A step forward in reaching your sustainability company goals - Powder thickener

 
Formulators, producers and end users of coatings are focusing more and more on sustainability. The key for differentiation is the choice of raw materials that support a company's sustainabilty strategy. Waterbased Polyurethane Associative thickener are used to design a specific rheological profile giving the end product high performance in waterbased coating systems. In general, these products are dispersions of Polyurethane in water with a relative low solid content. New manufacturing techniques, changes in the biocide regulation of coatings, and the focus on sustainability have revealed certain disadvantages of liquid products. This presentation introduces you to the Elementis powder thickener portfolio which will support to run a sustainable company strategy. The new powder thickener can meet the demand for new manufacturing techniques. All of this while maintaining the full performance profile of the liquid versions. The novel powder thickeners have reduced storage and transportation costs versus their liquid counterparts thus reducing their overall carbon footprint. Lastly, since they need no biocides, they are well designed to meet future regulations and market needs.