Performance solutions for polymer products

People are largely unaware of the many polymer dispersions that they encounter in their every-day life. The associated products are manufactured using the emulsion polymerization method. Depending on their condition – soft, hard or sticky – they contribute to ensuring the adhesion of labels, the brilliant gloss of paper, the protection of leather and the optimum workability of paints. We offer a comprehensive range of products for the individual adaptation of these milky polymer products, together with know-how and specialist support in the development processes encountered in the following markets:

Paints
To achieve perfect high-gloss or matt surface finishes, craftsmen and industrialists alike need perfectly coordinated components and bubble-free blends. Cognis defoamers counteract the foaming effect encountered in binding agents, thus preventing the occurrence of surface defects.

Adhesives
Industrial adhesives must exhibit exceptional bonding strength, yet the requirements placed on adhesives for the home are somewhat less exacting. The range of applications is thus extensive, and our customers are able to rely on our comprehensive array of process chemicals as key ingredients in the tailoring of their dispersions to the individual characteristics of each market segment.

Paper and Leather Coating
Leather auxiliaries from Cognis are used in every leather processing stage. From cleaning and defatting the skins to leather fatting, dyeing and surface treatment. Also part of the picture are additives that serve to convert binders into the soft, elastic, leather-like or rigid components required for each application.