WHAT’S NEW
Hexigone will sign a distribution partnership with Adizol
The ecosparc® graphene product range from Sparc Technologies received commercial evaluation authorization
The corrosion inhibitor manufacturer Hexigone has announced
Sparc Technologies has recently announced that its ecosparc®
a new distribution partnership with Adizol, a specialty chemical
graphene product range for protecting against cracking and
distributor based in Santiago (Chile). The collaboration will
corrosion has received the Commercial Evaluation Authorization
bring Hexigone’s ion exchange corrosion inhibitors to the
(CEA) from the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction
Chilean coatings industry. “We are thrilled to partner with
Scheme (AICIS). In addition, Sparc has had completed fully
Adizol to bring our Intelli-ion technology to the Chilean market.
independent lifecycle assessment (LCA) with significant cost
This collaboration is an exciting opportunity, especially given
savings and also CO2 emissions which are in-line with the
the substantial mining and construction industries in Chile
company's broader ESG thematics. “We are delighted to announce
that require anti-corrosion coatings to safeguard equipment
that ecosparc has received governmental regulatory approval from
and infrastructure. A sustainable alternative that excels in
AICIS to enable commercial evaluations to occur. This milestone
performance will be welcomed in this region!” commented Ella
allows Sparc to progress into the next stage of its commercial
Newington, Marketing Manager at Hexigone. Adizol is a specialty
growth, where we can concentrate on the development, marketing,
chemical distributor with a vast experience in supplying
production and sales of ecosparc,” has stated Stephen Hunt, the
technical products to the Chilean coatings market. Their efforts
executive chairman of Sparc Technologies. The CEA allows Sparc
for improving the sustainability of the sector aligns perfectly
to conclude the trials phase in the laboratory, so the company
with Hexigone and its commitment to create environmentally-
will now be able to manufacture larger quantities of its new
friendly solutions. “Our partnership with Hexigone signifies our
graphene product for commercial tests on steel infrastructure
joint commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge solutions in
assets in Australia, while the regulatory approval process for both
the coatings industry. Hexigone’s corrosion inhibitors are unique
Europe and North America has also started. Furthermore, Sparc
and we know our customers are going to be excited to start
Technologies is currently engaged in discussions with several
testing and utilizing something new within our market,” added
industrial asset owners to test the use of ecosparc in protective
Bernardo Bollmann, Development and Technical Manager at
coatings, aiming to improve their crack resistance and corrosion
Adizol. Alongside Adizol and MCassab, Hexigone also had a
mitigation properties. “This is an exciting progression in the
strong presence at the last ABRAFATI event, where they met
business which will see the realisation of ecosparc being used
numerous coatings manufacturers from South America. This
in protective coatings in real world trials which are relevant to
event offered the opportunity to learn more about Hexigone’s
our target markets. The cost savings and positive environmental
smart Intelli-ion technology and how it can improve primer
outcomes for our customers will be substantial,” has added Denis
coatings.
Wright, the general manager of Sparc Technologies.
www.hexigone.com
www.sparctechnologies.com.au
Elementis launched NALZIN FA 180 to prevent flash rust in aqueous paint systems Elementis has recently presented NALZIN® FA 180, a new solution
undergoes a transformative process during film drying, converting
specifically developed to prevent flash rust in aqueous paint
into a non-water dispersible and insoluble zinc compound – providing
systems, which is a common occurrence during the drying process
lasting rust protection and a durable finish.The international provider
of waterborne coatings on iron-containing substrates. Additionally,
of specialty chemicals for paint and coatings has designed NALZIN FA
it enhances the resistance of the dried film, effectively preventing
180 for compatibility with a broad spectrum of waterborne coatings
in-can corrosion during storage. The new NALZIN FA 180 product
systems, so it can be incorporate into several applications, such as
exhibits a distinctive composition of organic zinc complex with low
water-dilutable alkyds, acrylics, epoxies and dispersion paints.
nitrite content that offers extended protection against rust and corrosion. Initiated as a water-dispersible solution, the product
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