OMNOVA Solutions introduces proprietary PolyFox fluorochemicals for coatings and inks

OMNOVA Solutions is pleased to announce the introduction of an exciting, new line of fluorochemicals for use as additives and reactants in coatings, inks and related applications. "PolyFox T" and "PolyFox TB" materials are the first in a family of polymeric fluorochemicals that will be commercialized under the PolyFox™ trademark.

PolyFox T material, a fluorinated diol, can be used unreacted as an additive in many coating systems and in polyurethanes or polyesters as a synthetic intermediate. The PolyFox TB fluoropolymer is based on the same chemistry but with diacrylate termination, making it useful as a comonomer or crosslinker in UV/EB acrylic systems.

These unique materials were initially developed for internal use at OMNOVA Solutions and are the key components in a number of commercially successful coated products. Foremost among these new products is OMNOVA's MemErase™ dry erasable vinyl wallcovering, a functional wall finish that delivers unsurpassed performance and architectural flexibility in applications such as laminated wall panels for modern office environments.

Technology behind the PolyFox brand materials also provides distinctive performance attributes to OMNOVA's Radiance™ ultragloss laminate, a rigid vinyl with a high gloss and durable coated surface. This decorative product is flat laminated to create finished surfaces for residential furniture that mimic wood, faux and solid designs with polyester lacquer finishes.

In both cases, coating technology including PolyFox materials contributes to improved wetting, flow and leveling, clarity, mar, scratch and superior stain resistance. Recent work has indicated that these same benefits may be derived from using PolyFox T and PolyFox TB modifiers in a wide variety of coating and ink applications. For more information on PolyFox materials for coatings and inks, contact Russ Craig at 330-794-6371 or Russ.Craig@OMNOVA.com. For more information on MemErase wall finishes, visit the website at www.memerase.com.

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. is a technology-based company with 2000 sales of $773 million and 2,500 employees worldwide. OMNOVA is a major innovator of decorative and functional surfaces, emulsion polymers and specialty chemicals.

Source: OMNOVA Solutions Inc.

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