Modem waterborne coatings: Environment-friendly, efficiently and with high-performance Sustainability from megatrend to business

摘要

The world today poses new demands. Environment-friendly technology is one of the dictates of responsible care for a company on its way towards sustainable business practices. A steadily rising number of our customers have also come to this realization. Furthermore, analysts, investors and the general public call for it. People and the media are thus rapidly making Environment-friendly technology a megatrend in the global marketplace. [I] Two decades ago, the economy had already recognized the growing importance of both ecology and the principle of responsible care, which is reflected so concisely in Bayer's current international slo- gan: "Bayer: Science For A Better Life." Besearch began into the opportunities offered by 2K polyurethane technology for reducing solvent content and thus improving environmental compatibility. This led to the development of very high solids 2K PU (polyaspartic) coatings and the likewise low-emissions waterborne 2K PU systems, which represent an eco-friendly alternative to existing conventional systems. [2] Waterborne 2K polyurethane coating systems based on BayhydroP & Bayhy-dur~R & Desmodur~R offer users and coating manufacturers numerous options for fulfilling the demands on environmental compatibility, resistance and long service life of coated objects.