04/23/2012Press Release
Chester, S.C. April 23, 2012 - A
world-leading designer and producer of waterborne rheology
additives, Coatex will feature its dispersant solutions for
TiO2 Optimization at Booth 500 of the American Coatings
Show 2012, to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana May 8 -
10th, 2012.
With over 40 years of expertise in rheological additives
for aqueous formulations, Coatex is a leading technology /
solution partner to the global coatings market.
Recent innovations focus on key current issues that today's
Paint Formulators are challenged with, such as reduction of
emissions (VOC), sustainable formulating and TiO2
optimization.
"A key challenge faced by many paint formulators today is
reducing TiO2 as a % of total formula," states Olivier
Guerret, Director of Strategy - Coatex Group. "Coatex
offers a variety of solutions to assist the Coatings Market
with this key concern. Leveraging our history and
expertise in the dispersion of minerals, we have seen many
successes while achieving the same or in many scenarios
improving paint properties. Formulators need options
- We are here with the solutions to help them achieve their
goals and bring added value to waterborne paints before,
during and after application."
Coatex offers the right dispersant for every situation:
ECODIS™:a line of dispersing agents
recommended when both outstanding shelf life and
cost/performance ratio are required for medium to high PVC
formulations.
COADIS™:a range of dispersing agents designed
to meet specific requirements of coatings such as gloss,
corrosion- or scrub-resistance. COADIS™ dispersing agents
are recommended for a variety of pigments.
For more information, please visit Coatex at the Arkema
Booth 500 during the ACS 2012 or at www.coatex.com
About Coatex:
Coatex designs and produces rheology additives for
aqueous formulations and waterborne processes. Innovation
for Sustainable Development as a core strategy, Coatex is
developing highly performing additives to serve a wide
variety of applications, such as Waterborne Paints &
Coatings, Paper coating, Minerals Processing, Construction
and Water treatment. With production sites in France,
Netherlands, USA and China, Coatex employs more than 300
people. Coatex is a subsidiary of the Arkema group,
France's leading chemicals producer.
About Arkema:
A global chemical company and France's leading chemicals
producer, Arkema is building the future of the chemical
industry every day. Deploying a responsible,
innovation-based approach, we produce state-of-the-art
specialty chemicals that provide customers with practical
solutions to such challenges as climate change, access to
drinking water, the future of energy, fossil fuel
preservation and the need for lighter materials. With
operations in more than 40 countries, some 13,200
employees and 9 research centers, Arkema generates annual
revenue of €5.9 billion* and holds leadership positions in
all its markets with a portfolio of internationally
recognized brands. The world is our inspiration.
*Sales and headcount for continuing activities at end
20122, excluding vinyl products activities, which are part
of a divestment plan.
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