BASF launches new products for paint and coatings that keep building exteriors clean, durable and improve carbon footprints at Paint India 2016

• Acronal 7079: Full acrylic polymer dispersions that feature excellent dirt pickup resistance for clean and durable elastomeric wall coating
• AQAcell HIDE 6299: Organic opacifying polymer that reduces titanium dioxide emission without sacrificing coatings’ performance
• BASF at Paint India 2016: Booth D2, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, January 21 – 23, 2016

Mumbai, India – January 21, 2016 – BASF launched two new polymer dispersion products in the Indian market at the Paint India 2016 in Mumbai. The two products – Acronal 7079 and AQAcell HIDE 6299 – are designed for paint and coatings to help keep building exteriors clean and durable and improve carbon footprints through reduction of titanium dioxide (TiO2). A broad spectrum
of BASF’s dispersions and resins products will also be on display at the show.

“As a leading supplier along the paints and coatings value chain, experts at BASF’s research and development center in Shanghai, together with our teams all over the world, are committed to innovation in paint and coating solutions that fits the challenging environment in Asia Pacific. BASF’s low volatile organic compounds, low odor and high durable solutions not only help protect health and provide protection and resistance against weathering elements, but also meet the increasingly more stringent environmental standards,” said Jeff Knight, Senior Vice President, Dispersions and Resins Asia Pacific, BASF. Staying clean and durable with elastomeric wall coating – Acronal 7079

For the first time, the new full acrylic polymer dispersions Acronal 7079 will be introduced in India. Featuring BASF’s state-of-the-art technology with 3-dimensional cross-linking structure, it helps prevent formation of cracks and create a good water barrier property and water vapor permeability. With the use of the latest technology, Acronal 7079 is ideal for clean and durable elastomeric wall coating. The systematic ultraviolet cross-link and good thickener response make it excellent in weathering and dirt pickup resistance. Optimising carbon footprint while reducing costs – AQAcell.

The organic opacifying polymer, AQAcell HIDE 6299 also launched during the show. It is designed to provide opacity and whiteness to paints in architectural coatings by extending and/or improving the efficiency of TiO2. It helps reduce the amount of TiO2 in the
formulation without sacrificing performance. With its low odor, it can be used in both exterior and interior paints.

About BASF’s dispersions and pigments division
The dispersions and pigments division of BASF develops, produces and markets a range of high-quality pigments, resins, additives and polymer dispersions worldwide. These raw materials are used in formulations for coatings and paints, printing and packaging products, construction chemicals, adhesives, fiber bondings, plastics, paper as well as for electronic applications such as displays. With its comprehensive product portfolio and its extensive knowledge of the industry, the dispersions and pigments division offers its customers innovative and sustainable solutions and helps them advance their formulations.