BASF and Sanyo Partner on PUDs
BASF and Sanyo Chemical Industries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop and produce sustainable polyurethane dispersions (PUDs). The companies said they aim to jointly develop and manufacture innovative products with strong sustainability contribution. Any newly developed technologies and products will have worldwide market access through their global production footprint.
PUDs are a PU polymer dispersed in water rather than a solvent. They are widely used in formulations for a variety of industries, including coatings, inks, adhesives, printing and packaging, electronics and paper.
“The PUD market demand is expanding and formulators are looking for improved product performance. They also look for sustainable solutions to comply with local regulations or to meet their corporate responsibility goals,” said Sylvain Huguenard, BASF vice president, resins & additives, Asia Pacific. “This collaboration will allow both parties to reduce time-to-market of their new technologies and to accelerate conversion to water-based systems.”
Author: Elaine Burridge, Freelance Journalist
BASF and Sanyo Chemical Industries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop and produce sustainable polyurethane dispersions. Any newly developed technologies and products will have worldwide market access through the companies’ global production footprint. (c) BASF
