Cost-effective and flexible coating with polyaspartic coatings

For use in corrosion protection and construction applications

PASQUICK becomes new umbrella brand for polyaspartic technology from
MaterialScience
Nuremberg, April 22, 2015 Polyaspartic coatings are ideal for particularly cost-effective
coating of a range of different substrates. In contrast to conventional systems, this
technology often requires fewer coating layers and curing takes place quickly. Bayer
MaterialScience has now opened the door to other promising possibilities. The company
will be unveiling PASQUICK, the new umbrella brand for its polyaspartic technology, at
the European Coatings Show from April 21 to 23, 2015. This delivers innovative solutions
for coatings in corrosion protection and construction applications.
The number of coating steps can be reduced, ensuring savings in time and labor costs
during application. Contractors gain greater flexibility, can meet tight completion deadlines
and are able to handle a larger number of projects in the same time.
The improved efficiency enables coating manufacturers to sell larger quantities of
polyaspartic coatings and also harness these highly efficient systems to position
themselves on the market. PASQUICK technology is thus an excellent example of
customer-oriented developments, true to the slogan Inventing for you of the Coatings,
Adhesives, Specialties Business Unit of Bayer MaterialScience.
New hardener for flexible floor coatings
To meet all these requirements, Bayer MaterialScience has developed and submitted a
patent application for Desmodur E 2863 XP, a new hardener with very low viscosity.
Among other things, this hardener can be used to produce flexible, solvent-free floor
Fewer layers, faster curing coatings. These are suitable for outdoor applications as well as interior applications such
as odorless comfort flooring and sports flooring.
Thanks to the rapid curing process, several layers of such polyaspartic coatings can be
applied in a single day using standard equipment. Pot life has been extended compared
to previous polyaspartic systems, with application taking place under less time pressure.
The coating is easily applied at room temperature, and the surface can be walked on after
just a few hours. This minimizes downtime on construction sites and saves money.
Increased productivity in corrosion protection
PASQUICK polyaspartic systems enable a cut in curing time from between 18 and 24
hours for conventional coatings to just 6 to 8 hours, thus boosting productivity two- to
threefold. Compared to the three coats required in the past, the coating structure is now
limited to a primer and topcoat. Total coating thickness is unchanged, ensuring excellent
corrosion protection.
Customers also benefit from the lower costs, achieving savings of around five to ten
percent for the complete coating process. Polyaspartic anti-corrosion coatings meet all
the requirements of ISO 12944.
Many years of experience with polyaspartics
For 15 years, polyaspartic coatings based on Bayer raw materials have proved their
usefulness in protecting wind turbines, bridges, industrial plants, and agricultural and
construction machinery against corrosion, and have also served as floor coatings.
Leading coating manufacturers include the systems in their portfolios and trust in the
expertise of MaterialScience. Their increasing popularity has now resulted in the
development of industry standards for this technology.

There is still some work to be done in terms of application and cost-effectiveness when it
comes to the use of this technology for floor coatings, however. The new polyaspartic raw
materials expand the range of available options and boast unique properties that offer
numerous advantages over other systems.
About Bayer MaterialScience:
With 2014 sales of EUR 11.7 billion, Bayer MaterialScience is among the worlds largest
polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech
polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many
areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, electrical and
electronics, construction and the sports and leisure industries. At the end of 2014 Bayer
MaterialScience had 30 production sites and employed approximately 14,200 people
around the globe. Bayer MaterialScience is a Bayer Group company.
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Contact:
Dr. Frank Rothbarth, Tel. +49 214 30-25363
E-Mail: frank.rothbarth@bayer.com