Lactide-based alkyd resins can help coatings formulators to meet new targets for lower VOC content and produce coatings with a reduced carbon footprint.
The base coat/clearcoat system is typically lighter than conventional systems, while its smoother surface means there is less dirt adhesion. Additional benefits include UV protection for colors, extending the time required between repainting and reduced drying times.
This work has validated a place for some novel new polyols with high recycle content combined with high performance for specialty coating applications, where protection of metal surfaces is paramount.
In addition to highly sustainable production, the Ningbo process provides iron oxide red pigments with exceptional coloristic behavior that exceeds any currently available iron oxide pigment in the market.
Last December, this blog reviewed the past year in the coatings industry from the perspective of sustainable development and also looked ahead to 2016. I was delighted to receive a comment full of encouragement for the sentiments that drive this blog, as follows
As the year end approaches, it is a timely moment to review the achievements of the coatings industry and propose some key activities for the years ahead.
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has launched an in-depth report on the UK coatings industry’s progress in addressing the sustainability challenges faced by the sector, unveiling the report at its annual awards dinner in Cheshire on November 25.
This spirit of innovation, coupled with a strong focus on sustainable practices, not only ensures steady supplies of TOFA and rosin for the coatings industry, it leads to more stable pricing and greater flexibility so that pine chemicals manufacturers can quickly adjust to the ever-changing needs of their customers.
