High performance polyurethane systems from ��AV ensure energy-efficient and safe buildings

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0200

In recent years, some fires in Dubai’s prominent high-rise buildings were gaining worldwide media attention and have resulted in local authorities tightening the “United Arab Emirates (UAE) Fire and Life Safety Code” – not only for high-rise structures, but also for other types of buildings.

Bayer Pearl, ��AV’s polyurethane systems house Joint Venture in Dubai, is fully supporting the newly published UAE Fire and Life Safety Code and the regulations for sandwich panels in pre-engineered buildings like factories, warehouses and single- or double-story office buildings. The new regulation demands the use of products fulfilling highest fire safety standards.

Raising awareness for a better protection of citizens was the aim of the 8^th Annual Fire Safety Forum, held recently at Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Bayer Pearl attended the Forum and attracted much interest with their latest generation of polyisocyanurate (PIR) systems.

Sandwich panels with superior fire safety
These PIR systems are particularly suitable for use in sandwich panels for pre-engineered buildings, as their flame-retardant properties are superior to those of formerly used polyurethane systems. Thus it is with good reason that they achieve good fire ratings, such as the FM approval.

“Our PIR systems contribute significantly to achieving the ambitious energy saving targets of the United Arab Emirates,” says Wissam Khaddaj, Head of Marketing at Bayer Pearl. “At the same time these FM-approved products offer maximum safety.”

Dr. Rolf Roers, head of ��AV´s regional advocacy team for polyurethanes in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America, adds, “Sandwich Panels made of PIR are used in all regions of the world. Their insulation properties are superior to all other insulation materials, including mineral wool.” With such developments Bayer Pearl underscores its expertise as a leading regional polyurethane systems house. It is also an active member of the Emirates Green Building Council.

Best insulating properties
Over many years, polyurethane rigid foam has proven to be the most efficient material for the insulation of buildings. Beyond its exceptional thermal properties it also provides good fire protection. This makes it the material of choice for a healthy, safe and comfortable living. Continued technical developments have led to the next product generation – PIR systems, which are characterized by a similar efficient insulation, but superior thermal resistance.

About ��AV:
With 2017 sales of EUR 14.1 billion, ��AV is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, and electrical and electronics industries. Other sectors include sports and leisure, cosmetics, health and the chemical industry itself. ��AV has 30 production sites worldwide and employs approximately 16,200 people (calculated as full-time equivalents) at the end of 2017.

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��AV boosts furniture coating efficiency

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0100

The furniture market is growing worldwide. In light of the intense competition, manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to react more flexibly and shorten lead times. This is also true for industrial furniture and parquet coating, where there is a constant need to balance speed and quality.

At the 2017 European Coatings Show, ��AV is presenting Bayhydrol® UV 2877, a new, fast-curing dispersion offering great flexibility when used in UV curing, one- and two-component coating systems. It can be used in both pigmented and clearcoat formulations, and is equally suitable for both topcoats and primers.

Significantly higher productivity
“Drying is up to 50 percent faster than with a high-performance standard product,” said Dr. Berta Vega Sánchez, marketing manager for furniture coatings and adhesives at ��AV. “The coating achieves good properties even in shaded areas without the need to add an additional hardener, which is equally beneficial to coating formulators and parts manufacturers.”

Furniture manufacturers gain design freedom, since three-dimensional parts with shaded areas can be coated to a high level of quality. One-component UV coatings are easy to handle, there is no pot life to consider and there is less waste than with standard systems.

Ecological advantages
The waterborne coatings require no reactive thinner and emit lower amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOC) than standard systems, allowing for more favorable labeling. The lower dependence on UV quality means that either processors can reduce the UV dosage or coatings formulators can reduce the amount of photo initiator, which is a real cost advantage.

Coating formulations with Bayhydrol® UV 2877 have a dual curing mechanism: In the first step, self-crosslinking occurs while the coating releases water. This results in tack-free coating films with good mechanical properties and stain resistance even before UV curing. Subsequent curing with UV radiation gives the coatings their chemical resistance and hardness.

Visit us at the European Coatings Show 2017 from April 4 to 6 in Nuremberg, Hall 4A, Booth 4A-528.

About ��AV:
With 2016 sales of EUR 11.9 billion, ��AV is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, electrical and electronics, construction and the sports and leisure industries. ��AV, formerly Bayer MaterialScience, has 30 production sites around the globe and employs approximately 15,600 people (full-time equivalents) as of the end of 2016.

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High performance polyurethane systems from ����AV ensure energy-efficient and safe buildings

����AV boosts furniture coating efficiency

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High performance polyurethane systems from ��AV ensure energy-efficient and safe buildings

��AV boosts furniture coating efficiency