TAGS: Architectural Coatings
Evonik's coating additives business line increases the capacities of two additive product groups for architectural paints, TEGO® Phobe hydrophobing agents and TEGO® Viscoplus polyurethane thickeners. The new capacities will be available from October.
Hydrophobing Agent & Polyurethane Thickener for Paint Applications
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The capacity increase is our response to the increased demand for additives for architectural paints," said Nadia Lenhardt, head of the Decorative Coatings market segment in EMEA.
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The additional capacity in Europe will not only increase European, but also global supply security," added Lenhardt.
Hydrophobing agents are primarily used to give facade paints a water-repellent finish. Emulsions based on silicone resins such as TEGO® Phobe 1659 are characterized by a particularly efficient reduction in water absorption. Polysiloxanes such as TEGO® Phobe 1409 produce a very good water-beading effect.
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The TEGO® Viscoplus product range includes polyurethane thickeners that cover all relevant customer requirements. The TEGO® Viscoplus products are liquid and contain no organic solvents. The different products can be easily combined with each other due to their high compatibility.
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Source: Evonik