BRAND-NEW
Honeywell Launches New Line of High-Performance Matting Agents, NduroMatt TM
New polyethylene-based product line improves durability and longevity of matte coatings.
based additives designed to improve
Honeywell announced the launch
different stages of the manufacturing
of its new NduroMatt™ product
process, while still delivering improved
line, of polyethylene-based matting
coating products. Tests show NduroMatt
coatings and improve processing of plastic and
agents, that deliver improved coating
significantly improves surface properties
rubber.
performance for longer service life.
of coatings and provides formulation
NduroMattTM includes three matting
flexibility over existing matting agents.
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agents, that are specifically designed to
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give improved surface performance, in
includes low molecular weight polyolefin
performance-additives/
performance of adhesives, inks, paints and TM
industrial coatings. While conventional matting agents
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a wide range of architectural, wood and
make coating susceptible to surface defects, including burnishing, marring and scratching, NduroMattTM products can completely replace conventional matting agents, or can be used to supplement them and enhance the surface properties of matte coatings. “The introduction of NduroMattTM is a prime example of our team’s focus on the customer, and that customer centricity is what drives new product innovation,” said Bob Gargione, vice president and general manager, Honeywell Additives and Chemicals. “Our team recognized the rapid growth in demand for matte coatings and understood the need for more advanced, high-performance matting agents. that enable these coatings to last longer.” When compared to conventional matting agents on the market, NduroMattTM is easier to incorporate into formulations, can be added at
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Honeywell launches NduroMattTM, its new polyethylene-based product line.
N. 62 - MARCH/APRIL 2020 - international PAINT&COATING magazine