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Product Innovations for Automotive and Industrial Coatings by BASF
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o accommodate the growing demand for more sustainable, high performance coatings in the automotive and industrial market, BASF has developed innovative products that offer greater performance. Besides saving time in the production process and making the workflow more efficient, these solutions contribute to conserve the environment while using as little resources as necessary.
Catalyst for solvent-based 2K PU coatings Basionics™ Kat.1 was developed for the use in the curing process of clear coats, topcoats and primers in a low temperature range of 10 to 80°C. The catalyst is suitable for solvent-based 2K PU coatings and does not contain any metal. It offers a high reactivity pot life ratio compared to standard metal catalyst systems.
Liquid light stabilizer for extending the coating’s lifespan
to faster curing speed and increased pot life. Both products are suitable for 2K PU systems and improve the final hardness, chemical resistance and reflow behavior which result in high weather resistance. Basonol HPE 1170 B and HPE 1265 B feature an early block resistance and allow for a faster sandability with minimal impact on VOC.
Acrylic dispersion for corrosion protection of industrial metal coatings The new water-based Acronal® PRO 7600 acrylic dispersion provides light to medium corrosion protection (C2 to C3) for industrial metal coatings. The binder is an environmentally compatible drop-in solution that does not contain APEO and replaces Acronal® PRO 760, the current market standard. It can be used for all current applications such as airless, brush, roll or dip.
Tinuvin® 249 is a liquid light stabilizer that gives high durability to the coating due to its good weathering performance, broad compatibility and very good color stability during shelf life. Tinuvin 249 does not contain solvents and allows for an easier handling since its low viscosity, volatility and basicity. For outdoor applications, Tinuvin 249 needs to be combined with a UVA of the hydroxyphenylbenzo-triazole or hydroxyphenyltriazine class.
Wetting and anti-cratering agent based on fluoro blockcopolymer technology
Performance enhancements for high solid 2K PU systems
Polyamide wax for solventbased coatings
Basonol® HPE 1170 B and HPE 1265 B provide performance enhancements for high solid 2K PU systems when it comes
Efka® RM 1469 is a polyamide wax for solvent-based coatings that is superior in anti-sagging and shows enhanced
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Efka® WE 3050, a wetting and anticratering agent for solvent-borne and solvent-free systems based on block fluoro-copolymer technology, is designed to provide a strong reduction of surface tension. Additionally, it offers low foam stabilization and has no influence on surface slip.
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orientation to improve flip/flop in metal paint. It has a minimal effect on colour and gloss and allows a long-lasting thixotropic effect without seeding.
Dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and extenders Efka® FA 4609, a dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and extenders, combines a strong reduction of mill based viscosity, improved rheological behavior and high pigment loading. It has a broad compatibility in a wide range of resin systems and is suitable for high gloss solvent-based systems.
Silicone surfactants for water based-coatings Hydropalat® WE 3220 and 3221 are silicone surfactants for water-based coatings with strong reduction in surface tension resulting in improved substrate wetting and prevention of surface defects (anticratering). Both products offer good surface levelling and do not increase surface slip. For further information: www.dispersions-pigments.basf.com