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he irresistible itch to innovate has resulted in AkzoNobel
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New Finishes Help AkzoNobel Scratch Itch for Innovation in Powder Coatings developing a scratch-resistant
powder coating for the architectural market in both matt and satin finishes. Responding to customer demand, the company got to work and has now added the pioneering dual functionality to its Interpon D range. Known as Interpon D X-Pro, it’s available in both standard and superdurable formulations. To prove its toughness, the product was subjected to rigorous testing using industry standard Martindale1
AkzoNobel’s architectural customers – particularly fabricators of aluminium windows and doors – wanted a scratch-resistant powder coating, especially for darker colours, and Interpon D X-Pro is exactly what is suited right for them.
test equipment. The high gloss retention scores are proof of the
wanted a scratch-resistant powder coating,
coating’s improved scratch resistance.
especially for darker colours, and that’s
“We’ve listened to our customers, learned from
exactly what we’ve delivered.”
them and delivered exactly what they want,”
Products coated with Interpon D X-Pro
explains Daniela Vlad, Managing Director of
are less susceptible to abrasions during
AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business. “Our
handling and transportation. They now
product innovation is all about going beyond
arrive at the end of their journey looking as
expectations and we believe we can now provide
good as they did at the start.
the best possible scratch resistance solution.
Customers have already come to trust
This way, the coated surfaces can be handled,
and rely on the company’s Interpon D
assembled or transported with better scratch
range, which has been verified by an
resistant protection.”
Environmental Product Declaration.
Adds Jean-Paul Moonen, the business’ Segment
AkzoNobel was the first global powder
Manager for Architectural Coatings: “Interpon D is
coatings supplier to obtain the
already recognized for its durability, now we can
EPD certification back in 2015. A recently
add a scratch resistance solution to the mix. Our
renewed EPD for the Interpon D range
architectural customers – particularly fabricators
of architectural powder coatings lasts
of aluminium windows and doors – told us they
until 2023. Interpon D X-Pro can be supplied from
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Scratch resistance is assessed by means of the “Martindale test” method. It’s the most widely used and most objective method for testing scratch resistance. In accordance with standard CEN/TS 16611, an abrasive object with a defined weight is applied to the test surface and rubbed across the surface in cycles. The impact is assessed both visually and especially by measuring the residual gloss, i.e. the difference between the gloss measured before and after the surface has been exposed to scratching.
stock throughout Europe. For further information: www.interpon.com