ECOWISE™ automotive coatings
In the automotive industry, the demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions is on the rise. allnex is committed to providing high-performance resins that not only meet the functional and aesthetic needs of automotive applications but also minimize environmental impact.
With the ECOWISE™ CHOICE range, allnex is leading the way towards a more circular economy with sustainable solutions.
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Sustainability benefits
In the realm of automotive applications, coatings must deliver top-tier performance and impeccable aesthetics to meet the stringent requirements for both the exterior and interior of vehicles, particularly passenger cars. allnex provides a comprehensive range of products to fulfill these demands.
Through ECOWISE™ CHOICE, we are at the forefront of the automotive industry by introducing waterborne and high-solid products to decrease VOC emissions, complemented by our biobased products designed to lower our carbon footprint. This integrated approach showcases our commitment to advancing environmental sustainability and industry-wide eco-innovation.
Applications
Sustainable solutions for all automotive applications.
OEM
The allnex ECOWISE™ CHOICE range provides a variety of solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) applications, featuring shear stability and pigment compatibility for highly flexible films cured with isocyanates or melamine resins. Our products include innovative polymeric designs to ensure excellent stone chip resistance. Our products also offer superior mechanical, chemical and aesthetic properties, including adhesion, scratch and etch resistance and durability. This makes ECOWISE™ CHOICE a versatile choice for OEM needs, catering to a broad spectrum of requirements.
Vehicle refinish
Our vehicle refinishing products are engineered to offer an exceptional balance of performance and environmental compliance, providing solutions that are VOC compliant (< 420 g/L). These coatings are characterized by their low spray viscosity with high build and gloss, good hardness build-up, good mechanical properties and robust outdoor durability. They also feature good abrasion resistance and resistance to household detergents. Additionally, the incorporation of ultra-fast curing technologies, such as UV-curable solutions and high-solid polyols, reduces energy consumption, repair time and costs.
Auto plastics
ECOWISE™ CHOICE products for automotive plastics ensure excellent adhesion to various materials such as polyamide, polycarbonate, ABS and pretreated PP/EPDM. When used in combination with aliphatic polyisocyanates, these coatings produce high-quality, ultra-high solids 2-pack industrial coatings. These innovative formulations allow for drying at ambient temperatures as well as accelerated forced drying, offering versatility in application processes. The coatings are distinguished by their excellent properties, including high gloss, good mechanical properties, good chemical resistance and ease of application. Additionally, UV-curable solutions are designed to cater to various materials, offering a fast cure response and enhanced mechanical properties.
Automotive Coating Technologies
The allnex ECOWISE™ CHOICE range brings forward innovative solutions for automotive applications. These advanced technologies include crosslinkers, radiation-curable, solventborne, and waterborne solutions. These products align with stringent global standards and respond to the increasing demand for sustainable alternatives. Explore these technologies to discover the best fit for your application!
Crosslinkers
Crosslinkers provide superior chemical resistance, durability, flexibility and appearance for automotive coatings. These high-performance resins enhance the robustness of coatings, ensuring long-lasting protection and finish for both topcoat and base coat applications.