,” said André Veneman,
corporate director for sustainability & HSE at AkzoNobel. “Eco-premium
solutions are a fundamental driver of our strategy for creating more value
from fewer resources and we continue to measure the proportion of reve-
nue that they generate. Our 2015 target is to achieve 30 percent of revenue
from eco-premium solutions.”
“Incorporation of Fluoro-Silicones in Coatings Films and the Resulting
Properties” (page 33) was originally presented at this year’s Waterborne
Symposium. The technical paper evaluates multiple fluoroalkyl silicones in
five coating systems; a two part solventborne heat cured urethane system, a
UV cured urethane acrylate system, a UV cured epoxy acrylate, a cationic
epoxy UV formula and a commercial paint to examine the effects of these
products in broad strokes. Regulatory and safety concerns over perfluo-
rooctyl’s persistence in the environment have put pressure in recent years
on these systems. In general, chemical manufacturers have responded with
shorter chains to obtain the unique properties of fluoroalkyls while elimi-
nating this environmental concern.
The environmental benefits of UV/EB curing have been well documented. Rather than using traditional methods, which typically use more energy and create harmful emissions, UV/EB curing is typically quicker and
uses less energy. Rad Tech 2014 - The Global Conference and Expo for UV
and EB Curing Technology will be held May 12-14 in Rosemont, Illinois.
“Rad Tech 2014 Preview” (page 24) takes a look at the courses being held
at this biennial event.
Environmental Issues Drive
Innovation in Coatings
