Press release
China
May 8, 2017

ALBIDUR® 1223: Long-term flexibility and corrosion protection

With the launch of ALBIDUR® 1223, Evonik has introduced to the market a product that ensures long-term coating flexibility. Used as a co-binder in anti-corrosion paints and coatings, the new product complements formulations based on Evonik’s SILIKOPON® EF and SILIKOFTAL® ED hybrid resins. By promoting long-term resistance to chemicals and UV light, ALBIDUR® 1223 offers coatings lasting protection against corrosion.

“Anti-corrosion coatings tend to become brittle as they age,” explains Kirstin Schulz, marketing director for industrial coatings. “ALBIDUR® 1223 makes these kinds of coatings more flexible over the long term. Plus, it doesn’t migrate, which keeps the chemical and UV resistance of the coating at a consistently high level.” 

ALBIDUR® 1223 does not contain solvents, and it is not subject to labeling requirements. As a result, it is exceptionally easy to handle for shipping and storage. Even though ALBIDUR® 1223 is silicone-free, it is still highly compatible with SILIKOPON® EF and SILIKOFTAL® ED.

ALBIDUR® 1223 is registered and available worldwide. Because it keeps with the global trend toward NISO (non-isocyanate curing) products, the product also meets regulations already in place in Scandinavia.

More information is available at www.tego.de.

Company information

Evonik, the creative industrial group from Germany, is one of the world leaders
in specialty chemicals. Profitable growth and a sustained increase in the value of the company form the heart of Evonik’s corporate strategy. Its activities focus on the key megatrends health, nutrition, resource efficiency and globalization. Evonik benefits specifically from its innovative prowess and integrated technology platforms. Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world with more than 35,000 employees. In fiscal 2016 the enterprise generated sales of around €12.7 billion and an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of about €2.165 billion.

Evonik Industries has been producing specialty chemical products in the Greater China region (Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan) since the late 1970’s; with wide-ranging trading relations already in place prior to this in the region. Evonik regards Greater China as one of the driving forces of the global economy and we consequently endeavor to grow our business in the region. The company now has around 3,000 employees in the Greater China region, the regional sales reached about €1.3 billion in 2016.

Disclaimer

In so far as forecasts or expectations are expressed in this press release or where our statements concern the future, these forecasts, expectations or statements may involve known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results or developments may vary, depending on changes in the operating environment. Neither Evonik Industries AG nor its group companies assume an obligation to update the forecasts, expectations or statements contained in this release.