The new plant is one of several similar investments into the elastomers business across the globe. The products can be used in offshore wind turbines and to manufacture photovoltaic panels, among others.
Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), a bio-based and multi-functional product made of cellulose, is a new alternative to traditional thickeners. Learn how MFC increases the tensile strength of elastomeric acrylic roof coatings without sacrificing the elongation, and how it reduces the water absorption, as well as increases the adhesion of coatings.
With an increase in the number of wildfires since the late 1990s, it’s important to use fire-rated materials when building or renovating a home. One company shares steps taken over the last 25 years to ensure its high-performance products are as safe as they possibly can be.
The coating is a single-component, high-build, fast-cure roof coating that can be applied up to 80 wet mils (5 gal/SQ) in a single-pass application. The product is water-based, zinc-free, and low-VOC. It will launch in white, with gray and tan options coming later this year.
Covestro’s Thailand site is part of several investments the company has made into polyurethane raw materials, like its Barcelona and Caojing, China, sites. The elastomers produced from the raw material are suitable for a diverse range of applications.
Elastomeric roof coatings have been used for many years to extend the useful life of several types of roofing substrates. The roof coatings market has seen significant growth, driven by the “cool roof” movement. This article describes the use of very hydrophobic highly branched vinyl esters for high-performance binders for elastomeric coatings.
Specialty chemicals provider OMNOVA Solutions Inc. announced an expanded distribution agreement with Maroon Group, a distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in the United States.
