Evonik Increases Additive Capacities

Evonik Increases Additive Capacities Evonik's Coating Additives business line increases capacities of TEGO® Phobe hydrophobing agents and TEGO® Viscoplus polyurethane thickeners, two additive product groups for architectural paints. Evonik's Coating Additives business line increases capacities of TEGO® Phobe hydrophobing agents and TEGO® Viscoplus polyurethane thickeners, two additive product groups for architectural paints. As of October, the new capacities will be available. "The capacity increase is our response to the increased demand for additives for architectural paints. The additional capacity in Europe will not only increase European, but also global supply security." explained Nadia Lenhardt, head of the Decorative Coatings market segment in EMEA. Hydrophobing agents are mainly employed to provide facade paints with a water-repellent finish. Silicone resin-based emulsions such as TEGO® Phobe 1659 are primarily characterized by a considerable reduction in water absorption. As for polysiloxanes such as TEGO® Phobe 1409, they are known for providing a great water-beading effect. The TEGO® Viscoplus product range encompasses polyurethane thickeners that cover all related customer requirements. The TEGO® Viscoplus products are organic-solvent-free and liquid. Thanks to their highly compatible features, the diverse products are easy to combine with one another.   Source