TAGS: Sustainability / Natural Coatings Architectural Coatings
Nouryon launches Bermocoll® FLOW cellulose ether, an innovative and sustainable new product that combines the flow and leveling properties of an associative synthetic thickener with the stability properties of a cellulose thickener.
Natural Alternative to Synthetic Paint Thickeners
As an alternative to associative synthetic thickeners for rheology control of decorative paints,
Bermocoll® FLOW can deliver little to no spatter through proper
flow behavior, also known as rheology.
This new type of hydrophobically (water-soluble) modified cellulose ether bridges the gap in thickeners, thus creating a product that goes on smoother with less sagging in both interior and exterior decorative paints.
Suitable for Low-VOC Formulations
Bermocoll® FLOW delivers an optimal balance of sag resistance and leveling along with improved spatter resistance and hiding compared to paint systems made with standard thickeners. Also, the product is soluble in water, well suited for low volatile organic compound (VOC) paint formulations and airless spray applications.
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The versatility of Bermocoll® FLOW allows our customers to achieve an optimal paint rheology profile while eliminating the need for complex paint thickener systems,” said Rob Vancko, vice president paints & coatings at Nouryon
. “Our new technology enhances application and finished paint properties while providing sustainability benefits and a low carbon footprint for our customers.”
“Our global network of paint application labs and partners, as well as our focus on enhancing application properties, positions Nouryon well within the fast-growing Paints and Coatings end-market,” said Larry Ryan, executive vice president and president of performance formulations and the Americas at Nouryon.
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Nouryon is a recognized leader in increasing the sustainability profile of paints and coatings while maintaining and even improving overall performance profiles for our customers.”
Source: Nouryon