The new application development and technical service laboratory of the Polyurethane Systems Division will be put into use
A strategic measure to support green technologies and chemistry
The specialty chemicals company LANXESS will establish a new application development and technical services (AD & TS) laboratory in Latina, Italy for the development of polyurethane dispersions (PUDs). As part of the existing polyurethane system AD&TS center, The new laboratory will operate as a stand-alone facility focused on PUDs. The lab aims to strengthen the partnership between LANXESS Polyurethane Systems business and its customers and end users through technology-centric interaction and high scientific focus. The room will begin operations in the third quarter of 2018.
The new laboratory will be able to support the market's demand for various coatings and adhesives for leather and textile finishing, plastic, glass and metal substrate coatings and fiberglass slurries.
Dr. Markus Eckert, head of the polyurethane systems division at LANXESS, said: 'Customers are increasingly demanding no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and low carbon footprint materials. In addition, the regulatory pressure on regulated chemicals is increasing. The greater the value, the more encouraging the application of water-based technology. Therefore, the establishment of a centralized technology center is in line with LANXESS's strategy in green technology and chemistry.
Polyurethane coatings require durability, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance and UV resistance, and LANXESS offers a range of solutions. Eckert added: 'Latina's laboratory will be able to perform analytical work with high technology differentiation. Formulation development and new product synthesis to meet the market. ' LANXESS Polyurethane Systems is one of the leading manufacturers of hot cast prepolymers, specialty waterborne polyurethane dispersions, coating systems and polyester polyols. Knowledge of specialty polyurethane systems, global production capabilities and in-depth application knowledge enable LANXESS polyurethane systems to provide solutions that meet customer needs.