AkzoNobel reports that it is the first paints and coatings company to receive this endorsement.
September 16, 2021
AkzoNobel recently announced that its commitment to setting science-based sustainability targets has been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Beyond peak intensity and curing area, differences in uniformity can impact the delivered UV light dose and change the optimal setup for flood-curing systems.
When selecting a UV flood-curing system, it is relatively easy to compare the advertised curing area and the peak intensity of the different systems and assume that higher values mean higher light delivery.
According to Covestro, formulations with Bayhydur quix 306-70 dry as quickly as those with solvent-based crosslinkers, in contrast to coatings with low-VOC, water-based standard hardeners.
August 31, 2021
A study conducted by Covestro and coatings manufacturer Hesse GmbH & Co. KG focused on analyzing the life cycle assessment of different polyurethane wood coatings from raw material production to the applied coating in order to demonstrate the environmental impact of these systems and to reveal advantages and disadvantages for each technology.