The project was implemented from October 6, 2022 to April 30, 2024.
The implementation of this project is the first stage of a gradual transition from traditional solvent-based paints and varnishes to water-based materials. The company conducts material research in cooperation with the Riga Technical University and the Lithuanian Testing Laboratory. The project is aimed at developing innovative polymer emulsions for the production of paints with reduced CO2 emissions.
Over two years, 113,000 euros were invested in the research and development of several new types of polymer emulsions that can be used to produce environmentally friendly varnishes and paints and varnishes. In the future, all these emulsions will be used in the production of finished paints and varnishes, offering consumers a wider choice of high-quality, safe and environmentally friendly materials.
As a result of the implemented project, two new products were created - a universal water-based alkyd paint and a water-based anti-corrosion paint. Trademarks have already been registered for both materials in Latvia.
BIOLAR specialists focused on the development, research and implementation of water-based alkyd emulsions in production in order to develop ready-made paints and varnishes for several market segments. The main priority is universal, anti-corrosion, protective paints and road marking materials.
Thanks to the implemented project, special alkyd resins were synthesized, on the basis of which two modified alkyd emulsions were developed - ATU56w45 and ATU52w45.
ATU56w45 is an emulsion suitable for the production of universal paint. It is currently in the stage of active testing of a pilot batch.
ATU52w45 is a modified alkyd emulsion with increased hardness and wear resistance, which can be used to produce road marking materials. It has now successfully passed the laboratory testing stage.
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