UV Absorber boosts protection of waterborne coatings.

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Featuring active UV absorber content of 52%, Hostavin 3330 disp XP optimizes UV light protection for waterborne systems. Water-based dispersion of triazine class UV absorber offers thermal stability and durability for prolonged service life. Displaying high extinction in protection of thin layers, product is suitable for use in clear and pigmented coatings for exterior wood protection, as well as for industrial and automotive coatings.



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Clariant Boosts Durability and UV Protection of Waterborne Coatings



Muttenz – Clariant offers coatings manufacturers a major step forward in enhancing the durability and UV protection of waterborne coatings with its launch of new high performance UV absorber Hostavin 3330 disp XP.



Unveiled at EuroCoat 2012, Clariant presents an innovative formulation allowing waterborne coatings to reach the performance of conventional solventborne systems.



Hostavin 3330 disp. XP has an active UV absorber content of 52% which brings a significant improvement in the area of UV light protection for waterborne systems. It offers high thermal stability and superior durability for effective prolonged service life, displaying high extinction in the protection of thin layers. As a result it is ideal for use in clear and pigmented coatings for exterior wood protection, as well as for industrial and automotive coatings.



New Hostavin 3330 disp. XP is the first high loaded water-based dispersion of a triazine class UV absorber. Its high stabilization efficiency and formulation features allow improved performance at optimized costs for the most demanding waterborne coatings. Its excellent compatibility and improved VOC related profile makes it easy to incorporate and safe to handle.



“New Hostavin 3330 disp. XP fills the performance gap the market is experiencing in its shift to waterborne coatings. This advanced development represents Clariant’s on-going commitment to support our customers’ innovation and sustainability efforts,” comments Jean-Yves Desrats, Technical Marketing Manager BU Additives, Clariant.



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HOSTAVIN IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF CLARIANT.



Clariant is an internationally active specialty chemical company, based in Muttenz near Basel. The group owns over 100 companies worldwide and employed 22 149 employees on December 31, 2011. In the financial year 2011, Clariant produced a turnover of CHF 7.4 billion. Clariant is divided into eleven business units: Additives; Catalysis Energy; Emulsions, Detergents Intermediates; Functional Materials; Industrial & Consumer Specialties; Leather Services; Masterbatches; Oil & Mining Services; Paper Specialties; Pigments; Textile Chemicals. Clariant focuses on creating value by investing in future profitable and sustainable growth, which is based on four strategic pillars: Improving profitability, innovation as well as research and development, dynamic growth in emerging markets, and optimizing the portfolio through complementary acquisitions or divestments.


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