OMNOVA Solutions : Launches PLIOTEC® HDT16 Resin for Superior DTM and Multi-Surface Renovation Coatings

OMNOVA Solutions, a global manufacturer of specialty emulsion polymers, unveiled its new PLIOTEC HDT16 binder designed for the formulation of anticorrosion DTM (Direct to Metal) paints and multi-surface renovation paints.

PLIOTEC HDT16 delivers increased hardness with superior adhesion to both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Like OMNOVA's PLIOTEC HDT12 polymer, this newest addition to OMNOVA's portfolio of high-performance resins offers excellent water resistance properties. This advantage is due to a unique polymer design and manufacturing process that results in hydrophobic functional polymers with a minimal amount of free surfactants.

'OMNOVA's Hydrophobic Dispersion Technologyhas made PLIOTEC HDT12 the environmentally preferred choice for the formulation of DTM coatings', said Jean-Marie Schmuck, Marketing Manager, Coating Resins, EMEAI. 'PLIOTECHDT16 offers a performance boost for DTM light industrial applications and is also well suited for the formulation of multi-surface renovation paints. Indeed, PLIOTECHDT16 delivers excellent results for both horizontal and vertical uses, with fast hardness development and superior adhesion on a wide variety of substrates, including metals, ceramic tiles, PVC, concrete, glass, wood, PU foam and more'.

OMNOVA's PLIOTECHDT resins provide anti-corrosion paints with very low water permeability and excellent corrosion resistance, without the need for inhibitive pigments. Paints formulated with PLIOTECHDT resins are characterized by a high gloss level, with greater ageing resistance and color retention. They also offer both mechanical and aesthetic qualities (film without residual tack, increased impact resistance and a smooth finish).

PLIOTEC HDT16 is only available in Europe.

About OMNOVA Solutions: OMNOVA Solutions is a global innovator of performance-enhancing chemistries and surfaces used in products for a variety of commercial, industrial and residential applications. As a strategic business-to-business supplier, OMNOVA provides The Science in Better Brands, with emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals, and functional and decorative surfaces that deliver critical performance attributes to top brand-name, end-use products sold around the world. OMNOVA's sales for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2015, were US$838 million. The Company has a global workforce of approximately 1,960.