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LEADING JOURNAL FOR THE COATINGS INDUSTRY IN EUROPE AND THE MIDDLE EAST
VOL 207 – NO 4632 JUNE 2017
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CONTENTS
VOL 207 No 4632 June 2017
Protective Coatings
18 Floor coating
To stop the ingress of water on a bakery floor, a polyaspartic resin
blend coating was used
22 Rapid curing
Fast curing at low temperatures, together with reduced VOC levels,
provide a solution to a wider range of industry requirements
Extenders & Fillers
24 Stain resistance
Improved performance for cleanable, low-gloss interior
emulsion paints, using Neuburg Siliceous Earth, preserves
application characteristics
3 Barrier protection
Thinner grades of glass flake, as an alternative to conventional
fillers, outperform standard grades and open up opportunities
34 Surface resistance
Talc, as a functional filler, is compared with additives, to show
their competitiveness in PVC and matte paints
Colour Technology
36 Drying times
Waiting for paint to dry is now a thing of the past using non-
contact spectrometers for measurement and storage of results
38 Colour matching
Customer samples can now be measured quickly and
accurately with a colour matching device
Adhesives & Sealants
39 One into two
The combination of polychloroprene, with selected nanosilica
dispersions, creates a network structure providing improvements in
cohesive strength
42 Conference update
Key speakers announced for this year’s FEICA conference in Italy
Middle East Directory of Suppliers
43 Coatings suppliers
The annual update of suppliers to the Middle East and North Africa
coatings market
Country Focus
49 UK
Strategic plans are being put in place ahead of the UK leaving the EU
Show Review
52 Nuremburg numbers
This year’s ECS proved to be another visitor drawing event with
innovations shown by major companies within this sector
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Regular Features
03 From the Editor
04 News
08 Diary
10 Letter from America
12 Business Matters
16 Powder Matters
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Global links for coatings professionals
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EDITORIAL COMMENT
Discussions to continue? Now in with the new
Over the past few months, all eyes
have been on the approach by
PPG looking to combine with
AkzoNobel. Three times AkzonNobel has
declined the offer, believing that it is not in
the best interests of the shareholders to
accept this bid. On May 10, PPG replied
to AkzoNobel’s response of April 24 and
stated that ‘PPG remains willing to meet
with AkzoNobel to engage in meaningful
discussions but without productive
engagement, PPG will assess and decide
whether or not to pursue an offer for
AkzoNobel. PPG will continue to examine
all of its options and make decisions for
the benefit of its shareholders. PPG will
make further announcements if and when
appropriate.’ Watch this space.
Sail away
A release from AkzoNobel on it being the
official sustainability partner for the next
Volvo Ocean Race arrived in my inbox. The
race is taking sustainability to its heart by
helping to ‘turn the tide on plastic’ and the
partnership with AkzoNobel will focus on
boosting awareness through an education
programme designed to inspire future
generations to act positively on marine
litter. AkzoNobel’s long association with
the sea means the company is already
playing a key role in helping to protect the
world’s oceans. For example, it’s estimated
that the Intersleek range supplied through
the International brand has helped to save
US$3bn of fuel and 32M tons of CO2 since
being introduced 21 years ago. Recently,
the company also announced its intention
to be carbon neutral and use 100%
renewable energy in its operations by 2050.
Now introducing...
As I sail off into the sunset (this is my last
comment for PPCJ and for the publishing
fraternity – I am becoming a lady of leisure),
it gives me great pleasure to introduce
Chris Malthouse as the new Editor. She
has been the Editor of sister publication,
Asia Pacific Coatings Journal, for some
six years. She took to the task in hand
like a ‘duck to water’ so to speak and
PPCJ was sufficient to keep me out of too
much mischief and interfering. So my
Senior Editor role on APCJ was more for
show than anything else! She is a highly
professional journalist, with many years’
experience and I could not leave PPCJ in
more capable hands.
I hope all the contacts and friends I have
made, during my time within the coatings
sector, will make her feel as welcome as
they have me. Some of you will already
know her, which will make her transition to
PPCJ that much easier.
Also, new to the Coatings Group is Sally
Roberts, who is Deputy Editor on both
PPCJ and APCJ. She has experience in B2B
publishing, so having her on board will, I am
sure, be a great asset.
I particularly want to thank Chris for
all her support and putting up with my
‘preciousness’ regarding PPCJ – I wouldn’t
let her touch it, so you can now expect
some exciting and imaginative layout and
articles in the future!
A fond farewell to everyone.
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NEWS
Clariant and Huntsman to combine in merger of equalsClariant and Huntsman
Corporation have announced
that their Boards of Directors
unanimously approved a definitive
agreement to combine in a
merger of equals through an all-
stock transaction.
The merged company will
be named HuntsmanClariant.
On a pro forma 2016 basis, the
combination of both companies
will create a leading global
speciality chemical company
with sales of approximately
US$13.2bn, an adjusted
EBITDA of US$2.3bn and a
combined enterprise value
of approximately US$20bn
at announcement.
The combined entity will
benefit from each other’s
strengths. It will have a
significantly improved growth
profile in highly attractive end
markets and geographies.
HuntsmanClariant will
leverage shared knowledge
in sustainability and boast a
much stronger joint innovation
platform. This will enable
the development of new
products in order to deliver
superior returns and drive
shareholder value.
“This is the perfect deal
at the right time. Clariant and
Huntsman are joining forces
to gain much broader global
reach, create more sustained
innovation power and achieve
new growth opportunities”,
said Hariolf Kottmann, CEO
of Clariant. “This is in the
best interest of all of our
stakeholders. Peter Huntsman
and I share the same strategic
vision and I look forward to
working with him.”
Peter R Huntsman,
President and CEO of
Huntsman, commented: “I
could not be more enthusiastic
about this merger and look
forward to working closely
with Hariolf Kottmann, a man
I have admired and trusted for
the past decade. We also look
forward to a close association
with his immensely talented
colleagues around the world.
Together, we will create a global
leader in speciality chemicals
with a combined balance sheet
providing substantial financial
strength and flexibility”.
NEWS IN BRIEFBASF announces co-operation with HP IndigoBASF has recently entered
a strategic collaboration
with HP Indigo, the world’s
leading manufacturer of
digital printing presses. Both
companies will collaborate
to develop water-based
adhesive solutions for
flexible packaging that are
specially tailored for the
requirements of the HP
Indigo ElectroInk process, a
highly flexible and fast digital
printing process.
Covestro lifts force majeure for polymeric MDICovestro is lifting the
declared force majeure for
polymeric MDI (methylene
diphenyl diisocyanate) in
the Europe, Middle East,
Africa (EMEA) region with
immediate effect. On April
25, Covestro had declared
force majeure, due to an
unforseeable production
problem at its site in
Brunsbüttel, Germany.
Lonza announces price increase for biocidesLonza has announced a
global price increase for
biocidal products across
the market fields of plastics,
leather, textiles, metal
working fluids, paints,
coatings and inks. As
a consequence of the
persistent rise in operating,
manufacturing and
regulatory costs, Lonza will
make a 10% price increase.
to all biocidal product
lines globally.
Sika invests in larger site in KazakhstanSika has relocated its
concrete admixture and
mortar production in Almaty,
in the south of Kazakhstan,
to a larger site in the 1.7M
population city. Aside from
the booming Kazakh market,
the plant will also serve the
construction sector in the
neighbouring country of
Kyrgyzstan to the south.
Axalta Coating Systems to acquire
the Spencer Coatings GroupAxalta Coating Systems, a leading
global supplier of liquid and powder
coatings, announced on May 23, that
it has entered an agreement to acquire
the Spencer Coatings Group, a leading
manufacturer of high performance
industrial coatings for heavy-duty
equipment, general industrial, oil and
gas, and glass coatings segments.
Financial terms of the transaction were
not disclosed.
The Spencer Coatings Group, established
in 1909, is the largest independent industrial
coatings manufacturer in the UK. Spencer’s
decades of success are attributed to its high
quality, durable products, with a reputation
of unparalleled customer service. Well-
known Spencer products include Acothane
polyurethanes for internal and external pipeline
coatings, Corroless coatings, which provide
a range of highly efficient corrosion control
solutions for a variety of steel structures and
high-performance water-based coatings for both
glass and general industrial segments.
“We are very proud to welcome the Spencer
Coatings Group into the Axalta family”, said
Michael Cash, Axalta Senior Vice President
and President, Industrial Coatings. “Spencer’s
industry leading product technologies fit very
well within Axalta’s current industrial portfolio.
With the acquisition of Spencer, we will have the
opportunity to take some incredibly innovative
products and expand into new geographies,
as well as provide our combined industrial
customers with additional product technologies.
We both share a strong commitment to our
customers and to the Industrial Coatings markets
in which we participate.”
“We have spent the past 20 years building
a specialised industrial coatings business with
innovative coating systems, which are supplied
to customers in the UK and overseas”, said
Phil Buck, Spencer Coatings Group Managing
Director. “To continue to grow and provide
confidence to our customers and employees,
we felt that the Spencer Coatings Group would
benefit from being part of a larger coatings
company that would enable us to accelerate our
growth plans. Axalta Coating Systems, with its
global footprint and commitment to innovation,
will provide the best home for our company and
we are very excited about the prospects for
both companies.”
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NEWS
NEWS IN BRIEFPPG earns John Deere AwardPPG announced that it was
named Supplier of the Year
and earned recognition as
a Partner-level supplier in
the John Deere Achieving
Excellence Program for
2016. Partner-level status
is Deere & Company’s
highest supplier rating.
Wacker strengthens its presence in Southeast AsiaWacker Chemie AG is
expanding its presence in
Southeast Asia by opening
a technical centre for
construction and adhesives
applications in Indonesia’s
capital Jakarta. The
technical facility serves as
a development and testing
laboratory for dispersible
polymer powders and
dispersions, which are used
as binders for the regional
building, paint, coatings and
adhesives industries.
PLS endorses Konica Minolta sheet-fed pressKonica Minolta has
confirmed that PLS Print
Logistic Services GmbH in
Markkleeberg, Germany,
is the latest commercial
customer for its AccurioJet
KM-1 UV digital sheet-
fed press.
PLS, a subsidiary of the
American online printing
service OvernightPrints, was
announced as the first beta
site for the press a year ago.
Now it has been revealed
that the long-standing
Konica Minolta customer is
building huge new business
opportunities with this
new system.
Fluence Analytics raises Series A financingFluence Analytics,
formerly Advanced
Polymer Monitoring
Technologies (APMT),
announced it has raised
a Series A funding round
led by Energy Innovation
Capital (EIC), a venture
capital firm.
Industry and MPs aligned on future of REACHin April, the Environmental
Audit Committee published
the results of its inquiry into the
future of chemicals regulation
after Brexit, to which the BCF
submitted a response.
The Committee’s report
was aligned with the views
of the coatings and wider
chemical industries, reflecting
the sector’s concerns on
the complexities around
transferring REACH into
UK law with the Great
Repeal Bill, clarification
needed from Government
on REACH registrations,
retention of registrations
and the difficulties of having
a separate UK system of
chemicals regulation.
Select Committees are
made up of at least 11 MPs
from different political parties,
who scrutinise government
policy. The Committees publish
inquiries into specific policies
and findings are reported to
Government, which formally
responds to the Committee
but do not have to adopt the
recommendations.
The findings of the inquiry
reflect the results of the
chemicals supply chain’s recent
Brexit survey conducted earlier
in the year.
Tom Bowtell, Chief
Executive of the British
Coatings Federation, said: “I’m
pleased the inquiry report is
synonymous with the results of
the chemical industry survey
on the future of REACH in the
UK. Over three quarters of BCF
members said that a separate
UK chemical regulatory system
would be bad for business,
which is acknowledged
as being expensive for the
taxpayer and industry.
“It’s clear from our members
that access to the single market
is vital and it’s positive that
the inquiry report notes that
the UK should negotiate to
remain a participant of REACH.
I hope the Government will
pay the report heed by taking
a pragmatic approach to the
future of the UK’s chemical
regulations and provide
certainty to the industry”.
AkzoNobel launches training
programme for coatings industryAkzoNobel has announced
the launch of a training
programme for coatings
industry professionals. A range
of accredited courses are now
being offered by AkzoNobel in
partnership with The Society
for Protective Coatings (SSPC),
covering several aspects of
coatings application, including
spray painting and abrasive
blast cleaning.
With the launch of SSPC
TrainthePainter, AkzoNobel
is the only coatings supplier
offering the training globally,
bringing its product and
industry expertise to
professionals around the world.
The course focuses on correct
safe application theory and
practice, aiming to reduce
overspray and wastage, as well
as extend asset lifetimes and
minimise rework.
Mauricio Bannwart,
Managing Director of
AkzoNobel’s Protective
Coatings business, said:
“We are proud to announce
the launch of the SSPC
TrainthePainter programme. It
means that we are able to share
our expertise with the industry
and provide delegates with
training of the highest quality,
delivered by the people who
best understand the products
and practices involved in
coatings application”.
Covestro plans for succession of CEOCEO Patrick Thomas has
confirmed to the Supervisory
Board of Covestro that he
will complete his contract
as expected on September
30, 2018. Dr Richard Pott,
Chairman of the Supervisory
Board, said: “We sincerely
regret Patrick Thomas’
retirement. However, with the
end of his contract in fall 2018,
Patrick Thomas will have been
at the top of Covestro for more
than 10 years and, of course,
we respect this step. Under his
leadership, the company has
achieved remarkable success,
becoming a leading innovator
in the chemical industry with
outstanding financial results.
We, therefore, thank him
sincerely for his excellent work
and support in facilitating a
foresighted succession plan.”
Patrick Thomas, pictured,
said: “I would like to take
this opportunity to thank all
employees of Covestro. They
have done a great job in the
last few years and have made
Covestro a very successful
company. I look forward to
ensuring a successful transition
over the next 16 months”.
Patrick Thomas will be
followed as CEO by Dr Markus
Steilemann, currently Chief
Commercial Officer and long-
term colleague at the Board of
Management since 2015.
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Site expansion strengthens International brand in South AmericaAkzoNobel has opened a Performance Coatings
production facility in Santo André, Brazil, which
will enable the company to be more agile in
responding to local customer needs and regional
market demands. The facility will manufacture
and supply products from the company’s
International® portfolio of high performance
industrial, marine and yacht coatings, which has
been present in Brazil for 90 years.
As well as reinforcing AkzoNobel’s
commitment to investing in innovation and
technology, the plant will also help to strengthen
International’s market position in South America.
Commenting on the opening, Jelena Arsic Van
Os, Director of AkzoNobel Performance Coatings
in South America, said: “Our innovation expertise
plays a key role in driving organic growth and
this new facility highlights our continued focus
on adapting to market needs in order to better
serve our customers with essential colour and
protection. The investment will add further
momentum to the instrumental role International
is playing in helping AkzoNobel to strategically
diversify its markets and expand its presence
throughout South America”.
The Santo André expansion has increased
production capacity for smaller batches by
35% and for larger batches by 50%. A new
distribution centre also means shipping capacity
has been expanded by 50%. Meanwhile, an
increase in the level of automation has improved
the control of the production process and, in
turn, the quality of the products. “AkzoNobel
stands out for having excellent products
and services and an extraordinary customer
base in this region of key importance for the
company”, explained Pablo Ribeiro, Business
Manager for Marine and Protective Coatings in
South America”.
NEWS IN BRIEFICS Cool Energy achieves carbon trust accreditationICS Cool Energy has been
added to the Carbon
Trust’s Green Business
Directory as an accredited
supplier, providing
independent recognition
of the temperature control
specialist’s skills and
services. The Carbon
Trust Accredited Supplier
Scheme recognises high
quality energy efficient
equipment and renewable
technology suppliers.
Indestructible Paint Japanese distribution Indestructible Paint
Ltd has announced
an enhancement of its
business and services in
Japan through a distribution
agreement with Todo
International. The specialist
coatings manufacturer has
confirmed a distribution
agreement with Todo’s
Japanese facility – the first
such capability agreed by
the Birmingham-based
company in the country.
The company believes that
by close co-operation with
a specialist distributor, its
links with a wide range of
aerospace component
manufacturers in Japan will
be strengthened.
AkzoNobel partners with MSLGROUPAs part of its strategy to
accelerate growth and
further strengthen its
portfolio of leading brands,
AkzoNobel has appointed
MSLGROUP as its global
communications and public
affairs agency partner.
MSL will operate from
a global team based in
London and via local
offices and affiliates in
key countries and regions
where AkzoNobel operates.
Specific areas of support
will include brand strategy,
public relations, public
affairs and digital strategy.
ABRAFATI 2017 As part of ABRAFATI 2017, the
International Coatings Congress
is taking place on October 3-5
at São Paulo Expo. Some 90
lectures plus papers at the
Poster Session, the ABRAFATI-
RadTech Seminar on Radiation
Curing and four Plenary
Sessions, will be conducted
by industry experts. Studies
will include coatings designed
for applications and covering
quality and performance-related
themes, such as durability,
strength, hiding power and
drying technologies.
Recycling options for multi-layer packagingPartners of the innovative ‘Virtuous Circle’ project
have announced the results of ground breaking
research into new recycling options for multilayer
food packaging at trade fair Interpack. The findings
shed new light on the potential of this type of
packaging to be ‘upcycled’ for use in products of
value in a circular economy.
Multimaterial multilayer films are an innovative
type of packaging used to preserve food and to
protect it from contamination or from oxygen that
would lead to faster degradation of food. Multi-
layer packaging, while highly effective, has been
criticised for being challenging to recycle due to
the challenges of separating the different layers
and sorting them by type. In addition, the general
preconception is that even if these materials can
be technically recycled, the resulting raw material
is of such poor quality that it effectively amounts
to ‘downcycling’.
One of the core aims of the ‘Virtuous Circle’
project, launched in South Africa in October
2016, has been to challenge these assumptions.
Project partners DuPont and Rural Waste
Poverty Alleviation Solutions (RWPA) have
worked together on testing innovative methods
of creating new products of genuine value from
multilayer film packaging after it has served its
original purpose. http://thevirtuouscircle.co.za
Dr Cynthia A Gosselin
accepts ASTM AwardThe ChemQuest Group, Inc, a
leading business strategy firm in
speciality chemicals, is delighted
to announce that Dr Cynthia A
Gosselin has been awarded the
ASTM International’s Kenneth
J Boedecker, Jr Distinguished
Service Award for her leadership
role as an officer within
Committee A05’s Technical
Subcommittee A05.11 on Coated
Sheet Specifications. This Award
is the highest that can be given
to a member of Committee
A05 on Metallic
Coated Iron & Steel Products.
Established in 1998, this
award recognises exemplary
leadership and significant
technical contributions, such
as organsing a new field of
standards activity or strategic
direction, authoring new
standards or major revisions to
A05 standards, as well as the
co-ordination of interlaboratory
test programmes and
conducting key research.
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Crew announced for team AkzoNobel Volvo Ocean Race campaignSkipper Simeon Tienpont has unveiled the
eight sailors who will join him to represent team
AkzoNobel in the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race.
The diverse international line-up features leading
professionals from seven nations and includes four
past Volvo Ocean Race winners, who between
them have claimed six victories – three-time
winner Brad Jackson from New Zealand, Chuny
Bermudez from Spain, Joca Signorini from Brazil
and Jules Salter from Great Britain. “The crew I
have chosen blends maturity and experience with
youth and vigour”, explained Tienpont, who will be
competing in his third Volvo Ocean Race.
Commenting on the announcement,
AkzoNobel CEO Ton Büchner said: “The Volvo
Ocean Race is a wonderful showcase for the
unrivalled quality and high performance of
our products, so it’s important this is reflected
in the team itself. Simeon has assembled an
outstanding mixed crew of real pedigree, which
is fully committed to winning together and we are
proud to have them on board.”
Work is under way at the Volvo Ocean Race
Boatyard facility in Lisbon, Portugal, to fit out
and paint team AkzoNobel’s brand new Volvo
Ocean 65 yacht. The boat is scheduled to sail
for the first time in early June, with an official
christening ceremony planned to take place a
few weeks later at the team’s base in The Hague,
The Netherlands. The team AkzoNobel crew
will then begin a period of intense on-the-water
training before the eight-month round-the-
world race officially starts in Alicante, Spain, on
October 22.
Adesa first in Europe with Durst Tau 330
and inline LFS 330 laser finishing systemDurst, manufacturer of digital
production technologies,
has announced Adesa, one
of France’s most respected
label-making printers, as the
first company in Europe to
invest in the Durst in-line digital
laser finishing system for the
Tau 330 UV inkjet label press
that incorporates state-of-
the-art diecutting technology
from Spartanics.
Durst is providing a
complete digital end-to-end
workflow with fully automatic
job changeover in a single
pass. This is filling an important
gap in the market for Adesa,
which has started winning
new contracts since opting
for the Durst 330 LFS on-line
system after carrying out
extensive research.
Brice Carugati, President
of Adesa, which is
based near Nimes, in
southern France, said:
“This machine is unique
in that it does printing
and diecutting all in one
pass. Another important
factor for our investment is the
extremely vivid white, which
prints far better than on the
machine I used previously. And
screen printing was also out of
the question because is very
slow and expensive, so not
suitable for the type of work I
need to do for customers.
Brice added: “We took our
time to familiarise ourselves with
the technology, which allows
us to produce self-adhesive
labels in a totally digital stream.
This dramatically reduces
our production time and
increases responsiveness.”
Adesa has configured its
Durst Tau 330 inkjet press in
seven colours, with orange
and purple complementing the
primary colours (CMYK).
NEWS IN BRIEFAkzoNobel and Atul to start MCA productionAkzoNobel and chemicals
manufacturing company
Atul have formally agreed
the JV partnership
announced last year
for the production of
monochloroacetic acid
(MCA) in India. The
companies will establish a
new plant at Atul’s facility
in Gujarat by first quarter
2019, with each partner
holding a 50% stake in
the JV, to be registered as
‘ANAVEN’.
BASF expands its offer for innovation projects BASF will combine its
competencies in design,
trend research and
simulation in the plastics
division to improve its global
offering for joint innovations
with customers. Depending
on the type of project,
the company will offer the
material consultancy of its
designfabrik, the simulation
tool Ultrasim and the trend
research know-how in a
one-stop-shop solution and
also physically bundle these
functions at one location
per region.
In order to cluster
the functions at the
Ludwigshafen site, BASF
will rebuild a former bomb
shelter outside the site
and bring in modern
architectural elements.
First graphene paints available in UKThe first commercially
available graphene-infused
paints in the UK are on
sale from The Graphene
Company, distributor of
the Graphenstone range of
paints and materials.
Sourced from pure carbon,
it is the strongest material
now known to science.
Graphene’s inclusion
in paints, coatings and
other building materials
exponentially enhances
hardness and coverage.
Dow’s Dr Melinda Keefe to receive
SCI Gordon E Moore MedalThe Society of Chemical Industry
(SCI), America Group, has
announced that Dr Melinda H
Keefe of The Dow Chemical
Company will be awarded the
14th annual SCI Gordon E. Moore
Medal. Dr Keefe has successfully
combined her passion for art and
chemistry into an exceptional
career encompassing the
multi-faceted area of coating
science. Currently a Senior
R&D Manager for Architectural
Coatings with The Dow Chemical
Company, Keefe and her co-
workers were responsible for the
development of the remarkable
EVOQUE pre-composite polymer
platform, which facilitates
higher performing and more
sustainable paints.
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DIARY | NEWS
DIARYSeptember 13-15, 2017
Asia Pacific Coatings Show
Balai Sidang Jakarta
Convention Center, Indonesia
www.coatingsgroup.com
September 13-15, 2017
FEICA 2017 Conference & EXPO
Forte Village, Sardinia, Italy
www.feica-conferences.com
September 27-29, 2017
CEPE Annual Conference &
General Assembly
Hilton Hotel, Athens, Greece
http://www.cepe.org
October 3-5, 2017
ABRAFATI 2017
São Paulo Expo, Brazil
www.abrafati2017.com.br
October 6-9, 2017
17th International Paint,
Resin, Coating and
Composites Fair
Tehran Permanent Fairground
Tehran, Iran www.ipcc.ir
October 11-12, 2017
Egyptian Coatings Show
Middle East Coatings Show
CICC, Cairo, Egypt
www.coatingsgroup.com
October 15-18, 2017
Western Coatings
Symposium 2017 (WCS 2017)
Las Vegas, NV, USA
www.westerncoatings.org
October 17-19, 2017
RadTech Europe 17
Prague, Czech Republic
www.radtech2017.com
November 15-17, 2017
CHINACOAT 2017
Shanghai New International Expo
Centre, Shanghai, PR China
www.chinacoat.net
March 19-21, 2018
Middle East Coatings Show
DWTC, Dubai, UAE
www.coatingsgroup.com
May 29-31, 2018
Coatings for Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
www.coatingsgroup.com
EU round up: June 1 EU labelling and packaging compliance deadlineEuropean Union (EU) paint and coatings
companies and their retailers have been warned
products on sale from June 1 must be classified,
labelled and packaged in line with the EU
classification, labelling and packaging (CLP)
regulation (1272/2008). If not, they will have to be
reclassified, repackaged and labelled or withdrawn
from the market, the European Chemicals Agency
(ECHA) has said, noting that this deadline “marks
the end of the transitional period for labelling
mixtures”. In a note to chemical industries, such
as the paint and coatings sector, it said: “If you still
have products on your shelves with labels following
the requirements of the previous legislation, you
must now make sure that the products are either
no longer placed on the market, or re-classified
and re-labelled in accordance with CLP”. The
legislation was designed to bring EU rules in
line with the UN’s globally harmonised chemical
classification and labelling system.
• Meanwhile, ECHA is asking chemical companies,
including paint and coatings businesses and
their suppliers, to dig deep for more data on
their substances, to aid environmental health
assessments. The EU agency is concerned about
a shortage of information for 540 substances it
wants assessed for potential inclusion on its list
of substances of very high concern. These could
eventually be subject to special authorisation
controls. ECHA Executive Director Geert Dancet
said: “The compliance of the data provided by
companies has got to improve”.
• A draft standard has been released by CEN,
the European Committee for Standardization,
on assessing emissions of substances from
coatings into indoor air through sampling,
conditioning and testing. The standards
organisation is also developing a standard on
assessing tanning staining for coating materials
and coating systems for exterior wood. Another
standard under development will help assess
the adhesion on exterior wood by coating
materials and coating systems through a
double-X-cut test. And a standard is being
developed to lay down a wedge-cut method
for determining film thickness for paints and
coatings. See https://standards.cen.eu/dyn/
www/f?p=204:105:0
• Finnish consumer protection authorities have
ordered the withdrawal from sale of Turkey-made
Tremco illbruck-branded CT040 Kontaktiliima
Superb glue because it contains toluene
(measured value: 0.8%), breaching EU chemical
control system REACH, said a note from EU
consumer alert network RAPEX. Meanwhile,
Latvian consumer authorities have removed
Belgium-exported SOUDAL-branded CYANOFIX
84A glue from sale because of similar concerns
over toluene content (measured value: 0.17%
by weight), said a RAPEX note. And German
importers have withdrawn USA-made Eternal
Ink branded light red tattoo ink from sale over
its nickel contact, saying it breached national
legislation, said RAPEX.
People
Changes in Tikkurila Management BoardThe following persons and
responsibility areas: Meri
Vainikka is appointed as Senior
Vice President, Offering.
Vainikka will be responsible for
Research, Development and
Innovations, product portfolio
and marketing. Melisa Bärholm
is now Senior Vice President,
Human Resources. Janno Paju
continues as a member of the
Management Board. As Senior
Vice President, Sales, he will be
responsible for sales, Tikkurila
Group’s key accounts and
sales support. Petri Miettinen
continues as a member of the
Management Board responsible
for operations (Senior Vice
President, Operations). Jukka
Havia continues as a member
of the Management Board
responsible for finance and
administration (Chief Financial
Officer). The above mentioned
persons report to Erkki Järvinen,
President and CEO and the
Chairman of the Management
Board. The appointments took
effect on May 1, 2017.
Chromaflo President and CEO appointed to ACA Board of DirectorsScott Becker,
the President
and CEO of
Chromaflo
Technologies
Corp, has joined
the American
Coatings Association Board
of Directors as of May 9, 2017.
With this appointment, Becker
will serve a three-year term
ending in 2020.
Becker has been the
President of Chromaflo
Technologies since 2012.
Chromaflo hires WebsterChromaflo
Technologies
is pleased to
announce that
Casey Webster
has accepted
the position
of Human
Resources Manager for the
Americas. In this role, Webster
will facilitate implementing
and analysing polices across
the Americas with focus and
attention to consistency,
commonality and Employer of
Choice processes. Previously,
Webster was the Director
Human Resources for Haysite
Reinforced Plastics.
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LETTER FROM AMERICA
The Adhesive and Sealant Council
(ASC) comprises manufacturers
of adhesives and sealants and
industry raw material and equipment
suppliers, ranging in size from small,
privately held companies to multi-national
corporations. As a leader in the global
adhesive and sealant industry association
community, ASC’s mission is to deliver
career education, innovation collaboration,
community knowledge sharing and a
unified industry voice with an overall goal
of accelerating the adoption of adhesives
and sealants and, thus, strengthen its
members, businesses.
MEETING COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE INTEGRATION
ASC publishes reports on the North
American and Asian adhesive and sealant
markets. Over the past 3.5 years, the
Council has also published more targeted
reports covering specific segments of the
adhesive and sealants industry in North
America. The three most recent reports
cover polyurethanes, hot melt adhesives and
waterborne adhesives.
In the North American Polyurethanes
Market Report, which was published in
early 2016, the ASC’s Global Resources
Committee (GRC) wanted to provide
a set of quantitative information on the
market environment for polyurethanes
in the coatings, adhesives, sealants and
elastomers (CASE) segments, as well as
detailed with qualitative information for this
key end-use market for adhesives and
sealants, according to Steve Duren, Senior
Director of Member Services with ASC.
The largest segment by weight in the
North American PU CASE market in 2014
was estimated by market research firm IAL,
which authored the report, to be coatings
(38%), followed closely by elastomers (33%)
and more distantly by adhesives (18%) and
sealants (11%). In dollar terms, coatings was
again the largest segment, accounting for
nearly half of sales in 2014 (49%), followed
by elastomers (25%), adhesives (15%) and
sealants (11%).
Key end-use applications covered
in the report include transportation,
building and construction, packaging and
assembly operations. Eighty interviews
were conducted with experts across the
PU supply chain, including raw material
suppliers, influencers and end users, to
determine likes, dislikes, unmet needs,
trends and market drivers and to obtain
their perspectives on the overall state of
the market. For instance, in transportation,
it was determined that sealants are largely
used by Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers but with
OEM approval. There is also limited use of
sealants, including polyurethanes, at OEM
plants. In passenger cars, demand for
sealants was estimated to be growing at a
CAGR of ~4%.
HOT MELT MARKET
The goal with ASC’s North America Hot
Melt Market Report, authored by The
ChemQuest Group and published in the
fourth quarter of 2016, also includes a
combination of quantitative and qualitative
information with more of an emphasis
on downstream qualitative interviews,
according to Duren. The report provides a
snapshot of unmet needs from end users,
outlines competitive bonding solutions,
such as ultrasonic welding with threat
assessments and key opportunities in
the fast moving consumer goods and
hygiene markets. Key end-use applications
covered in the report include paper board
and related products, transportation,
hygiene, woodworking and others (building
and construction, assembly operations,
footwear/leather and consumer/
DIY). The report also looks at different
channels to market, with a focus on the
important ‘Big Box’ channel and trends
manufacturers should be aware of that
address chemical policy, sustainability and
chemicals management.
Hot melt adhesives can be categorised
as bulk hot melts, reactive hot melts and
glue sticks and also by the chemistry of
the resins on which they are based. The
major technologies covered in the report
include ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), styrene
block copolymer (SBC), polyolefin (PO),
polyurethane (PU), polyester (PES) and
polyamide (PA).
Notably, case and carton applications
accounted for 90% of hot melt adhesive
usage in North America in 2015 on a weight
basis. The second largest end use – paper
converting, accounted for just 6%, followed
by envelopes at 4%. Light-weighting in the
transportation segment is driving growing
interest in adhesives. Thermoplastics, in
addition to offering lower materials costs and
reduced weight compared to steel, most
aluminium and many thermosetting plastics,
also provide design flexibility. Modular
assembly and construction off-line is also
increasing, as a means for reducing costs
and improving quality and encouraging the
use of plastics. These substrates are driving
the use and selection of adhesives.
Some of the unmet market needs
identified in the report include issues with
hot melt buildup in hoses and nozzles and
undesirable odours. Sensory performance
was also noted, such as specific responses
to different touches of the finger for diaper
(nappy) applications.
The Water-Based Adhesives in North
America Market Report is the most recent
report from the ASC. This report was also
authored by ChemQuest and published in
April 2017. It provides a snapshot of unmet
needs from end users, policy and regulation
changes, competing technologies and key
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As is often the case around April,
when I am writing this, there are
many new market research titles
being published as the long window for
their research and preparation nears an
end after the start of the calendar year.
This time I am highlighting three contrasting
reports – necessarily briefly – in a whistle-
stop tour that gives insight into each.
ON CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE
Looking at something from the raw
materials sector first, a new study, which
covers carboxymethyl cellulose may
interest raw material suppliers, which are
active across a breadth of raw material
intensive industries beyond paints
and coatings.
The preview material for this study is
less specific to paints and coatings as
‘our sector’ is one of an array of different
formulation-led end-uses. As the pie chart
shows, this is the sixth-largest end use
segment, occupying a middle place with
a host of other uses, such as cosmetics
and detergents.
In keeping with the desire for versatile
materials for modern formulation practices,
carboxymethyl cellulose is a multifunctional
product, which may be used to modify the
viscosity of complex chemical formulations,
while at the same time giving a smooth
texture in some areas of its product use.
Asia Pacific accounted for the largest
share at nearly 41% of the total market
volume in 2016. Furthermore, this region
is likely to witness the fastest market
growth during the forecast period, owing
to substantial consumption in the oil & gas,
pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food &
beverage industries.
Europe turns out to be the second
largest region in the global industry. A
growing personal care products market
in key countries, including Germany, Italy,
France and UK, is expected to have a
positive impact on the industry over the
forecast period.
ON ADHESIVES
On the topic of Europe, a new Europe-
specific report on adhesives has recently
been published by the German research
firm, Ceresana. It covers vinyls, acrylics,
polyurethane, elastomers, epoxies and
other types of adhesives but excludes
sealants, cement, mortar, phenolic and
other formaldehyde condensates. Some
brief top-line figures from the report follow:
• In 2016, almost 3.2Mt of adhesives
were consumed in Europe, across
the 23 countries it covers (which also
extends to Russia and Turkey).
• The most important market for
adhesives in 2016 was the paper and
packaging sector; 29% of European
demand was generated in this
segment. The construction industry
was not too far behind in second
place, with its demand for adhesives
increasing considerably.
• The most significant class of adhesives
in 2016 was vinyls, which represented
a volume of 1.1Mt. The vinyl sector
includes PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) and
PVAC (polyvinyl acetate) and, thus, keys
in to material applications for porous
materials, such as paper, cardboard,
wood, cork and leather.
• Waterborne adhesives now comprise
about 53% of total European demand.
Demand for hot melts ranked a distant
second, followed by solventborne
adhesives and reactive adhesives.
The main consumers of vinyl adhesives
are the paper, packaging, wood processing
and construction industries that use
waterborne adhesives or hot melts,
in particular.
Market data on adhesives in the report
are given according to the following
individual technologies: waterborne
adhesives, hot melts, solventborne
adhesives, reactive adhesives and
other products.
ON PARTS OF AFRICA
The third report to highlight is in keeping
with dmg events’ East African Coatings
Congress, held this month and is a new
report from Frost & Sullivan, which covers
decorative paints in Kenya and Tanzania.
The company’s South African arm
announced the publication of a new
study entitled Decorative Paints and
Terry Knowles, this month, brings to our attention, three market reports recently released
Carboxymethyl cellulose, paints and adhesives
Global carboxymethyl cellulose market by end use, 2016 (%)
Source: Grand View Research. NB: Figures are approximate
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BUSINESS MATTERS
Coatings Market for Kenya and Tanzania,
Forecast to 2020 as part of its industry
subscription programme.
The study finds that the total decorative
coatings market across these two countries
reached 66.2Mlit in 2015 and that this
is expected to reach 91.5Mlit by 2020
(that’s a whopping 38% increase in five
years). Crown Paints, Basco Paints and
Insignia reportedly dominate the market,
with Sadolin Paints and Goldstar Paints
trying to expand their shares. (Sadolin
Paints is one of the African companies,
which was recently acquired by Kansai
Paint. The group serves Kenya, Tanzania
and Uganda.)
Drivers in the market are noted as being
urban migration prompting residential
and commercial building, government
policies and a movement towards
cleaner technology.
These factors feed in to a combined
market, which is expected to grow at
6.7%/yr by 2020. Interestingly, solvent-
based decorative paints will still constitute
more than a third of the market by that
time, taking inexcess of 35% of the
decorative sector; water-based just
under 65%. Having said that, government
legislation on manufacturing processes
will drive reductions in both VOC and
lead emissions.
The importation of raw materials
in African countries is often a sticking
point and the same unhelpful scenario
arises again here. The vast majority of
the raw materials in these countries are
imported, so steady supply and access is
a considerable advantage for formulators.
Currency volatility translates into economic
vulnerability for those purchasing in the
Kenyan and Tanzanian Shilling. The lack
of local R&D and technology makes
for markets, which might attract large
companies with good R&D backbones that
can give them a competitive benefit in the
marketplace. Kansai Paint has clearly made
a shrewd move here.
“The Kenyan market outpaced the
Tanzanian market in 2015, primarily due to
its more suitably established manufacturing
industry and development of ports to
facilitate raw material imports”, said Frost
& Sullivan’s analyst, Ashley Arumero.
“On the other hand, the lower maturity
of the paint manufacturing industry in
Tanzania has eased the entry barriers for
potential participants.
“Despite the challenges of low raw
material availability and price fluctuations,
the markets are expected to grow
positively, due to rising urbanisation in
both Kenya and Tanzania”, noted Arumero.
“Additionally, the rising purchasing power
of the citizens is expanding the middle-
class demographic, which, in turn, is
creating a need for more residential and
commercial buildings – the main end users
of decorative paints and coatings.”
PPCJ
Author: Terry Knowles, Freelance Writer [email protected]
Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Analysis By Application
(Cosmetics & Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverages,
Oil & Gas, Paper & Board, Detergents), By Region and
Segment Forecasts, 2014 - 2025 was published by Grand
View Research in April 2017 and costs US$4950 for a
single user licence. For more information, email sales@
grandviewresearch.com
Adhesives – Europe (3rd Edition) was published by Ceresana
in March 2017. A basic copy of this costs €3000. For more
information on this title email [email protected]
Decorative Paints and Coatings Market for Kenya and
Tanzania, Forecast to 2020 has recently been published by
Frost & Sullivan and costs US$4950. For more information on
this title, browse https://store.frost.com
� 10 decisions that are driving material
selection, according to Duren. Chemistries
covered in the report include acrylic, natural,
bio-based resins, epoxies, polyurethane
dispersions (PUDs), polyvinyl acetate
(PVA), carboxylated styrene butadiene
(SBR), vinyl acetate acrylic (VAA) and vinyl
acetate ethylene (VAE). Opportunities in a
number of different end-use applications are
outlined, including in the paper board and
related products, building and construction,
transportation, woodworking, assembly
operation, footwear and leather and
consumer/DIY segments.
PRIMARY DRIVERS
The total value of the North American
water-based adhesives market in 2015
is estimated by ChemQuest to be nearly
US$3.65bn. Building and construction
is the largest end use, accounting for
37.5% of the market value, followed by
woodworking at 25.0% and paper, board
and related products at 18.2%. The other
segments all each account for less than
10% of the market value. Interestingly, by
volume woodworking accounts for slightly
more of the market value than building
and construction.
Of the different sectors, woodworking,
transportation and building and construction
are the primary drivers for growth in
demand for waterborne adhesives in North
America. Woodworking and transportation
applications are growing the fastest,
both with CAGRs of 4% but demand for
building and construction and consumer/
DIY segments waterborne adhesives in the
building and construction and consumer/
DIY segments is also experiencing
modest growth (3% CAGR). The highest
growth potential exists for woodworking
applications; water-based adhesives are
used in furniture and cabinets, as well
as in engineered and structural timber
applications. In the automotive industry,
trim and interior applications are important
because waterborne adhesives help achieve
a reduction in VOCs in the cabin air, they
more easily meet cradle-to-grave recycling
requirements and they can be applied using
existing equipment. PPCJ
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POWDER MATTERS
Hello Joe – I am new to powder coating but the plant where I work has been doing it for a few years. The guys
do a good job on single colours and are starting to experiment with multi colours. Is multi colour powder coating possible, if so, do you have any information that would help us? Thanks. Howard Satterfield,
A. Hello Howard – Thanks for the question.
One often overlooked characteristic of
powder coatings that set them apart from
liquid paint is that they are discreet fine
particles that typically stay that way when
they are sprayed. Unlike most liquid paints,
mixing two colours doesn’t result in an
intermediate colour but a blend of individual
particles. For example, mixing a red paint and
a yellow one of same technology will yield
an orange paint. With powder coatings you
get a unique speckled finish. So yes, powder
coatings can be mixed. There are many
scenarios to consider.
1. Physically blending two or more powders
will give you a speckled finish. By mixing an
orange, medium brown and a dark brown you
can simulate a rust patina. Blends of large
particle textured powder can give the effect
you see on roofing shingles. Mixing a light
teal green with a black powder will give you a
weathered copper look.
2. Some powders are blends of incompatible
materials and result in what are commonly
referred to as veins and ‘hammertone’
finishes. The veins comprise a dry blend of an
incompatible powder and a silver or bronze
pigment. Hammertones are blends of an
incompatible powder with another powder.
These are best formulated by the powder
manufacturer, however you can experiment with
blending various common powders with these
veins and hammertones to get interesting effects.
3. Metallics and pearlescents. The simplest
technique to create a metallic effect is to
blend an already made powder coating with
a metallic pigment. Aluminium flakes are
most commonly used but you can also try
bronze and stainless steel pigments to create
fascinating effects. Concentrations of 0.2 to
5.0% are typical. Pearlescents are specially
synthesised flakes that give a shimmering
effect. These can be incorporated just like
metallic pigments. Variations of pearls include
colour shifting flakes that appear as one
colour at a given viewing angle and another
colour at different angle.
4. Holographic effects. These are one of my
favourites. Microscopic flakes that possess
a prismatic effect can be added to powders.
Most dramatic effects are realised with darker,
more vibrant colours. These holographic flakes
are rather expensive but produce a rainbow of
colours as you change your viewing angle.
5. Applying dry powder on to another dry
powder. Gradient colour effects can be
achieved by applying one colour on part of
your target then covering the rest of it with
another colour. The intersection of the two
colours can be quite aesthetically pleasing.
Some people have come up with a way to
simulate wood grain by spraying multiple dry
layers of light and dark brown powders then
‘combing’ the finish before it sees the oven.
One thing to remember, dry-blends
of various powders yield a variable finish.
It is difficult to achieve the exact finish
repeatedly. Particle size differences between
powders and additives and electrostatic
variations in application will produce slightly
different looks. And reclaimed oversprayed
powder will certainly look significantly
different than the original blended powders.
Keep this in mind if you are trying to coat
large parts or long runs of parts.
I would encourage you to experiment
with the possibilities. The effects you can
create are endless and only limited by your
imagination. Let me know if you have any
further questions. Best regards, Joe Powder
Hello Joe – I’m in the powder coating business and I found your name while looking for the best way to dispose of unused powder. I just want to be sure we are up-to-date with the latest methods. Thank you for your help.Diane Stern, XYZ Finishing Co, USA
A. Hi Diane – Here’s what I think – I
owned and operated a powder coating
manufacturing company in Columbus,
Ohio for a few years. Occasionally we
would generate a small amount of unusable
powder. We would simply double-bag
it, place the bag in a heavy box or drum
and toss it into the dumpster destined for
the landfill. Here are a few very important
recommendations however:
1. You must be 100% certain that the
powder you are disposing of contains no
toxic materials. Consult the safety data
sheet (SDS) provided by your powder
supplier to ascertain this. Even better,
personally contact your supplier to ensure
there are no toxic materials present.
2. Secure the powder in a container that is
durable enough to withstand the pick-up,
transport and delivery into the land-fill.
Most waste haulers are concerned when a
package breaks creating a dusty plume.
3. Before you do anything, contact your
waste hauler. It is their job to know the local
and national regulations concerning the
acceptability of waste product disposal.
Local laws vary so my experience may not
apply to your location.
4. If your powder contains toxic materials
you should follow the guidelines for
disposal per the MSDS provided by
your powder supplier. This may involve
contracting a hazardous waste handler and
the high costs associated with using one.
For more information regarding
US regulations you can review 40-
CFR261 (code of federal regulations)
that cover solid wastes per the RCRA
(Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act). This is easily accessed on-line
at http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/
text/text-idx?c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/
Title40/40cfr261_main_02.tpl.
The vast majority of powder coatings are
non-toxic and safe to dispose of in a landfill.
But before doing anything, be prudent and
confirm this with your local authorities. Best
regards, Joe PPCJ
PPCJ ’s columnist, Joe Powder, provides answers to readers
questions on aspects of the powder coating process
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The SpringHouse Country Market and
Restaurant has been a local icon
in the southwestern Pennsylvania
region for more than 40 years. In 1975,
Sam and Bev Minor, with five children
12 and under, started milking cows,
processing and bottling hormone-free milk,
and running the country store that is part
of today’s SpringHouse Country store,
creamery and eatery.
One of the more heavily used areas
of the building is the roughly 1000ft2
commercial bakery used daily to bake
a variety of pies, cakes and pastries.
Because of this daily use, the floor is
cleaned with a variety of disinfecting
chemicals like detergents and bleach. It
also experiences abrasion from wheeled
carts and shelves, and cleaning equipment.
The bakery floor had been covered
for years with a commercial sheet vinyl
applied directly to the concrete slab-on-
grade substrate. The owner’s main issue
was the failing of sheet vinyl in spots due
to the infiltration of water and cleaning
materials at the seams during the cleaning
process. Eventually, this required repairs
to the damaged seams in the sheet vinyl
by cutting out the section adjacent to the
failure and installing a new piece of vinyl.
The owner finally made the decision to
renovate the area, which would include new
wall coatings and a new floor option.
The owner reached out to a professional
flooring contractor, Seman Flooring,
to discuss renovation ideas that would
remediate the bakery area. One of the
primary requirements was a long-lasting,
durable flooring option that would hold up
to common contaminants from the baking
process, abrasion from foot and wheel
traffic, staining from spilt materials and
resistance to the cleaning process. Another
requirement was a surface with superior
cleanability that was seamless and would
resist dirt in order to minimise scrubbing.
The owner also wanted a good looking
floor since customers are able to see the
bakery area from multiple points in the
facility and aesthetics were important to
their brand.
However, the requirement that posed the
biggest challenge for the flooring contractor
was the need for the whole renovation
process to take place in a two-and-a-half-
day timeframe since the baked goods are a
significant revenue stream for the owners.
This meant the contractor would need
to remove the existing sheet vinyl, clean
and profile the underlying concrete, and
perform moisture vapour testing. Then, the
contractor would need to install a new floor
system, whether it would be another sheet
vinyl system or a high-performance coating
system, all in a span of about two days,
allowing for some time for curing, if needed
for a coating system.
After inspecting the area and taking
samples, the flooring contractor suggested
removing the existing sheet vinyl and
replacing it with a multiple-layer, high-
performance floor coating system. After
careful consideration and managing all
the owner’s expectations, the flooring
contractor determined a resinous floor
coating system incorporating a polyaspartic
coating technology would meet the
requirements. This solution would address
long-term durability, abrasion resistance,
seamless design and aesthetics, as well
as enable the contractor to meet the
stringent return to service requirements
that the owner sought. This recommended
The ingress of water and cleaning materials caused defects to appear in a bakery floor and the decision was made to
replace the existing floor with a high peformance floor coating system as Steven Reinstadtler, Covestro LLC, discusses
How a polyaspartic coating made a bakery floor look sweet
Small cracks in the bakery floor were
repaired with a fast-curing epoxy mortar
The floor coating system features rolled
on beige pigmented ultra-low VOC
polyaspartic basecoat
Measure 4 Bresle equivalent readings, in less than 3 minutes, with the Elcometer 130 SSP
Complies withNSI 009-32
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floor coating system would also eliminate
future sheet bonding problems and offer
easier maintenance.
POLYASPARTIC COATINGS TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
Polyaspartic coatings were invented in
the 1980s and used for more than 25
years in high-performance, industrial
protective applications, such as bridge,
water and wastewater infrastructure,
and transportation. These types of
coatings also have proven performance in
commercial and architectural applications
due to end users’ desires to protect
their architectural infrastructure, while
maintaining a high degree of aesthetics and
beauty. Commercial and decorative flooring
is one area where polyaspartic coatings
have successfully addressed the industry’s
key unmet needs.
Whether for residential garage floors or
game rooms, or commercial applications,
such as hotel lobbies, cafeterias or retail
spaces, polyaspartic coatings provide
durable, aesthetically pleasing floor finishes
with minimal downtime and faster return to
service that meet contractors’ and end users’
needs. For multiple points in the value chain,
polyaspartic coating technology attributes are
a good match for these unmet needs.
Polyaspartics are in a class of polymers
called polyureas. Typical polyureas that
one may be familiar with are thick film,
fast-reacting, flexible, spray-applied
systems similar to a spray-in truck bedliner.
However, while a polyurea, polyaspartics
are very different than the typical polyurea
coating. They are a two-component system
consisting of:
• Polyaspartic resin blend, which is a
blend of resins, additives and possibly
a pigment
• Aliphatic hardener, which is typically
provided as-is or with a small amount of
thinning solvent for a low-VOC system
Unlike typical polyureas, polyaspartic
technology usually has a fairly high
hardness, a property preferred for floor
coatings to resist scratches, scrapes and
chips. Polyaspartics are also applied at a
thinner film thickness, typically in the 5-20
mils range suitable for flooring topcoats.
Polyaspartics are based on aliphatic
hardeners, which impart excellent long-
term colour and gloss retention and are
most often used as a topcoat due to their
non-yellowing properties. In addition, they
can be formulated to cure slow enough to
apply using conventional manual coating
methods rather than high-pressure
spray equipment.
The chemistry of polyaspartic coatings
has a unique, adjustable reactivity with the
capability for fast curing that offers high-gloss
retention and excellent abrasion resistance.
Traditional two-component aliphatic
polyurethanes, the bastion of durability,
typically cure enough to accept light foot
traffic within six to 12hr, whereas polyaspartic
coatings typically cure in one to four hours.
This ultra-low VOC to 100% solids coating
technology allows formulators the flexibility
to control the rate of reaction and cure by a
combination of fast and slow resins rather
than the use of heavy metal catalysts.
Polyaspartic coatings can be applied at
temperatures below 50°F, which extends
the application season for commercial and
residential projects. These coatings can be
applied by simple brush and roller and do
not require special application equipment.
PLANNING AND EXECUTION - THE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
When the SpringHouse bakery was built
40 years ago, the floor was constructed as
slab-on-grade with no vapour mitigation
membrane. More recently, the bakery floor
was covered with a commercial vinyl sheet
adhered directly to the concrete using a
latex-based adhesive and heat welded
seams. Due to a flood, heat from the ovens
as well as daily cleaning and wear, the floor
needed repairs several times during its
lifecycle. This was accomplished by cutting
out the affected vinyl sheet area or seam
and gluing in a patch of vinyl sheet cut
to size.
Once the surface preparation, surface
profile, desired coating system and timeline
was agreed upon, flooring contractor
Seman Flooring got to work. The contractor
used a power scraper to remove most of
the existing sheet vinyl and adhesive. The
remaining adhesive was removed using
scrapers and solvent as needed. The
floor was then cleaned thoroughly with a
commercial degreaser to remove years
of contamination that crept underneath
the seams and into the porous concrete
surface. Following the cleaning step,
the floor was prepared with a planetary
grinder with 1820 grit diamonds. This
left the final surface with a profile of ICRI
CSP 3 and removed any small amounts
of residual adhesive. Finally, the surface
was vacuumed clean. By first cleaning and
then grinding the floor, the contaminants
were not ground into the substrate, which
can affect long-term adhesion of the
coating system.
The inspection revealed some smaller
cracks in the floor that needed repair. Since
they were relatively small, the contractor
chased them with a fast curing epoxy
mortar sanded similar to the concrete.
The next steps involved the application
of the floor coating system. Due to the
slab-on-grade concrete substrate and past
water issues, a clear vapour mitigation
epoxy layer was first applied at 12 to
15 wet mils using a squeegee and then
back rolled. The vapour mitigation layer
cured overnight. Next, a beige pigmented
ultra-low VOC polyaspartic basecoat
was applied at 15 mils thickness. During
the application of the polyaspartic
coating, the contractor wore a long-
sleeve shirt and pants, closed toe work
shoes, safety glasses, a respirator and
appropriate gloves. When following the
recommendations on the supplier’s safety
data sheet (SDS), these products can be
used and applied safely by professional
contractors. The specific types of personal
protective equipment needed will vary
based on the raw materials and method
of application. Refer to the supplier’s SDS
for additional information Colour chips in a
five-colour blend were broadcast into the
wet basecoat to create a finished, high-
end terrazzo look. Every contractor has a
technique for evenly applying these colour
chips and the process is affectionately
referred to as ‘feeding the chickens’. Once
the basecoat cured sufficiently, �23
The finished floor provides visual appeal, while being able to
handle the daily demands of a bakery
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There are pressures facing any
industry and while some remain
constant, others arise in response
to changing environments and external
pressures. For coatings formulators,
keeping cost low is an issue that has long
been, and will remain, a key consideration,
while the introduction of new legislations
from 2018 are bringing compliance with
VOC regulations, REACH and product
safety to the fore.
This year’s European Coatings Show
saw Huntsman Advanced Materials, a
division of Huntsman Corporation, launch
a new portfolio of low temperature curing
agents specifically designed with these
issues in mind. The Ara Cool range
offers faster curing at low temperatures,
excellent surface appearance and adhesion
properties, helping reduce the whole-life
cost of a project. In addition, its reduced
VOC levels and unique features ensure
new legislations are met. Dr Martin Gerlitz,
Marketing Manager at Huntsman Advanced
Materials, explains more about the
range and the development process that
took place.
WHAT LED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARA COOL?
Feedback from customers made it clear
there was a need for a product that offered
fast cure at low temperatures but that any
new developments also needed to help our
customers overcome the issues they were
facing around lowering costs and meeting
new regulations.
Recent years have seen a shift in
understanding that the whole life cost of
a project and the entire coatings process
need to be considered; it is no longer a
case of price per kilogram. When you
look at cost in this way, it becomes clear
that efficiency gain or improving output
per hour have a much bigger impact than
reducing the cost of formulation. For
example, the benefits of a range that offers
high reactivity and fast drying properties
can in turn:
• Save man hours in application and, in
turn, reduce applicator costs, thanks to
faster drying and recoatability;
• Increase throughput of assembling
lines, due to coated objects being able
to be taken out of a climate (and/or)
heated chamber in a faster way;
• Save energy and cost through
decreased temperatures in
drying ovens.
Once we’d established that there were
tangible benefits to developing the range,
we then agreed that any new product must
sit in line with regulatory requirements for
low temperature cure applications, as well
as meet regulations being introduced in
2018 and beyond.
WHAT WAS THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS?
There are several other products on the
market that offer either long pot life, low
temperature curing or low VOC levels but
none offered all three. Our first step was to
compare the chemistries of the available
curatives to see which was most suited to
the product we wanted to create.
Our findings showed a variety of results.
While surface tolerant RPAA represent the
industry benchmark in terms of adhesion,
they will not cure in temperatures below
15°C. Modified phenalkamines, on the
other hand, which are considered a
Mannich-Base type hardener, offer better
cure performance at temperatures between
8-15°C, however, there are several negative
aspects including strong discolouration,
significant levels of residual volatiles amines
and potential intercoat adhesion problems.
Adduct hardeners in organic solvents
resulted in fast dust and tack free times
even at low temperatures but exhibited
extremely high viscosities and so needed a
lot of solvent in the formulations to achieve
the right application viscosity. This means
they would never be able to fulfil VOC
requirements below 350g/l.
It became clear that to get close
to fast curing at low temperature with
existing solutions, strong compromises
were required on at least one of the
following parameters:
• Anticorrosion performance
(brittleness, adhesion)
• Pot life (requiring twin-feed
application equipment)
• VOC content
• Product safety (SVHC, content on
volatile amines)
Because of this, we determined that
neither RPAAs, modified phenalkamines
or adduct hardeners would be suitable.
However, initial trials revealed that
Mannich-Base type chemistry was
best placed to achieve our desired cure
profile, thanks to its ability to cure at a
temperature range of 0-10°C.
The development of a portfolio of low temperature curing agents by Huntsman
Advanced Materials, offers faster curing at low temperatures
Bridging long pot life with fast cure at low temperature
Salt spray test results after 1008hr on sand
blasted steel. Ara Cool 1034 XW 90 cured at
5°C in combination with Araldite GZ290X90
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Once this had been established, we then
moved on to developing and testing several
different chemical approaches using
Mannich Bases. We continued testing until
we came up with a range of curatives that
fit the product profile we wanted.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PRODUCTS?
All three of the Ara Cool products feature
faster curing at low temperatures and
reduced VOC levels, in addition to excellent
surface adhesion and adhesion properties.
However, there are slight differences
between them, which allow a wider range
of industry requirements to be met.
Ara Cool 3077 is a zero-VOC
multipurpose low temperature curing
hardener, formulated amine benzyl alcohol
and SVHC free. It has been designed to
deliver superior reactivity at temperatures
as low as 5°C and can be used either as
the sole curing agent or a co-accelerator
for slow hardeners. it is the least viscous of
the three, despite its zero-solvent content.
Ara Cool 1047 W 80 is a surface
tolerant low temperature curing hardener
for metallic surfaces, which offers at least
the same anticorrosion performance as
best in class competitive technology. It
provides excellent corrosion protection
for critical substrates that require fast
hardness development at 5°C or less and
offers superior surface appearance and
excellent adhesion, even under humid or
cold conditions. It contains less than 20%
solvent and is suitable for use in solvent-
containing formulations.
Ara Cool 1034 XW 90 is a modified
Mannich-Base type ultra-high solid
hardener for pre-treated steel surfaces.
With a slightly higher viscosity, it boasts an
extremely long pot life and has outstanding
low temperature reactivity. SVHC-free
product has a solvent content of less than
10%, so is extremely low VOC.
HOW DOES ARA COOL COMPARE TO EXISTING CHEMISTRIES?
During the testing process, we looked
at various attributes for each individual
chemistry, including curing speed at 5°C,
anti-corrosion performance, VOC levels,
pot life and compliance with EHS and
regulatory. The results can be seen in
figure 1, which clearly shows how the Ara
Cool range is the only solution that enables
all attributes to be met.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE PRODUCTS?
The overarching benefit of the range is its
ability to provide fast cure speeds at low
temperatures, enabling our customers to
enter markets with adverse conditions. This
not only extends the application window in
cold seasons, allowing applicators and end
users to work more efficiently but avoids
breaks in the applications schedule due
to unpredictable weather and reduces the
risk of complaints due to very robust curing
features. Furthermore, its long pot life
saves time and overall project expenditure,
while the low VOC levels across the range
enable compliant applications in harsh
climate regions and provide our customers
with reassurance that the products are
future-proofed to meet new regulations
beyond 2018.
HOW WILL THE RANGE BE EXPANDED?
We will continue to expand the Ara Cool
range in the future, using customer
feedback to ensure we’re responding to their
needs and developing products that offer
clear benefits for formulators and end users,
especially in very critical applications. PPCJ
Contact: http://huntsman-aracool.com/ Email: [email protected]
Curing at 5°C
Anti-corrosion performance
Low VOC Pot life EHS/ regulatory
Ara Cool 1047 W 80 1 1 2 2-3 2-3
Ara Cool 1034 XW 90
1 2-3 1-2 1 3
Ara Cool 3077 1 4 1 4-5 3
Surface tolerant RPAAs
5 1 2-3 2-3 3
Adduct hardeners in organic solvents
1 phys.
4 chem.
2-3 5 1 4
Modified phenalkamines
2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 3
Mannich bases 1 4-5 1-3 4-5 3-5
Fig 1. Rating: 1 = Excellent 2 = Good 3= OK 4= Acceptable 5= Not suitable
Ara Cool is Huntsman’s registered trademark
� 20 about 90min due to the fast return-
to-service properties of the polyaspartic
coating, the excess colour chips were
vacuumed up. After the base coat was cured
for an additional 30min, two thin layers of a
clear ultra-low VOC polyaspartic topcoat, the
proverbial icing on the cake, were applied at
6-8mils thickness using a 3/8in nap roller.
Polyaspartic coatings are water clear,
which results in an eye-catching colour pop
over colour chip or decorative stained floor
systems. Two thin coats were applied to
ensure the roughness of the colour chips
was not lost since this texture imparts non-
slip characteristics to the floor surface.
SWEET SUCCESS
The finished floor was put back into service
the morning after completion, meeting the
owner’s tight two-and-a-half-day timeline
from start to finish. The end result is a
seamless floor with a visually appealing
finish able to handle the daily demands of a
commercial bakery. The new floor provides
a joint-free, tight surface that is much easier
for employees to clean. Compared to other
floor coating systems, the polyaspartic
coatings provided a fast return-to-service
time and allowed the bakery to reopen
quickly so the owner did not have to lose
revenue due to an extended shutdown. The
floor can withstand equipment, wheeled
traffic and frequent cleaning without
significant wear and tear. It offers a great
balance of abrasion, chemical and scratch
resistance, while providing excellent long-
term colour and gloss retention. For this
project, the polyaspartic coating was the
icing on the cake. PPCJ
Author: Steven Reinstadtler is the Construction Market Manager for coatings, adhesives and sealants - CAS Business Unit of Covestro LLC in Pittsburgh. Steven works closely with contractors, companies and organisations that build infrastructure with durability and sustainability in mind, by educating the market on high-performance coatings and sealant options. He has been with Covestro for more than 28 years in technical and marketing management positions. Steven holds a degree in chemistry with a polymer science option from the University of Pittsburgh and is an active member of professional societies, such as AIA, CSI, ACS, SSPC, CPI, ACA, ESWP and PDA Email: [email protected]: www.covestro.com
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The ability to achieve a decorative
appearance is one of the most
sought-after and demanded
characteristics of modern interior
paints. Conventional, mostly low-gloss
interior emulsion paints often have the
disadvantage of having insuffi cient
resistance to staining, since liquid stains
are easily absorbed into the surface due
to the high and often supercritical pigment
volume concentration and are, therefore,
diffi cult to remove.
As a result, reduced liquid and stain
absorbency in the coating is a desirable
quality for cleanable paints. This can be
achieved by setting a suitably subcritical
pigment volume concentration, which
enables more homogeneous fi lm formation
and sealed, less absorbent coating fi lms. In
addition, the sensitivity to staining can be
reduced by using hydrophobic or oleophobic
additive components in the formulation.
Low-gloss, cleanable coatings must
also have sufficient durability and wet-
scrub resistance in order to ensure
residue-free stain removal without
removing the paint as well. In these
kinds of paints, coarser and relatively
hard fillers can help achieve better wear
resistance in addition to the matting
effect. Depending on the extent of
mechanical cleaning, this is intended
to counteract excessive paint removal,
while also preventing changes to the
surface’s visual appearance, such as
streaking or polishing.
This study builds on the principles of
protection that have already been outlined.
However, its primary aim is not just to
achieve mechanical stability in the surface
coating but also to imbue the surface with
improved resistance to staining in the fi rst
place through the use of suitable fi llers,
in order to keep the amount of cleaning
required to a minimum.
With this in mind, is further optimisation
possible with selected functional fi llers, such
as Neuburg Siliceous Earth, in order to achieve
surfaces that are easier to clean and can repel
dirt with greater resistance to staining?
The report examines this question
in detail and takes into account other
important characteristics of decorative
interior coatings, which have also been
tested as part of the investigation.
EXPERIMENTALBasic formulation and variationsThis guide formulation of a low-gloss
interior emulsion paint combines an
environmentally friendly, low-VOC
formulation with more modern binder
technology specifi cally optimised for
cleanability based on the solvent-free pure
acrylic binder Acronal PLUS 6282 from
BASF (see fi gure 1).
The reduced pigment volume
concentration relative to conventional
paints is approx 41% and the solids content
of the formulation with 5% water dilution is
at around 60%. In addition to a high level
of white pigment, the formulation contains
16.6% fi ller, the composition of which is
varied as described later.
The guide formulation (control) contains
a three-part combination of fi llers as
indicated in fi gure 2. The diatomaceous
earth is used preferably as a very coarse
matting agent in order to enable
lustre in the dull matte area. Both
types of syenite, which are present in
varying proportions by weight, exhibit
incrementally greater fi neness, as well as
signifi cantly lower oil absorptions than
the diatomaceous earth.
In the following formulation variations,
the entire fi ller package, with an average
oil absorption of 44g/100g, is replaced
with a single variant of the Neuburg
Siliceous Earth with approximately
equivalent oil consumption.
After conducting extensive preliminary
testing, the standard product Aktisil MAM
and a newly developed test product were
selected for this purpose. Aktisil MAM
exhibits a fi neness and particle size similar
to the fi ne nepheline syenite, as well as
an additional surface treatment with a
methacrylate silane. The test product
without a surface treatment is noticeably
coarser between both types of syenite.
Preparation, application, and testingThe formulations were prepared using the
laboratory dissolver under cooling with
water. White pigment and fi llers were mixed
in advance and added to the preparation
before being dispersed. After adding the
binder and the other additives, a maturation
time of 12hr was observed.
The coatings were then diluted with
5% deionised water before normally being
applied to black Leneta fi lm and contrast
cardboard. The drying and conditioning
of the paint fi lms and the testing, after 28
days, were performed in an air-conditioned
laboratory at 23°C and 50% air humidity.
For more detailed information, see fi gures 3 and 4.
RESULTSApplication characteristics and storage stabilityDuring formulation preparation, Aktisil
MAM and the test product achieve
proportionately fast and foam-free
incorporation, similar to the control, thanks
to generally good dispersion behaviour in
aqueous media.
The dispersity of the complete interior
emulsion paints refl ects the varying
Low gloss, cleanable interior emulsion paints are studied by Bodo Essen and Hubert Oggermüller, Hoffmann
Mineral, who examine the principles of protection and characteristics of decorative interior coatings
Optimisation of stain resistance through Neuburg Siliceous Earth
Fig 1. Formulation Fig 2. Fillers
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fi neness of the fi llers used. According
to grindometer measurements, the
dispersity in the control was increased at
35-40μm, already noticeably reduced at
10-15μm with the test product TP 2015084
and at less than 10μm with the Aktisil
MAM formulation.
The rheology profi le exhibits shear
thinning, which is typical of interior
emulsion paints, whereas the signifi cantly
reduced viscosity from 0.20 to 0.40Pa s
under higher shear stress (1000s-1) enables
easy workability and spreadability. High
viscosity values from 170–250 Pa s at low
shear stress (0.1s-1) cause low sagging
tendency after application and provide the
fi lm layer thicknesses required for good
surface coverage.
All formulations exhibit very good
storage stability properties after three
months at 23°C or after 42 days at
38°C, without phase separation or
deposit characteristics.
CleanabilityTesting methodTo determine cleanability, the formulation
variants were applied to black Leneta
fi lm with a suffi cient layer thickness and
conditioned for 28 days.
As the example in fi gure 5 shows, the
staining defi ned in terms of quantity and
area was then caused by coloured and
predominantly fl uid substances that are
common in households. Once the varying
exposure time had elapsed, the fi lm surface
was simply wiped down repeatedly with a
damp cloth, as an initial cleaning step.
In the second step, the standardised
mechanical cleaning process was
performed using an abrasive pad soaked
in cleaning agent on an abrasion tester in
order to remove further staining. Finally, the
wiped-off exterior and the scrubbed middle
area were assessed colorimetrically after
24hr of drying.
The colour shift delta E* compared with
the unsoiled surface describes the level of
staining left behind quantitatively. The lower
the values, the better the cleanability.
Cleanability after short exposure timeThe following models contain the
quantitative results of the colorimetric
analysis. Each test substance specifi cally
tends towards different levels of
discolouration, which can be observed
after just 5min of exposure and wiping off
with a damp cloth. In order to account for
these circumstances as a whole, the colour
shifts of all test substances in fi gure 6 are
each consolidated into an average value for
an overall assessment.
The improved resistance of the
formulation with Aktisil MAM to stain
formation manifests in considerably lower
delta E* values, when compared to the
control, whereas the staining can be
reduced by half in the average value.
Through the more intense cleaning by
means of abrasion with a cleaning agent,
the staining can be reduced further in
both formulation variations, which results
in disproportionately positive results in
the formulation with Aktisil MAM. Through
the use of Aktisil MAM, even critical
staining from black tea, coffee or beetroot
juice, for example, can be removed
almost completely, provided cleaning is
performed promptly.
As per Aktisil MAM, use of the test
product leads to improved resistance to
stains. The individual test substances are
visibly more amenable to removal overall
than in the control, as observed in fi gure 7. This, therefore, indicates optimised
cleanability of the surface, which is also
supported by the average values of the
colour shift.
Cleanability after prolonged exposure timeProlonged exposure to the staining media
generally has a very adverse effect on
subsequent cleaning attempts (fi gure 8).
In the control formulation with
diatomaceous earth and syenite, removal
of the discoloured stain is only minimal. The
colour shifts measured are, therefore, at
a very high level, with the exception of the
test involving ketchup.
The high performance values of Aktisil
MAM meant that it is visually the more
effective solution. In view of the results
produced, when the exposure time of
stains was only brief, the protective effect
is even clearer when compared to the
control. Even as early as the damp cloth
wipe-off stage, it becomes clear from the
signifi cantly reduced delta E* values that
the staining resistance can be noticeably
increased by varying the fi ller and using
Neuburg Siliceous Earth alone.
One particular result to note is the lower
average colour shift achieved with Aktisil
MAM, bordered in red. Similarly positive
results were nowhere near being achieved
with the control fi llers, even when using a
cleaning agent and an abrasive pad. The
colour values in the right-hand diagram in
fi gure 8 indicate an even higher average
residual staining, even after the more
intense cleaning. The disadvantages
for competitor fi llers and, as it were,
Fig 3. Preparation & Testing (1)
Fig 6. Cleanability 5min stain exposure
Aktisil MAM vs control
Fig 4. Preparation & Testing (2)
Fig 7. Cleanability 5min stain exposure
TP 2015084 vs control
Fig 5. Testing cleanability
Fig 8. Cleanability 2hr stain exposure
Aktisil MAM vs control
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the advantages for the Siliceous Earth,
become more clear when the formulation
with Aktisil MAM is also subjected to a
similar cleaning step.
The results demonstrate that Aktisil
MAM actively counteracts penetration
of the stain into the paint layer, thanks
to its special properties and that
subsequent cleaning processes can
be performed, not only more effectively
but also, occasionally, be carried out
under milder conditions. Even with more
intense cleaning, residual staining can
be eliminated more easily and 70% more
effectively relative to the control, as
indicated by the very low delta E* values of
the wet-scrubbed sample.
The test product TP 2015084 exhibits
slightly reduced effectiveness compared
to Aktisil MAM, something which can
be traced back to the absence of a
corresponding surface treatment. Even
more astonishing is that better cleanability
of the surface is nonetheless achieved in
all individual tests relative to the control,
as demonstrated in fi gure 9. After wet
scrubbing on the abrasion tester, this
advantage also remains in effect for the
test product when the coloured residues
are reduced.
Visual appearance of cleaned coatingsFigure 10 focuses on the abraded
middle section of the coating fi lms, which
is shown here separately and visually
spread out. The diagrams underscore the
cleanable nature of this emulsion paint. The
overwhelming majority of applied stains can
be removed relatively easily and effectively,
provided cleaning attempts are made within
the fi rst few minutes. But even in this early
stage, the effectiveness of both types of
siliceous earth relative to the control can
be observed. Almost complete removal of
stains can be achieved particularly through
the use of Aktisil MAM.
Prolonging the stain exposure time,
however, will have a noticeably negative
impact on cleaning options. Only ketchup is
easy to remove in all formulation variations.
With regard to the control formulation,
all other test media lead to visible stain
formation. Replacing the competitor
fi llers with the test product, improves its
characteristics. Stain formation is reduced
and cleanability is optimised. Aktisil MAM
delivers by far the best visual result.
Signifi cantly reduced stains demonstrate a
high level of resistance to soiling, even to
those test substances, which are seen as
the most drastic stains, such as black tea
and coffee.
In fi gure 11 there is also visual
confi rmation that coatings, with both
types of Neuburg Siliceous Earth, can
be cleaned more effectively by means of
simply wiping off with a damp cloth than
is possible with the control formulation,
even when subjected to intense abrasion
with a cleaning agent. When using the
test product and Aktisil MAM in particular,
annoying stains can be reduced or even
removed more effectively and gently
without the need for wet scrubbing
the surface.
Wet-scrub resistance
Assessing the effects of fi llers on
cleanability requires identical mechanical
resistance of the coating surfaces during
the cleaning process. If this condition is
not met, good properties can theoretically
only be simulated by means of excessive
removal of material and staining during
wet scrubbing (see, for example, fi lm
application in fi gure 12, with heavily
reduced discolouration from red wine after
abrasion of a fi lm with relatively poor wet-
scrub resistance).
The test was performed in accordance
with ISO 11998 using unstained coating
strips, after which the effective layer
thickness loss was measured after 200
cycles. The test produced values that are
still in the range of the best wet-scrub class
1, in accordance with EN 13300, for the
control formulation with 4-5μm removal.
Through the use of the Aktisil MAM
Neuburg Siliceous Earth, good mechanical
strength can be optimised further and can
achieve the lowest wet-scrub abrasion and
the highest durability levels with the test
product TP 2015084 below 3μm.
Combined cleanability / wet-
scrub resistance rating
Once the wet-scrub resistances have been
determined, the performance of the tested
fi ller variations can be evaluated objectively
and graphically represented in accordance
with fi gure 13.
The point of origin represents the goal of
optimal cleanability, with complete removal
of the stain without compromising the
layer thickness.
After prolonged exposure to the test
substances, the control formulation exhibits
noticeable staining and high delta E*
values. At the same time, the mechanical
resistance permits classifi cation still within
the best wet-scrub class 1.
The types of siliceous earth each
have signifi cant advantages with regard
to both testing criteria. The advantage
in terms of cleanability is primarily the
signifi cantly lower residual staining from
using Aktisil MAM, owing to its higher
staining resistance, whereas the gain for
the test product is due, to a large extent,
to the higher resilience when subjected to
wet scrubbing.
Using the selected types of Neuburg
Siliceous Earth causes a considerable
improvement in overall effectiveness. Staining
resistance and cleanability of the present
formulation are optimised signifi cantly.
Stubborn stains, as a result of prolonged
exposure or highly critical substances, can be
reduced or even avoided completely. In the
case of more intense mechanical cleaning,
both siliceous earth variants meet the most
Fig 9. Cleanability 2hr stain exposure
TP 2015084 vs control
Fig 10. Cleanability appearance wet-
scrubbed area
Fig 11. Cleanability of control wet-scrubbed
vs Aktisil and TP wiped off
Fig 12. Wet-scrub loss
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pertinent requirements, thanks to their
improved wet-scrub resistance.
The initial question on whether there
were further options for optimisation of
cleanability can, therefore, be answered
with a clear yes if either of these outlined
types of siliceous earth is used.
Other characteristics for the overall evaluation
In order to assess the potential of the
Neuburg Siliceous Earth more exactly,
other properties were examined, which
are important for the visual appearance
of cleanable emulsion paints. The
results are presented with previous
data in figure 14 in the form of a
summarised comparison.
With regard to the gloss, Aktisil MAM
produces a slightly higher level with
matte gloss gradations in comparison to
competitor fi llers. The test product exhibits
a signifi cantly more prominent matting
effect, which nevertheless, was still below
the level achieved by the control.
‘Dry burnish’ refers to the visual
polishing by means of dry, mechanical
friction of the coating surface. Owing
to frequent friction with textiles or other
objects, some areas may appear glossier
than others, thus, compromising the
homogeneous look of the wall surface.
In all variants, only a low absolute gloss
increase was found during testing and
this level is practically unnoticeable in
terms of overall appearance. Use of Aktisil
MAM leads to the gloss increase being
slightly higher, albeit starting from a higher
value. Despite its slightly lower starting
gloss, the test product achieves a similar
level of resistance to polishing to the
control formulation.
Both variations of the Neuburg Siliceous
Earth offer high brightness values and
extraordinarily good hiding power with
regard to visual requirements. This improves
the spreading rate of the formulation with
Aktisil MAM by almost 25%. Even the
coarser test product 2015084 achieves an
increase of more than 10%.
Cleanability when varying the binder
The effects of Neuburg Siliceous Earth can
also be proven in other binders. To this end,
the original binder was replaced by Acronal
ECO 6270 from BASF, which exhibits the
following properties:
• Environmentally friendly pure acrylic binder
• Widely used in high-quality interior and
exterior paints
• Similar physical characteristics
• Component of interior paints that
have already been internally tested
and that have used the calcined
Neuburg Siliceous Earth for partial TiO2
substitution to positive effect.
The binder was substituted using the
same weights and with approximately
the same level of pigment volume
concentration and solids. All other
components remain unchanged in the
formulation. Figure 15 illustrates the results
of the cleanability evaluation.
By varying the binder used, the good
cleanability of the formulation is only
marginally reduced. In these results as
well, black tea, coffee and red beetroot,
are found to be critical staining media,
which can, nonetheless, still be removed
easily, provided the exposure time
was short.
In both short and prolonged exposure
to the test substance, Aktisil MAM
confi rms the previous results showing very
good staining resistance and optimised
cleanability. The test product 2015084
is still classifi ed visibly above the control
formulation with diatomaceous earth and
syenite in terms of performance, which
underscores its effectiveness in spite of the
lack of surface treatment.
Further investigations into wet scrubbing
and visual characteristics attest to the
particular effectiveness of both types of
Neuburg Siliceous Earth and confi rm the
transferability of the positive effects to other
binders as well.
SUMMARYCompared to the diatomaceous earth and
nepheline syenite control fi llers, Neuburg
Siliceous Earth exhibits better performance
for cleanable, low-gloss interior
emulsion paints, preserving application
characteristics and storage stability:
With Aktisil MAM• Superior staining resistance and
signifi cantly lower soiling;
• Optimised wet-scrub resistance;
• Low gloss;
With TP 2015084• Improved staining resistance;
• Further improvement in wet-
scrub resistance;
• Excellent resistance to polishing;
• Outstanding matting effect.
With both types• Lighter and gentle stain removal, even
with just wiping off with a damp cloth;
• Improved hiding power and optimised
spreading rate with high brightness;
• Formulation with just one single fi ller;
can nonetheless, be combined freely
with other fi llers;
• Transferability of effectiveness to other
binders or formulations;
This characteristics profi le offers the
following advantages for the user:
• Reduced soiling, lower cleaning
requirements and very good
mechanical durability for the
preservation of clean surfaces with a
longer service life;
• A low gloss level can be set without the
need for an additional matting agent;
• More cost-effective formulation thanks
to visibly higher spreading rates at
low consumption;
• Improved and highly balanced
characteristics profi le based on a
single fi ller.
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Contact: Dr Alexander Risch is Director Sales & Marketing with Hoff mann Mineral and responsible for the sales of Neuburg Siliceous Earth worldwide. Tel: +49 (0) 8431 53 260Email: alexander.risch@hoff mann-mineral.comWebsite: www.hoff mann-mineral.com Hubert Oggermüller is Hoff mann Mineral’s Manager of Application Technology and Bodo Essen works in his department in the fi eld of coatings.
Fig 13. Staining vs wet-scrub loss
Fig 14. Performance overviewFig 15. Cleanability with Acronal ECO 6270
appearance wet-scrubbed area
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Glass flakes outperform traditional
platelet-like fillers in corrosive
and chemically aggressive
environments. One of the main areas of
glass flake application is barrier coatings
where glass flakes are recommended for
use as a replacement for MIO and other
platelet-like fillers. Thinner grades of glass
flake are feasible for application as an
alternative to thicker grades. Moisture
vapour transmission test and cathodic
disbondment test results are used for the
characterisation of coating performance.
Early glass flakes and coatings were
somewhat crude. The flakes being hugely
variable in thickness and plate size, the
coatings being simple trowel or brush
applied materials basically designed as a
glass fibre composite layer but with glass
flake substituting for fibres.
A lot of research has been done into
the comparison of glass flake to alternative
fillers in the 1980-90s but this was done
when commercially available glass flake
was still crude. Since then, the technology
has evolved and in this article the authors
analysed the feasibility of using thinner flake
in barrier coatings.
MORPHOLOGY AND CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Glass flakes are high aspect ratio platelets
and are irregularly shaped. Normally
the value for particle size diameter is
approximated to the average particle
diameter passing through an oscillating
sieve. Flake has a controlled thickness
and particle size diameter depends on the
degree of milling.
There are two manufacturing techniques
employed to produce glass flake. The first
is the bubble method, which has been
in use for more than 40 years, albeit, in
various iterations. The second is the spun
method (figure 1).
Currently, the former method is typically
able to produce product with a variance of
2-9μm although until recently the variation
in flake thickness was considerably larger,
between 3 and 18μm, while typically
referred to as 5μm thick flake, it still
displays a wide variance. The technique
can result in curved flake, the degree of
which depends on the bubble size.
The latter spun glass method has the
advantage of tighter product control,
typically with thickness deviation at +/-1μm
for a given product and no curved flake
is generated. The spun process is able
to produce a thinner glass flake than the
bubble method. Thicknesses as low as
100nm with a typical deviation of +/-25nm
are achievable at a commercial level.
There are many different compositions
of glass available with different functionality.
More commonly used glasses include:
electric type of glass ‘E’ type, a chemically
resistant glass ‘C’ glass and various types
of more chemically stable compositions,
such as ‘ECR’ glass, which are modified C
glasses. The choice depends first on the
performance required, ie if the coating is
to be used in an aggressive environment
and if it requires a longer service life. Glass
composition, such as E glass is not suitable
for coatings due to its relatively poor
chemical resistance.
SACRIFICIAL AND BARRIER PROTECTION
Resistance to water is the most important
characteristic of all coating materials, as
all coatings come in contact with water
in one form or another. Water, being the
closest to a universal solvent, is a very
difficult material to which to achieve
resistance. A water molecule is so small
that it is able to penetrate into and through
almost all organic compounds. For a high
performance corrosion-resistant coating to
also have excellent water resistance means
that it must not only withstand continuous
immersion in water or seawater but it
must do so without blistering, cracking,
softening, swelling or loss of adhesion.
In order for a coating to be effective,
it must have a strong resistance to the
mechanism of ionic passage. If chlorides,
sulphates, sulphides or similar ions were
readily transferred through the coating, it
would have little resistance to corrosion
and also they would reduce the dielectric
strength in the coating, making it more
conductive and, therefore, less corrosion-
resistant. Resistance to ionic passage
is also a contributing factor to chemical
resistance. A coating with a very high
molecular weight and dense molecular
structure would have greatest resistance to
the ionic transfer2.
Barrier coatings provide a physical
barrier between a metal and the
environment, thereby isolating the metal
from water, salts and other corrosive
agents that are necessary for corrosion to
occur. Barrier properties are mainly due to
Thinner grades of glass flake, as an alternative to conventional fillers, are discussed in this paper
by Victoria Mirko, Simon Brigham and Charles Watkinson, Glassflake Ltd
Glass flake in barrier coatings
Fig 1. SEM micrograph of 5μm glass flake produced by bubble method (left) and SEM
micrograph of 5μm Glassflake Ltd glass flake produced by ITS rotary method (right)1
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the resin system chosen, which is improved
by using platy or lamellar pigments and by
applying multiple coats.
Sacrificial coatings are those materials
that give themselves up to the corrosive
media, protecting the base metal.
Increasing the thickness of sacrificial
coatings extends the effective life of
protection. Generally, sacrificial coatings
are epoxies containing MIO, aluminium or
zinc filler acting as a reactive component.
GLASS FLAKE IN BARRIER COATINGS
When added to the resin, granular or
spherical fillers, such as some forms of
zinc oxide, do not overlap and offer only
limited resistance to diffusion through the
film, providing purely sacrificial protection.
Moisture vapour transmission (MVT) tests
on flake substitution in a bis-A Epoxy
coating carried out by the University of
Prague Research Institute for Protection
of Materials, have shown that the
addition of glass flake to the formulation
reduces permeation rates significantly in
comparison to granular fillers, as would be
expected. (Figure 2).
Some lamellar structured fillers, such
as MIO, aluminium or zinc flakes, give
a degree of barrier properties to the
coating but true barrier properties can
only be achieved with lamellar chemically
inert fillers, such as glass flake (figure 3). This is due to the fact that MIO/zinc/
aluminium flakes are chemically active
and, therefore, are prone to degradation
with time.
However, sacrificial protection offered
by aluminium/zinc fillers is effective when
these are used in primer coats. These
types of filler are effective only when they
are in a direct contact with the substrate.
Whereas the addition of aluminium flake
decreases the oxygen diffusion rate
significantly and, in some instances, by up
to six times, the reduction in the diffusion
rate of water is only slightly affected3.
A study conducted by O Knudsen, E
Bardal and U Steinsmo3 has confirmed
that barrier fillers, such as aluminium/glass
flake, substantially reduce disbondment
radius in epoxy resin formulations. The
authors found that cathodic disbondment
tests explained a barrier mechanism and a
mechanism where aluminium pigments are
chemically active (figure 4). Glass flakes
inhibited the disbondment compared to the
unpigmented coating but not as much as
the aluminium pigments.
From figure 4 it can be seen that after
four months, some disbondment was found
on the epoxy with 10% wt GF (10G). For
epoxy with 20% GF (20G) disbondment
was first found after a year of exposure.
After nine to 10 months disbondment
started from random points all over epoxy
10G. For epoxy 20G some random initiation
of disbondment was first found after 18
months4. However, for aluminium flake-
based coatings, there is a restriction by
10% addition as above that, due to spark
hazard, the classification companies,
such as Norsok, have set a limit to the
concentration of aluminium in marine paints
to a maximum of 10% wt in the dry film5.
The resistance to cathodic disbondment
of MIO-filled epoxy system, when
compared to the resistance to cathodic
disbondment of glass flake epoxy, is
significantly lower. Results shown in figure
5 demonstrate that the delamination area
was almost as twice as large for the MIO-
filled system and delamination occurred
earlier in all tests. Panels coated with a
model epoxy system, containing a 20%
wt loading of each pigment, was tested
in accordance with ASTMG8-90, using a
modified method B with impressed current
and multiple samples. All tests were carried
out in triplicate in an environment consisting
of one percent each by mass of anhydrous
NaCl, Na2SO
4 and Na
2CO
3, as required by
the standard6,7.
Glass flake pigments are, therefore,
regarded as an effective alternative
to active metal flake and can be
recommended as a combination barrier
pigment, which complements the sacrificial
protection provided by the former.
EXPERIMENTALTests were carried out to evaluate the
change in MVT afforded by varying the
flake concentration. A pre-accelerated vinyl
ester resin was used as the carrier resin,
with the only difference in the materials
tested, being the addition level of glass
flake. Standard 5μm thick milled grade of
glass flake (GF750M) was used for this test
(Table 1). Tests were conducted initially to
zero-in on the area of criticality, then levels
of 14%, 15% and 16% were used to carry
out the main evaluation. MVT has been
Fig 2. MVT test on a bis-A epoxy with 2% wt granular filler and 2% wt glass flake
Fig 3. SEM micrographs of cross section of an epoxy mastic coating with 10% wt aluminium
pigments and with 10% wt glass flakes3
Fig 4. Cathodic disbondment radius of an epoxy
mastic coating, with various concentrations of
aluminium and glass pigments, measured over the
period of time (years)4
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taken as an average result of five samples.
The optimum result was achieved for the
flake concentration at 15% wt showing the
lowest MVT rate of 3.46 x 10-5 perm inches.
Table 1. MVT tested in accordance with
ASTM D1653
Cathodic disbondment tests were
carried out to evaluate the same variations
in glass in the same resin matrix as those
tested above and the results are shown
below. Tests were conducted for 56 days at
–1.6ve. Disbondment radius was measured
as an average of three tests (Table 2).
Table 2. Cathodic disbondment tested to
BS3900 F11
Tests showed correlation between MVT
rates and cathodic disbondment. The
lowest MVT rate has been achieved for the
formulation with 15% wt glass flake and
the lowest disbondment radius shows as
3.4mm for 15% wt glass flake.
A standard grade of glass flake, ie 5μm
thick milled glass flake can be effectively
substituted by 2μm thick flake, which
enables glass flake to be used in earlier
economically unviable applications.
Thicker 5μm flake-based coatings have
always been seen as a product with a
restrictively thicker DFT (Table 3) for certain
applications and, thus, has only been
economically feasible for highly corrosive
environments. Reduction of the number
of layers and reduction of the single coat
thickness achieved by thinner flake, results
in reduced total costs of application/m2 that
makes thinner glass flake an alternative to
currently used grades and MIO.
Single coat applications, quick cure
times and simple application can reduce
down time by up to 30% and total life cycle
costs, compared with conventional paint
and coating systems, can be reduced by
up to 60%7.
Cathodic disbondment tests on a
hybrid polyurethane/vinyl ester carrier has
shown that thinner glass flake performed
significantly better than standard
thicker glass at non-standard cathodic
disbondment test, accelerated by high
temperature of 180°C (figure 6).
Moisture vapour permeation resistance
has been evaluated for different
thicknesses of glass ie for 5μm and 2.2μm
glass flake (figure 7). The difference in
performance with the change in glass
flake type can be clearly seen. The top
(red) curve represents glass at an average
thickness of 5μm in thickness, whereas the
bottom curve shows glass at an average
thickness of 2.2μm.
The curve for the thicker glass is much
steeper and the best loading value is at
approximately 23.5% by weight. A move
either side of this addition level changes the
MVT performance significantly. The thinner
glass flake only requires an addition of
between 14% and 18% to obtain an MVT,
which is almost a magnitude better. The
curve is much flatter with the optimum level
of addition being at approximately 15%.
APPLICATION AREASMetal and concrete structures are often
required to be protected from general
and chemical corrosion in non-immersed
and immersed environments often being
in contact with aggressive chemicals,
water solutions or sea water. Glass flake
linings are designed primarily for the
protection of steel and are formulated
from high performance resins combined
with glass flakes. The combination of
high performance resins and glass
flakes produces linings with outstanding
performance characteristics. They may be
applied by spray, brush or trowel.
Glass flake-filled coatings may also
demonstrate thermal expansion similar
to mild steel, which prevents the coating
from cracking. Due to the morphology and
ability of glass flakes to overlap within the
System System A: Zinc epoxy primer EpoxyEpoxy Epoxy/PU
System B: Flame sprayed Al
MIO epoxyMIO epoxyEpoxy/PU
System C: Zinc primer 5μm GF epoxyEpoxy Epoxy/PU
System D: Zinc epoxy primer 2μm GF epoxy
Coats, μm 1 x 75 1 x 125 1 x 75 1 x 75
2 x 125 2 x 250 1 x 350 1 x 500
1 x 50 1 x 50 1 x 50
Total applied cost, £/m2
18.76 24 18.54 16.5
Table 3. Estimated applied cost of offshore coating systems8
Fig 5. Cathodic disbondment of MIO and glass flake filled epoxy resin6,7
Fig 6. The results of a high temperature
accelerated cathodic disbondment test
carried out at 180°C with two different
grades of glass flake
On the left: hybrid polyurethane/vinyl ester coating filled
with av. 5μm thick glass flake: 22-25mm disbondment
after 28 days at 1.5V vs SCE reference in NaCl 30g/l at
30mA/cm2 current density
On the right: hybrid polyurethane/vinyl ester coating
filled with av. 2.2μm thick glass flake: 15-18mm
disbondment after 28 days at 1.5V vs SCE reference in
NaCl 30g/l at 30mA/cm2 current density
Glass flake concentration, % wt
Moisture vapour transmission, perm inches 10-5
14 10.61
15 3.46
16 3.64
Glass flake concentration, % wt
Disbondment radius, mm
14 5.0
15 3.4
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resin matrix, the glass filled films exhibit low
film stress and lateral shrinkage, which all
contribute to longevity of a coating in service.
Glass flake-filled materials have a proven
record of being used on a wide variety of
substrates, including steel and concrete for
protection of bridges, offshore structures,
pipelines, tanks, chemical storage and
other types of immersed equipment
(Table 4).
FORMULATING WITH GLASS FLAKE
Although the addition of flake will generally
reduce the moisture vapour transmission
through almost any organic coating film or
membrane, there may be other benefits
with new properties being imparted or
existing ones improved. However, the
level at which the glass flake should be
added, the particle size distribution and
ensuring adhesion to the carrier, are of
paramount importance.
Although glass flakes with aspect ratios
as low as 10:1 will give benefit, generally the
higher the aspect ratio the better the barrier
presented. This premise has, however,
to be tempered to some extent, as out of
alignment large aspect ratio flakes can
afford a direct path through the film where
the film is less in thickness than the nominal
diameter of the flake or cause stress
raisers for crack propagation. In addition,
there are some properties that may be
adversely affected when using large flakes,
such as flexibility and elongation to break.
The quantity of glass flake added and
particle size distribution are as critical.
It may be possible to add up to 30% by
weight of flake with a thickness of 2-9μm
and not exceed the critical pigment volume
concentration (CPVC) in resin. It should be
noted that the majority of flake produced
by bubble process quoted at 5μm with a
deviation of +/- 2μm is typically 2-9μm.
If the same quantity by weight of a flake
produced by the spun method at 2μm with
a deviation of +/-0.5 thickness were added,
then the surface area of this flake will be at
least two and a half times that of the thicker
one and there may be insufficient resin for
surface wet out, thus the CPVC level is
exceeded. In any case, the viscosity may
be so high when changing from the thick
flake to thin flake, that addition at the same
level becomes impossible.
Even if the characteristics of a
particular resin and formulation are known,
product formulation specification rather
than performance specification can be
misleading. For example, a specification
could state ‘epoxy with a minimum glass
flake loading of 30% by weight. This level
of addition could, in many formulations,
exceed the CPVC level and, while some
coatings may perform well at this level of
addition, other coatings would give better
performance at lower glass flake loadings
and may give the best overall result.
CONCLUSIONDue to significant improvements in process
technology, glass flakes are now available
with aspect ratios that outperform standard
grades and open further opportunities to
more cost effective formulations. Standard
grades of glass flake, ie 5μm grades have
been analysed in various types of resin
and compared to other types of filler in
MVT and cathodic disbondment tests. The
results show that standard grades of glass
flake are an efficient substitute for MIO and
metal fillers, and are the only type of filler
that provide long term barrier protection,
although are recommended for use in a
combination with sacrificial primers. Low
cost systems can be achieved at low level
loadings with thinner flake and thinner DFTs
can be used as compared to traditional
barrier systems. Care should be taken
when formulating with glass flake in order
to follow performance specification rather
than product specification. PPCJ
Author: Victoria Mirko, Business Development, Glassflake Ltd, Stafford Street, Leeds LS10 1PW, UK Tel: +44 (0)113 2703615 Email: [email protected]: www.glassflake.com
References1. S J Brigham and C Watkinson, ‘Understanding
and use of Glass flake’, 2007.
2. C G Munger and L D Vincent, ‘Corrosion
prevention by protective coatings’, NACE, 1999.
3. O Knudsen, E Bardal and U Steinsmo, ‘Effect
of barrier pigments on cathodic disbonding
part 1: Aluminium and glass pigments’,
1SINTEF Materials Technology, 1999.
4. O Knudsen and U Steinsmo, ‘Effect of barrier
pigments on cathodic disbonding part 2:
mechanism of the effect of aluminium pigments’,
1SINTEF Materials Technology, 1999.
5. NORSOK, ‘M-CR-501, Surface Preparation
and Protective Coatings’, Norwegian
Technology Standards Institution, Oslo (1994).
6. J Marsh, ‘An examination of the performance of
glass flake pigments for use in organic barrier
coatings’, CAPCIS 1999.
7. J Marsh, ‘A comparison of the mechanical
properties of glass flake and MIO pigmented
epoxy resins’, CAPCIS 2001.
8. J M Keijman, ‘High solids coatings: experience
in Europe and USA’, 1999.
9. G Gedge, ‘Painting specifications for bridges.
From Oresund to Stonecutters, searching for
the benefits for the benefits of difference’, ICorr
UK corrosion, 2003.
Fig 7. MVT test for 5μm
and 2.2μm glass flake
filled polyester
Application area Equipment
Marine Hulls, decks, rudders, thruster tunnels
Nuclear & power generation
Scrubbers, condenser water boxes, water pipes, tanks
Chemical Acid/caustic tanks, vessels, floors, neutralisation tanks
Oil, gas & petrochemical
Separators, tanks, splash zones
Food & agriculture Storage tanks, effluent tanks, juice, wine and beer tanks, sugar
processing milk parlours, floors
Water & sewage Potable water tanks, clarification tanks, pipes
Transport Railway carriages, tankers
Table 4. Application areas for glass flake filled barrier coatings9
This paper was presented at the Advances in Coatings
Technoloy-ACT’16 conference, organised by the Institute
for Engineering of Polymer Materials and Dyes, Paint and
Plastics Department, Poland, October 2016.
EXTENDERS & FILLERS
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You can’t say anymore that talc
is ‘just a filler’ because it’s a
functional filler to improve the
surface resistance of coatings and,
thus, can add value. The different
source of the talc has an influence on
its chemical nature and, therefore, its
surface resistance. The impact of talc
grades with different surface reactivity
on surface resistance of a matte wall
paint was tested. It was found that the
most hydrophobic talc shows the best
performance to improve water, water/
ethanol and stain resistance. Strategies
on how to incorporate talc in coatings
will be presented, including how to
compete with additives, which are used in
this respect.
Matte surfaces are a trend at the
moment on the decorative paint market.
However, these types of coating get dirty
easily and are difficult to clean, due to their
open and/or rough structure. As a rule, the
higher the amount of filling (high PVC), the
lower the gloss levels. The aim of this study
was to show that it is possible for high PVC
wall paints to have good surface resistance
despite being matte.
Talc has a platy particle form and
a very hydrophobic surface, which
makes it highly resistant to water and
many other substances. But not all
talcs are similar. There are many talc
grades available that are blends of
talc and some other, more hydrophilic,
by-minerals. The purpose of this study
was to investigate the effect of different
talc types on the resistance properties
of matte wall paint. The resistance
properties studied were: water, water/
ethanol, stain resistance to achieve
easy-to-clean properties and dirt pick-up
resistance. Four different talc grades
were tested in this respect:
• Finntalc M30SL from Mondo Minerals BV
• Finntalc M40SL from Mondo Minerals BV
• Chloritic talc with 90% talc and 10%
chlorite (Chloritic talc 10%)
• Chloritic talc with 50% talc and 50%
chlorite (Chloritic talc 50%)
First, a guide formulation for an interior
matte wall paint was developed. Then
the different talc grades were added into
this formulation and the resistance tests
were carried out after letting the different
films cure for one week. The formulations
prepared differ in type of talc and were with
and without a silicone additive. In total eight
formulations at PVC 70% were developed
with the basic, as shown in the Table 1.
TESTING WATER RESISTANCE
To assess the water resistance of the
coating after one week of curing, a big
drop of water was applied on the film of
paint and then covered by a watch glass in
order to prevent evaporation. The damage
caused by the water was assessed after
15min, 30min, 1hr, 2hr, 4hr and 24hr. The
24hr results are shown in figure 1.
TESTING WATER/ETHANOL RESISTANCE
To assess the water and ethanol resistance
of the coating after one week of curing,
a big drop of a 50/50 mix of water and
ethanol was applied on the film of paint and
then covered by a watch glass in order to
prevent evaporation. The damage caused
by the mixture was assessed after 15min,
30min, 1hr, 2hr, 4hr and 24hr. The 24hr
results are shown in figure 2.
TESTING CLEANING AND STAIN RESISTANCE
Two types of stains were tested: coffee
and green highlighter. A few drops of
coffee were applied on the paint, as well
as a few stripes of green highlighter. They
were cleaned afterwards and the possible
remaining stains were assessed visually.
Due to the poor water resistance of the
chloritic talc-based paints, the cleaning of
the stain resulted in damaging the film and,
therefore, no good determination could be
Four different talc grades have been tested to ascertain surface resistance in high PVC and matte,
paints and the findings are provided by V Kilpelainen*, S van Loon§ and G Le Mouee§
Improved surface resistance of matte wall paint by using talc
Table 1. Basic formulation Formulation with silicon additives
Binder Mowilith LDM 1871 12.94 12.94
Solvent
Water 29.01 29.01
Additives
Lupon 895 0.32 0.32
Calgon N 0.75 0.75
Natrosol 250 HR 0.32 0.32
Schwefo Foam 6351 0.32 0.32
Silres BS 333 – 1,05
Acrosol RM8 0.25 0.25
Pigments and filler
5 micron CaCO326.97 25.92
2 micron CaCO37.55 7.55
PCC CaCO33.24 3.24
TiO210.78 10.78
Different talc grades 7.55 7.55
Total 100.00 100.00
Gloss 60° 3.1 3.1
Gloss 85° 2.6 2.6
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made. The resistance and cleaning of the
Finntalcs were good, especially FinnTalc
M30SL, as can be seen in figures 3 and 4.
DIRT REPELLENCY – DRY EXPOSURE
On each paint film 0.02g of hydrophilically
modified carbon black (Special Black 100)
was added. After 15min the test panels
were then slightly inclined and 5ml of water
was dispensed, in order to wash away the
carbon black powder. Dust repellency was
then assessed by evaluating how much
carbon black remained on the paint film.
Dirt pick-up results for formulations are
given in figure 5.
For both films containing Finntalc
M40SL, it could be observed that a part of
the carbon black powder was not washed
away by the water.
For the formulations without Silres
BS 333, bigger carbon black particles
were left on the films with the talc-chlorite
grades than on the films with Finntalcs.
This suggested that the dust resistance
was better for the paints with Finntalcs. For
the formulations with Silres BS 33, it was
more difficult to see
differences between the
various panels.
During the tests
it was noticed that
the water drops were
running faster on the
films with the Finntalc
grades than on the films
with the talc-chlorite
grades. The water
droplets also flattened
more on the paint films where talc-chlorite
talcs were used. These indicate that the
dust repellency was better when Finntalcs
were used in the formulations.
CONCLUSIONS
Four different talc grades were tested:
two of them were highly pure talc grades
from Mondo Minerals (Finntalc M30SL
and Finntalc M40SL) and two were talc
grades with different amounts of chlorite
from another supplier. The samples were
tested for water, water/ethanol and stain
resistance (coffee and highlighter). Dirt
pick-up was also evaluated.
The paints with Finntalc grades
performed much better than the talc
grade containing chlorite on all resistance
properties tested. In particular, the
resistance to water and ethanol were
much better with Finntalc than with the talc
grades containing chlorite. Also the coffee
and highlighter pen stain resistance was
better with Finntalc compared with more
hydrophilic talc-chlorite. It was difficult to
evaluate the stain resistance by colour
difference measurement for the talc-chlorite
grades because they were damaged during
the process of washing the stains. The poor
resistance of the talc-chlorite to water used
in washing was the reason for the damage
in the cleaning. In terms of visual evaluation,
it can be said that the Finntalc grades
tested had a higher resistance to surface
cleaning than the talc grades containing
chlorite. Also dirt repellency of the paint film
with Finntalc was better than with chloritic
talc. Rinsing water ran also faster on the
films with Finntalc and water droplets did
not flatten so much as with chloritic talc.
Although the tested paint formulation was
not exactly an outdoor paint due to the
resin used, it already proves for increased
surface resistance at outdoor exposure
when Finntalc M30SL and M40SL are used
compared with hydrophilic chorite rich
talc grades.
This study has shown that with Finntalc
grades, it is possible to improve the surface
resistance in high PVC and matte paints.
Due to its excellent barrier properties,
Finntalc can compete with additives like
silicones and waxes that are usually used
to make paint film more hydrophobic in this
type of paint. PPCJ
Fig 1. Fig 2.
Fig 3. Fig 4.
Fig 5.
Authors: V Kilpelainen*Mondo Minerals BV Branch FinlandPO Box 603, FI-87101 Kajaani, FinlandTel: +358 (0)50 599 3537Email: [email protected]
S van Loon and G Le Mouee, §Van Loon Chemical Innovations, Science Park 408, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsTel: +31 204 685 657Email: [email protected]
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COLOUR TECHNOLOGY
For all of the advancements in colour
measurement and management,
one challenge still remains: how to
accurately measure colour for paint and
coatings without having the instrument
come in contact with the sample. In all
phases of colour evaluation in the paint
and coatings industry, waiting for samples
to dry or expending the time and energy
to use a drying implement, adds time to
specification, development, formulation and
quality control processes. In a world where
time is money, manufacturers just can’t
afford to sit and watch paint dry. Waiting for
samples to cure to a measurable condition
can take up to 24hr. Applying heat to the
sample to dry it consumes needless energy
and can change the colour metrics for
certain materials. In addition, production
runs may already be under way before
dry samples are ready and this can
result in significant amounts of waste and
rework before a quality assessment can
be completed.
Placing a barrier between the sample
and the measurement device isn’t
particularly helpful either, since it can result
in changes in appearance (especially gloss)
and even colour.
WHY MEASURE WET PAINT?
Whether you are manufacturing paint
or manufacturing painted items, there
are significant benefits to measuring
paint, while it is still wet. But obviously,
wet paint doesn’t look the same as dry
paint. To get accurate colour readings,
it is important to establish standards for
both wet and dry paint. Sometimes this is
done by the paint manufacturer with the
data being communicated to customers;
and sometimes, manufacturers using the
paint will need to do this themselves. In
either case, manufacturers using paint
should always have a process in place
to verify the quality and colour accuracy
of incoming raw materials, including
measurement of both wet and dry paint
and coatings samples. Even a small
change in ingredients can change the way
the colour appears.
For example, a paint manufacturer may
be using a yellow pigment from a certain
supplier. Due to market and other changes,
the company decides to move to a different
supplier. The pigments are chemically the
same but may be produced using different
manufacturing processes. Even something
as subtle as this can make a difference in
the final appearance of the paint.
In the end, the wet paint measurement
is only useful as a short cut, saving the time
and hassle of drying samples. What is most
important is the colour of the paint after it
dries. However, this short cut can be quite
valuable in terms of productivity and the
wet standard only needs to be established
once, unless there is a significant change in
paint formulation.
ESTABLISHING WET AND DRY STANDARDS
For manufacturers of paint and painted
products alike, then it is important to not
only measure both wet and dry samples
but to establish standards for both. That
means applying the wet paint, measuring
it, recording the colour data and then
measuring it again when the sample is dry.
This is called establishing an offset. In most
cases in this initial stage, we recommend
letting the paint dry naturally rather than
force drying it, especially if the final product
is intended to dry naturally.
Using forced air heat to dry paint risks
causing the colour to change in a different
way than it would change when drying
naturally. However, for paints that are
meant to be baked on, such as automotive
paints, samples should be dried using the
same baking process. This will typically
result in a higher shift in colour from wet
to dry than drying naturally. The bottom
line: use the same drying process that
is likely to be applied in the end use. It
also goes without saying that separate
measurements should be taken for
different types of paint, even if they are
the same colour. For example, separate
measurements are required to ensure
consistency for gloss, as opposed to
eggshell, finishes.
It should also be noted that
environmental conditions can affect both
the colour and laydown of the paint, and
this should be taken into consideration.
Paint and coatings applied in the hot, dry
Arizona climate will likely react differently
than those same paints and coatings
applied in Michigan in the winter.
By following this process, both paint
manufacturers and their customers can
build reliable databases of wet paint
standards that can then be used instead of
waiting for samples to dry every time. This
will improve productivity, quality and speed
to market.
As a cautionary note, this assumes that
there are no significant changes over time
to the actual raw materials used to make
the wet paint that will affect how it dries.
Before joining X-Rite, I worked at BASF
in the pigment division. We saw cases
where, when we changed the way we were
producing a given pigment, wet samples
would actually switch between being
lighter and darker than the dry samples.
It is also important to note that changes
in raw materials can cause wet colour to
change even though the dry colour stays
the same. Thus, with any changes in raw
materials, it is important to validate that
the wet and dry states still have the same
relationship to each other and update
standards accordingly.
STANDARDS VS TOLERANCES
The wet and dry standards we have been
discussing are the colours that you actually
want to hit. But for most applications, some
level of variance is allowed. The tolerance is
how closely you must match it for customer
acceptance. And the tolerance may be
different for wet and dry samples. For
example, if I measure a wet sample and
there is one unit of difference (whatever
measurement metric you use, such as delta
E), that might be an acceptable tolerance.
If there is a two-unit difference, that could
also be acceptable, as long as the dry
sample meets the minimum variance of
one unit. So it is important to establish not
only the standard but also the tolerance,
Waiting for paint to dry is now a thing of the past as Tom Mouw, Applications Engineering and Technical Support Team
Manager, X-Rite, discusses, following the development of a best practice for the testing of wet and dry tolerances
Tired of waiting for paint to dry?
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for both wet and dry samples. Both are
required for a functional database of
standards and to be able to use the wet
measurement with confidence.
THE VALUE OF DIGITAL STANDARDS
In many cases, the paint manufacturer will
provide its customer with data for both wet
and dry measurements. This could be in
the form of a Certificate of Analysis that is
produced at time of manufacture. This may
only cover dry measurements, in which
case the end customer would need to do
their own wet measurement analysis. But a
more effective means of data transfer is to
provide it digitally. ISO Standard 17972-
1:2015 defines an exchange format for
colour and process control data, as well as
the associated metadata necessary for its
proper interpretation. While CxF was initially
developed by X-Rite for use in the graphic
arts industry, the international standard also
supports the exchange of colour data in
other industries.
Across the supply chain, there are
many software packages that can both
export and import CxF files, such as
X-Rite’s Color iMatch formulation and QC
software. If your software supports digital
standards, this is the best way to go. It
ensures accurate communication of the
colour data and minimises human error in
the colour measurement and management
process. Metadata should include whether
the measurement refers to a wet or a
dry sample.
NON-CONTACT MEASUREMENT TO THE RESCUE
Luckily, today’s hardware and software
makes this process easier than ever
before. Advances in non-contact colour
measurement instruments, such as the
X-Rite VS450 45°/0° spectrophotometer
allow the fast, accurate capture of wet
samples without the worry of contamination
of or damage to the instrument. Non-
contact spectrophotometers are designed
to produce colour and gloss measurements
for many types of both wet and dry
samples without coming into contact with
them. Samples do not require any type of
protective coating and because the sample
is some distance – up to 38mm in some
cases – from the lens of the instrument.
This means that the optical system
remains free from contamination, reducing
instrument maintenance and ensuring
its accuracy.
With a non-contact instrument,
operators can measure quickly and easily
wet and dry flat samples but they can
also measure three-dimensional objects,
such as painted furniture on a production
line. Using a measurement table or stand
compatible with the instrument means
that large, bulky and/or irregular shaped
samples, can quickly be positioned
horizontally or vertically for accurate
non-contact measurement. To make the
process even better, the data secured from
these measurements can be uploaded to
computer software for further analysis and
for tracking of measurement history.
Another important capability in a non-
contact spectrophotometer is line-of-sight
visibility to the sample to enable operators
to position quickly and easily, the sample
for measurement. Active visual targeting
that projects a prominent, illuminated target
ring on to the sample also helps secure
precise, accurate colour measurements,
even on patterns.
As with any instrument, it is important
to verify that instruments remain within
specification. Most manufacturers
suggest an annual check-up to make sure
everything is in order. There is also software
that can perform interim assessments
of the condition of the instrument, such
as X-Rite’s NetProfiler and even provide
certification as to the condition of the
instrument for audit purposes.
CASE IN POINT
One paint manufacturer that produces
batches of very slow drying alkyd-
based paints used traditional contact-
based spectrophotometers for colour
measurement. It could take the company
up to 24hr before a product could be
approved, slowing down production cycles
or worse yet, risking production of batches
that do not conform to the appropriate
colour specifications.
To address this issue, the company
developed a ‘wet standard’ or offset
for its products. This is the standard its
wet samples need to meet in order to
produce a good result in a final dry-to-
dry comparison. If the batch meets the
wet tolerance test using a non-contact
spectrophotometer, packaging can start
and the final quality control will be done on
dry applications. If the batch is outside the
wet tolerance, it can often be corrected
before it goes into production. In fact,
formulation software can often produce a
correction formula that eliminates trial-and-
error corrections, saving huge amounts of
time and materials.
In this way, the paint manufacturer was
able to control day-to-day production with
a defined standard that saves time, effort
and cost.
CONCLUSION
Waiting for paint to dry is a thing of the
past. Best practices for introducing wet
standards and wet/dry tolerances include:
• Acquiring a non-contact
spectrophotometer and accompanying
formulation/QC software to enable
measurement and storage of those
results in a colour database.
• Developing a standard operating
procedure (SOP) around the use
of wet and dry standards in the
paint manufacturing or application
process. This includes specifying the
drying process to be used for the
dry standard, as well as acceptable
tolerances for both wet and
dry samples.
• Ensuring all appropriate staff is trained
against the SOP.
• Establishing good quality control
procedures for assessing incoming
materials, whether they are pigments,
resins or formulated paint.
• Exchanging colour data in CxF or
another acceptable digital format to
reduce the opportunity for error.
• Periodically reassessing both wet and
dry standards to ensure no significant
changes have occurred.
• Ensuring that colour measurement
instruments are adequately maintained
so that they remain in specification and
that all software used in the process is
kept up to date.
By employing these best practices,
your organisation can more easily move
to the use of wet standards, eliminating
the need to wait for paint to dry during the
manufacturing process.
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Author: Tim Mouw is the Manager of the Applications Engineering and Technical Support Team for X-Rite in the Americas. In his role, Tim oversees a team of 20 technical support specialists that help customers improve colour quality control processes. Over the past two decades, Tim has taught more than 300 courses on colour science across North & South America, Europe, Asia and Australia Email: [email protected] Website: www.xrite.com
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COLOUR TECHNOLOGY
Datacolor has announced the launch of ColorReaderPRO, a professional colour matching device. Its
introduction will provide paint companies with a comprehensive colour selection tool, redefining the ease and efficiency of colour matching.
ColorReaderPRO is an ultra-portable, Bluetooth connected colour selection device that works standalone or connected to the ColorReaderPRO mobile app. It provides leading colour matching performance, allowing painters to match a client’s colour inspiration to a corresponding paint colour in seconds.
“As the market leader in colour management solutions for more than 45 years, Datacolor is uniquely qualified to support paint companies’ initiatives to increase brand loyalty and improve colour selection efficiency”, said Brian Levey, Vice President, Consumer Solutions, Datacolor.
The ColorReaderPRO solution includes:An accurate colour selection device that stores up to 10,000 colours and can be used standalone with the OLED display or with the ColorReader Mobile App. When a colour is measured in the stand-alone mode, the screen displays the colour numbers of the closest matches.
Using this mobile application, you can easily store, recall and examine project colour information, while working with a
client in real time. Using the Sync option, you can add or update fan deck collections or other proprietary colour systems on the device.
The app is suitable for paint companies, which want a turnkey mobile app solution
and is available for both iPhone and Android phones.
ColorReader Software Development Kit (SDK) easily integrates ColorReaderPRO functionality into an existing mobile app with the help of the company’s ColorReader SDK.
The ColorReader Fleet Management Software can easily add, manage and assign authorised fan decks to users and leverage registration information for targeted marketing campaigns.
Model DC10-1 is a powerful, easy-to-use measurement and colour lookup tool developed for colour professionals, including painters, architects and designers.
It can be used to measure, quickly and accurately, samples selected by a customer and find the closest colour matches in a fan deck collection stored on the unit. The customer then selects the final colour on the spot. It is important to ensure fan decks are always current so users have the latest colour collection.
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At the recent European Coatings Show, Datacolor highlighted its latest offering with the ColorReaderPRO
Professional colour matching
Contact: Barbara Rudekon behalf of DatacolorTel: +49 0173 5338732; +49 0172 4317574 Email: [email protected] Website: www.datacolor.com/colorreaderpro
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ADHESIVES & SEALANTS
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Although solventborne (sb) adhesives
are still widely used as contact
adhesives in the production of
mattresses and furniture, in the shoe
industry and multiple other industrial
applications, as well as in do-it-yourself
(DIY) adhesives, there is a growing
demand for waterborne (wb) solutions
due to changing legal requirements,
workplace hygiene considerations and
safety issues. As a result, adhesives users
are increasingly looking for alternatives to
conventional solventborne formulations.
The advances achieved in waterborne,
polychloroprene-based contact
adhesives in recent years make them an
attractive alternative.
Contact adhesives are typically applied
to both substrates. After a drying time,
the substrates must be joined under high
pressure, as the pressure correlates directly
with performance.
Polychloroprene rubber is a traditional
and well-established raw material for
contact adhesives, offering good initial
adhesion on a broad variety of substrates.
The crystallisation tendency of the
polychloroprene polymer is important
since it directly correlates with the
adhesive’s performance, as shown in
figure 1.
Polychloroprene contact adhesives
can be solventborne or waterborne, with
the adhesive polymers having a similar
polymer backbone. Comparison trials in
contact bonding applications have shown
that the adhesive strength of waterborne
and solventborne CR adhesives is quite
comparable. Differences in drying time
and open time have to be considered with
reference to the formulations and taking
into account the different drying behaviour
of solvent vs water.
Figure 2 shows final bond strength
on SBR rubber test specimens that were
joined under a pressure of 100N/cm² at
different times after adhesive application.
For wb polychloroprene adhesives, an open
time of one to two hours can be observed
(which is longer for sb polychloroprene
adhesives), while peel strength reached
with the wb adhesive is at least comparable
to the sb counterpart.
IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OF WB CONTACT ADHESIVES BY CROSSLINKING WITH NANOSILICA SOLS
In solventborne CR contact adhesives
phenolic resins are normally used as
formulation component in order to enhance
tack, prolong open time and to somewhat
improve heat resistance.
In waterborne CR adhesives, however,
nanoparticulate silica sol dispersions can
be used as suitable and effective blending
partners, yielding significant performance
improvements. If a waterborne CR
adhesive is formulated by crosslinking
the polychloroprene polymer1 with a
nanoparticulate silica sol dispersion2, the
Peter Küker*, Winfried Jeske and Dr Martin Melchiors, Covestro, report on developments to
improve further the property level of waterborne 1K polychloroprene adhesives
Modern waterborne contact adhesives: 1K application with 2K property levelWaterborne systems, based on polychloroprene dispersions have proven to be suitable in replacing solventborne contact adhesives in many applications.In foam adhesives for furniture and mattress production, polychloroprene (CR) dispersions are gaining a share relative to traditional solventborne adhesives. One reason is that such waterborne adhesives can be formulated as one-component (1K) adhesives, combining the full wet adhesion potential offered by polychloroprene dispersions with the simple and reliable handling of 1K formulations, while fulfilling relevant requirements on VOC regulations.An easy method to yield activated formulations through pH reduction, with improved wet tack properties for spray application on various substrates is presented. For rolling/brushing application, we show that the combination of polychloroprene, with selected nanosilica dispersions, creates a network structure providing significant improvements in the cohesive strength, as well as the heat resistance of the adhesive.
Fig 1. Peel strength development of polychloroprene adhesives
as a function of crystallisation
Fig 2. Final peel strength and open time of solventborne vs
waterborne polychloroprene contact adhesives on SBR rubber
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network formed between the polymer and
silica particles delivers several key benefits:
• Excellent wet bonding on leather
and textiles with outstanding early
wet strength.
• Dramatically improved drying speed (up
to 50% faster dry-to-touch).
• Much improved heat resistance (better
than solventborne adhesives), see
figure 3.
• Up to 50 % increase in
bonding strength.
Solventborne polychloroprene contact
adhesives usually have a heat resistance
of 60–80°C. When using a combination of
a polychloroprene dispersion, particularly
a hydroxyl-functionalised type3 in
combination with a nanoparticulate silica
sol dispersion4, a heat resistance up to
150°C can be achieved due to a network
formation caused by intermolecular
interaction between hydroxyl groups in
the polymer chain with the surface of the
silica particles.
An additional benefit of such wb
polychloroprene/silica sol formulations
is the improvement of early/initial as well
as final bond strength. If used on water-
absorbing substrates, such as leather
and textiles, the substrates coated with
such adhesive formulations can be joined
immediately after adhesive application. The
initial (as well as final) strength achieved
is significantly higher compared with
solventborne contact adhesives, as shown
in figure 4.
For many industrial and also DIY
adhesive applications it, therefore, is
possible to replace solventborne contact
adhesives with environmentally friendly
waterborne polychloroprene adhesives
without compromising on performance.
SPRAYABLE CR CONTACT ADHESIVES FOR FOAM BONDING APPLICATIONS
Sprayable CR contact adhesives are
of particular importance for foam-
to-foam applications in the mattress
and furniture industries. A number of
waterborne adhesive raw materials
based on polychloroprene dispersions
are offered for such applications1. These
products display similar properties to
solventborne materials but have very
low residual monomer content. The
commonly used 2K spray mix technology
has two components: the adhesive – a
polychloroprene-based waterborne
formulation – and an aqueous coagulant
solution. The two components are mixed
during spraying. The film of coagulated
adhesives guarantees high initial bond
strength, even in the wet state, to ensure
immediate foam-foam, foam-wood and
foam-plastic bonding.
As an alternative, waterborne
polychloroprene-based adhesives can
be applied as 2K systems in a spray-
mix process with a coagulant or as 1K
systems destabilised (activated) by pH
reduction. More and more furniture and
mattress manufacturers are turning to
waterborne 1K adhesives not just because
of environmental pressures and safety
issues but because they are much easier
to handle. One component (1K) foam
adhesives combine the wet adhesion
potential of polychloroprene dispersions
with the easy and reliable handling qualities
of 1K formulations, while fulfilling relevant
requirements on VOC regulations. However,
this technology is used less often for foam-
to-wood applications due to the lower tack
between the substrates.
Research has been conducted to
further improve the wet tack properties
for spray applications on a variety of
substrates. CO2 activation technology has
been developed as a result, improving
the wet bonding performance of such
sprayable 1K adhesives for foam bonding.
The CO2 activation method is based on the
very soft and homogeneous neutralisation
of the anionic emulsifier. CO2-activated
dispersions display very high wet tack
properties directly after application and
are stable to coagulation in spite of a low
pH (≈8.0).
If carbon dioxide is used for pH
reduction, the performance of 1K spray
adhesives can be significantly improved vs
state-of-the-art adhesives where organic
acids, such as glycine are used to adjust
pH. The performance of such activated
1K adhesives is similar to 2K waterborne
spray-mixing and solventborne systems.
See table.
CO2 activation is, thus, a very efficient,
simple and cheap way of producing highly
Fig 3. Softening point of sb vs wb polychloroprene adhesives tested on SBR rubber
(CR sb market sample vs CR wb with resin vs silica sol)
Fig 4. Initial and final peel strength of sb vs wb polychloroprene adhesives;
wb formulations (Toolbox #2, #3) based on Dispercoll C + Dispercoll S
pHImmediate wet bonding
foam/foam foam/wood
CR dispersion1 2K with CaCl2 12 + +
CR dispersion1 1K with glycine 9 + -
CR dispersion1 1K with CO2 8 + +
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active spray adhesives offering users the
advantage of easy handling.
CONCLUSION
Waterborne adhesives based on
polychloroprene dispersions are available
on the market as an alternative to
solventborne contact adhesives. As
environmentally friendly and efficient
solutions for foam-to-foam (eg mattresses)
and foam-to-wood bonding (eg upholstery
furniture), they provide high bond strength
with good and immediate wet tack
properties, very fast bond formation
and a soft bonding seam in 1K or 2K
spray applications.
For industrial, as well as DIY contact
adhesives, formulating polychloroprene
dispersions with nanosilica sol dispersions
boosts the initial and final bond strength,
as well as the heat resistance of the
adhesive bond.
PPCJReferences1. Dispercoll® C; Covestro Deutschland AG,
Leverkusen.
2. Dispercoll® S; Covestro Deutschland AG,
Leverkusen.
3. Dispercoll® C 2325 (55% solids); Covestro
Deutschland AG, Leverkusen.
4. Dispercoll® S 3030 (30% solids); Covestro
Deutschland AG, Leverkusen.
5. ZnO Dispersion 3020 (48% solids);
Micronisers Pty Ltd, Victoria, Australia.
6. Rhenofit® DDA-50 EM (50% solids); Rhein Chemie
Rheinau GmbH, Mannheim.
7. Dermulsene A 7510 (50% solids); Les Dérivés
Résiniques, Dax Cedex, France.
Authors: Peter Küker, Manager Foam bonding Adhesives, Covestro Deutschland AG, 51368 Leverkusen, GermanyEmail: [email protected] Martin Melchiors, Senior Manager Industrial Adhesives, Covestro Deutschland AG, 51368 Leverkusen, GermanyEmail: [email protected] Jeske, Field Technical Service Adhesives, Covestro Deutschland AG, 51368 Leverkusen, GermanyEmail: [email protected] Berta Vega Sánchez, Marketing Manager Furniture Coatings & Adhesives, Covestro Deutschland AG, 51368 Leverkusen, GermanyEmail: [email protected]
Current trends in key adhesive raw materialsIVK, the German Adhesive Association, has
published current trends in key adhesive
raw materials. Despite intensified political
uncertainties, the prospects for world
economic activity are improving, indicating
that business will continue to pick up
around the globe.
IVK points out that demand for base
chemicals remains high in Asia, as well as
the USA, where, as a logical consequence
of supply and demand mechanisms,
the prices for commodities are higher
than those that can be obtained on the
European market.
The disparity in prices achievable on the
Asian and USA markets and those to be
had on the European markets, means that
the tonnages imported to Europe are down,
partly because commodities are also being
exported from Europe to more lucrative
markets in other regions.
The availability of adhesive raw materials
was and will also be further impacted in Q1
and Q2 2017 by planned overhauls – as well
as unplanned stoppages in cracker plants
in Asia, as well as in the facilities dedicated
to the production of base chemicals.
Taken as a whole, all of these factors
combine to restrict the availability of key
raw materials in Europe, which will lead
to shortages, along with the attendant
price rises.
The publication states that during
the first quarter, prices for ethylene,
propylene, butadiene and styrene rose
appreciably worldwide, although the
actual availability and price levels varied
from region to region. Butadiene prices
recorded historic highs in Asia, while
ethylene ranked lower on the price scale
in the USA than in Asia.
When the production restrictions for
downstream products (eg vinyl acetate) are
factored in, costs for adhesive raw materials
have been driven up still further around the
globe. The impacts are evident in acrylates,
vinyl acetate-based raw materials and
more particularly in SBS and SIS polymers,
especially as the prices for natural rubber
have also been climbing. Also affected are
almost all solvents of key importance to the
adhesives industry.
Regarding polyurethane systems,
availability in Europe is affected not just by
rising prices for isocyanates but also by the
negative effects of arbitrage.
As a result, formulation costs are rising
across the board, affecting virtually all
water-based, solvent-based and PUR
adhesives, as well as primer systems.
The report concludes that restricted
availability of commodities coupled
with sustained demand has pushed
up raw materials prices, with inevitable
consequences on the formulation costs
for adhesives. Current market bottlenecks
can only be expected to ease when the
raw material prices on the Asian, USA
and European markets begin to converge
once again.
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FEICA CONFERENCE
Firmly established as the premier event
for Europe’s adhesive and sealant
industry, the FEICA Conference and
Expo continues to grow and regularly
attracts more than 500 participants from
around the globe.
Business Forum focuses on innovationThe Conference provides the ideal
environment for industry leaders to come
together to discuss market drivers and
trends, innovation, sustainability and
technological advancements. This year’s
event continues ‘the pursuit of growth’
theme of FEICA’s recent conferences,
with a particular focus on innovation.
The Business Forum – the Conference’s
plenary opening session – is titled ‘Driving
Innovation’. Innovation can be stimulated
from many directions: ‘pull’ from your
customers, ‘push’ from your suppliers,
from competitors or new entrants to the
market, learning from other industries and,
internally, from your own people, working
in a culture that nurtures innovation. At the
Business Forum, professionals representing
various links in the adhesive and sealant
supply chain will share their perspectives
on innovation and the growth opportunities
it has brought them, providing some useful
learning points for the delegates’ own
innovation processes. Once again, FEICA
has managed to attract some outstanding
keynote speakers, including:
• Dr Hugo Maria Schally, Head of Unit,
Directorate General ‘Environment’,
European Commission, deals with
‘Sustainable Production, Products
and Consumption’. In this function he
is entrusted with the co-ordination of
the follow-up to the new EU package
on the ‘Circular Economy’ and the
development and implementation of a
number of EU policies and instruments
in support of the transition to a
circular economy.
• Roger Martin-Fagg, Behavioural
Economist, combines insight into
the financial and policy worlds with
management strategy.
They will be followed by keynote
speakers from the industry, sharing their
own perspectives on innovation and a
panel discussion on the topic that will allow
delegates to put their questions to the
assembled experts.
Breakout Sessions on mission-critical topicsThe Conference’s Parallel Breakout
Sessions allow delegates to select sessions
from a range of important industry topics
so that they can customise the programme
to meet their own specific interests. This
year’s sessions encompass:
• Market trends and innovation.
• New approaches to isocyanates and
polyurethane adhesives and sealants.
• Elastomers and elastic adhesives.
• Innovations in construction.
• Olefin-based hotmelts.
• Manufacturing and processing.
• Safe use of adhesives.
• Pressure-sensitive adhesives.
• Bio-based adhesives.
• Additives and resins.
Table Top ExhibitionThe Table Top Exhibition provides an
opportunity for all producers, distributors,
suppliers and service providers, linked
to the adhesive and sealant industry, to
promote their latest developments to the
Conference’s audience of senior industry
decision-makers. More than 30 companies
have already signed up to exhibit.
Enjoy a great networking and social programmeThe FEICA Conference and Expo is
renowned for the great networking
opportunities it affords delegates.
Formulators, customers and raw materials
suppliers can come together to discuss
the latest industry trends and wider
business environment in a variety of
relaxed, informal settings. The Conference
also offers a range of sparkling social
occasions at which you can meet new
business contacts and say hello to
established industry friends. These include
the Welcome Cocktail on the first evening
and the Conference Dinner on Thursday,
September 14. PPCJ
FEICA’s 2017 Conference and Expo will take place in Forte Village, Santa Margherita di Pula, Sardinia, Italy, from September 13-15.
Where the world’s adhesive and sealant industry comes together
For more information: Kristel Ons, Communication and Event Manager, FEICATel: +32 (0)2 792 75 17Email: [email protected]: www.feica-conferences.com
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ABC Chemical Exports Pvt Ltd105/106 Kshitij BuildingVeera Desai RoadOpp Andheri Sports ComplexAndheri (W)Mumbai 400 058IndiaContact: Mr Vinay H Thadani(Business Development Manager)Tel: +91 22 2676 6643Fax: +91 22 2673 [email protected] EAST HQ:ABC Chemical ExportsPvt Ltd, PO Box 8330Saif Zone, Sharjah, UAEContact: Coating division: NK Ganeshan, Sales ManagerTel: +971 6 5579612/13Fax: +971 6 [email protected] division:Mr Kalhan KaulProduct Manager (packaging)Tel: +971 6 548 9478Fax: +971 6 557 9614
Ai Process SystemsThe Corn Mill, Church StreetBarrowfordLancashire BB9 6EBUKContact: Mr Alan Parry, Managing DirectorTel: +44 1282 611551Fax: +44 1282 [email protected] or [email protected] covered: Global
Al Khowahir Chemicals Mat Trading LLC
Sharjah Industrial Area No 2 PO Box 6870 SharjahUAE Contact: Mr Saju Mathew Regional Sales Manager Tel: +971 6 542 4116 Fax: + 971 6 542 4016 [email protected]; [email protected] www.khowahir.comTrademarks: Anodal, AQ 55S, Aerosil, Aeroxide C, BYK, Bayferrox, CAB, CAP, CPO, Ceridust, Colanyl, Cosmenyl, Densil, Hostatint, Hostaperm, Hansa, Hostapur, Licowax, Licolub, Licocene, Melment, Melflux, Mowiol, Mowital,
Novaperm, Optifilm, Proxcel, Sanodal, Sanolin, Shellsol, Tolonate, Tronox, Tylose, Tylovis, Texanol, Vantocil, Viscofil, VialkydRegions covered: A/ME
Al-Lamaan Trading PO Box 55548 DubaiUAEContact: Mushteq Ahmed, General ManagerTel: +971 4 269 0532Fax: +971 4 262 [email protected] OFFICES & AGENTS: Al-Lamaan Trading (Dz, Bh, Eg, Ir, il, Jo, Kw, Lb, Ma, Ng, Om, Qa, Sa, Sy, Tn, Ae, Ye)
Alberdingk BoleyDüsseldorfer Str 53 D-47829 KrefeldGermanyContact: Oliver Hasler, Manager New Business Development Oils/Sales OverseasTel: +49 2151 528 0Fax: +49 2151 573643alberdingk@alberdingk-boley.dewww.alberdingk-boley.comTrademarks: Alberdingk, Albodur
Allnex Corporate Centre:The SquaireAm FlughafenD 60549 Frankfurt am Main, Germany The operating Allnex group is legally owned by Allnex Holdings S.à r.l., a company based in Luxembourg, which also provides long term strategic decisions relating to its investment in Allnex.www.allnex.comRegions covered: Global
Argon Kimya San ve TIC. AS TEM otoyolu Tekstilkent Koza Plaza B Blok, Kat 25, Esenler IstanbulTurkeyContact: Cem Margunato, Vice PresidentTel: +90 212 438 5757Fax: +90 212 438 [email protected]
Ashland Industries Europe GmbH
Dubai Airport Free zone Bld 6 EB, Office 139 PO Box 293719
DubaiUAEContact: Mazen Hamadeh, Regional Sales Manager, Middle East & AfricaTel: +971 4 3818515 Fax: +971 4 7017132www.ashland.com
Astra Polymers Compounding Co
PO Box 30740 Al-Khobar 31952 Saudi ArabiaTel: +966 3 812 1232Fax: +966 3 812 [email protected] covered: A/ME
BASF SEFormulation Additives Dispersions & Pigments Division 67056 LudwigshafenGermanyTel: +49 (0)621 60 0 Fax: +49 (0)621 60 42525 [email protected]/formulation-additives Dispersing agents, wetting agents and surface modifiers, defoamers, rheology modifiers, film-forming agents
Biccs BV Industrial Colourants
Dukdalfweg 41 NL-1332 BK Almere The NetherlandsContact: Michel Kronz, Managing DirectorTel: +31 36 549 2066Fax: +31 3 6537 [email protected]: BC-S Colourants, BC-W ColourantsSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Eurochem Int (Bh, Ir, Jo, Kw, Lb, Om, Qa, Sa, Sy, Ae, Ye)Regions covered: AP, Cn, EEC, Non-EEC, A/ME
BYK AdditivesAbelstrasse 4546483 WeselGermanyContact: Thorsten Gaertner, Head of Sales Paint AdditivesTel: +49 281 670-0Fax: +49 281 [email protected]
SALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Ellkay Middle East LLCDubai, [email protected]. Fahmy Co, [email protected] Co Ltd, [email protected] Engineering Ltd, [email protected] Chemicals [email protected] A AL Azzaz [email protected]
Cabot CorporationTwo Seaport Lane Suite 1300, Boston MA 02210-2019USATel: +1 617 345 0100Fax: +1 617 342 6103www.cabot-corp.comTrademarks: BlackPearls, Cab-O-Sil, Cab-O-Sperse, Emperor,Monarch, Spectral Regions covered: GlobalMIDDLE EAST HQ:Cabot Specialty Chemicals,Jebel Ali Free Zone LOB 15-Office N 424 Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 887 800Fax: +971 4 887 801www.cabot-corp.comSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: HAK Trading (Ae)Obegi Chemicals (Ae)
Celanese Emulsion PolymersSulzbachGermanyContact: Mr Michel GhestemTel: +33 3 88 76 57 [email protected] Trademarks: Celvolit, VinamulDistributor: Omya Distribution Co WLLAbdul Wahab Al Majali St ShmeisaniPO Box 105911118 Amman, JordanRegions covered: GCC (Sa, UAE, Ye, Bh, Kw, Qa, Om), Eg, Lb, Jo, Tanzania Tel: +962 6 566 5517Fax: +962 6 566 4668
www.omya.com [email protected]
Chemical Partners Europe SABoulevard Léopold II Nr 184d B-1080 BrusselsBelgiumContact: Ralph Raffoul, Didier Peeters, ManagersTel: +32 2 219 4596Fax: +32 2 219 [email protected]: Albester, Bentone, Bermocoll, CAB, Dapro, Duroct, Dynoadd, Elotex, Epolene, Kathon, Kristalex, Mattex, Meko, Metatin, NeoCryl, NeoRez, Nuosperse, Optifilm, Picco, Ravemul, Rheolate, Rocima, Satintone, Texanol, Tytan, Ultrex. Regions covered: A/ME
Chemipol C/ Joan Monpeo 149 E-08223 Terrassa SpainContact: Mr Eduard Broto Tel: +34 9 3783 1044 Fax: +34 9 3783 7580 chemipol@ chemipol.com www.chemipol.com Trademarks: Biopol, Chemipol, Densipol, Fungipol, Sanipol Regions covered: GlobalSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: BMK (Tn)IMCD Maroc (Ma)SARL Propeint (Dz)RAHA Importing (Li)CEBEX (Lb)
CNNC Hua Yuan Shanghai Titanium Dioxide Co Ltd
Room 1001, No 1 Building Sandhill Plaza, No 2290 Zuchongzhi RoadPudong New DistrictShanghai 201210PR ChinaContact: Angela GaoTel: +86 21 6072 9975Fax: +86 21 6072 [email protected] Trademarks: Tioxhua
Colour Project European Via G Marconi I-24036 Ponte S Pietro (BG)ItalyContact: Cristian Colombo, Managing Director Tel: +39 035 462 488 Fax: +39 035 462 418
Alphabetical listing of major suppliers of coatings, raw materials, plant & machinery and
services to the Middle East and North Africa coatings industry
Middle East Directory of Suppliers
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[email protected] www.colorproject-european.it Regions covered: Global
Coprabel Avenue Vesale 20BE-1300 WavreBelgiumTel: +32 10 238 280Fax: +32 10 238 [email protected]: Easy Color, NariRegions covered: A/MESALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Coprabel Saudi Arabia (Sa)Coprabel Jordan (Jo)Amina Trading Establishment (Sa)Kioumgi Chemicals (Sy)Afrah Al Khaleej (Kw)
Covestro International SARoute de Beaumont 10CH – 1701 FribourgSwitzerlandContact: Sandra Gafner-HernandezBusiness AnalystCAS EEMEA Commercial OperationsBU Coatings, Adhesives and SpecialitiesTel: +41 (26) 422 82 27Fax: +41 (26) 422 81 [email protected]: Bayhydrol, Bayhydur, Crelan, Desmodur, Desmophen, PergutRegions covered: A/MESALES OFFICES & AGENTS:MS Global AG (Branch of Covestro)Nucleotide Complex, 1st Floor,Office No 110, PO Box 503073,Dubai Science Park – Dubai, UAEAgent: Younichem (Lb)
Cristal Corporate HeadquartersKing’s Road Tower,King Abdulaziz Road, 17th FloorPO Box 13586Jeddah 21414Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaTel: +966 12 224 8000Fax: +966 12 606 9087Contact: Hussain Bashihab,General Manager MEAI SalesTel: +966 2 224 [email protected]
CrodaPO Box 17916, Office 511Lease Office Building 16Jebel Ali Free ZoneDubaiUAEContact: Sujith Gopalakrishnan Tel: +971 4 887 0100Fax: +971 4 887 [email protected] [email protected] polymers.com
Trademarks: B-Tough –Toughening agentsLoVOCoat – Polymeric W/O emulsifiersMaxemul – Polymeric & reactive surfactants.MyCroFence – Antimicrobial ingredientsPriamine – Dimer diaminesPriplast – Polyester polyolsSynperonic – EO/PO-based co-polymers
Datacolor Loorenstrasse 98305 DietlikonSwitzerlandTel: +41 44 835 3711Fax: +41 44 835 3739 [email protected] www.datacolor.com Regions covered: GlobalSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Dingo Ltd (IL)Al Khowahir Chemicals (Ae,Om,Kw,Bh,Qa))
De Vree Toekomstlaan 10 B-2170 MerksemBelgiumContact: Gert Van Herwegen, Sales Manager Tel: +32 3 641 4302 Fax: +32 3 646 4815 [email protected] www.devree.com
DIAF/Pilvad A/S Praestemosevej 2 43480 Fredensborg Denmark Contact: Hans Peter Hansen, Export Manager Tel: +45 5853 5378 Fax: +45 5853 5278 Mobile: +45 2169 2077 [email protected] www.diaf.comRegions covered: Global
Dow Chemical IMEA GmbH Dubai Downtown, Emaar Square Building 6, Level 3Sheikh Zayed RoadPO Box 7893DubaiUAETel: +971 4 4537 000Fax: +971 4 4537 117www.dow.com/middleeast/index.htm Regions covered: IMEAT (India Middle East, Africa and Turkey)SALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Dow Export (Eg, Ae)Dow Mideast Systems (Eg)
DSM Coating ResinsCeintuurbaan 5, Zwolle The Netherlands PO Box 615, 8000 AP, Zwolle The Netherlands Tel: +31 38 456 9569 Fax: +31 38 456 9500 [email protected]
Trademarks: Uralac, NeoCryl, NeoPac, NeoRad, NeoRezRegions covered: Global
Dura Chemicals, Inc 2150 Mariner Square Drive AlamedaCalifornia 94501USA Contact: Raghu Santhanam, General Manager Tel: +1 510 814 1987 Fax: +1 510 814 8025 [email protected] Trademarks: Durastab, Duroct Regions covered: Am, AP, Cn, EEC, A/MESALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Jebsen & Jessen (Eg, Jo); Taj Al Mulook
Eastman ChemicalPO Box 431, KingsportTennessee 37662USATel: +1 423 229 2000Fax: +1 423 229 2145www.eastman.comTrademarks: Eastman Texanol ester alcohol; Eastman CAB cellulose ester; Eastman adhesion promoters Regions covered: GlobalMIDDLE EAST HQ:Eastman Chemical BVFascinatio Boulevard 602-614 2909 VA Capelle aan den IJsselContact: Mr Mustafa MertTel: +90 21 22 11 3313www.eastman.comSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Chemical Marketing & Distribution (Sa) Chemical Partners Egypt (Eg)Chemical Partners Europe (Jo, Lb, Tn and Algeria)
ECKART GmbHGuentersthal 491235 HartensteinGermanyTel: +49 9152 77 0Fax: +49 9152 77 [email protected] and pearlescent pigments for the paints and coatings industry, the plastics, lightweight concrete industries and the cosmetics industry.
Egyptian Promoters Center For Pharmaceuticals SAE
40 Al Horria Street, Heliopolis CairoPO Box 8, Heliopolis 11341CairoEgyptContact: Mr Ahmed Fouad, Managing DirectorTel: +20 2 2291 8272 +20 2 2290 1642 +20 2 2417 0149 +20 2 2418 4320Fax: +20 2 2415 5023 (Direct) or +20 2 2291 8271 (General)[email protected] Regions covered: A/ME
Elcometer LimitedEdge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester M43 6BUUKContact: Craig Woolhouse, Sales Manager Tel: +44 (0)161 371 6000 Fax: +44 (0)161 371 6010 [email protected] www.elcometer.com Regions covered: GlobalSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Contact Elcometer for information
EOC Tailor Made Polymers Industriezone de Bruwaan 24, B-9700 OudenaardeBelgiumContact: Francoise Cornette, Marketing Responsible Tel: +32 55 33 4278 Fax: +32 55 33 4242 [email protected] www.eocgroup.com Trademarks: Euro PU, Eurocryl, Eurothick, Eurovac, TailortacRegions covered: Global
Fast & Fluid Management PO Box 220, NL-2170 AE Sassenheim The NetherlandsTel: +31 252 240 800 Fax: +31 252 240 888 [email protected] www.fast-fluid.com Trademarks: Accutinter, Harbil, Blendorama, Skandex Regions covered: GlobalSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Al Azzaz (Sa, Kw, Bh, Ye)Al Shihab Al Thahabi (UAE, Om, Qa)Lanai Holdings (Eg)Orom Colorants Ltd (Il)Saad Chemicals (lb, Jo, Sy)
Galstaff Multiresine SpA Via Stazione 90, 21020 Mornago (VA)ItalyContact: Mr Claudio Marzorati, Business Director Tel: +39 0331 90141 Fax: +39 0331 903777 [email protected] www.galstaffmultiresine.com Trademarks: Ftalon, Innocryl, Italester, Italkid, Itamin, Mittel, Monocryl, Poloral, Rastal, Sintal, Syncryl, Tintodyer, Uronal and Veroxan Regions covered: GlobalSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Roumieh Trade Company (Sy) SH Chemicals & Building Materials Trading (Bh, Kw, Om, Qa, Ae)Tavan (Eg)
General Mineral Industries Co LLC
PO Box 20074 AjmanUAEContact: General Manager
Tel: +971 6 748 0101 Fax: +971 6 748 0929 [email protected] www.gmillc.com Trademarks: Emical Regions covered: AP, A/MESALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Al Haleef Paint Factory (Sa) Arab Tower Trading (Jo)
Graco BVBASlakweidestraat 31 3630 Maasmechelen Belgium Contact: Peter Bloem Sales Supervisor MEA, Russia and CISTel: +32 897 70779 [email protected] www.graco.com
Giffin Graphics Port Zayed Freezone Area PO Box 955 Abu DhabiUAEContact: Ramzi Kteily, Managing Partner Tel: +971 2 673 0555 Fax: +971 2 673 3550 [email protected] www.giffingraphics.com Regions covered: AP, A/MESALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Giffin Graphics (Bh, Qa, Om)
Gulf Polyester & Epoxy Powder Coating Factory
PO Box 6416 Riyadh 11442 Saudi ArabiaContact: Hamid Quzaih, Sales & Marketing Manager Tel: +966 265 1977 Fax: +966 265 2032 [email protected] www.altaiseer.com Regions covered: A/MESALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Alwan Paints & Chemical Trading (Ae)Gulf Polyester & Epoxy Powder Coating Factory (Sa), Seven-Star-Trading (Kw)
Harco Group SA/NVAvenue Louise 390Brussels 1050BelgiumContacts: H BabikianManaging Director; I Notoglou, COOTel: +32 2 673 27 44Fax: +32 2 672 64 [email protected] covered: EEC, A/ME, GulfSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Harco Egypt (Eg, Libya)Harco Marketing & Trading Lebanon (Jo, Lb, Sy)Harco Marketing & Trading (Bh, Ir, Kw, Om, Qa, AE, Ye)Harco Maroc (Ma, Tn)Harco Saudi (Sa)MIDDLE EAST HQ:Harco Marketing &Trading, Jebel Ali Free
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Zone, Dubai, UAETel: +971 4 8837 955Fax: +971 4 8837 954www.harcogroup.be
Huntsman PolyurethanesEverslaan 45 3078 EverbergBelgium Contact: Marketing Executive Tel: +32 (0)2 758 9211 [email protected] www.huntsman.com/pu/ace Trademarks: Suprasec methyl di-isocyanate
Jordan Carbonate CoPO Box 1059 Amman 11118JordanContact: F Al Ghussein, Deputy GM Commercial Tel: +962 6 566 5517 Fax: +962 6 566 4668 [email protected] www.jordancarbonate.com Trademarks: Fan, Snow White Regions covered: AM, AP, A/ME
Kemira Pigments Rue De Bercy 207 F-75012 ParisFranceContact: Sales Manager Tel: +33 1 43 46 22 78 Fax: +33 1 43 46 82 78 [email protected] www.kemira.com Regions covered: GlobalSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Occitania Chemicals (Bh, Eg, Jo, Kw, Lb, Om, Qa, Sa, Sy, Ae, Ye)
Kuwait Chemical Mfg Co (A Divn of United Oil Projects)Box 26011, Safat 13121KuwaitContact: [email protected];Tel: +965 2326 3297;Fax: +965 2326 0179www.uopkt.comProven resins for auto refinish, body filler, PC, Industrial, can, coil & architectural coatings Regions covered: Global
Linkers Chemicals & Polymers DMCC
Indigo Icon Tower, Office no 2804, Jumeirah Lakes TowersPO Box 75616 DubaiUAETel: +971 4 4474792Fax: +971 4 [email protected] www.lcp.ae Regions covered: A/ME, GCC, South Asia
Lubrizol Advanced Materials Sales Spain
Camino Can Caldés, 1308173 Sant Cugat del Vallés BarcelonaSpainTel: +34 93 590 2918 Fax: +34 93 590 2940
[email protected] www.lubrizolcoatings.com Trademarks: Carboset, Carbotac, Doresco, Permax, Sancure, Turboset Regions covered: GlobalSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Harco Group (Jo, Lb, Sa, Ae, Qa, Om, Kw, Ym, Bh)Gadot Chemicals Division (il)RMCS (Eg)
Lubrizol Deutschland GmbH Max-Planck-Str 6 27721 RitterhudeGermanyTel: +49 (0)421 69 333 Fax: +49 (0)421 69 33 400 [email protected] www.lubrizolcoatings.com Trademarks: Antibubble, Aquaslip, Ircogel, Ircospherse, Ircothix, Lanco micronised waxes, Lanco Antimar, Lanco Flow, Lanco Glidd, Lanco Liquimatt, Lanco Matt, Powderadd Regions covered: GlobalSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Harco Group (Jo, Lb, Sa, Ae, Qa, Om, Kw, Ym, Bh)Gadot Chemicals Division (il)RMCS (Eg)
Lubrizol LtdPO Box 42, Hexagon House BlackleyManchester M9 8ZS UKTel: +44 161 721 2004 Fax: +44 161 721 5209 [email protected] www.solsperse.com Trademarks: Solsperse, Solsplus, Solthix Regions covered: GlobalSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Harco Group (Jo, Lb, Sa, Ae, Qa, Om, Kw, Ym, Bh)Gadot Chemicals Division (il)RMCS (Eg)
Lucite International Horndale Avenue Newton Aycliffe Durham DL5 6YEUKContact: David McDonald, Market Development Manager Tel: +44 (0)1325 300990 Fax: +44 (0)1325 314925 [email protected] www.lucitesolutions.com www.luciteinternational.com Trademarks: Colacryl, Elvacite, Lucite Regions covered: EU, A/MEMIDDLE EAST HQ:Lucite International Trading (Bahrain)PO Box 30728BudaiyaKingdom of Bahrain Contact: Alan J Gallagher Tel: +973 17582219 Fax: +973 17582267 [email protected] www.lucitesolutions.com SALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Lucite International (Bh, Tk, Eg, il, Jo, Kw, Lb, Om, Qa, Sa, SA,
Ae, Ye)
Lukem Tiranova 38, 1000 Ljubljana SloveniaTel: +386 1244 3291 94 Fax: +386 1244 3296 [email protected] Regions covered: EU, A/MESALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Atbin Fam Co Ltd (Ir)Basic Chemicals Company (UAE)
The Metal Powder Company Limited
Thirumangalam, Madurai DistrictInd-625706TamilnaduIndiaContact: Mr RajeshwaranDeputy Manager, International SalesTel: +91 4549 281995Fax: +91 4549 [email protected]@mepco.co.inwww.mepco.co.inwww.stemco.com.myTrademarks: MepcoSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Worldwide
Moustafa Abdine & CoPO Box 2464, Hanano Street DamascusSyriaContact: Mr Nizar Abdine, Marketing Manager Tel: +963 11 321 2229 Fax: +963 11 373 1894 [email protected] Trademarks: Al Ferdoss Regions covered: A/ME
Niemann, Wilhelm, GmbH and Co
Nordlandstrasse 16 D-49326 Melle-NeuenkirchenGermanyContact: Mr Frank Niemann, General Manager Tel: +49 5428 9500 Fax: +49 5428 950 199 [email protected] www.niemann.de Trademarks: Kreis-Dissolver Kreis-Basket-MillKreis-Dissolver-ButterflyRegions covered: Global
Obegi Chemicals City Tower 1, Office 1002-4, Level 10, Sheikh Zayed RoadPO Box 28098DubaiUAETel: +971 4 33 22 440 Fax: +971 4 33 21 805 [email protected] www.obegichem.com Regions covered: A/MESALES OFFICES & AGENTS:Obegi Chemicals (Sa, Jo, Eg, Sy, Lb, Ae, Belgium, Iraq)Obegi Chemicals Ð EgyptRoad 105, Building 50Level 3, Maadi PO Box 11431, Cairo
EgyptTel: +20 2 2525 3724 - 50 Fax: +20 2 2525 3749 Contact: Ayman Fahmy, Group Vice President Tel: +20 238 326 993/4 Fax: +20 238 335 032 ayman_fahmy@obegi chem.comwww.obegichem.com Regions covered: A/ME
Oliver y Batlle S.A.U.Ctra Mataro 39-47 E-08911 Badalona SpainContact: P J Pascual, Head of Sales and Marketing Tel: +34 93 464 1010 Fax: +34 93 464 3040 [email protected] www.oliverbatlle.com Regions covered: Global
Organik KimyaCendere Yolu No 1 4634075, Kemerburgaz/Eyup, IstanbulTurkeyContact: Kemal Ersudas,Business Unit DirectorTel: +90 21 2 331 0000 Ext 307Fax: +90 21 2 331 [email protected] Trademarks: Orgal, Dispersant, ORP Regions covered: Global
Patcham (FZC)Plot C4/5, 6, 7, 8 - Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) Sharjah UAE Contact: Vishal Kulkarni, Marketing Manager Tel: +971 6 557 0035Fax: +971 6 557 0038 [email protected] www.patchamltd.com Trademarks: Patadd, Patstab, Patcom, Patcat Regions covered: GlobalSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Cisco Trading (Kuwait), Royal Trading & Engineering (Eg), J.Nassar Tech (Lb)
Pavilion Chemicals Europe The Nook, The Allotments, Birstwith, HarrogateN Yorkshire HG3 2NQUKContact: Garry Plant, Owner Tel: +44 1423 771747 Fax: +44 1423 779147 [email protected]
Pro-Chem Trading FZE PO Box 4404 Office #708 FairmontSheikh Zayed RoadDubaiUAEContact: Riad Paul KhorosTel: + 971 4 3124057; Fax: + 971 4 3124058; Mobile: +971 508 751 [email protected];
Pro-Chem Sarl PO Box: 50-030Beirut LebanonTel: +961 1 280073 Fax: +961 1 280038 [email protected] Regions covered: A/ME
Poudrsazan 1 Hamsian Alley West Keshavarz BlvdTehran 1418883643 IranContact: Mr F Kazemkhani, Chairman Tel: +98 21 694 7210 13 Fax: +98 21 694 2952 [email protected] www.poudrsazan.com Regions covered: A/ME
Q-Lab Corporation European HQ, Express Trading Estate, BoltonLancashire BL4 9TPUKContact: James Regan, General Manager Tel: +44 1204 861616 Fax: +44 1204 861617 [email protected] www.q-lab.com Trademarks: Q-Lab, QUV, Q-Sun, Q-Fog, Q-Panel
RAL German Institute for Quality Assurance & Certification
Siegburger Str 39D-53757 Sankt Augustin GermanyTel: +49 2241 160560 Fax: +49 2241 160516 [email protected] www.ral-colours.de Trademarks: Ral Digital, Ral, Ral Design, Ral Classic
Recon Chemicals 324, Business Village B Near Clock Tower Port SaeedDeira 62569UAEContact: H P Shetty, Director Tel: +971 4 447 2244Fax: +971 4 447 2245 [email protected] www.reconchemicals.com
RK Print Coat InstrumentsLitlington, RoystonHertfordshire SG8 0QZUKContact: Tom Kerchiss, Managing Director Tel: +44 1763 852187 Fax: +44 1763 852502 [email protected] www.rkprint.com Regions covered: Global
Robert Kraemer Zum Roten Hahn 9 D-26180 RastedeGermany
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Contact: Werner Sarfert, General Manager Tel: +49 4402 97880 Fax: +49 4402 9788222 [email protected] www.rokra.com Trademarks: Bremapal, Bremar, Bremasin, Bremazit, Erkamar, Erkarad, Kramorex, Rokralux, Rokrapol, Rokracure Regions covered: GlobalSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Taj Al Mulook (Bh, Eg, Ir, Jo, Kw, Lb, Om, Qa, Sa, Sy, Ae, Ye)
Rolfes Colour Pigments International
PO Box 8112, SA-1406 ElandseonteinSouth AfricaContact: Debajit Shome, Commercial DirectorTel: +27 11 874 0752Fax: +27 11 874 0694 [email protected] www.rolfesza.net Trademarks: Rolfes Regions covered: AM, AP, EEC, Non-EEC, A/ME
Rütgers Novares GmbH Varziner Str 49, D-47138 DuisburgGermanyContact: Monika Probst Tel: +49 20 3429 6735 Fax: +49 20 3429 6762 [email protected] www.novares.dewww.ruetgers-group.com
Safic-Alcan Necarbo BVNoorderkade 281948 NR BeverwijkThe NetherlandsContact: Mr Jos van Buul, Managing DirectorTel +31 251 [email protected]: Nebores, Neboplast, Nebochips, NebotintRegions covered: globalMiddle East HQSafic-Alcan Necarbo (Middle East) B.V.Jebel Ali Free Zone, DubaiContact GCC countriesMr Shaji [email protected] Saudia ArabiaMr Tahir [email protected] EgyptMr Medhat [email protected]
Sasol Middle East PO Box 61089 Jebel AliDubaiUAEContact: Shabeer Randera, Managing Director Tel: +971 4 806 8300 Fax: +971 4 806 8400 [email protected] Regions covered: Global
Sasol Servo PO Box 1, NL-7490AA Delden The NetherlandsContact: Kamal Atwani, Sales Manager Tel: +31 74 3775 000 Fax: +31 74 3775 025 [email protected] www.sasol.com Trademarks: Exkin, Nuodex, Nuosperse, Nuvis, Ser-ad, Serdas Regions covered: Global
Saudi CarbonatePO Box 25679, Riyadh 11476 Saudi ArabiaContacts: Ammar Nouri, Managing Director;Hitesh Paathak, Sales & Marketing Manager;Aziz Byari, Dep. Sales & Marketing Manager Tel: +966 11 265 1947Fax: +966 11 265 [email protected]@saudicarbonate.comwww.saudicarbonate.comProducts: Natural and Treated Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC); Natural & Treated Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC; Dolomite; TalcApplications: Building MaterialsPolymer & PlasticPaper & PulpLife SciencesRegions covered: A/ME, Asia, EEC
Schülke & Mayr GmbHRobert Koch Strasse 222851 NorderstedtGermanyContact: Fakete Luma, Sales International Coatings & Building Materials (CBM)Tel: +49 40 521 000 Fax: +49 40 521 00 244 [email protected] www.schuelke.com Trademarks: grotan, grotanol, parmetol, mikrocount Duo Regions covered: GlobalMIDDLE EAST HQ:Plastofab Technology Services PB 17883, Jebel Ali Freezone Dubai, UAE Contact: Syed Jaweed Alam, General ManagerTel: +971 4 881 4533 Fax: +971 4 881 4551 [email protected] www.schuelke-mayr.comSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Intermediate for Chemicals & Trade (Jo)MYKO Engineering (il)Roumieh Trade (Sy)
SE Tylose GmbH & Co KG Rheingaustr. 190-19665203 WiesbadenGermanyContact: Mr Dominik ForstnerRegional Sales ManagerTel: +49 (0)611 962 6328Fax: +49 (0)611 962 [email protected]
www.setylose.com Trademark: Tylose
Shamrock Technologies Heersterveldweg 21 B-3700 TongerenBelgium Contact: Mr Jelmer Henskens, Marketing Leader Tel: +32 12 45 83 30 Fax: +32 12 45 83 40 [email protected] www.shamrockeurope.com Regions covered: GlobalSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Tawazon Chemical (Dz, Bh, Eg, Ir, Jo, Kw, Lb, Ma, Ng, Om, Qa, Sa, Sy, Tn, Ae, Ye)
Sibelco Specialty Minerals Europe
Op de Bos 300 6223 EP Maastricht The Netherlands Contact: Maarten Van Ham, Area Sales Manager Tel: +31 (0)43 3663777 Fax: +31 (0)43 3648272 [email protected] sibelco-specialty-minerals.euRegions covered: GlobalTrademarks: Minex, Portafer, Portafill A, Portafill G, Portafill H5, Portalum B, Portaryte, Sablocolor, Sibelite, Silverbond, Tital, Unispar
SiLi Sigmund Lindner GmbHOberwarmensteinacher Str 38, 95485 Warmensteinach GermanyContact: Christoph Ruppert, Sales Director Tel: +49 9277 9940 Fax: +49 9277 99499 [email protected] www.sili.eu Regions covered: Global Trademarks: SiLibeads, Dragonit, SiLiglit
Simab Resin Co3rd Floor, No 26, Fallahi Ave South Shiraz St, TehranIran 1435813541Tel: +98 21 8821 1216-18Fax: +98 21 8803 1067Contact: Pouya Parhami (Business Dep. Supervisor) [email protected] EAST HQ:3rd Floor, No 26, Fallahi Ave South Shiraz St, TehranIran 1435813541Trademarks: Simab ResinRegions covered: A/MESALES OFFICES & AGENTS: 3rd Floor, No 26, Fallahi Ave South Shiraz St, TehranIran 1435813541Agents: Eng Hossein Pour (Sales Manager & Master Technician) & P Parhami (Business and Export Dep Supervisor)
Solvay40 Rue De La Haie-Coq Aubervilliers 93360
FranceEugenie Wartel, Solvay Novecare Communication - EMEATel: +33 1 5356 54 16Fax: +33 1 5356 [email protected] www.solvay.fr Trademarks: Rhodoline®; Rhodasurf®; Rhodapex®;Rhodafac®; Abex®; Soprophor®; Sipomer®; Rhodiasolv®
Regions covered: GlobalMIDDLE EAST HQ:Orkila Holdings SAL10th Floor, 311 Saifi Building PO Box 16-6933, Tabaris Achrafieh, Beirut, LebanonTel: +961 1 218 862/3 or +961 1 218 852Fax: +961 1 218 [email protected] SALES OFFICES & AGENTS:Orkila (A, Ma, Tn, Ae,Dz, Eg, Ir, Jo, Lb, Ng, AP, Sy) Cyprus,Kenya; Iraq; Ivory Coast; Senegal; Ghana; South Africa
Sunkem End Urunleri Sanayi
GEPOSB 7 Cadde TR-41400 Gebze/KocaeliTurkeyContact: Arda Karakas, Commercial Manager Tel: +90 262 751 2515 Fax: +90 262 751 2568 [email protected] www.sunkem.com Regions covered: EEC, Non-EEC, A/ME Trademarks: Dolphin, Suncolor, Suntone, Unisun, UnitoneSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Arab Tower Trading (Jo, Sy, Ae)
Synthomer Marketing Centre Europe/Middle East/Africa
Werrastr 1045768 MarlGermanyTel: +49 2365 49 2552Fax: +49 2365 49 1604 [email protected] East Sales:Synthomer FZEDubai Airport Free ZoneEast Wing Building 2 - Office No. 201PO Box 54645 DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesContact: David SpensleySales Director - Middle EastTel: +971 4 [email protected]: Water-based binders for coatings & construction: Axilat, Plextol, Revacryl, Emultex, Rohagit, Lipaton
Taak Resin Kaveh Chemical Co
1st Floor, No 26, Fallahi Ave South Shiraz St, TehranIran 1435813541Tel: +98 21 8821 1231-3Fax: +98 21 8821 2130
Contact: Pouya Parhami (Business Dep. Supervisor) [email protected] EAST HQ: 1st Floor, No 26, Fallahi Ave, South Shiraz St Tehran, Iran 1435813541Trademarks: Taak Resin Kaveh Chemical Company SALES OFFICES & AGENTS: 1st Floor, No 26, Fallahi Ave South Shiraz St, TehranIran 1435813541Agents: Eng Mohammad Rahman Mohseni (Sales Manager & Master Technician), Eng Rojin Ehyaee (Sales Rep & Master Technician) & P Parhami (Business and Export Dep Supervisor)Regions covered: A/ME
Tawazon Chemical PO Box 52161 DubaiUAEContact: Oussama Ghandour, Managing Director Tel: +971 4 3368 230 Fax: +971 4 3367 357 [email protected] www.tawazon.com Regions covered: A/ME
Thor Specialties SrlVia Del Pontaccio, 221020 Casale Litta (Va) ItalyContact: Mr Michele Vallario, Business Unit ManagerTel: +39 0332 1815311Fax: +39 0332 [email protected] Trademarks: Acticide Turkey Office:Thor Specialties srlTürkiye Istanbul Subesi19 Mayis Mahallesi Sumer sokak Zitas, Bloklari C1, Blok D:12 Kozyatagi, IstanbulTurkeyContact: Gul Oztoprak, Area Sales Manager Tel: +90 216 6586285/6 Fax: +90 216 6586287 [email protected] OFFICES & AGENTS: Zen Fze (Ae, Bh, Kw, Om, Qa, Sa, Ye)Indec Industrial Chemicals & Equipment (Lb)Siwa for Import, Export and Agencies (Eg)Omnichem (Sy)Ayoub Trading Company (Jo)
TQC BVMolenbaan 19, 2908LL Capelle aan den IJsselThe NetherlandsContact: Raoul KleinveldTel: +31 (0)10 79 00 108Fax: +31 (0) 10 79 00 [email protected]: TQC, DewCheck, CureView, CurveX, PowderTAG
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Regions covered: GlobalMIDDLE EAST HQ:TQC BVMolenbaan 19, 2908LLCapelle aan den IJsselThe NetherlandsContact: George N MoonenTel: +31 (0)10 79 00 105; (0)10 79 00 100Fax: +31 (0)10 79 00 [email protected] OFFICES & AGENTS: Venktron DMCCJumeirah Lake Tower,PO Box 474054, Dubai, UAE.Tel: +9714 [email protected], [email protected]
Vibro-Mac Srl Via Primo Maggio 2/4 20070 San Zenone Al Lambro (Milano) ItalyContact: Mr Marco Gerosa, General Manager Tel: +39 02 9826 4390 Fax: +39 02 9826 4392 [email protected] www.vibromac.it Regions covered: GlobalSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: ICA Industrial & Chemical Agencies (Eg) Indec Industrial Chemicals & Equipment (Lb),Technopolymere (Tunisia)
Vinavil Egypt for Chemicals Industrial Zone, Attaqa SuezEgyptContact: Eng Said Omman, Plant Manager Tel: +20 62 230 501 Fax: +20 62 230 504 [email protected]/egSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Obegi Chemicals (Lb)
VMA-GetzmannEuelerhammerstr 13 D-51580 Reichshof GermanyContact: C Getzmann, Managing Director Tel: +49 2296 8030 Fax: +49 2296 80333 [email protected] www.vma-getzmann.de Trademarks: Dispermat, TorusmillSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Pine Truth Ltd (Cn)CIM Trading Co FZC (Ae)Egyptian co for Industrial and Scientific Services (Eg)Tavan Co Ltd (Ir)Weis Scientific Ltd (il)M A Al-Azzaz establishment (Sa)
Wacker Chemicals Middle East FZE
PO Box 341071Dubai Silicon OasisDubaiUAE
Tel: +971 4 709 9999Fax: +971 4 709 [email protected]: Cyril Cisinski, Managing DirectorTrademarks:Elastosil®, HDK®, Silres®,Vinnapas®, Vinnol®
Regions covered: MEAAgents & Distributors:For distributor information kindly visit: www.wacker.com oremail to [email protected] Distribution Manager: Murat Ciftci.
Whyte ChemicalsMarlborough House298 Regents Park Road FinchleyLondon N3 2UAUKContact: Ray Calladine, Director Tel: +44 208 346 5946Fax: +44 208 349 4589 [email protected] www.whytechemicals.co.uk Trademarks: Deviawhyte, Deviachem Regions covered: GlobalMIDDLE EAST HQ:Whyte Chemicals Dubai PO Box 17126, Jebal Ali, Dubai UAE Contact: Ghuldu Gurmukh, Managing Director Tel: +971 4 887 1288 [email protected] www.whytechemicals.co.ukSALES OFFICES & AGENTS: Pavilion Chemicals (Eg, il, Jo, Kw, Lb, Ma, Sa, Tn, Ye)
X-Rite Europe - European Headquarters
Althardstrasse 70Regensdorf 8105SwitzerlandContact: Simone ViscomiSales Director Turkey and MEA Industrial, Graphic Art and Pantone XRite GmbHTel: +39 335 [email protected]; www.xrite.comRegions covered: Il, Jo, Lb, Sy, Tr, Eg, Ae, Kw, Ng, Qa, Sa, Et, Ke, Mg, Om, Mz, Ug, Tz, Za
Yantai Dongyuan Powder Equipment
5-1 APEC Science & Technologies Industry Gardens Yantai 264002 PR ChinaContact: Liu Gejun, General Manager Tel: +86 536 684 6842Fax: +86 536 684 6843 [email protected]; www.ytgj.com.cn Regions covered: Cn, A/ME
Yantai East Sea Machinery & Electricity Tech
N 32 Zhujiang Road, Yantai ET DZ 264006 PR ChinaContact: Mr Hanli Chun
Managing Director Tel: +86 535 639 8125 Fax: +86 535 690 2145 or +86 535 639 8126 [email protected]: Powder coating production lines (eg mixers, extruders, cooling belts, ACM grinding systems)
Yantai Lingyu Powder Machinery Ltd
6 Longchang RoadLaishan Industry ParkYantai 264003PR ChinaContact: Sherry Zhao, Sales Manager Tel: +86 535 691 9139Fax: +86 535 691 9129 [email protected] www.lingyumach.com Trademarks: Lingyu Regions covered: Global
Zehntner GmbH Testing Instruments
Gewerbestrasse 4 CH-4450 SissachSwitzerlandContact: Mr Peter Zehntner, Owner & Managing DirectorTel: +41 61 953 05 50Fax: +41 61 953 05 [email protected] OFFICES & AGENTS: Algeria:Socemi6, avenue SébastopolFR-57070 MetzFranceContact: Bernard JacobyTel: +33 387 74 51 48 / +33 387 64 25 65Fax: +33 387 74 53 [email protected]:Color ZoneArcadia branch office:PO Box - 10222SA-21433 Jeddah Saudi ArabiaContact: Mrs Samia M Al-Aydeross Tel: +966 2 6693 170 Fax: +966 2 6693 109 [email protected]:Precisa International (Shanghai) Co LtdRoom 402, Building B, No 808 Hongqiao Rd, Xuhui District Shanghai 200030PR ChinaContact: Albert Lin, Sales ManagerTel: +86 21 6447 7888Fax: +86 21 6448 3377Email: [email protected]:Sadex Technical Consulting & Agencies6/8 Ahmed Farid Pasha StrDream House Tower, LoranEG-21411 AlexandriaEgyptContact: Mr Mohamed Abdel-
SadekTel: +20 3 5832 299Fax: +20 3 5848 [email protected]:Beesh Agahan Fan Tehran Inc Ltd, Flat 10, 88, 3rd Golestan, 3rd Boustan, IR-14716 TehranIranContact: Mr Morteza PasianiTel: +98 21 440 810 44Fax: +98 21 441 493 38Israel:WeisScientific Ltd13 Mor’an Street IL-36576 Timrat IsraelContact: Mr Arie Weiss Tel: +972 4 644 15 75 Fax: +972 4 644 06 20 [email protected] [email protected]:Color ZoneArcadia branch officePO Box - 10222SA-21433 Jeddah Saudi ArabiaContact: Mrs Samia M Al-Aydeross Tel: +966 2 6693 170 Fax: +966 2 6693 109 [email protected]:Socemi6, avenue SébastopolFR-57070 MetzFranceContact: Bernard JacobyTel: +33 387 74 51 48 / +33 387 64 25 65Fax: +33 387 74 53 [email protected]:Color ZoneArcadia branch officePO Box - 10222SA-21433 Jeddah Saudi ArabiaContact: Mrs Samia M Al-Aydeross Tel: +966 2 6693 170 Fax: +966 2 6693 109 [email protected]:Color ZoneArcadia branch officePO Box - 10222SA-21433 Jeddah Saudi ArabiaContact: Mrs Samia M Al-Aydeross Tel: +966 2 6693 170 Fax: +966 2 6693 109 [email protected] Arabia:Color ZoneArcadia branch officePO Box - 10222SA-21433 Jeddah Saudi ArabiaContact: Mrs Samia M Al-Aydeross Tel: +966 2 6693 170 Fax: +966 2 6693 109 [email protected]:Socemi6, avenue Sébastopol
FR-57070 MetzFranceContact: Bernard JacobyTel: +33 387 74 51 48 / +33 387 64 25 65Fax: +33 387 74 53 [email protected]:Color ZoneArcadia branch officePO Box - 10222SA-21433 Jeddah Saudi ArabiaContact: Mrs Samia M Al-Aydeross Tel: +966 2 6693 170 Fax: +966 2 6693 109 [email protected]
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UK paint sector pre-occupied with Brexit as growth continuesStrategic alliances are being forged, documents published and negotiating positions rehearsed in a bid to ensure the industry is not adversely affected once the UK leaves the EU, as Sarah Gibbons writes
It is fair to say the eyes of the UK paint and
coatings industry are firmly on Brussels
and Downing Street now that Article 50
has been triggered and negotiations on
Britain quitting the European Union (EU)
are now under preparation. Indeed, it is no
exaggeration to say that the EU has a huge
influence on the industry – from regulatory
systems to innovation grants, imports and
exports, the EU holds a pivotal role.
So, companies and industry experts
are engaged. Strategic alliances are
being forged, documents published and
negotiating positions rehearsed in a bid
to ensure the industry is not adversely
affected by any ‘divorce settlement’ once
the UK leaves the EU in two years’ time.
“Historically, the UK has been an
attractive place to manufacture and it’s
imperative that this continues post Brexit”,
warned Tom Bowtell, CEO of the British
Coatings Federation (BCF).
OPERATING COSTS CONSTRICTAlready tight operating costs have been
squeezed by the fall in the value of Sterling
since the UK voted to leave the EU last
June, driving up the prices of raw materials,
many of which are sourced from the
remainder of the EU.
“The option of a ‘hard Brexit’, which
would see all customs, regulatory and
migration ties with the EU severed, could
add up to 6.5% to the cost of raw materials.
Further, an additional 6.5% tariff on finished
goods under WTO rules for coatings and
inks may be handed down to industry,
impacting global manufacturers and SMEs
alike”, said Bowtell.
The UK is a net exporter of paint and
inks – and most recent figures from 2015
show that 58% (£543M/US$677M) of the
£936M (US$1.16bn) UK-exported coatings
and printing inks in 2015 went to the EU.
The BCF wants the negotiation to
remove tariffs from chemicals and finished
goods, such as coatings and printing
inks. And critically, it wants to avoid being
alienated from the European chemicals
regulatory framework REACH, as the BCF
fears multinational companies in the sector
would then move production away from
Britain to mainland Europe.
The REACH registration process is now
almost completed – the final deadline for
registering chemicals made and used in
the EU is in 2018. So, “to have a separate
UK registration system for the thousands
of raw materials used in UK coatings
and printing ink production would be
completely uneconomic for BCF members”,
said Bowtell.
In a move set to raise its voice for the
sector during the brokering of a trade deal,
the BCF has become an affiliate partner of
EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, to
fight for a competitive post-Brexit future.
In a recent BCF member survey, 75% of
respondents said they saw Brexit as a risk
rather than an opportunity.
Steve Elliott, Chief Executive of the
Chemical Industries Association (CIA) said
the UK’s exit terms are “critically important
for the sector”.
“In these negotiations, there is much
more to unite the European chemical
industry than divide us, with minimal
disruption to our current trading
relationships being our collective goal”, he
told Polymers Paint Colour Journal.
The CIA’s Brexit manifesto: ‘Exiting the
European Union’ backs calls for a tariff-free
single market, identifies the USA, China
and South Korea as key future trading
partners and suggests “our departure
could provide circumstances for more
favourable regulation, using a risk-based
approach and a respect for sound science
that fosters innovation”.
HORIZON 2020 PROJECTSOne important guarantee is that UK
projects under way through the EU’s
Horizon 2020 research scheme are
UK
“The option of a ‘hard Brexit’, which would
see all customs, regulatory and migration ties with the EU severed, could add up to 6.5% to the cost of raw materials.
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guaranteed funding throughout their
lifetime – for instance, projects devised
under Horizon 2020’s ‘Climate action,
environment, resource efficiency and raw
materials’ section.
For example, London-based AM
Technology Ltd is in receipt of €1.2M of
EU funding to develop an innovative paint
based on its ‘airlite’ technology that can
transform any surface into a natural air
purifier, using only light. The durable paint
will not require maintenance and will be
able to eliminate mould, bacteria and bad
smells, and repel dirt.
In its 2016 report, ‘Paint, Wallcoverings
and Woodcare’, UK construction sector
market researchers AMA Research
estimated the UK industry, minus industrial
and automotive coatings, was worth
£594M (US$741M) in 2015 – up 3% on
2014 and 12% since £532M (US$663M) in
recessional 2009.
Improvements in the housing market
and an upbeat economic forecast were
behind the rise, it claimed. Looking
ahead, it predicted: “The current positive
conditions in the housing market are
expected to prevail in the short to medium
term and will continue to drive demand
for decorative paints and effects into the
medium-term”. Annual value growth in
the decorative paint and coatings (plus
wallpaper) sector of around 2%-3% is
currently forecast to 2020 to reach £665M
(US$896M), although it notes that volatile
raw material costs could have a bearing on
overall performance figures.
Their research also points to a return
of ‘do it for me’ in a move away from DIY
trends, as consumer skills appear to be
reducing in this area at a time when they
are feeling more confident in the economy
so willing to outlay additional income on
hiring professional decorators.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PAINTS
Meanwhile, water-based paints have
continued to dominate the market, with
rising sales reflecting increasingly restrictive
VOC regulations and higher levels of
consumer awareness, as well as the wider
availability of eco-friendly paints.
Adverse weather has also been behind
market demand with sales of paint and
woodcare products increasing to repair
2013-14 winter storm damage across
the country.
Regarding another key environmental
issue – waste – with most of the 55M litres
of leftover paint in the UK making its way
to landfill, the BCF has created PaintCare,
a programme linking industry and waste
authorities to create a solution to the issue,
which saves local governments money
and returns unwanted paint into reuse and
remanufacturing. PaintCare is calling on the
government to stipulate 5% of government
painting contracts use a significant
percentage of remanufactured paint to
boost the available market.
This will benefit manufacturers, such
as Newlife Paints, which produces award
winning emulsion paint produced from
at least 50% recycled waste paint. It will
also utilise Community RePaint, a national
network, sponsored by Dulux, which
in 2014 alone redistributed more than
300,000lit of paint to community groups,
charities, voluntary organisations and
people in need.
Dulux owner, AkzoNobel last year
opened its second innovative not-for-
profit paint remanufacturing plant in the
Wirral, north-west England, as part of
its undertaking to produce 100,000lit
of remanufactured paint by the end of
this year.
As for greening manufacturing, Slough-
based inks and coatings manufacturer Sun
Chemical, has collaborated with packaging
provider Smurfit Kappa to produce a digital
laser-based coding solution SunLase,
allowing customers to mark cartons at the
end of the manufacturing process offering
an efficient replacement to direct thermal
labelling, speeding up the packaging line
and driving operational savings.
The company has also teamed up
with Den Hartogh Logistics to design
customised tanks to transport its flush
product for publications via intermodal
transport, not simply road haulage. The
new products are better insulated, meaning
lower energy consumption and have an
increased payload to reduce journeys.
Meanwhile, despite the potential
disruption of Brexit, consolidation and
innovation continues in the UK sector. In
October 2016, Sun Chemical acquired
Wales’ Gwent Electronic Materials Ltd,
a leading manufacturer of conductive
inks, pastes and powders for the printed
electronic market, for instance.
And new UK products include Pro-Netic,
a water-based, magnetic chalkboard paint
from Yorkshire’s Coo-Var, which provides a
matte black finish when used with a brush
and creates a magnetic surface. PPCJ
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Sun Chemical, with
Smurfit Kappa, has
produced a digital
laser-based coding
solution, SunLase, for
marking of cartons
Testing laboratory at NewLife
Paints, which produces emulsion
paint from around 50% recycled
waste paint
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Once again the European Coatings
Show held in Nuremberg from
April 4-6, did not disappoint. Some
40 nations took part providing more than
30,000 trade visitors with their knowledge
and expertise within the coatings industry.
The exhibition filled seven halls, with a
Chinese pavilion, group pavilions of the
Czech Republic and the Republic of Korea.
With so many stands and exciting
innovations on show, it was difficult to
get around to see all of them, so in these
pages are some of the solutions provided
by international companies, which caught
my eye.
First was a visit to the Lanxess stand,
when Stephan Spiegelhauer, Head
of Global Competence Center Paints
& Coatings, BU Inorganic Pigments,
Lanxess, spoke about the company’s
pigments market. It has now completed
its investment in China, with a market still
growing in sustainable pigments. Lanxess
supplies sustainable pigments and has
longterm partnerships with its customers.
“Lanxess is the supplier of choice and
its investment in Ningbo, which is a
major step, was limited in chemistry and
physics abilities, so we looked at existing
technology and found how to produce
these bright red pigments, hence the
development of the Ningbo process, which
has virtually the same materials but with
zero emissions”. The plant was completed
last year and is now producing a new range
of pigments, ie bright yellows, in several
applications, including construction. One
of the highlights was the Bayferrox iron
oxide pigments, which are manufactured
at the Ningbo site. Lanxess emphasises
that sustainability is paramount and it will
not compromise.
Lanxess is looking to increase its
capacities for iron oxide pigments by
around 23,000t by 2019, with expansion at
its Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany and Porto
Feliz, Brazil sites.
Speaking to Felix Schmollgruber,
Head Application Engineering & Technical
Support EMEA and Antoine Preisig,
GM EMEA at X-Rite, I was shown
the latest developments in bench top
spectrophotometry but of particular
interest was an App, which can be used
to match a colour by simply focussing on
the colour choice and obtaining the correct
shade. Color-Eye, is a solution that helps
consumers shop for products whose colour
accurately matches the colour of items
they have at home. Shoppers can use their
smartphone with a colour calibration card
to measure the colour of any item they want
to match. The colour readings sync with
a retailer’s mobile shopping application to
show the consumer a set of matching or
co-ordinating products.
Pantone shades are available in
colour libraries for different applications,
whether paper cups, industrial or inks on
paper print. It is also easier for decorative
applications, for paint manufacturers as
they can match colours. The colour data
libraries can measure and match shades in
a controlled environment.
Also on show was the Ci7860 Bench top
Spectrophotometer – the industry’s most
advanced colour measurement instrument
that reduces the margin of error when
communicating colour specifications for
plastics, coatings or textiles across the
supply chain and ensures the highest level
of colour accuracy and control throughout
the entire production process. This has a
high accuracy from 1-5mm.
Speaking to Perstorp, its hot topic was
the launch of its cationic UV curing range
of boosters, Curalite. With speeds up to
15x faster reactivity, this enables higher
line speeds. Free from odour and non-toxic
This year’s European Coatings Show heralded a record number of visitors to Nuremberg
in April and exhibitors had plenty to talk about as Sue Tyler reports
Innovations on display in Germany
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the advantages and the message Perstorp
wishes to convey is the safety of use in
food packaging, where low migration,
low odour and scratch resistance are
key considerations.
As well as highlighting the Curalite
range, Perstorp also presented on its stand
the comeback of alkyd resins technology,
offering a low carbon footprint and wood
protection with its renewable Penta –
Voxtar. With its intumescent paints, its
Charmor range is used to provide more
time to escape from burning buildings; and
its Capa 4101, high performance polyol
for tough conditions in two component
polyurethane coatings.
Once again, I had the opportunity to
speak to Patrick Niels, President of Resins
& Functional materials, DSM. He was proud
to speak about the exciting sustainable
coating including DSM’s Decovery plant-
based resin. Besides the already available
interior wall paint, DSM Coating Resins
developed an industrial furniture version
called Iridea Bio.
Iridea Bio can be used in interior
wood applications. It was developed
jointly between DSM and Italian paint
manufacturer, ICA Group. As Decovery
resins are made from renewable resources
and combine typical acrylic performance
with sustainability characteristics, the
coatings are more resilient, resistant to
chemicals and lightfast.
In fact, the whole of DSM’s stand at
the ECS was testament to the way the
company has sustainability in its DNA.
The booth was made as much as possible
out of recyclable materials and had Niaga
carpets on the floor. The latter plays
an important part in waste elimination,
as these carpets are 100% recyclable.
Designing new materials to use, the second
largest carpet manufacturer in the world is
utilising this new chemistry. Fully recyclable,
the aesthetics are the same and the
carpets feel like carpets!
A visit to the Merck stand is always
something to look forward to. This year,
the vibrant array of colours made it
impossible for anyone to miss the stand.
A Rolls-Royce featuring a magnificent
special effect pigment from Merck took
centre stage. Filip Roscam, Merck’s
Design Director, Performance Materials –
Pigments & Functional Materials, provided
in-depth information on the latest addition
to the company’s Xirallic NXT portfolio,
Cougar Red. Its intense chroma can be
used to enhance new or existing styling
options. Due to its colour intensity,
customers can achieve nearly the same
intensity offered by complex three-coat
formulations in just two application layers.
Used with black, it can add depth, offering
an interplay of effects.
Providing intense colour and
extraordinary brilliance, Meoxal Victoria
Red will bring a touch of Australia’s Great
Victoria Desert to innovative stylings. At
ECS, visitors gained a first impression
of the possibilities the fourth pigment of
the Meoxal range will offer starting in late
2017 for designs, ranging from pure red to
bluish nuances.
The Merck portfolio also includes the
latest in the Iriotec 7000 range of specially
developed pigments, Iriotec 7340. These
feature light-coloured and conductive
pigments that offer functionality with little
impact on colour.
The market launch of the first non-ionic
fluorosurfactant, the new Tivida FL3000, is
also worth mentioning. With this addition,
Merck´s Tivida FL range now covers anionic
and non-ionic fluorosurfactants.
The Durazane range is completely new
in Merck´s functional portfolio. This product
group consists of polymers that harden
into ceramic once cured. Completely new
applications open up coating fields, such
as high-temperature, corrosion or easy-to-
clean applications.
Which colours will be hot? Merck
answers this question with its Global
Mobility Color Inspirations, a tool that
sums up the experiences, observations
and analyses of Merck´s trend researchers
around the world. Five trends for innovative
car body paints briefly describe the colours,
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materials and social trends that will be
popular in the future.
What will the car of tomorrow look like?
The Intelligent Concept Car triggered the
imagination of visitors to the stand through
a fascinating insight: Wearing smart
glasses and in a virtual reality environment,
they could actually see such a car – with
weather-resistant effect pigments providing
high chroma for strong, deep colours and
with an innovative interior design created
with effect pigments that visually enhance
all kinds of materials, such as leather,
textile and plastics. The general concept of
this future car also includes autonomous
driving, online communication, adaptive
headlights and uniquely shaped displays
– all realised with innovative materials
from Merck.
This year Clariant, under the motto
‘Painted love; Its innovation. Its passion. Its
love’, chose a different format to present its
products to the media. Experts in the areas
of additives, pigments, UV and industrial,
spoke about market developments
and trends within these areas in small
concentrated sessions. Making their debut
at ECS were the first hazard label-free,
VOC/SVOC-free and renewable-based
neutralising agent for waterborne paints
and coatings, the Genamin Gluco 50;
Dispersogen SPS and SPG, biocide-
free mineral paints, which have been
awarded an EcoTain label for sustainability
excellence; Exolit fire protection ingredients
for intumescent coatings that also prolong
shelf life; AddWorks IBC 251, a tribo
enhancing additive for electrostatic powder
coatings; Hostabin TB-03, a UV absorber/
light stabiliser for solvent- and water-based
coatings; Linocare RBW, a new family of
waxes based on renewable feedstocks;
and for colouration, Clariant’s Hostatint A
100-ST, a range of nine non-halogenated,
ready to use, highly transparent pigment
preparations that offer the entire colour
circle to solvent-based paint systems.
Plus Hostatint UV, a colour range of high
performance, easy to use colourants for UV
cured wood coatings to support the trend
for colour UV systems.
Wacker, once again, provided its
comprehensive overview of its products via
its Trends in the Paints & Coatings Market
presentation on its stand. Its Primis SAF
9000 series of waterborne dispersions for
easy to clean floor and wall applications;
Silres BS 6920, a novel hybrid polymer
for stain-resistant impregnating agents or
cementitious-based floorings; and Silres BS
710 a concentrated silicone elastomer for
long-lasting anti-graffiti coatings.
Huntsman launched its low temperature
curing agents this year, with its Ara Cool
range, which enables formulators to
address the needs for faster processing
in cold and unpredictable weather
across a variety of industries, including
oil & gas, marine, transportation and
industrial maintenance.
The range includes Ara Cool 3077,
a multipurpose low temperature curing
hardener with zero-VOC. It is suitable
as a hardener for coatings and flooring
applications that have been designed to
deliver superior reactivity at temperatures
as low as 5°C and can be used as a
co-accelerator for slow hardeners. Ara
Cool 1047 W 80 is a surface tolerant low
temperature curing hardener that provides
corrosion protection for critical substrate
that require fast hardness development at
5°C or less. Ara Cool 1034 XW 90 is a low
temperature curing hardener with a long
pot life.
Speaking to Andrew Trapani, Technical
Director for Dow Coating Materials EMEAI,
he highlighted the company’s popular
and enduring developments. The two-
in-one PRIMAL PR-45 is a good primer
combined with stain blocking. This works
well on unpainted wood, with excellent
tannin blocking and adhesion properties,
which can be applied to concrete and
wood. “It is as good as any three coat
application and replaces three coats with
two – one type of paint – easier for the
consumer. As a true paint and primer
enabler PRIMAL PR-45 offers improved
marker stain-blocking capability for
hydrophilic stains. This new technology
‘locks’ stains into the first coat and then
covers stains with the second coat,
maintaining excellent topcoat properties.
This product is already available in the UK
and throughout Europe.”
PRIMAL ST-410 is for woodstains
and composite decking – a stabilisation
system for controlled erosion. The five
year accelerated testing proved really
good and talking to the market, it has
surpassed expectations.
PRIMAL ST-410, high performance
binder for stains replaces solvent-based
alternatives, while offering excellent
adhesion to metalised and exotic woods
with excellent appearance properties, flow
and wetting and hardness development.
Dow is working together with Europe
and changing its approach in the Middle
East, as there is a lot of potential with
the technology. The one coat application
has been developed for the Middle East
region, especially the Saudi Arabian
market and Andrew sees future, positive
steps following good response to more
ideas in this market. With the expansion
of Dow’s network, including Saudi, key
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drivers, which are hot topics, are low VOCS
and sustainability.
Its acrylic epoxy hybrid (AEH), is easier
to work with; epoxy resins liquid acrylic,
which is a crosslinked epoxy hybrid
polamine or epoxy resins. The epoxy has
a very good UV resistance and is fast
drying. This is particularly beneficial for
flooring and driveways, as drying times
are very short. Benefits include no special
mixing; lower toxicity; user friendly; and DIY
and inexperienced people can achieve a
successful outcome from the application.
In a nutshell key benefits of MAINCOTE
AEH-10 resin include ultra-low VOC: <50g/
lit and increased productivity through fast
dry and re-coat, fast chemical/mechanical
resistance and longer pot life (up to one
working day). The improved durability is
due to better UV resistance, thus these
stable and easy-to-use waterborne
dispersions offer an improved performance
compared to waterborne epoxy systems.
There is a lot of interest out of the
Middle East, Africa and India, and there are
commercial systems planned.
Another innovation on show was
Dow CANVERA polyolefin dispersions,
providing progressive food and beverage
brand owners with a can coating made
from polyethylene resins, replacing epoxy
coating systems using BPA, bisphenols,
epoxies and other materials of concern
to consumers and regulators. CANVERA
uses Dow’s proprietary and patented
BLUEWAVE dispersion technology to
create an aqueous polyolefin dispersion,
applied directly to the interior metal surface
of cans using the same equipment as
current epoxy coatings. CANVERA makes
a very thin, protective, thermoplastic
lining with excellent food and flavour
retention, adhesion, corrosion protection,
and film flexibility. CANVERA polyolefin
dispersions utilise the existing can-
making infrastructure, facilitating world-
wide adoption.
Dow Coating Materials has been
working on this progressive technology
for several years and it is really exciting to
finally see it being adopted by the market
place. CANVERA polyolefin dispersions
offer a genuine breakthrough in can
coatings and are a great testimony of the
company’s ability to deliver science-based,
sustainable solutions that aim to improve
people’s lives.
For the first time, Songwon Industrial
Co Ltd was present, showcasing its
latest high performance solutions. The
company, which recently celebrated
its 50th anniversary, has grown from a
small organisation active mainly in Asia to
become the second largest manufacturer
of polymer stabilisers worldwide and
a global company with branches and
production facilities all over the world.
Sun Chemical Performance Pigments
introduced its Sunbrite Yellow 74 high
performance pigment at the show.
Its newest Azo yellow pigment for
architectural coatings was developed
specifically for decorative coatings
producers and the needs of machine
colourants. Easier to disperse than previous
grades, Sunbrite Yellow 74 pigments
deliver 15-20% more tint strength than
comparable products.
Highly desired by formulators because of
its colour point for existing and new VOC-
free colourant systems, Sunbrite Yellow
74 saves customers time and money, and
offers stronger lightfastness compared to
other low cost diarylide yellow pigments.
Also launched was Quindo Magenta 202
pigment, which delivers highly pigmented
bases in low-VOC, high-solid coatings.
Suitable for water and solventborne
systems, Quindo Magenta 202 enables
excellent styling for highly transparent and
chromatic effect shades, has excellent
durability and fastness properties for
automotive and high-performance coatings.
As a market leader in quinacridone
pigments, Sun Chemical offers the widest
colour index on the market with colour
options ranging from the brilliant orange
shade of Fastogen Super Red 209 to
the red shade Violet 55 for use in every
coating industry.
Sun Chemical Advanced Materials
introduced the newest addition to
the Fineplus HM reactive adhesives
product line from DIC Corporation. This
is a solvent-free 2K reactive hotmelt
adhesive designed to adhere to laminate
furniture, metal, plastics, textiles and
glass that replaces solvent-based
hotmelt adhesive chemistries. Ideal for
improving environmental performance,
ease of use and reliability in automotive
assembly, the full portfolio includes
amorphous, crystalline and liquid versions
of the high-quality polyester polyols for
reactive adhesives.
CONFERENCE IMPRESSES With more than 840 participants, the
European Coatings Show Conference
was even more heavily attended than in
previous years. More than 140 specialised
presentations by internationally renowned
speakers explored the production of paints,
sealing compounds, construction chemical
materials and adhesives.
The keynote speech at the Plenary
Session was given by Renaud Nicolaÿ,
a researcher from the École Supérieure
de Physiques et de Chimie Industrielles
de la Ville de Paris who studies covalent
bonds and their potential applications. In
his talk, ‘When every day plastics become
high-performance re-usable materials’, he
showed how to produce high-resistance
vitrimers with new properties, including
ease of deformation, self-healing capability
and recyclability – all while still maintaining
their original characteristics.
This year’s European Coatings Show
Award for the best submission went to Bas
Tuijtelaars from DSM Coating Resins. The
jury recognised his environmentally friendly
approach to making amine-free resins.
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