Editor’s note: This column is a roundup of recent product releases from throughout the coatings and allied industries. To submit a product release for consideration, email aelliot@paint.org. Please note that all submissions are subject to editorial approval and publication is not guaranteed.
Exterior Paint for High-Moisture Environments
Benjamin Moore has launched Element Guard®, an exterior paint specially formulated to tackle one of the most difficult painting environments: high moisture.
Designed to withstand wind-driven rain, excessive humidity, and other harsh weather conditions, Element Guard® exterior paint is designed for use on various exterior substrates such as vinyl and cedar siding, wood, and brick. Benjamin Moore says that the paint can resist rain as soon as 60 minutes after application and be applied in temperatures as low as 35 °F. The company says it features good adhesion and resistance to cracking and peeling and mildew. Learn more at benjaminmoore.com.
Mixer for Automotive Refinishing
Axalta Coating Systems has announced the launch of Axalta Irus Mix, a fully automated mixing machine for the automotive refinish industry. Axalta Irus Mix is designed to deliver accurate color and work with Axalta packaging.
According to Axalta, the product is simple to use and does not have to be operated by a technician. It is designed to work with Axalta’s bottle system, with no need to refill or decant product into special bottles, which are fitted with precise dosing lids. For more information, visit axalta.com.
In-Can Preservative with Product Sanitation Property
Swiss-based antimicrobial solutions provider SANITIZED AG has launched Sanitized® BDC, which is designed as a sanitizer for aqueous systems such as polymer dispersions and architectural paints.
The company says that the product’s combination of three active ingredients enables Sanitized® BDC to be effective at low concentrations, reduce manufacturing run times, simplify processes, and increase product safety. It is process-, shear-, and heat-stable under normal manufacturing conditions, which enables application during any process step.
According to SANTIZED AG, Sanitized® BDC provides headspace protection within the packaging to make it suitable for long-term in-can preservation. Sanitized® BDC is meant to serve as an alternative to zinc pyrithione and pure CMIT/MIT-based product for markets with tight biocide regulations. Learn more at sanitized.com.
Performance-Enhancing Graphene Additives for Water-Based Coatings
Gerdau Graphene has launched two new additives specifically formulated for the paint and coatings industry: NanoDUR and NanoLAV. The new additives, produced with the company’s proprietary G2D technology, use graphene nanoplatelets that do not alter pH levels. According to Gerdau Graphene, these additives also reduce or eliminate the need for some traditional manufacturing inputs, additives, and processes.
NanoDUR is a water-based graphene additive for enhancing durability for low- and high-traffic surfaces, namely, the ability to withstand wear and tear, weathering, and other external factors that can lead to degradation over time while maintaining physical and chemical properties.
NanoLAV is a graphene additive specifically designed for water-based architectural paints to improve washability and moisture-resistance of painted or coated surfaces, in tropical and subtropical regions. Visit gerdaugraphene.com for more information.
Spray Paint Color Expansion
Krylon® has announced six new contemporary colors to its Fusion All-In-One® spray paint line. Fusion All-In-One is designed with better adhesion than Krylon general purpose paints, according to the company, on difficult surfaces such as plastic, metal and wood, and ready-to-assemble furniture without sanding or priming. The new colors, which are available in a variety of sheens and finishes, are Red Plum, Harbor Blue, Midnight Garden, Bluebird, Dark Pearl, and Elderberry. Learn more at krylon.com.
Surface Repair Materials
Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC (Hawk), a manufacturer of specialty coating systems for the resurfacing and surface repair industries, has introduced the Redux brand of surface repair materials.
The Redux™ line of professional surface repair systems are specifically formulated to withstand hot, chlorinated water environments for repairing chips, cracks, scratches, blisters, and other imperfections on acrylic hot tubs, spas, and baths.
The Redux systems, available in commercial quantities and single-use kits, cover each step in the surface repair process. They include surface preparation materials; low-odor/low-VOC coatings, color-matched to the top bath manufacturers’ solid colors and the hot tub/spa industry’s complex marble, opal, and pearl designs; specialty additives; finishing compounds; sundries; and spray equipment. Learn more at hawklabs.com.