International. Clariant launched a new range of high-performance, easy-to-use dyes for UV-cured wood coatings. The new Hostatint UV pigment preparation range supports the trend of UV color systems and the industry's focus on improving sustainability and product performance.
Clariant explained in a statement that UV curing is gaining popularity as coating producers recognize its advantages in creating coatings with greater resistance to scratching, chemistry and abrasion, using less energy and resources. The technology offers opportunities for rapid curing at low temperatures, increasing line speed to improve productivity, thus offering environmental and surface performance benefits.
Clariant's new Hostatint UV liquid pigment preparations go to the next step in supporting the easy formulation of low-VOC high-performance coatings. Ready-to-use dyes are suitable for both interior and exterior coatings and cover the entire color spectrum in opaque and transparent applications for dual and 100% UV systems.
