Bio-based Innovations for Paint & Coatings: Advanced Vegetable Oil Polyols, Water-based Epoxy Hardeners, and Cationic UV Systems

Overview

Driven by sustainability, the coatings industry requires high-performance bio-based alternatives. This presentation highlights HOBUM’s latest innovations: Merginol bio-based polyols from vegetable oils, offering tailor-made properties for polyurethanes. Furthermore, advancements in Merginamid water-based epoxy hardeners are introduced, combining fast drying, excellent adhesion, and low VOC profiles. Lastly, innovative bio-based raw materials for cationic UV-curing coatings (Merginat UV) are presented, providing acrylate-free, eco-friendly solutions for durable surfaces, particularly in wood and electronic coating applications. These developments demonstrate how renewable resources seamlessly substitute fossil components without compromising performance.

Speakers

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  René Manski

  Managing Director · Hobum Oleochemicals for IMPAG

  Dr. René Manski studied chemistry at the University of Bremen, graduating with a PhD in 2003. He has over 15 years of experience in international chemical distribution, managing sales of raw materials for coatings, construction chemicals, and adhesives. In November 2020, he joined HOBUM Oleochemicals GmbH as Head of Sales and Marketing. Since November 2022, he serves as Managing Director, overseeing sales, marketing, and the research and development of sustainable, bio-based products