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Setembro 2013
PAINT & PINTURA
our dimethyl carbonate (DMC), a
solvent for coatings, adhesives and
cleaning products that is considered
VOC-free and therefore a environ-
mentally friendly, and methyl ethyl
ketoxime (MEKO), extensively used
as an antiskin agent in paints and
coatings, as well as an ingredient in
hardeners,” Hernandes points out.
Univar
Established in 1924 and headquarte-
red in Redmond, Washington (USA),
Univar is a leading global distributor
of industrial and specialty chemicals,
with an extensive network of over 300
distribution facilities in North Ameri-
ca, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and
Latin America, as well as additional
sales offices in Eastern Europe, the Mi-
ddle East and Africa. “In Brazil since
2011, Univar has combined all of its
international experience with Arino’s
local strength, providing customers in
the domestic market with outstanding
quality products, including acrylic,
polyester and epoxy resins, glycols,
solvents, titanium dioxide, matting
silicas and many others,” says BU
director Henrique Bavoso.
Univar is underlining the Printex
line of high-performance carbon
black pigments from its partner
Orion Carbons. “With more than a
hundred years in the marketplace,
German multinational Orion Car-
bons supplies standard-compliant
products from 15 plants around the
world, including in Brazil. We’re also
stressing a range of dispersing agents
and surface additives from our re-
presented company Patcham, whose
products stand out for their high
performance and sustainable profile.
For the trade show, we’ve selected
our best solutions and raw materials
because we believe
in the continuous
growth of the paint
and coatings ma-
rket and the resul-
ting opportunities.
We expect Abrafati
2013 to be a gre-
at opportunity for
us to showcase our
extensive portfolio,
with the quality and
know-how that only
Univar can provide,”
Bavoso concludes.
Vencorex
Vencorex is a major
manufacturer of aliphatic and aro-
matic isocyanates, including Tolonate,
Easaqua and Suranate, HDI, IPDI and
TDI), which are used by manufactu-
rers of paints and coatings, adhesi-
ves, elastomers and other materials.
“Vencorex has plants and research
and development laboratories in the
US and France, and a global business
footprint. Vencorex is a joint venture
between PTT Global Chemical, Asia’s
leading integrated petrochemical and
refining company, and the Perstorp
Group, world leader in several sectors
of the specialty chemicals market,”
says sales manager Carlos Rodrigues.
Wacker
Engaged in the polymer and silicone
market, Wacker is introducing at
Abrafati 2013 its novel products for
the paint and coatings, construction,
packaging and adhesive industries.
Wacker Polymers is promoting its
vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) disper-
sions. “These products deliver high
performance, an advantageous cost-
-benefit ratio and low environmental
impact in decorative paint and adhe-
sive industries. We’re also promoting
thermoplastic vinyl and olefinic resins
for packaging and ink manufacturers.
Superior quality, high-performance
technologies for self-leveling and
waterproofing systems for cement
floors are on display as well,” says
Karina Saunitti, of Corporate Com-
munications.
Wacker Silicones is exhibiting its
alpha-silane-terminated hybrid poly-
mer technology for the production of
liquid waterproofing coatings, adhe-
sives and sealants. “We’re also show-
casing silicone resins for industrial
coatings, which require corrosion pro-
tection, heat resistance and interme-
diates to ensure weatherability while
maintaining gloss, paints containing
silicone resin for effective protection
from damage from humidity, and
fumed silicas for rheology control in
coating and adhesive applications,”
Karina concludes.
Wana Química
The products being launched by
Wana Química at Abrafati 2013 in-