Bayer MaterialScience LLC Remains At The Forefront Of UV-Cure Coatings Systems Development

Formulators are increasingly turning to ultraviolet (UV)-cure coatings to meet tighter government-mandated volatile organic compound (VOC) and hazardous air pollutant (HAPs) regulations. Bayer MaterialScience LLC has consistently been at the forefront of developing UV-cure coatings systems, offering innovative UV-cure options such as 100 percent solids, dual-cure and polyurethane dispersions (PUDs).

Mike Dvorchak, strategic technology manager, UV Cure Oligomers and PUDs, Bayer MaterialScience LLC, discussed the current state of UV-cure coatings technology at the Southern Society of Coatings Technology (SSCT) 2010 Annual Meeting & Technical Conference held recently in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Dvorchak presented "UV-Cure Coatings Technology – New Markets, New Oligomers and New Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions" as part of the technical program during the SSCT conference.

UV-cure coatings have experienced 7-8 percent growth in many coatings markets. As a reflection of this growth, Dvorchak covered a variety of applications in different markets, including direct-to-metal applications, UV-A cure automotive refinish, UV-A cure aircraft markings, UV-A cure composite repair, UV-cure PUDs and new developments for plastic coatings.

"Through constant testing and innovation, Bayer MaterialScience has been on the leading edge of the evolving UV-cure market, providing customers with quality products that meet the changing requirements that result from more stringent regulations," said Dvorchak.

SOURCE: Bayer MaterialScience LLC