Coloring Reformulation Challenges Set to Become a Thing of the Past

Continuous color adjustments in industrial paint formulations are now a thing of the past. Clariant is launching a new pigment dispersion series designed for exact color matching, reducing time and costs associated with batch-to-batch reformulations. This new approach addresses the direct needs of formulators working on industrial, automotive, maintenance and other demanding protective coatings. For North American solvent-based paints and coatings manufacturers, the new Hostatint SI pigment dispersions address one of the biggest challenges used predominantly in industrial applications. Dr. Romesh Kumar, Senior Technical Sales Manager for North America, states: "Through conversations with customers, we identified a genuine need in this region's extensive industrial coatings market for pigment dispersions that consistently eliminate or minimize formulation adjustments between batches. The unique, broad compatibility of Hostatint SI will be a solution to this challenge and the transition is straightforward. The absence of reprocessing means great news for optimizing production time and costs and maximizing color performance."

Hostatint SI pigment dispersions

Hostatint SI pigment dispersions represent the first "drop-in ready" solution designed to mitigate problems arising from a dispersion's incompatibility with the diversity of industrial coating bases, namely inconsistent colorization and color float in the finished product or color rub-off after application.   [caption id="attachment_102237" align="aligncenter"] Color shift (due to pigment particle flocculation) is common in many solvent-borne pigment dispersions. Hostatint SI eliminates this undesirable property and delivers consistent color for most industrial coatings. (Photo: Clariant)[/caption]  

Unique Compatibility

Unique compatibility with the broadest range of base chemistry and high-quality Clariant pigments provides a less complex colorization process. This results in easier batch-to-batch consistency in the finished coating product and fewer potential issues for the end user. Being best-in-class also enhances color performance and shade consistency through tighter shade strength and hue. With its market innovations, Clariant has applied nearly a century of industry expertise as one of the first manufacturers of pigment dispersions to achieve a stable, widely applicable colorization solution that helps manufacturers focus on their priorities and create highly durable color-matched coatings. Pigment dispersions are suitable for producing or tinting RAL shades, OSHA safety shades and industrial point-of-sale standard shades across a wide range of coating systems. The new Hostatint SI pigment dispersions are available from Clariant's North America exclusive distribution partner, Lintech International, and directly from Clariant company Colorants Solutions USA.