Coatings World - December 2016

Wacker Chemie AG officially started up its new pilot re- actor for vinyl acetate-ethyl-ene copolymer (VAE) dispersions at its Nanjing site (Jiangsu province) in China. The new facility will allow Wacker to expand its local research and development activities in China and grow to its regional portfolio of product development, application technology and customer services. The investment needed for the pilot reactor amounts to approximately €2.4 million. The Group’s goals for the project is to meet growing demand in China and Asia for high-quality polymeric binders and to strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of VAE dispersions and dispersible polymer powders.

“Our objective is to work with our
customers to develop first-class solu-
tions adapted to local needs and, in
that way, to contribute to Wacker’s
growth going forward,” explained Peter
Summo, president of Wacker Polymers.
“Wacker is now one of the world’s few
VAE manufacturers that can support
customers in China from the develop-
ment lab all the way up to large-scale
production.”
Paul Lindblad, president of Wacker
Greater China, emphasized: “The new
facility will allow us to strengthen our
role as a leading technology partner
for numerous key industries and to
underscore our long-term commit-
ment to China.”
The pilot reactor serves as a research
facility for custom-made VAE disper-
sions and dispersible polymer powders,
which go on to be used in the construc-
tion, adhesives and coatings indus-
tries, among others. The experienced
local technical team, supported by the
state-of-the-art equipped Technical
Center Shanghai, can now cooper-
ate even better with WACKER’s cus-
tomers to develop first-class products
with consistent high quality, optimize
production processes and shorten de-
veloping periods. In this way, Wacker
will be able to meet rising demand for
high-grade polymeric binders in China
and Asia, while continuing to grow its
local expertise, application technology
and customer service.

Located at Wacker’s fully integrated polymer site in Nanjing, this ultramodern facility is state of the art, as it is home to a completely automated monitoring and control system. Wackeralready manufactures its Vinnapas VAE dispersions and dispersible polymer powders in Nanjing – products are used, for example, for formulating high-quality adhesives, low-odor, environmentally-friendly interior paints and for energy-saving building solutions such as external thermal insulation composite systems. Other applications include tile adhesives, plasters, paper coatings, carpet applications and technical textiles.

Troy Unveils New Science &
Technology Center in Global
Headquarters

Troy Corporation is committed to developing advanced materials for the marketplaces it serves, and is built on a history of technology and innovation. As part of this commitment, Troy has announced the unveiling of Science & Technology Center at the company’s Global Headquarters in Florham Park, New Jersey, USA.

Troy’s new Science & Technology Center includes technologically advanced Microbiology and Product Development Centers, as well as Personal Care, Analytical Services, and Additives Formulations laboratories. The Science & Technology Center includes numerous offices, work stations, an algae room, a mold/mildew room, an autoclave, and a negative pressure lab.

“The new center is an impres-
sive home for several of Troy’s scien-
tific teams, and reflects not only the
company’s dedication to new product
development and technical service, but
also its leadership position in the in-
dustry,” says Dr. Izzy Colon, vice presi-
dent, R&D and Technology. “Troy has
made a significant capital investment in
its future with the construction of the
Science & Technology Center, which
will benefit Troy customers for years to
come,” states Colon.

Fluon PTFE Lubricant
Powders Enhance Wear
Performance

Fluon polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) lubricant powders from AGC Chemicals Americas are ideal for applications requiring superior surface lubrication, chemical and water resistance and wear performance over a wide temperature range. When formulated with Fluon PTFE, thermoplastics, elastomers, oils, greases, inks, metal decorating coatings and industrial finishes exhibit outstanding performance.

All Fluon lubricant powders are manufactured from virgin rather than reprocessed PTFE feedstock sources to ensure consistent high performance and quality. Fluon FL1680 has the lowest surface area and porosity of all of the lubricant powders and is ideal for use in printing inks and industrial finishes. Fluon FL1690 is particularly suitable for incorporation into thermoplastics because of the absence of processing additives.

Fluon FL1700 is an ideal additive to inks for can coatings and is FDA approved for contact with food and drink. FL1700 is also used as an extreme pressure additive in oil, grease and elastomer applications. Fluon FL1710 is especially ideal for use with low viscosity lubricating oils and industrial finishes.