The subject of sustainability in product development
has enjoyed a high status in almost all areas of the economy for several years. In
addition to the product's direct properties and effects, questions related to
environmental impact, chemical basis and energy consumption frequently also play
a significant role.
BYK recognized this trend many years ago, and began developing particularly
sustainable additives. The first was CERAFLOUR 1000, a bio-based polymer that
was successfully launched on the market in 2011. It has all the properties of
conventional additives manufactured using either natural or synthetic waxes, but is
based on > 97% renewable raw materials and is fully biodegradable.
BYK is now supplementing this successful approach with two more biopolymers
that utilize the same raw material: CERAFLOUR 1001 and CERAFLOUR 1002.
Both additives offer outstanding matting and surface protection in aqueous,
solvent-borne, solvent-free, UV coatings and printing inks, while maintaining high
transparency.
CERAFLOUR 1001 has a very fine particle size for maximum transparency
whereas CERAFLOUR 1002 demonstrates the highest matting efficiency and, due
to a larger particle size, enables the formation of a light surface texture.
By launching these new additives, BYK is once again supporting the coating
industry in achieving its specific environmental goals.