One-Component, UV-Curable Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Make a Splash


Chicago - As the coatings industry continues to seek ways to lessen its impact on the environment, ultraviolet- (UV) curable polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) have emerged as a viable solution. This coatings technology offers lower volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and volatile hazardous air pollutants (VHAPS) than solvent-borne coatings, while still providing the performance characteristics necessary for a variety of demanding applications.

"As a leader in polyurethane chemistry, we understand the coatings industry's rigorous environmental, economic and performance requirements," said John Brandt, head of business development, UV & Wood Coatings NAFTA, Bayer MaterialScience LLC. "Coatings based on our one-component, UV-curable waterborne PUDs can help coatings formulators and end-users meet all of these challenging requirements."

Brandt will explore the benefits of UV-curable waterborne PUDs in his technical presentation, "A Sustainable Chemistry: One-Component, UV-Curable Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings," at 10 a.m., May 1, during RadTech UV/EB 2012.

Brandt will discuss the chemistry behind UV-curable waterborne PUDs, which have been nominated for a 2012 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge award. He will also highlight the evolution of this technology and why the wood coatings, site-applied floor coatings and aerospace markets were among the first to embrace this customizable technology.

Brandt will also focus on the topic of sustainability from a coatings perspective. More specifically, he will address the industry's sustainability drivers (including regulatory compliance, energy efficiency and use of renewable materials, among others), the components of sustainability and the Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) approach to measuring UV coatings versus other technologies.

RadTech attendees are encouraged to stop by Bayer MaterialScience's exhibit (#400) during the conference to further discuss these technologies.

About Bayer MaterialScience LLC:

Bayer MaterialScience LLC is one of the leading producers of polymers and high-performance plastics in North America and is part of the global Bayer MaterialScience business with approximately 14,800 employees at 30 production sites around the world and 2011 sales of 10.8 billion euros. Bayer MaterialScience's 2011 sales in North America were $2.9 billion. The company manufactures high-tech polymer materials and develops innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, electrical and electronics, construction, medical, and sports and leisure industries. Sustainability is central to Bayer MaterialScience LLC's business and is based around the key areas of innovation, product stewardship, excellence in corporate management, social responsibility and respect for the environment.

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Phone: 412-777-5200

Email: thomas.erdner@bayer.com

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