Elementis Expands Its NiSAT Technology for Architectural Coatings in China

Last update on Jul 12, 2024

Elementis announces a significant development in the coatings industry with the expansion of its NiSAT (Non-Ionic Synthetic Associative Thickeners) technology production in China. This strategic initiative is set to deliver performance and eco-friendly features to the Chinese architectural market and beyond.

Elementis is a supplier of specialty chemicals for paint, coatings, and industrial aqueous applications.

Strategic Sustainable Growth in Asian Architectural Market


The expansion of Elementis's NiSAT technology production to China reflects the company's dedication to innovation, sustainability, and growth in the architectural Asian market. The expansion introduces a variety of eco-label compliant products. It aims to establish new benchmarks for environmental stewardship and performance within the industry.

Elementis' NiSAT technology has a proven track record in the market with its ability to allow customers to design their own rheology profiles. It ranges from all-shear (low-mid-high shear) portfolio, including the acclaimed RHEOLATE® HX, IF, and CVS Series to RHEOLATE® Powder NiSAT and the soon-to-be-launched bio-based NiSAT. This showcases Elementis' dedication to combining high performance with safer ingredients. 

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The latest NiSAT technology-based products are renowned for being VOC-, Isothiazoline, Tin-, and APEO-free. It gained an added sustainability advantage from this shift.

The NiSAT technology-based solutions offer a variety of application benefits. They improve spatter resistance, have outstanding flow & levelling. Their excellent sag control ensures a uniform coat. The dry film benefits include increased paint transfer efficiency. This results in improved hiding power, combined with an optimized coverage without lapping or brush strokes. These additives enable advanced formulations to set a new standard for excellence in the architectural paints and coating industry.

Elementis' strategic localization of NiSAT technology production in China exemplifies its commitment to sustainability and operational excellence. By reducing transportation distances, the company ensures a more sustainable supply chain. It also reinforces its dedication to environmental stewardship. The expansion across the Americas, Europe, and Asia provides a consistent supply of NiSAT based additives. It reflects Elementis' global expertise in delivering optimal formulation solutions and its focus on cultivating local partnerships.

 
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