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Dazzling array of solar reflective pigments is most wide-ranging available to plastics formulators
WYNYARD, UK, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Venator is returning to K2022 this October where it will demonstrate its unrivalled expertise in manufacturing pigments for the plastics industry that have solar reflective capabilities. Following record-breaking temperatures across Europe this summer, Venator will use its time in Dusseldorf to highlight the breadth of its infrared reflective pigments portfolio – which is the most comprehensive of its kind available to formulators that want to improve the thermal stability and durability of plastics.
Venator is a leading supplier of pigments and performance additives to the global plastics industry - with an innovative range of products that bring color and vibrancy plus protect and extend the life of all kinds of plastics, from furniture and food packaging to car interiors and construction materials. When it comes to solar reflective pigments, Venator has a range of technologies available including:
Complex inorganic pigments that can improve the appearance, durability and thermal stability of plastics are also available from Venator. These include:
Dr. Jörg Hocken, Global Application Manager at Venator said: "With record-breaking temperatures this summer, plastics producers worldwide now need to think seriously about integrating solar reflective pigments into their formulations as standard. As we all make changes to help combat rising global temperatures, this decision could make a huge difference to the longevity of plastic products used across an array of applications. At Venator, we're committed to helping our customers address pressing sustainability issues, while keeping them at the cutting edge of their business – and our plastics experts are looking forward to discussing the issue of solar reflectance plus other pigment and additive-related topics with K attendees."
Other pigments and additives that Venator will put under the spotlight at K2022 will include:
Visit Venator at K2022 from October 19 – 26, 2022 in hall 8a, stand K31 or alternatively, email the team at plastics_expert@venatorcorp.com
As a responsible global chemical company and a signatory of the UN Global Compact, Venator is actively increasing its sustainability efforts. In August, Venator published its second sustainability report. The document outlines Venator's commitment to enhancing lives and protecting our planet through every aspect of its work – from the products it makes and the manufacturing methods it employs, to its sourcing decisions and supply chain relationships. Click here to read a copy of Venator's second Sustainability Report.
About VenatorVenator is a global manufacturer and marketer of chemical products that comprise a broad range of pigments and additives that bring color and vibrancy to buildings, protect and extend product life, and reduce energy consumption. We market our products globally to a diversified group of industrial customers through two segments: Titanium Dioxide, which consists of our TiO2 business, and Performance Additives, which consists of our functional additives, color pigments and timber treatment businesses. Based in Wynyard, U.K., Venator employs approximately 3,500 associates and sells its products in more than 110 countries.
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