Fuji Bakelite Co., Ltd./Aqueous Paint Technology (Technical Info)

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Water-based Coatings Technology

While attention has been focused on problems regarding chemical sensitivity, etc., we started development of water-based coatings technology to promote reductions in volatile organic compounds. We aim at breaking away from solvent-based paints. Water-based coatings technology satisfies design requirements and is attracting a great deal of attention as an environmentally-compatible technology.

Target Products : Automobile interior paint parts

Car audio equipment
Navigation systems
Heater consoles
Other small parts

Conventional Method (Solvent-based Coatings)

Disadvantages

Organic solvents are used for dilution agents while painting.

Environmental Trends

Increase in people who suffer from sick building syndrome and chemical sensitivity.

Objective to achieve the guidelines of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare from new-model vehicles since 2007: From the website of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (Self-activities for reduction in internal VOC).

New Method (Water-based Coatings)

Concept

Significant reductions in the organic solvent amounts

Effects

It is possible to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOC).
It is possible to satisfy design requirements comparable to solvent-based coatings.

*Especially, the smoothness of the surface condition.

Steady accumulation of technical know-how to maintain performance similar to solvent-based coatings in quality.
Also satisfies the design requirements equivalent to those of solvent-based coatings.