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Herbol introduces the first facade coating with nanotechnology from BASF
FOCUS network. The company focuses on continuing improvement of products and services and aims to exceed the expectations of its customers. Contact details for Europe are: North Cape Minerals AS, N-1309 Rud. Global contact details are: Unimin Corp, 258 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840, US. Tel: +1 203 966 1306. Fax: +1 203 972 1378. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.brilliantadditions.com. Farbe und Lack, Apr 2007, (Einkaufsfuehrer 2007/2008 (Supplement)), 13 (in German)
Herbol introduces the first facade coating with nanotechnology from BASF Herbol, the brand for professional architectural paints and coatings from Akzo Nobel, introduced the first facade coating based on BASF’s innovative nanobinder COL.9 in Cologne on 20 Apr 2007. Facades coated with Herbol-Symbiotec display much lower dirt pick-up and excellent colour retention. With HerbolSymbiotec falling water droplets wet the substrate evenly. This means the facade dries faster and thus picks up less dirt. Since the hard surface of the coating exhibits extremely low thermoplasticity and thus low tack, it is virtually impossible for dirt to stick. Facades coated with Herbol-Symbiotec stay longer clean and attractive. This is why BASF markets COL.9 under the slogan “anti-aging for facades”. And the new coating’s high mineral content and extremely fine dispersion means it is slower to burn. The colour film does not melt or drip. Because the inorganic nano particles are incorporated homogeneously into the binder, a high degree of colour retention is achieved that lasts for a long time and also prevents chalking (separation of pigments). Press release from: BASF Group, Germany. Website: http://media.basf.com (24 Apr 2007)
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MARKETS Perstorp targets Middle Eastern growth and eyes resin and coatings formulators A sales campaign has been launched by Perstorp in the Middle East, targeted at formulators of resin and coatings. The company’s primary objective is to become the favoured partner of resin and coatings makers in the region by providing a product portfolio for alkyd and polyether resins to improve solvent-borne, waterborne and powder coatings. Perstorp’s offerings include a flexible polyol trimethylolpropane (TMP) that aids in enhancing technical properties of alkyds, polyesters and polyurethanes. The non-toxic material is suitable for several food applications, and can be used in curing agents for polyurethane coatings, as well as in polyurethane dispersions. Other products in the portfolio are the Charmor carbon line for intumescent coatings; dimethylolpropionic acid; dimethylolbutanoic acid; Boltorn W3000, used for converting solventborne alkyds into waterborne alkyds; and intermediates for waterborne resins and coatings. Perstorp is commercializing Oxymer, a line of polycarbonate diols with application as macrodiols in polyurethane dispersions. European Paint and Resin News, Mar 2007, 45 (3), 9
Depressed housing starts chip paintmaker sales growth Sales growth of architectural paints and coatings is projected to slow down to less than 1.2% in the Nov 2006-Jun 2007 period from a growth of 1.9-2.2% in 2005. The slowdown is due to the sluggish commercial building markets and depressed housing starts in North America and Western Europe. The industry, however, is expected to finish 2007 with a growth rate of 2.5-
C OAT I N G S 2.8% thanks to a pickup in housing starts that should begin in Jul 2007. That momentum is expected to gain strength in 2008, at the end of which the sector is expected to post a growth of 2.8-3%. At present though, many players are busy consolidating their operations. Since Dec 2006, several deals have been announced, including a jv between SW and Altair Nanotechnologies to develop titanium oxide and nano titanium oxide pigments. Akzo Nobel is also rumoured to be planning to buy ICI for £7.15 bn ($13.9 bn) and Valspar. Chemical Week, 2 May 2007, (Website: http://www.chemweek.com)
4Q 2006 earnings are mixed Chemical firms listed in the CW100 posted mixed results in 4Q 2006. The performance of basic, diversified and speciality chemical producers was boosted by lower raw material and energy costs, and stronger selling prices in some segments, but was negatively affected by sluggish demand in the US automotive and housing sectors. Dow Chemicals net income in 4Q 2006 declined 11% to $975 M ($1/share) due to the weak showing of its agricultural sciences, basic chemicals and basic plastics units. DuPont’s earnings, on the other hand, surged 500%, primarily attributed to a $449 M tax and insurance recovery benefit. The company’s sales were up 8% to $6.3 bn, but sales in the USA dropped 3% to $2.2 bn. Lyondell Chemical saw its earnings increase by 62%, on the back of solid results from its refining and ethylene divisions. Earnings from continuing operations of speciality chemical producer Rohm and Haas (R&H) climbed 30% to $167 M due to the strong performance of the company’s electronics material and coating units combined with robust sales in emerging markets. Albemarle’s results in 4Q 2006 7
Herbol introduces the first facade coating with nanotechnology from BASF Herbol, the brand for professional architectural paints and coatings from Akzo Nobel, introduced the first facade coating based on BASF’s innovative nanobinder COL.9 in Cologne on 20 Apr 2007. Facades coated with Herbol-Symbiotec display much lower dirt pick-up and excellent colour retention. With HerbolSymbiotec falling water droplets wet the substrate evenly. This means the facade dries faster and thus picks up less dirt. Since the hard surface of the coating exhibits extremely low thermoplasticity and thus low tack, it is virtually impossible for dirt to stick. Facades coated with Herbol-Symbiotec stay longer clean and attractive. This is why BASF markets COL.9 under the slogan “anti-aging for facades”. And the new coating’s high mineral content and extremely fine dispersion means it is slower to burn. The colour film does not melt or drip. Because the inorganic nano particles are incorporated homogeneously into the binder, a high degree of colour retention is achieved that lasts for a long time and also prevents chalking (separation of pigments). Press release from: BASF Group, Germany. Website: http://media.basf.com (24 Apr 2007)
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MARKETS Perstorp targets Middle Eastern growth and eyes resin and coatings formulators A sales campaign has been launched by Perstorp in the Middle East, targeted at formulators of resin and coatings. The company’s primary objective is to become the favoured partner of resin and coatings makers in the region by providing a product portfolio for alkyd and polyether resins to improve solvent-borne, waterborne and powder coatings. Perstorp’s offerings include a flexible polyol trimethylolpropane (TMP) that aids in enhancing technical properties of alkyds, polyesters and polyurethanes. The non-toxic material is suitable for several food applications, and can be used in curing agents for polyurethane coatings, as well as in polyurethane dispersions. Other products in the portfolio are the Charmor carbon line for intumescent coatings; dimethylolpropionic acid; dimethylolbutanoic acid; Boltorn W3000, used for converting solventborne alkyds into waterborne alkyds; and intermediates for waterborne resins and coatings. Perstorp is commercializing Oxymer, a line of polycarbonate diols with application as macrodiols in polyurethane dispersions. European Paint and Resin News, Mar 2007, 45 (3), 9
Depressed housing starts chip paintmaker sales growth Sales growth of architectural paints and coatings is projected to slow down to less than 1.2% in the Nov 2006-Jun 2007 period from a growth of 1.9-2.2% in 2005. The slowdown is due to the sluggish commercial building markets and depressed housing starts in North America and Western Europe. The industry, however, is expected to finish 2007 with a growth rate of 2.5-
C OAT I N G S 2.8% thanks to a pickup in housing starts that should begin in Jul 2007. That momentum is expected to gain strength in 2008, at the end of which the sector is expected to post a growth of 2.8-3%. At present though, many players are busy consolidating their operations. Since Dec 2006, several deals have been announced, including a jv between SW and Altair Nanotechnologies to develop titanium oxide and nano titanium oxide pigments. Akzo Nobel is also rumoured to be planning to buy ICI for £7.15 bn ($13.9 bn) and Valspar. Chemical Week, 2 May 2007, (Website: http://www.chemweek.com)
4Q 2006 earnings are mixed Chemical firms listed in the CW100 posted mixed results in 4Q 2006. The performance of basic, diversified and speciality chemical producers was boosted by lower raw material and energy costs, and stronger selling prices in some segments, but was negatively affected by sluggish demand in the US automotive and housing sectors. Dow Chemicals net income in 4Q 2006 declined 11% to $975 M ($1/share) due to the weak showing of its agricultural sciences, basic chemicals and basic plastics units. DuPont’s earnings, on the other hand, surged 500%, primarily attributed to a $449 M tax and insurance recovery benefit. The company’s sales were up 8% to $6.3 bn, but sales in the USA dropped 3% to $2.2 bn. Lyondell Chemical saw its earnings increase by 62%, on the back of solid results from its refining and ethylene divisions. Earnings from continuing operations of speciality chemical producer Rohm and Haas (R&H) climbed 30% to $167 M due to the strong performance of the company’s electronics material and coating units combined with robust sales in emerging markets. Albemarle’s results in 4Q 2006 7