Arkema, a leader in Specialty Materials, has launched its new range ENCOR® bio-based waterborne dispersions designed for textile printing and finishing applications. These binders, with up to 30% bio-based content, and up to 40% carbon footprint reduction compared to traditional textile resins, are supporting the textile industry's efforts to decrease their product’s carbon footprint, supporting a more sustainable lifestyle.

The drive towards safer industrial coating formulations triggered the development of a two-pronged approach to 2K resin systems for metal substrates. The non-isocyanate (NISO) approach provides sustainable advantages, and Arkema has made recent advances in lowering the coating VOC level while maintaining performance. Alternatively, development has also progressed in HAPS-free solvent systems. We will present case studies based on both of these proven robust solutions.

Arkema, a leader in specialty materials, announces a breakthrough in new manufacturing processes that integrate up to 40% post-consumer recycled content from end-of-life packaging products into its powder coating resins. This new technology will empower end markets to better respond to increasing societal expectations to preserve resources and reduce climate impact.