AkzoNobel: New wood coating with 20% bio-based content
AkzoNobel has developed a new water-based wood coating that consists of 20% bio-based raw materials. It helps to increase the use of renewable raw materials without compromising on performance.
Rubbol WF 3350 from AkzoNobel is a sprayable, opaque coating that demonstrates AkzoNobel's innovation and commitment to developing more sustainable products. The wood coating offers the highest levels of quality and durability and is being launched by the Sikkens Wood Coatings division. "By using bio-based raw materials, we are not only helping to reduce our environmental impact, but also paving the way for a circular economy in the wood coatings industry and supporting our customers on their own sustainability journey," says Tessa Slagter, Sustainable Innovation Manager at AkzoNobel. Jim Kavanagh, Director of AkzoNobel's Industrial Coatings business, adds: "We have succeeded in developing a product with bio-based materials that meets the high performance standards of equivalent coatings and ensures that beauty and value are maintained even in the harshest weather conditions. It represents an advance in coating technology that demonstrates our leading research and development capabilities and aligns perfectly with the company's commitment to sustainable innovation."
Bio-based renewable ingredients from plants
Rubbol WF 3350 was developed and manufactured at the Malmö site in Sweden and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It is also backed by the Sikkens Wood Coatings Extralife guarantee program, which gives end users additional confidence in the product's durability and performance and supports the increasing use of wood as an essential material in building design. The biobased content of the product has been verified by external C-14 testing according to ASTM International standard methods (ASTM D6866, Method B). The bio-based ingredients used in the new product are renewable materials derived from plants. In addition to wood coatings, AkzoNobel is working hard to incorporate bio-based ingredients into other areas of its portfolio. For example, the company is already supplying bio-based paint to KIA Motors for the interior of its EV9 electric SUV, while the Angel edition of the Dulux Anndru range has been launched in China. This is an innovative wall paint that helps to improve indoor air quality and consists of 48% bio-based ingredients.