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Clariant brings a range of innovative paint and coatings products to the upcoming American Coatings Show (ACS) 2024. ACS is a North American coatings industry event. Clariant’s technical experts will be presenting solutions that minimize environmental footprints and maximize product performance, while meeting or surpassing the latest regulatory requirements.
Wetting & Dispersing Agents to Exhibit
Clariant is a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company.
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Clariant is delighted to share our high-performance, eco-friendly solutions with our customers in the paint and coatings industry,” said Sebastian Prock, head of Marketing & Application Development, Industrial Applications, Business Unit Care Chemicals.
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These include the ClariCoat digital platform and our portfolio of wetting and dispersing agents to help formulators find the perfect match for their specific requirements. Also, to extend the open time of water-based acrylic and polyurethane paints,” added Prock.
The ClariCoat digital platform has been designed to help customers find the best wetting and dispersing agents depending on their specific needs and preferences. These include performance criteria such as stability, workability, and sustainability. The recommendations are suitable for both low and high pigment-to-volume (PVC) lacquers.
Clariant representatives will also be presenting a portfolio of wetting and dispersing agents. It will allow coatings manufacturers to increase the opening time (working time) of their acrylic and polyurethane lacquers.
Renewable-based Solutions for Printing Industry
The agents have been developed in response to the environmental and health concerns associated with the high and semi-volatile organic compound (VOC and SVOC) content in traditional, solvent-based paints. This portfolio of agents offers multifunctional support. It has been enhanced for crucial properties including gloss, leveling, and sag resistance.
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As part of Clariant’s commitment to sustainability, we have also developed polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-free and renewable-based solutions for the printing industry,” said Ray Gonzales, head of Marketing Coatings & Adhesives, Business Unit Adsorbents and Additives.
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We see the future of printing inks as a blend of vibrancy and sustainability, where creative expression coexists with environmental responsibility,” added Gonzales.
Alternatives to PTFE-containing Additives
Clariant technical experts will be showcasing three environmentally friendly alternatives to reduce the use of PTFE-containing additives:
- Ceridust® 8170 M: PTFE-free texturing agent for powder coatings. It reduces energy consumption in the powder coating extrusion process. Ceridust® 8170 M is also PFAS-free and compliant with the European Union law REACH
- Ceridust® 8330: Bio-based additive made from a renewable resource. It exhibits superior rub resistance properties compared to conventional wax-based products. Ceridust® 8330 can be easily dispersed in both water and solvent-based ink systems
- Licocare® RBW VITA: Multi-purpose additive for coatings applications. It is derived from crude rice bran wax (RBW). RBW is a renewable-based, high-performance solution used across varied industries. The product has achieved Gold-level Material Health and ‘OK compost INDUSTRIAL’ certificates. It also has a renewable carbon index (RCI) of at least 98%
Clariant has expertise in providing solutions for the paint and coatings industry. They are committed to helping industry evolve through cleaner and more sustainable operations. Clariant colleagues look forward to discussing with customers on how to work together on this sustainability journey at this year’s American Coatings Show.
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