New water-based dispersions from BASF for paints and coatings help keep building exteriors clean and durable for longer time
- Acronal® 7079: Full acrylic polymer dispersions that feature best-in-class performance in dirt pickup resistance for clean and durable elastomeric wall coatings
Hong Kong – July 29, 2016 – BASF is launching a new water-based polymer dispersion products in Asia Pacific. Acronal® 7079 is designed for paints and coatings to help keep building exteriors clean and durable for longer period of time. BASF’s low volatile organic compounds, low odor and high durable solutions not only help protect health and provide protection and resistance against weathering elements, but also meet the increasingly more stringent environmental standards.
“As a leading chemical supplier, we create chemistry for our customers and society with innovations and the best use of available resources. Experts at BASF’s research and development center in Shanghai, together with our teams all over the world, are committed to innovation in paint and coating solutions that fits the challenging environment in Asia Pacific. We are also devoted to making a sustainable future a reality and has embedded this into our corporate value,” said Jeff Knight, Senior Vice President, Dispersions and Resins Asia Pacific, BASF.
Staying clean and durable with elastomeric wall coating
Featuring BASF’s state-of-the-art technology with 3D cross-linking structure, the products help prevent formation of cracks and create a good water barrier property and water vapor permeability. With the use of the latest technology, Acronal 7079 is ideal for clean and durable elastomeric wall coatings. The systematic ultraviolet cross-link and good thickener response make it excellent in weathering, dirt pickup resistance and optimized application properties.
Acronal 7079 is suitable for use in tropical weather countries such as countries in South East Asia and South Asia, as well as those with warm and humid weather conditions.
About BASF’s Dispersions & Pigments division
The Dispersions & Pigments division of BASF develops, produces and markets a range of high-quality pigments, resins, additives and polymer dispersions worldwide. These raw materials are used in formulations for coatings and paints, printing and packaging products, construction chemicals, adhesives, fiber bondings, plastics, paper as well as for electronic applications such as displays. With its comprehensive product portfolio and its extensive knowledge of the industry, the Dispersions & Pigments division offers its customers innovative and sustainable solutions and helps them advance their formulations. For further information about the Dispersions & Pigments division, please visit www.dispersions-pigments.basf.com.
About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 112,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales of more than €70 billion in 2015. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information at www.basf.com.
