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Felicity Garbers
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Product feature: High performing additives 26
PUBLISHING TEAM
GENERAL MANAGER Dev Naidoo Coatings for Africa 2020 32
PUBLISHING MANAGER Johann Gerber
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Food for Thought: Can business survive a 34
PRODUCTION MANAGER Angela Silver country without scruples?
ART DIRECTOR David Kyslinger

MANAGEMENT
MANAGING DIRECTOR Aileen Lamb
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR Maria Tiganis
The power of Saya ed’s note

BRAND STRATEGY DIRECTOR Rugby World Cup 2015 will forever of the world.
Andrew Nunneley be etched into Springbok supporters’ How he managed
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HEAD OF HR minnows – Japan. It was one of the plan, focusing
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AkzoNobel takes hassle out of

steel corrosion protection
Complex corrosion challenges are easier to tackle following the launch of a global range
of high performance primers from AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business. The company’s
new Interpon Redox range offers customers a one-stop-shop, which provides the simplest
route to maximum corrosion protection. It covers a full array of substrates, surfaces and
environments – from cable cars and chemical plants to window frames and wind turbines.

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ong-term performance is simplicity to corrosion protection,” confidence in the superior quality of our
paramount for specifiers, who explains Daniela Vlad, managing products and the best-in-class service
rely on finding the right corrosion director of AkzoNobel’s Powder and support we provide. Interpon
protection system for their steel Coatings business, adding, “Selecting Redox is the latest example of our long-
products. However, the process of the right primer for the right level of standing insight into customer needs
selecting the right system is influenced corrosion can be a lot more complex and industry trends and highlights
by various factors, such as the material than people may think. So our Interpon why we’re widely regarded as being
used, the environment it’s exposed to and Redox systems have been developed the reference in powder coatings,”
how quickly it’s likely to corrode. Interpon with characteristics that address all concludes Vlad. This product is readily
Redox helps to simplify this often the variables, making it much easier available in Europe and will be rolled out
complicated decision-making process for customers to pick the perfect in North America and Asia in 2020. c
and offers customers the best possible coating system.
corrosion protection, in all conditions. “We take great pride in making sure For more information, visit
“Interpon Redox is all about bringing that our customers have absolute www.interpon.com

AkzoNobel launches recycled paint

AkzoNobel has become the first major manufacturer to launch recycled paint thanks to a
ground-breaking partnership in the United Kingdom with resource management experts Veolia.

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eveloped by the company’s “Sustainability is at the heart of our
Dulux Trade brand, the business. That’s why we focus on
revolutionary Evolve matt developing products and technologies
emulsion is made from the waste of with the biggest positive impact. We’re
other people’s paint tins in a bid to also well aware that people expect more
reduce the amount that goes to landfill. than just a product from a brand, so
Once any leftover white paint has been we’re always striving to deliver the most
reclaimed, it is sorted, filtered and sustainable, and meaningful, solutions,”
refined by Veolia. It’s then re-engineered adds Rinske van Heiningen, AkzoNobel’s
with new paint by AkzoNobel and director of sustainability.
tested extensively to ensure that every Evolve was created after years of
tin meets the high standards expected investment, hard work and commitment
from Dulux Trade. The final product to improving the company’s sustainable
contains 35% recycled paint. offering. A particular achievement was
“We’re always looking for new ways reducing the carbon footprint of each litre
to drive sustainable innovation, cut of Evolve paint produced by more than
down on waste and create a circular 10% (compared with standard vinyl matt).
economy for paint, while offering The product underwent rigorous
our customers fresh solutions that testing by research and development helping to close the loop on paint
don’t compromise on quality,” says experts and was blind tested by waste. It’s another example of how
AkzoNobel’s chief operating officer, decorators and painting contractors. we’re setting the pace as the leader in
Ruud Joosten, adding, “By introducing A number of small scale trials were sustainability in the paints and coatings
Evolve, we will reduce the carbon also conducted. “The launch of this industry,” concludes Joosten. c
footprint of our Dulux Trade products, new paint is just the latest step on a
and help our customers reach their own journey AkzoNobel is taking towards For more information, visit
sustainability goals.” meeting its sustainability targets and www.duluxtrade.co.uk/evolve

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Mica Paint Centre

adds a touch of blue
Mica Hardware has expanded its business offering by adding a flagship paint centre store
located in Northriding, north of Johannesburg.

The team from Mica Paint Centre Northriding.

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he opening of the new Mica design ensures that all Mica • Paint Centre Staff will be trained
Paint Centre in Johannesburg members are continuously aware of through Mica’s in-house training
in October 2019 was the developments within the company programmes that allow stores to
culmination of 18 months’ of and allows for swift decision making select training modules they require
planning and hard work for the Mica • The Mica Paint Centres will ideally to improve their customer service,
team. This new flagship store, owned be multi-brand stockists of paint, selling, merchandising, stock control,
by paint retailing heavyweight Warwick offering tinting solutions from the marketing, OHASA and HR skills.
Webster, aims to give consumers the leading paint brands. The range will
experience of a comprehensive retail be complemented by a full offering The first Mica Paint Centre,
paint service in a modern, shopper- of industrial coatings, accessories owned by Warwick Webster is
friendly environment. including brush ware, solvents, glues situated in Northumberland Avenue,
and silicones, ladders and other allied Northriding, was launched at the end
The advantage to Mica Paint Centre hardware categories will be offered in of October. The store is nothing short
members is that they get all the these stores of stunning and this new strategy
benefits of being a Mica member with • Automated tinting equipment with from Mica has created an incredible
full access to the Mica brand equity shakers will be supplied to all Mica opportunity for entrepreneurs to run
and the Mica support structures: Paint Centre Members, plus colour their own ‘approved paint specialist’
• Mica Paint Centre is part of walls to be supplied to these stores businesses supported by Mica’s
Legendary Retail Brands – a 300 • Mica Paint Centre will offer a processes, systems and the iconic
member strong independent paint complete shopping experience Mica brand. c
and hardware retailer group focussing on store design,
• A completely transparent operating layout solutions and in-store For more information,
structure and flat management marketing material call 011-479-3300

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Discover
Quinacridone Pigments
PINK GOING GREEN
RENEWABLE RAW MATERIALS
FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE PIGMENTS
Clariant is the only pigment producer to offer
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on renewable raw materials. Hostaperm® Pink E,
one of our most important polycyclic pigments
based on renewable bio-succinic acid, reflects
Clariant’s switch to more sustainable production.
These quinacridone pigments produce brilliant
colors and are on par with petrochemical-based
pigments regarding durability. Our quinacridone
pigments are used in applications such as
automotive, industrial and decorative coatings.

Pigments based on renewable raw

materials reduce petrochemical
consumption and boast a low carbon
footprint without changing any key
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New universal dispersing

agent for organic and
inorganic pigments
BASF has recently launched a new high molecular weight dispersing agent: Dispex® Ultra
PX 4290, which features excellent performance in pigment stabilisation, outstanding colour
strength and brilliant viscosity reduction.

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ispex® Ultra PX 4290 offers substrate wetting with pronounced BASF DISPERSIONS AND
the benefits of higher defoaming performance. PIGMENTS DIVISION
pigment loadings while Hydropalat® WE 3225 were created The Dispersions & Pigments
maintaining exceptional flow to fulfil the market demand for a division of BASF develops,
characteristics. Other highlights also wetting agent that would remove produces and markets a range
include improved gloss, anti-flooding the need for an additional defoamer of high-quality pigments, resins,
behaviour and excellent flocculation in a formulation. additives and polymer dispersions
stability. It was developed in response Customers can now have the worldwide. These raw materials
to a surging market demand for a freedom to add Hydropalat® WE are used in formulations for a
dispersing agent, which enables broad 3225 without having to worry about number of industries, including
applicability in both inorganic and the detrimental effects of foaming, coatings, construction, adhesives,
organic pigments and fillers used in such as air bubbles and pin-holes. In printing and packaging,
water-based automotive OEM and addition, Hydropalat® WE 3225 also electronics and paper.
refinish coatings, industrial coatings offer the benefits of low VOC and With its comprehensive
and wood coatings. Its application low odour emissions. It is designed product portfolio and its
can be further extended to printing for use in high-end water-based extensive knowledge of the
inks and adhesives as well. For more industrial and automotive coatings and industry, the Dispersions &
information, please visit www.basf. especially wood coatings that require Pigments division offers its
com/additives excellent wood grain accentuation. Its customers innovative and
application can also be extended to sustainable solutions and helps
NEW SILICONE WETTING AGENT printing ink applications. them advance their formulations.
BASF has recently introduced a new
silicone wetting agent: Hydropalat® For more information, please visit For further information visit
WE 3225 that combines excellent www.basf.com/additives www.dispersions-pigments.basf.com

BCF Awards 2019

record-breaking entries
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has had a record number of entries for their
annual awards ceremony and has now revealed the finalists.

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his will be the tenth BCF year’s entrants and send November,” commented Tom
Awards ceremony, celebrating congratulations to everyone Bowtell BCF chief executive.
success in coatings, shortlisted. The awards sold out The winners of BCF Awards was
wallcoverings and printing inks last year and, as our tenth, this announced at the end of November.
industries and showcasing the year will be bigger and more
achievements of BCF member competitive than ever with three More information on the finalists and
companies and individuals. new categories. I look forward details on the event can be found at
“I would like to thank this to announcing the winners in www.coatings.org.uk/bcfawards

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Buy and fly!

Stock Excelsior’s range of metal care products and stand
a chance to win an all-inclusive Mauritius holiday for two.

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he Excelsior range of care problems and retailers are
Metal Care products hold encouraged to stock the full range
the solution to all metal comprising five products.

3in1 Gloss Enamel Braai Coat Galvanised Iron Primer Aqua-Metalprime Rust-stop
It is specially formulated It is a specially formulated It is a quick-drying It is a high quality, It is a 2-in-1 rust
quick-drying, self -priming, quick-drying product designed water-based, converter and primer
labour-saving industrial paint for use on mild steel for steel, galvanised quick-drying anti- which converts red
enamel formulated surfaces for braais and iron (corrugated corrosive primer rust to a stable
for brush, spray or fireplaces and supports high iron, IBR etc) for steel and film and stops
dipping applications. temperatures up to 600˚C. and zincalume. galvanised iron. further corrosion.

For more information, call 011-474-1900.

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Dulux sets
the tone for 2020
D
ulux’s team of colour specialists located at green, blue and grey, is supported by four palettes, each
the AkzoNobel Global Aesthetic Centre in the featuring the Colour of the Year as the hero. The palettes are
Netherlands has created the Colour Futures report. designed to empower and inspire customers, while making the
The 2020 report is the culmination of extensive task of choosing colour easier.
trend research by experts around the world and is designed “Tranquil Dawn perfectly captures the 2020 mood of what
to capture the essence of what makes us human as the dawn makes us human,” explains Nathalie Sweeney, marketing
of a new decade arrives. It includes a series of diverse palettes director Sub Sahara Africa for Dulux – which leads the annual
around one central Colour of the Year – a stand-out shade that trend research within this region. “It’s reminiscent of the
perfectly captures the mood of the moment. colours of the morning sky and our desire to treasure our most
Tranquil Dawn – a delicate, fluid shade somewhere between human qualities, which we’ll need as we enter a new decade.”

Care palette
This creates spaces to reconnect
and is perfect for office spaces and
healthcare facilities. The warm, soft
neutrals and pale pastels of this
palette can be used to create spaces
for positive interactions.

Play palette
Great for spaces that stimulate the sense,
perfect for office walls and educational
institutions. This vibrant palette helps to
create spaces where people can let their
imaginations run wild and take pleasure
in real-time experiences.

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Dulux has launched its Colour Futures 2020 palettes

to set the tone for the year ahead.

Meaning palette
Use in spaces for contemplation,
ideal for residential areas and the
hospitality industry. The elemental
shades of this palette can be used in
places where people go to be free
from distractions, pause and be in the
moment.

Creativity palette
An excellent choice for spaces of self-
expression, suitable for residential areas and
the hospitality industry. These rich, intense
shades can be used in spaces designed to
encourage people to be curious and creative.
For homes and decorative paints, the
four related colour palettes meet a series
of specific needs, while also enabling
consumers to express themselves through
colour with confidence.

For more information, call 0860-330-111

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British coatings industry

welcome new Brexit deal
but fears remain
The British coatings industry has cautiously welcomed the new Brexit deal, but expressed
significant concerns about border delays and separating from European chemical
regulations in the event of a ‘no deal’ or harder Brexit. The British Coatings Federation
(BCF), the industry body, recently ran a major survey on its members’ Brexit concerns.

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he new Brexit Withdrawal the EU, the UK being a less attractive respondents discussing contingency
Agreement and political manufacturing base, and additional plans with logistics suppliers. As the
declaration provide some costs of doing business. industry body, we have been providing
reassurances with its free Over 90% of respondents want to see members with updated information
trade agreement, but BCF warns tariff-free access to the EU market and regarding UK versions of regulations
that regulatory alignment is key for free movement of goods. Eighty eight and plans for procedures at the border,”
a thriving coatings industry. Eighty per cent of respondents want the UK said Tom Bowtell, chief executive of the
two per cent of BCF members have to stay within EU REACH and the EU British Coatings Federation,
expressed concerns over new UK regulatory framework, and 83% want “Members are overwhelmingly
chemical regulations, which will be to see regulatory equivalence between worried about a ‘no deal’ Brexit, with
needed in the event the UK does the UK and the EU for chemicals. 95% expressing varying levels of
not have access to the European “The new Withdrawal Agreement concern. However, we are pleased
Chemicals Agency. and political declaration go some way that the industry has been proactively
Other major concerns included the towards providing the industry with preparing as much as possible for
cost and availability of raw materials, certainty regarding the UK’s future every eventuality, as 61% say they
and tariff and non-tariff costs relating relationship with the EU. However, our are somewhat confident that their
to additional bureaucracy and major concerns regarding regulatory supply chains can adapt to a no deal
administrative costs related to a harder alignment going forward are still there. Brexit, and 15% are very confident. We
or No Deal Brexit. When asked about The UK coatings industry has made will continue to work with members,
longer term impacts, the number one significant preparations ahead of a government and the wider chemicals
issue was being treated as a third ‘no deal’ Brexit, with 88% of members industry to ensure our members are as
country by ECHA, therefore requiring stating that they have already done prepared as possible in the event of a
the UK to have its own duplicate some planning in the event of a no ‘no deal’ Brexit, which we hope can still
system to register chemicals. Other deal Brexit. These preparations have be avoided,” said Ellen Daniels, head of
additional impacts listed were the taken various forms, with 79% building Public Affairs and Policy at the British
possibility of reduction of trade with inventory of raw materials and 60% of Coatings Federation. c

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Rob Lister
takes over the
reins at Build it
Rob Lister has been appointed managing director
of Build it, a member of the SA Paint Manufacturing
Association (SAPMA), effective from October 2019.

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ob entered the building our staff on the ground. I look
material distribution market forward to taking the business to
in 1984 on the operations R20bn over the next five years
front and served on the board of with the help of my amazing
Cashbuild as both the operations team who has forged invaluable
director in the late 1980s and then relationships with our suppliers,
marketing and merchandising retailers and staff,” says Lister.
director in the 1990s. “This highly skilled and
He joined Build it, a division committed team in the marketing
of SPAR, in 2000 as marketing department has supported me
director when there were only through thick and thin and have
about 20 Build it stores with a delivered exceptional results
collective turnover of less than for the group consistently these
R200m per annum. The brand past 19 years. Our key to future
has since grown to a turnover of success is to galvanise the efforts
over R14bn in retail. of all our stakeholders and to
“The success of the Build it nurture our staff to rise above
brand is mainly due to the efforts the challenges of the future as a
Rob Lister, managing director Build it. of the independent retailers and united team,” he adds. c

Freek Jansen joins Omega’s team

Freek Jansen recently joined Omega Fine Products as a sales representative and with his
rich history in the paint industry he is the perfect fit.

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ansen’s paint career started Omega, Fine Products presented itself
with Wondercoat Paints after nearly a decade in construction,
two decades ago. After the company and Jansen realised he
five years at Wondercoat he had the perfect combination of skills
tackled the sales consultant role and experience. His manufacturing,
at Stevenson’s Paint, which culminated retail and hands-on experience with
with him managing the Mega Paints paint meant Jansen was fully qualified
Centurion franchise followed by the for the position and can apply his
Mooikloof store. experience to focus on the raw
In 2010, Jansen moved into the material side of the industry.
construction industry. His knowledge His appointment fits with the
of coatings served him incredibly well. company’s vision to expand and
It was during this time that he used his become the leading supplier to
knowledge of coatings and was able the paint industry of dolomite,
to engage with South Africa’s leading calcium carbonate, mica, talc, silica,
paint brands. “This ensured I had a wollastonite, calcined kaolin and
thorough understanding of the good decorative stones. c
and bad when it comes to paint and
coatings,” he explained. For more information, Freek Jansen – Omega Fine Products’ newly
When the opportunity to join call 011-316-2064. appointed sales representative.

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Recognising
40 years of loyalty
“Many who live in the south of Johannesburg will instantly recognise the Hyper Paints store,
colourfully painted and well stocked with friendly staff who go above and beyond to keep
any buyer happy. It is the ultimate playing field for any paint fanatic.”

Johann Smidt, Managing Director Dulux Sub Sahara Africa (far right) with Johnny Peter and his family.

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his is how, Leon Jacobs, and most are situated around the 40 years, producing children and
Dulux National Training South of Johannesburg. Dulux grandchildren. Over the last
Manager introduced Hyper recently awarded Johnny and his four decades many of Dulux’s
Paint to Dulux, Hyper Paint family with a service award for competitors have tried to expedite
delegates and other guests during supporting the brand after 40 years the relationship between Dulux and
an awards ceremony. “We are giving of trade excellence.  me. But we don’t allow this, because
a special award to Hyper Paint to Over its four-decade span, loyalty and trust takes time to build.
thank the company and its loyal Hyper Paint has stood by Dulux, In appreciation Dulux awarded us
owners who supported us through supporting and promoting the brand. with excellent service. Two big
many decades”, said Jacobs.   After 40 years of trading there is no thumbs up to Leon and his amazing
Hyper Paint has been in business question that the Peter family knows Dulux team. I am on a first name
for 40 years. Owned by the Peter the paint industry inside and out. basis with everyone who works
family, with Johnny at the helm since In his acceptance speech, Johnny for Dulux, from the staff in orders,
the very beginning. said, “Statistics show that one in three the drivers, right up to senior
What started out as a single marriages fail. The marriage between management. We are truly a family
store in 1981 has turned into seven Dulux and Hyper Paint has lasted over and will remain a family.” c

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Octogrip wins gold!

Contan Buckets and Pails is a proud gold medal winner in this year’s Gold Pack Awards,
which were announced on 30th October 2019.

Contan’s OctoGrip™ Lid won gold at this year’s Gold Pack Awards for its smart locking system that prevents

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accidental spills.
ontan’s patented OctoGrip™ simple to open with instructions In its continuous drive for
Lid, specially developed embossed on the lid. excellence Contan has made
for its 20L pails, won the The Gold Pack judges tested significant investments at its
award for solving the paint the OctoGrip™ Lid extensively, Roodekop facility including state-of-
industry problem where building filling it with water and treating it the-art warehousing functionality,
contractors want to colour tint paint roughly to test if it would leak. digital logistics enhancements and
to match customer specifications. They were impressed enough to fleet enlargement.
After tinting, the lid is replaced on award it the top position in the “We are excited to bring this
the bucket, but some buckets end Packaging Related category for 2019. innovation to the paint industry
up leaking if they roll over in transit. and it has been worth all the R&D
The OctoGrip™ Lid is the smart INVESTING FOR EXCELLENCE that went into its development.
locking system that prevents Along with its innovative range We have been focussing for some
accidental spills. of buckets and pails for the time on user-friendly functionality
The patented, fully recyclable coatings industry, Contan’s and this has hit the spot. This now
polypropylene OctoGrip™ Lid one-stop service includes extends our range of paint containers
features eight locking tabs which packaging design, mould that are spill resistant yet easy to open
grip tightly onto the bucket. Its manufacture, packaging testing by hand,” says Karl Lambrecht, chief
robust tamper band provides and technical support. Its extensive executive for Contan.
additional strength to survive the distribution network with more
roughest supply chain and provides than 14 sales branches across SERIOUS ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY
excellent top load strength to southern Africa underpins its Contan takes its obligation to
enable efficient stacking. It’s also excellent customer service. Extended Producer Responsibility

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very seriously and is the only robust plastic paint containers The patented, fully recyclable
plastic bucket producer that is a brings manufacturers savings polypropylene OctoGrip™ Lid
contributing member of POLYCO, and reduces their carbon features eight locking tabs
the industry’s non-profit body, footprint. Contan is a sustainable
which grip tightly onto the
established to focus on reducing supplier partner that assumes
the amount of polyolefin waste responsibility for the end life of
bucket. Its robust tamper band
going to landfill. our packaging through active provides additional strength
Contan voluntarily contributes participation with POLYCO,” to survive the roughest supply
raw material levies towards concludes Lambrecht. chain and provides excellent
promoting and growing the “By partnering with Contan, top load strength to enable
collection and recycling of post- paint manufacturers and brand
efficient stacking. It’s also
consumer polyolefins, including owners can actively contribute
polypropylene buckets and pails towards reducing packaging waste
simple to open with instructions
used in the paint and coatings to landfill and help drive recycling embossed on the lid. The
industry. The Polyoak group is initiatives, which last year sustained Gold Pack judges tested the
also the first plastic packaging almost 60 000 jobs. We look OctoGrip Lid extensively, filling
manufacturer in South Africa to forward to exploring how Contan it with water and treating it
pledge to the global Operation can add value to customers’
roughly to test if it would leak.
Clean Sweep initiative, demonstrating business in an innovative and
its commitment to Zero Plastic sustainable manner.” c
They were impressed enough
Pellet Loss into the environment. to award it the top position in
“We are confident that our For more information, call the Packaging Related category
diverse range of lightweight, 011-724-3800. for 2019

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WATER IS LIFE!
THAT IS WHY WE CREATED

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 An Environmentally Friendly Alternative To Wetting & Dispersing Agents
OH

17 Oestradiol

HO 4-Nonylphenol
(one isomer)

HO
A comparison of the structures of Fig 1: demonstrates the extreme wettability of
Oestradiol & 4-Nonylphenol talc in water without agitation.

Oestradiol is a sex hormone that influences the develop- and is also useful as an emulsifying agent in agricultural
ment and maintenance of sex characteristics, and the mat- emulsions (pesticides, herbicides etc) where emulsion sta-
uration and function of accessory sex organs in humans bility in the presence of high electrolytes is required. The low
and many aquatic organisms. viscosity enables ease of handling and transfer by pumping.

It has become evident that a wide variety of both man- Applications

made and natural chemicals are capable of mimicking the • Dispersancy • Agrochemical formulations
activity of this hormone being similar in structure. The com- • Industrial detergency • Metal cleaning.
monly used nonylphenol is one such chemical used in the
paint industry. Enviro-wet BD should be used in the traditional manner in
paint manufacture as a wetting agent. It can be added in the
Properties grind or let down phase. In the grind, it aids dispersancy of
The newly developed Enviro-wet BD offers an excellent pigments and extenders and in the let down, it enhances
environmentally friendly alternative to wetting and dispers- the colour development and promotes viscosity and shear
ing challenges for the coatings, detergents, agrochemicals stability of the coating. It can be used in emulsion based
and related industries. and alkyd paints.

Being Alkylphenol Ethylene Oxide (APEO) free, it is also bio- Enviro-wet BD is readily soluble in all proportions in water
degradable and has a zero Volatile Organic Content (VOC). and polar solvents and is an efficient emulsifier of oils and
organic solvents. It functions in loosening, emulsifying and
Additionally it is heavy metal and formaldehyde free thus suspending soil and grime until it can be rinsed away. It has
exceeding the requirements for use in European Directive strong hydrophilic and lypophylic molecules that help lower
2004/42/EC paints. the surface tension and emulsify organic soiling. It shows
similar foaming properties to a conventional surfactant in a
Enviro-wet BD possesses Superior Anionic wetting and 5 % aqueous solution.
dispersing properties and also functions as a Deflocculat-
ing and Suspending agent. It is readily soluble in cold water Dispersancy curve of 72% slurry of Kulu 5
and polar solvents without gel formation and with minimal Dispersant curve Enviro-wet BD vs Conventional surfactant
agitation. It effectively lowers the surface tension of water 150
Viscosity of slurry (Ku)

thereby facilitating the emulsification of oils and solvents Conventional Surfactant

125
and the dispersion of pigments and extenders.
Enviro-wet BD shows excellent resistance to hard water 100
Foamability
75
Having the added advantage of a low viscosity, it is also low
foaming with a rapid knockdown, as can be seen from the 50
following foam height results: 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45 0.5 0.55 0.6
Initial After 5 min. % Surfactant total
Conventional surfactant (5% Soln) 7.5 cm 6.38 cm
Contact Sancryl directly for information or to order:
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 SAPMA update

Do not stay out in the cold!

Being a member of the SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) has many vital benefits
for companies in the paint and coatings sector. Some long-standing members share with
Coatings SA what SAPMA means to their companies.

MLK Paintology, Magan issues related to the paint industry. advancement of the industry’s
Soobramoney Included are important matters such technical staff.
• SAPMA is the representative body as health, safety, environmental
for the SA Paint industry and preservation, transport, packaging, Synthetic Polymers, Sanjeev Bhatt
therefore represents about 90% of the legislation and elimination of • SAPMA is the only industry body in
paint market hazards in paint South Africa representing coatings
• It provides a platform to meet, • SAPMA has strategic alliances with producers and allied industries
interact and network with the global organisations such as Global • It is the vital mouthpiece of the
industry role players, the decision Coatings Council (formerly IPPIC), coatings sector and its role is essential
makers and captains of industry as Oil and Colour Chemists’ Association to lobby numerous issues pertaining
well as technical experts. This allows (OCCA), British Coatings Federation to the industry with government
interaction with like-minded people to (BCF), Canadian Paint Association • Company representation at coatings
discuss matters of mutual concern and CEPE, the European paint industry forums, both private and
• SAPMA provides impartial and industry body. governmental, is possible only by
unbiased industry statistics SAPMA membership
• The organisation provides information AkzoNobel, Shaun Benn • The training SAPMA provides at all
regarding trends, technology, trade, • SAPMA provides accredited training levels through its training arm,
legislation, safety and compliance for our staff and customers, as well SAPITI, is of the utmost relevant in the
• As a SAPMA member, a company as opportunities for our business to current economy
is considered a reliable and ethical form part of community development • SAPMA, as part of the World Coatings
service provider as members abide outside the paint industry. AkzoNobel Council (formerly IPPIC), helps
by SAPMA’s ethical code of conduct often donates paints to SAPITI for members keep up to date regarding
and code of practice. Only SAPMA training the informal sector legislation on issues – including
members can use the SAPMA logo for • Membership provides networking hazardous materials such as lead and
promotional and marketing purposes opportunities with suppliers at methanol
eg company letterheads, marketing SAPMA events • SAPMA is the industry’s watchdog,
and promotional stationery • It helps members to obtain easier safeguarding local manufacturers
• SAPMA provides the opportunity access to key organisations such against cheap and inferior imports
for members to contribute and as SABS from various domiciles globally.
participate in its management • Cost-reduction opportunities through
committees and sub-committees for import rebate incentives on certain Warrior Paints, Aggie Argyrou
betterment of the industry raw materials are organised To sum up, as SAPMA chairperson,
• It initiated and supports the • General updates of what is happening I can only reiterate every benefit
informative Coatings SA magazine, within the industry can only be mentioned by the members
which members receive free of charge obtained by SAPMA membership. above. The role that SAPMA has
• Through SAPITI, SAPMA members played in liaison with CHIETA and
are exposed to quality education Kansai Plascon, Bobby Bhugwandin the DTI, and engaging specialist
programmes, technical courses, • SAPMA memberships help our professionals where necessary to
conferences and symposia. The company keep in contact with the provide vital input and guidance,
educational courses allow industry at large and facilitates cannot be over-emphasised.
company personnel to improve network with peer companies Members who do not sustain
qualifications and be better equipped and suppliers membership and claim to not
in their jobs through continuing • It provides the forum to table issues know what SAPMA is doing
professional development that affect the industry for them – need only read the
• SAPMA liaises on behalf of its • Membership of SAPMA also helps comments above. I doubt if we
members with the SETAs, CHIETA, shape and move the industry forward would still have a paint and coatings
government departments (DEA, • SAPMA’s statistical scheme helps industry were it not for SAPMA’s
DTI, DOH, DOL, DAFF, Customs and members to track the South Africa’s excellent team led by executive
Excise, SABS) and various other market trends and growth director, Deryck Spence. c
related organisations on pertinent • SAPITI’s training is vital for the

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 ,A DAPT & ASSI
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The polymer that creates colour

Synthetic Polymers produces high-quality polymers for various myriad sectors such as decorative coatings, automotive coating,
medium to heavy industrial coating and wood coating etc. Solvent based polymers are Synthetic Polymers core focus; however,
our plant also has the capability of producing water-based polymers. A wide variety of resins including acrylics, aminos,
saturated polyesters and the more popular alkyd resins as well as some specialist resins are produced using the strictest quality
standards in our plant. Research and development take place in our state-of-the-art laboratory with the latest equipment
and highly qualified polymer chemists. Convenient delivery with our twenty-metric ton bulk delivery vehicle with lead times
between twenty-four and seventy-two hours.
• Long oil alkyds • Medium oil alkyds • Short oil alkyds • Short & Medium chain stopped alkyds
• Urethane alkyds & Oils • Styrenated alkyds • Hydroxy functional acrylics • Thermoplastic acrylics
• Specialty alkyds • Amino resins • Thermoset acrylics • Saturated oil free polyesters

010 596 4444 | sgb@syntheticpolymers.co.za | www.syntheticpolymers.co.za

 Images:

feature

Wacker showcases
new Polymeric binders
and silicones
Wacker
October is presenting
1, 2019 new
Press polymer-
and silicone-based
Release No. 36
Page 6 of 8 products for the manufacture
of coatings, adhesives and sealants at ABRAFATI 2019. The Group’s exhibits feature
technology for formulating wall paints in powder
Images: form, polymer
WACKER’s dispersions
spray-dried polymeric for bituminous
binder enables the manufacture of
coatings, and binders for mineral-based skim coats.
powder-form wall paint in powder form. (Photo: Wacker Chemie AG)
Pic creds: Wacker Chemie AG

Wacker’s spray-dried polymeric binder enables the manufacture of A WACKER

WACKER’s spray-dried polymeric binder enables the manufactureA
powder-form wall paint in powder form.
ofWacker lab lab
assistant checks
assistant the hiding
checks
the new spray-dried polymeric binder.
powder
the hiding of a paint
power basedbased
of a paint on

powder-form wall paint in powder form. (Photo: Wacker Chemie AG) on the new spray-dried polymeric binder.

T
(Photo: Wacker Chemie AG)
he focus is also on a new biocides and offers key transport dirt-repellent, it is also breathable
silicone resin binder for and storage advantages because because it is permeable to
exterior paints, as well as the resulting paints contain no water vapour. This protects the
on a silane-based protective water until they are re-dispersed facade from moisture, and especially
coating for concrete and just before use. The paints have from heavy rain, while keeping it
flowing-screed floors. ABRAFATI a very low content of volatile dry from the inside. Silicone resin
is Latin America’s largest tradeshow organic compounds (< 1 g/l) and paints thus combine the advantages
for paints and coatings and was meet the requirements of the of mineral-based and polymer-
held during the first week of October major environmental labels. They bound coatings.
in São Paulo, Brazil. are also low-odour and free of The binder SILRES® BS 6042
Wacker presented its dispersible organic solvents, plasticisers and contains a novel silicone resin
polymer powders for making film-forming agents. The polymers emulsion enabling the formulation
biocide-free wall paints for the first ensure a good adhesion and of fast-drying, extremely long-
time in Latin America at ABRAFATI. provide excellent spreading lasting and dirt-resistant exterior
Most paints are produced using properties, hiding power and paints. The water-based emulsion
water-based binders or raw materials. scrub resistance. contains no organic solvents.
AWater
WACKER lab assistant
provides checks the hiding
a favourable power of a paint based Accordingly, it can be used in
on the new spray-dried
environment polymeric
for microbes and binder. RELIABLE FACADE PROTECTION ecolabel-compliant paint
(Photo: Wacker
bacteria, whichChemie AG)
is why biocides WITH NEW SILICONE RESIN BINDER formulations. Specially developed
are commonly added when Experts agree, exterior paints for the Latin American market,
formulating paints. formulated with silicone resin SILRES® BS 6042 additionally
The new spray-dried polymeric emulsions offer the most efficient enables the formulation of
binders based on vinyl acetate- protection from moisture. This is plasters and exterior paints with
ethylene (VAE) enable the achieved by the three-dimensional high solids contents. High-quality
manufacture of wall paints in network binding silicone resins to silicone resin paints can be
powder form. This technology the mineral substrate. Not only is produced easily thanks to
can be applied without adding this bond extremely water- and pigment-compatible properties.

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 feature
POLYMER DISPERSION FOR ALTERNATIVE BINDER FOR The company placed special
BITUMINOUS COATINGS COATING CONCRETE AND focus on GENIOSIL® XB and
VINNEVA® is its line of polymer SCREED FLOORS GENIOSIL® XT. GENIOSIL® XB,
dispersions for bituminous Based on alpha-silane technology, which are all suited for the formulation
coatings. Polymers make bitumen the SILRES® BS 6920 binder of high-performance adhesives with
emulsions more flexible and more offers outstanding protection high tensile lap-shear strengths.
resistant to all kinds of mechanical for concrete and flowing-screed GENIOSIL® XT, in turn, delivers highly
stress. The binders enhance the floors in high-traffic areas. Thanks elastic and extremely tear-resistant
properties of bitumen emulsions to its low viscosity, it penetrates formulations. In contrast to many
and ensure that the resulting October
deeply into1, 2019
the pores of cement- Press Release No. 36 products, these
polyurethane-based Page 7 of 8
coatings adhere excellently to bound floors and fills them properties are attained without any
concrete, brick and cement. completely. A glossy, abrasion- solvents or isocyanates – and without
VINNEVA® modified bitumen resistant film forms on the surface using tin catalysts. c
October 1, 2019 Press Release No. 36
furthermore protects roofs and and reliably protects the substrate
basements particularly well against staining and dirt. Even
against ingress of water. substances that are left on the
surface for some time can be
BINDER FOR MINERAL-BASED removed without any lasting stains.
SKIM COATS
Wacker also showcased a skim ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS
coat consisting of cement, WITH NEW PROPERTIES
polymeric binders, fillers and various Modern adhesives and sealants
additives which are often applied are increasingly used in the
to achieve particularly fine, thin construction industry, in
The VINNEVA® The VIN
and smooth surfaces. VINNAPAS® transportation and even in the polymeric binder polymer
enhances the properties enhance
dispersible polymer powder based energy industry. In addition to of bitum
on vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) high tear strength, flexibility and of bitumen-based masonr
enhances the properties of the weathering resistance, Wacker’s masonry paints and ensures
skim coat, ensuring enhanced silane-terminated polymers offer ensures that they adhereexcellen
adhesion to masonry, concrete good workability and enable brick an
excellently to concrete,(Photo:
or insulation panels and provides increased throughput in the
superior flexibility. The polymers manufacture of adhesives. This
brick and cement. AG)

additionally deliver good fulfils important requirements (Photo: Wacker Chemie

workability and excellent resistance imposed by today’s manufacturers AG) binder enhances the
The VINNEVA® polymeric
properties of bitumen-based masonry paints
to weathering. and users on modern adhesive and and ensures that they adhere excellently to
sealant technologies. concrete, brick and cement.
SOLUTIONS FOR
DIRT-REPELLENT SURFACES
For dirt-repellent surfaces, the
dispersion PRIMIS® SAF 9000 and
the concentrated anti-graffiti agent
SILRES® BS 710 was shown. Its
unique composition makes PRIMIS®
SAF 9000 both oil-resistant and
hydrophobic, meaning it protects
wall paints against many different
types of stains – from coffee and
red wine to coloured markers.
SILRES® BS 710 is a one-component WACKER presents a new binder for impregnating ce
concentrated agent that protects substrates. Tests have shown that SILRES® BS 692
against unpleasant graffiti attacks. substrates effective protection against even stubborn
Even after several hours, red wine, coffee and oil ca
After it is applied to the facade, the
without leaving any stains. (Photo: Wacker Chemie A
liquid silicone forms a permanent,
elastic protective film on which spray
paints, paints and stickers find no
support. Graffiti can be washed off
easily with water. Posters or signs WACKER
Wacker presents presents
a new bindera for
new binder cement-bound
impregnating for impregnating
substrates.cement-bound
Tests have
shown that SILRES® BS 6920 offers substrates effective protection
® against even stubborn
that have been pasted onto walls substrates. Tests
soiling agents. Even after have shown
several hours, thatcoffee
red wine, SILRES BS
and oil can be 6920 offers
wiped off without
can be removed easily, too. substrates effective protection against even stubborn soiling agents.
leaving any stains.

Even after several hours, red wine, coffee and oil can be wiped off
without 23 leaving any stains.
| Coatings SA (Photo: Wacker Chemie AG)
 feature

2019: A quick recap

2019 will be remembered as one of the toughest years faced by South Africa’s economy,
but the optimism and euphoria that the country experienced through Siya Kolisi’s World
Cup winning Springboks will underpin the resilience of South Africans. Coatings SA asked
members of the industry to share with us their thoughts on the year that was.

2
019 has been another tough tape as one department passes the buck that we are a Non-Profit organisation.
year in the industry, but there to the next. This means that members of the
have been indications of an And yet, amongst this all the only coatings industry that have community-
upturn and we foresee 2020 silver lining has been the tremendous based projects that they want to fund
being a much better year. Having win by the Springboks against all odds, can give SAPITI this funding. In turn
chatted to several people in the with the rand dominating the value we will assist with the training on these
industry this does seem to be the of the British pound for 80 wonderful community based projects, and use the
general feeling, and sentiment that the minutes. Maybe this unexpected win relevant company’s paint to advertise
industry on the whole feels is more will convince the powers that South for them and promote the use of their
positive. I am sure that the Springboks Africans are winners and not victims products when completing painting
victory will give an impetus to that and that where there is enough will, jobs while ensuring that the preparation
improvement and we look forward to determination and know-how available is done correctly with the SAPITI
next year with eager anticipation. As a to pull our country out of the mess we training and assistance. The companies
company we feel we are well placed to presently find ourselves in. Well done who have this funding will benefit
make the most of the upturn Bokke – you have done the country from the community-based project as
– Graham Duk, BAMR proud, now it’s the Government’s turn well as receive a tax rebate as we are
– Deryck Spence, SAPMA registered as an NPO.
2019 will be remembered as a very – Tara Benn, SAPITI
tough year for the coatings industry.
The abysmal economic performance, “It was a year filled with challenges
continued demands for wage increases and chaotic geopolitical issues. The
by unions and consumers who are chemical landscape is changing globally
struggling to make ends meet with with great emphasis on sustainability,
lower disposable income are just some innovation, and greener and cleaner
of the real concerns. technologies”
The deflated value of the rand – Sanjeev Bhatt, Synthetic Polymers
exacerbating the spiralling costs of
imported raw materials and petroleum Whilst it is easy to focus on all that
products coupled on the tote with is wrong around us, let us take a leaf
expensive and erratic electricity demand. of the Springbok playbook. A classic
Amongst all of this, the industry SAPITI as the training institute for example of the whole being greater
must face a continuance of cheap the coatings industry has had a very than the sum of the individual parts.
imports coming into the country in eventful and promising year in 2019.  The win was a classic example of
competition to our manufacturers, We received funding from CHIETA successful change management
both paint manufacturers as well as to assist with training employed and execution, so that we can rule the
raw material suppliers. The African unemployed students within industry world for another four years. Similarly,
free trade agreement looms in 2020 to understand the process of paint if every individual, every department,
with Egyptian, Chinese and Indian manufacturing as well as more intricate every organisation within our sector
supply chains wetting their lips for an details such as tinting and matching and economy focuses on making a
opportunity to enter the South African of paint and paint products. We have difference, being the best in class,
market without trade tariff barriers. completed the admin processes for this then the rainbow in December 2020
The challenges of reducing lead in funding recently and will be starting will shine brightly for all. Best wishes
paint and removing dangerous methanol with the training of these individuals in to all for a happy, safe and restful
from lacquer thinners continues whilst the next few weeks. festive season
industry members tries to find a way Having said that, SAPITI has also just – Denzil Mohanlal,
through the myriad of government red received its NPO Certificate confirming Tawazon Chemical Company c

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 The polymer that creates colour
Synthetic Polymers produces high-quality polymers for various myriad sectors such as decorative coatings, automotive coating,
medium to heavy industrial coating and wood coating etc. Solvent based polymers are Synthetic Polymers core focus; however,
our plant also has the capability of producing water-based polymers. A wide variety of resins including acrylics, aminos,
saturated polyesters and the more popular alkyd resins as well as some specialist resins are produced using the strictest quality
standards in our plant. Research and development take place in our state-of-the-art laboratory with the latest equipment
and highly qualified polymer chemists. Convenient delivery with our twenty-metric ton bulk delivery vehicle with lead times
between twenty-four and seventy-two hours.
• Long oil alkyds • Medium oil alkyds • Short oil alkyds • Short & Medium chain stopped alkyds
• Urethane alkyds & Oils • Styrenated alkyds • Hydroxy functional acrylics • Thermoplastic acrylics
• Specialty alkyds • Amino resins • Thermoset acrylics • Saturated oil free polyesters

010 596 4444 | sgb@syntheticpolymers.co.za | www.syntheticpolymers.co.za

 product feature
Um Kosten für die Instandhaltung zu minimieren, Renovie- Water must be prevented from getting in contact with the

HIGH PERFORMING ADDITIVES

rungszyklen zu verlängern oder gar eine Ersatzbeschaffung construction material in order to minimise maintenance cost,
zu verhindern, muss der Kontakt bzw. das Eindringen des prolong renovation cycles or even avoid replacement purchases.
Wassers in den Werkstoff vermieden werden. Besonders Waterrepellent coating systems such as paints and plasters
geeignet hierfür sind hydrophobe Beschichtungssysteme that provide a permanent protection of house fronts are
wie z. B. Farben und Putze, die für einen dauerhaften Schutz particularly suitable for this purpose.
The diversity of paints and coatings makes our world more colourful and multifaceted. In
der Untergründe wie beispielsweise Fassaden sorgen.
addition to the aesthetic perception most coating systems also protect
For water-borne paintsthe materials.
and plasters typically a combination

A
Als Hydrophobierungsadditive wird für wässrige Farben und of polysiloxanes and silicone resins are used as water
Putze typischerweise eine Kombination aus Polysiloxanen repellents. The polysiloxanes are mainly responsible for the
part from these sustainable water-borne
und Silikonharzen and
eingesetzt. Die water-based
Polysiloxane sind haupt- andresistance
early water specialty andchemicals for the
the beading effect, paints
whereas the
aspects technological and
sächlich für dieformulations. In order
Frühwasserbeständigkeit toden
und guarantee
Abperl- siliconeand coatings
resins generally industry CHTuptake.
reduce the water aims atIn contrast
economical requirements effekt verantwortlich, wohingegenperformance,
a comparable die Silikonharze die
the to organic resins, silicone
supporting its resins have ainhigher
partners this water vapour
process
Wasseraufnahme generell reduzieren. Zudem haben Silikon- permeability which is required for a moisture exchange.
are consistently increasing. application use of most different with effective components, innovative
harze, im Vergleich zu organischen Harzen, eine deutlich
Focus is set on the substitution ofhöhere Wasserdampfdurchlässigkeit,
additives is indispensable.
was für einen guten solutions
If the water and a competent
vapour permeability andmould may
is not ensured,
HYDROPHOBIERUNGSMITTEL | HYDROPHOBIC AGENTS
solvent-based coating agents by Feuchtigkeitstransport
As producer and supplier of additivesdevelop
notwendig ist. personal customer service.
in the interior.

Sollte die Wasserdampfdurchlässigkeit nicht gewährleistet

HYDROPHOBIC AGENTS sein, besteht die Gefahr der
reduce theSchimmelbildung
water uptake.imIn Innen-
contrast for a moisture exchange. If the
bereich.
Water must be prevented from to organic resins, silicone resins water vapour permeability is not
getting in contact with the have a higher water vapour permeability, ensured, mould may develop in
construction material in order which is required the interior.
to minimise maintenance cost,
prolong renovation cycles or Chemical Active Addition Characteristics
even avoid replacement basis content
[%]
purchases. Water-repellent
Product
coating systems such as sd-value w-value Contact angle Weathering
(vapour (reduction (surface stability
paints and plasters that permeability) of water hydrophobicity)
uptake)
provide a permanent Die neuen CHT Silikonhybride VARIPHOB® HY vereinen die The new CHT silicone hybrids VARIPHOB® HY combine the
protection of house fronts Eigenschaften beider
VARIPHOB® HP 104 Produktklassen 50
Polysiloxane in einer einzigen
- Emul-++ properties
++ of both product
+ classes
High ininone
effective single
surface emulsion.
hydrophobicity and

are particularly suitable for sion. Das Ziel ist die universelle Verwendung der VARIPHOB® The target is the universally use ofof the
reduction waterVARIPHOB
uptake. ®
HY types
HY Typen®in allen Fassadenbeschichtungen, ohne an Perfor- in all grades of façade coatings without loss of performance.
this purpose. VARIPHOB HP 120 Crosslinkable
mance einzubüßen.polysiloxane
50 +
In speziellen Formulierungen ist es unter
++ ++ ++ High effective in surface hydrophobicity with
In specific formulations, itgood
is even possible to steam
reduce the total
properties regarding permeability
For water-borne paints Beibehaltung der Wirksamkeit und Eigenschaften sogar amount of hydrophobic agent while
and water maintaining the efficiency
uptake.

and plasters typically a möglich, die Gesamtmenge an Hydrophobierungsmittel zu and properties of the final coating.
VARIPHOB® HP 160 Polysiloxane 100 - ++ +++ + High effective in surface hydrophobicity and
reduzieren.
combination of polysiloxanes reduction of water uptake.
` Very good early water resistance
and silicone resins are used Sehr gute
` VARIPHOB ®
Frühwasserbeständigkeit
SR 552 Silicone resin 50 ++ ++ ` Low+ water absorption
+++ (w-Value)
Silicone resin with excellent steam permeability
as water repellents. The ` Geringe Wasseraufnahme (w-Wert) ` and high reduction
High water vapour permeability of water uptake.
(sd-Value)
polysiloxanes are mainly ` Hohe ®Wasserdampfdurchlässigkeit (sd-Wert) ` Polysiloxane-hybrid chemistry helps save resources
VARIPHOB HY 200 HYBRID 50 ++ ++ ++ ++ All-in-one hybrid technology, high effective in
` Polysiloxan-Hybrid-Chemie
Reactive modified fördert die Ressourcen- surface hydrophobicity with low dirt pick-up.
responsible for the early einsparung polysiloxane
water resistance and the
VARIPHOB® HY 300 HYBRID 50 +++ +++ ++ ++ All-in-one hybrid technology with excellent
beading effect, whereas Reactive modified steam permeability and excellent water uptake.
polysiloxane
the silicone resins generally

5
The new CHT silicone hybrids
ARCHITECTURAL PAINT BRANDS
VARIPHOB® HY combine
the properties of both
product classes in one
single emulsion. The target
Hydrophobic High performance Premium silicone
is the universally use of the Paint Paint resin Paint
VARIPHOB® HY types in all
grades of façade coatings
without loss of performance.
In specific formulations, it is VARIPHOB® HY 200 VARIPHOB® HY 300 VARIPHOB® HY 200 VARIPHOB® HY 300 VARIPHOB® HY 200 VARIPHOB® HY 300

even possible to reduce

the total amount of
hydrophobic agent while ADVANTAGES VARIPHOB® HY 200 ADVANTAGES VARIPHOB® HY 200 ADVANTAGES VARIPHOB® HY 200
maintaining the efficiency and ` Cross linked ` High flexibility ` High flexibility
` High durability ` Improved crack bridging ` Improved crack bridging
properties of the final coating. ` Good w-Value ` Good re-drying properties ` Good re-drying properties
• Very good early water ` Good sd-Value ` Reduction of dirt pick up
` Reduction of concentration
resistance possible (up to 1 %)
• Low water absorption
(w-Value) ADVANTAGES VARIPHOB® HY 300 ADVANTAGES VARIPHOB® HY 300 ADVANTAGES VARIPHOB® HY 300
` Cross linked ` Strong decrease of w-Value ` Strong decrease of w-Value
• High water vapour ` High durability ` Strong decrease of sd-Value ` Strong decrease of sd-Value
permeability (sd-Value) ` Improved w-Value ` Excellent re-drying behaviour ` Excellent re-drying behaviour
` Improved sd-Value ` Less algae growth ` Less algae growth
• Polysiloxane-hybrid
` Reduction of concentration ` Reduction of concentration Reduction of concentration
chemistry helps save possible possible possible (up to 2 %)
resources

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HIGH PERFORMANCE
ADDITIVES
- Substrate Wetting Agents
- Levelling and Surface Additives
- Defoamers
- Hydrophobic Agents
- Rheological Additives

FOR SUSTAINABLE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY

COMPATIBLE SOLUTIONS

info.southafrica@cht.com +27 31 700 8436 www.cht.com

1 CHT
 Guar ethers with retarded swelling time (AGOCEL I-types)
Quellverzögerte Guarether (AGOCEL I-Typen) zeichnen sich especially stand out by their water retention power preventing
insbesondere durch ihr hohes Wasserretentionsvermögen aus, skin formation by a too rapid water evaporation. Furthermore,
das eine Hautbildung durch zu schnelle Wasserverdunstung AGOCEL I-types provide to the final formulations a balanced

product feature
verhindert. Darüber hinaus verleihen die AGOCEL I-Typen den
Endformulierungen ein ausgewogenes pseudoplastisches
Verhalten mit ausgezeichneten Eigenschaften für Anwen-
pseudoplastic behaviour with an excellent combination of
low shear and high shear properties. The diagram shows the
viscosity of the individual AGOCEL I-products in dependence
dungen mit geringer und hoher Scherkraft. Das Diagramm of their application concentrations at 20 rpm (Brookfield).
zeigt die Viskosität der einzelnen AGOCEL I-Produkte in On the other hand, the complex molecule of xanthan gum
RHEOLOGICAL ADDITIVES
Abhängigkeit different demands
von ihren Anwendungskonzentrationen bei of our customers.
provides to the AGOCELin dependence
V-product range of their application
a rheological profile
Rheological modifiers are fundamental
20 U/min (Brookfield). Guar
Im Vergleich dazu ethers
verleiht das with retarded with
komplexe swelling time high degree
an extremely concentrations at 20rpmThis
of pseudoplasticity. (Brookfield).
ingredients inXanthan Gum Molekülnot
paint formulations (AGOCEL I-types)
der AGOCEL V-Produktreihe ein especially standleads
property out by On the othertohand,
in the final formulations the complex
an excellent anti-
only to adjustrheologisches Profil of
the final viscosity mitthe
einem extremtheir
hohen Gradretention
water an powersettling behaviour,
preventing skinavoids the formation
molecule of syneresis
of xanthan gum andprovides to the
products, butPseudo
also toplastizität. Aufgrund dieser Eigenschaft
control such formationweist die rapid water
by too improves
RHE O L O the
G I S application
evaporation. properties
C H E A D D AGOCEL
IT IVE | RH by
E Otroweling
V-product LorA spraying.
L O G I C Arange D DaI rheological
TIVES
Endformulierung ein ausgezeichnetes Anti-Absetzverhalten
important parameters as application Furthermore, AGOCEL I-types provide profile with an extremely high degree of
auf, verhindert dadurch Bildung von Synärese und verbes-
properties, storage stability, anti-settling to the final formulations a balanced pseudoplasticity. This property leads in the
sert die Verarbeitungseigenschaften beim Spachteln oder
behaviour and processability.
Sprühen. pseudoplastic behaviour with an excellent final formulations to an excellent
CHT offers a wide range of sustainable combination of low shear and high shear anti-settling behaviour, avoids the formation
rheological additives based on guar gum properties. The diagram shows the viscosity of syneresis and improves the application
and xanthan gum, which can fulfil the of the individual AGOCEL I-products properties by trowelling or spraying.

Rheology profile of HPG based products

70,000

AGOCEL I 50 D
60,000
AGOCEL I 30 D

50,000 AGOCEL I 155 D

Viscosity [mPa*s]

AGOCEL I 115 D
40,000
AGOCEL I 5 D
Als einzelnes Produkt oder in Kombination mit anderen Used as single products or in combination with other
30,000
Verdickungssystemen eingesetzt, verleihen die Rheologie- thickening systems the rheological additives of CHT
additive von CHT Ihren Formulierungen klare Vorteile: give clear advantages to your formulations:
20,000
` Natürliche und nachhaltige Technologien ` Natural and sustainable technologies
` Quellverzögerung für verbesserte Einarbeitung ` Retarded swelling time for easy incorporation
` 10,000
Hochwirksamer Verdickungseffekt und offene Zeit ` Highly effective thickening effect and open time
` Hervorragende Stabilität und Verarbeitbarkeit ` Excellent stability and process ability
` Überlegene
0
Anwendungseigenschaften ` Superior application properties
` Anti-Absetzverhalten
0 1.0 1.5 ` Anti-settling
2.0 behaviour 2.5
Concentration [%]

Used as single products or in combination with other thickening systems the rheological additives of CHT give clear
advantages to your formulations:
• Natural and sustainable technologies • Excellent stability and process ability
• Retarded swelling time for easy incorporation • Superior application properties
• Highly effective thickening effect and open time • Anti-settling behaviour

Chemical Viscosity Efficiency Dosage Characteristics

basis level [%]
Product
Low- High- Water-
shear shear retention

AGOCEL® I 5 D HPG Low + +++ +++ 0.4 – 1.2 Superior anti spattering and application properties.

AGOCEL I 115 D ®
HPG Medium ++ ++ ++ 0.3 – 1.0 All round product for architectural paints. Excellent
application properties and stability.

AGOCEL® I 30 D HPG Medium/High +++ ++ ++ 0.3 – 1.0 High viscosity product combined to good application
properties.

AGOCEL® I 50 D Modified HPG High +++ ++ +++ 0.15 – 0.7 Recommended for plasters with an outstanding water
retention.

AGOCEL® I 155 D Modified HPG High +++ + ++ 0.15 – 0.6 Improvement of anti-settling and low shear rate
properties.

AGOCEL® V 500 D Xanthan Gum High +++ + + 0.01 – 0.5 Outstanding anti-settling and anti-syneresis additive.
Easy incorporation through retarded swelling time.

AGOCEL® V 600 Xanthan Gum Medium/High ++ + + 0.01 – 0.5 Excellent stability in silicate systems and acidic
products.

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 product feature
DEFOAMERS long-term stability increase, while the defoaming emulsions are mostly applied
Foam formation during the production incorporation of a defoamer into the in production processes with lower
and application processes can be avoided coating formulation becomes more shear forces and in readymade coating
by surface active additives which prevents difficult and the tendency to surface formulations.
the stabilisation of foam lamellae. defects is enhanced. The absence of mineral oils, APEO or
In the production of water-based Very ‘incompatible’ defoamers are other VOC forming components make
coating systems mostly surfactant like generally applied for the grinding of the newly developed defoamer
ENTSCHÄUMER | DEFOAMERS
components are used for the purpose pigments as high shear forces are compounds of CHT suitable for the
of homogenisation and stabilisation. necessary for the incorporation. In case formulation of environmentally friendly
Applying such products in different of reduced shear forces ‘incompatible’ coating systems and the awarding of
process steps, negative effects are defoamers are not optimally incorporated environmental certificates.
the formation or stabilisation of and often cause surface defects in Furthermore, these systems offer
foam in enormous quantities. In order application. the user an excellent balance between
to decompose foambieten
Weiterhin rapidly or even
diese Systeme dem AnwenderProducts with a lower
eine ausge- ‘incompatibility’
Furthermore incorporation
these systems and
offer the user an effectiveness in a large
excellent
zeichnete
to prevent its Balance
formation, CHT vonoffers
Einarbeitung unddoWirksamkeit für the
not provide ein necessary
balance long-term
between incorporation and effectiveness
application in a large
field in combination with most
breites portfolio
a comprehensive Applikationsfeld
of in Kombination effectiveness
mit unterschied- application
for this grinding field in to
process combination with most
different different
binder binder
systems.
lichsten Bindemittelsystemen. have a defoaming effect systems.
during the
effective defoamers for water-based
coating systems. whole dispersing process. This product Products of CHT offer an effective
Produkte der CHT bieten Ihnen eine effiziente und umwelt- Products of CHT offer you an effective and environmentally
Due to this freundliche
surface activity the limited
Lösung der Entschäumung: class, in most cases defoaming
friendly defoaming solution: and environmentally friendly
compatibility of defoamers in coating emulsions or formulations, is applied in defoaming solution:
systems must ` Speziell optimiertwhen
be considered the let-down stage.
für wasserbasierende ` Especially optimised for• water-based
Especially optimised for water-based
selecting them.Beschichtungsmittel
The balance between Defoamer emulsions have coating
the systems coating systems
` Hocheffektiv und langzeitstabil advantage that the active ` High effectiveness and •
ingredients long-term stability
High effectiveness and long-term
compatibility and incompatibility is also
` APEO- und mineralölfrei ` APEO-free and mineral oil-free
decisive for the quality and suitability have already been pre-dispersed and stability
` VOC-arm ` Low VOC content
of a defoaming agent. With increasing lower shear forces are needed for • APEO-free and mineral oil-free
incompatibility, effectiveness and their incorporation. For this reason, • Low VOC content

Chemical basis Active Addition Grade of Dosage Characteristics

content incompa- [%]
Product [%] tibility

Grinding Let-down

HANSA® ADD 1075 Organomodified polysiloxane Very effective defoamer with excellent long-
100 ++++ 0.2 – 0.5
term stability.

HANSA® ADD 5760 Emulsion based on Effective defoamer emulsion in particular for
17 +++ 0.2 – 1.0
polysiloxanes the grinding stage with good compatibility.

HANSA® ADD 5750 Emulsion based on Defoamer emulsion with excellence

organomodified polysiloxanes 20 ++ 0.2 – 1.0 compatibility and balanced long-term
stability.

HANSA® ADD 5710 Emulsion based on Cost-effective defoamer emulsion,

10 + 0.2 – 1.0
organomodified polysiloxanes alternative to mineral oil based defoamers.

AGOCHEM® AF 530 Emulsion based on anionic Cost-effective defoamer emulsion,

20 + 0.2 – 1.0
surfactants particularly for primer systems.

HANSA® ADD 1195 Organomodified polysiloxane Deaerator concentrate for polyurethane

100 +++++ 0.2 – 0.5
systems.

HANSA® ADD 5005 Compound of ester oil  & Deaerator for cold setting epoxy resin
100 ++++ 0.2 – 1.5
organomodified polysiloxanes coatings.

HANSA® ADD 5070D Organomodified polysiloxane Very effective defoamer for the grinding
100   ++++ 0.2 – 0.5
stage with excellent long-term stability.

HANSA® ADD 5097 Organomodified polysiloxane Very effective defoamer for the grinding
100   +++ 0.2 – 0.5
stage with good compatibility.

HANSA® ADD 5020D Organomodified polysiloxane Universal defoamer which can be applied in
100 ++ 0.2 – 0.5
the grinding as well as in the let-down stage.

HANSA® ADD 5085 Organomodified polysiloxane Very compatible defoamer which is mainly
100   + 0.2 – 0.5
used in the let down stage.

HANSA® ADD 5744 Emulsion based on Effective defoamer emulsion containing

20   +++ 0.2 – 1.0
organomodified polysiloxanes hydrophobic silica for the grinding stage.

HANSA® ADD 5734 Emulsion based on Universal defoamer emulsion which can be
organomodified polysiloxanes 25 ++ 0.2 – 1.0 applied in the grinding as well as in the let-
down stage.

HANSA® ADD 5733 Emulsion based on Very compatible defoamer emulsion for the
20   + 0.2 – 1.0
organomodified polysiloxanes let-down stage.

HANSA® ADD 5425 Compound of organomodified Universal defoamer compound with high
polysiloxanes and polyglycol 100   ++ 0.2 – 0.5 compatibility in diverse applications,
primarily applied in the grinding stage.

HANSA® ADD 5435 Compound based on ester Universal defoamer compound with high
oil with slight amount of 100 + 0.2 – 1.0 compatibility in diverse applications,
polysiloxanes alternative to mineral oil based defoamers.

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 Products like HANSA ADD 1065 show additional properties
Produkten wie dem HANSA ADD 1065 können zusätzliche like strong spreading behaviour and low foam tendency.
Eigenschaften wie stark spreitend und gering schäumend
zugeordnet werden. ` Highly effective wetting

product feature
` Overcoatable
Hocheffektive Benetzung
` ` Suitable for water- and solvent-borne coatings
Überlackierbar
` ` Additional anti-crater effect
Für wasser- und lösemittelbasierende
` ` Low foaming tendency
Beschichtungsmittel geeignet
` Zusätzliche Anti-Krater-Eigenschaften
SUBSTRATE WETTING
` GeringeAGENTS
Schaumneigung tension of the substrate is low, eg with be obtained with water-borne formulations.
The wetting of surfaces with a coating plastics or by release agents as well as Products like HANSA ADD 1065 show
strongly depends on the surface tension by oil residues contaminated surfaces. additional properties like strong spreading
of the coating and the substrate. If the With addition of suitable substrate behaviour and low foam tendency.
surface tension of the coating is lower wetting agents these surface defects can
than of the substrate, a good substrate be prevented. • Highly effective wetting
wetting is possible. Substrate wetting agents excellently • Over-coatable
With water-borne coating systems the reduce the surface tension between • Suitable for water and solvent-borne
tendency to wetting problems and surface the surface of the substrate and the coatings
defects is very high. Such problems are wetting liquid. In this way wetting results • Additional anti-crater effect
particularly noticeable when the interfacial comparable to solvent-borne systems can • Low foaming tendency

Product Chemical Recom- Active Effects Dosage Characteristics

basis mendation content [%] [%]
V E R L A U F S - U N D O B E RWetting
F L Ä C H E NOver-
A D D I T I V ELevelling
| LE VELLING AND SURFACE ADDITIVES
coatability

 HANSA® ADD 150 Organomodified water- and 100 ++  +++  + 0.1 – 0.5 Excellent substrate wetting and
trisiloxane solvent-based slight anti-crater effect. Highly
efficient in automotive coatings.

 HANSA® ADD 1060 Organomodified water- and 100 +  +++  + 0.1 – 0.5 Universal wetting agent for wood
trisiloxane solvent-based and furniture coatings. Excellent
poricidal wetting.

Nach
 HANSAder
® Applikation
ADD 1065 von wasserhaltigen
Organomodified water- and Beschichtungsmit-
100 +++During the
 +++drying or ++curing process
0.1 – 0.5 of water-borne
Highly coatings
efficient wetting of plastic
teln kommt es bei trisiloxane
der Trocknungsolvent-based
zu Strömungen und Konzen- there exist a lot of streaming and concentration differences
substrates. Perfectly suitable for
multilayer systems with a very
trationsunterschieden im Lack, was zur Ausbildung einer in the coating matrix which can lead to a certain surface
low foam tendency.
Narbenstruktur, vergleichbar einer Orangenhaut, auf der structure comparable to an orange peel. The change of
Oberfläche
 HANSA® ADDführen
1364 kann. Veränderungen
Compound of water- and von Dichte,52
Tempe- ++density, temperature
 +++  +++ and surface
0.1 – 1.0tension is crutial
Excellent for
anti-crater this
effect.
organomodified solvent-based High compatibility and simple
ratur und Oberflächenspannung
polysiloxane and sind die entscheidenden process. The formation of these kind incorporation
of structures canfoam
with low be
Parameter dieses glycol
Vorgangs.
ether Durch den Zusatz von ausge- prevented by adding specific levellingtendencyand surface additives.
for waterborne
suchten Verlaufs- und Oberflächenadditiven kann der Aus- With the organomodified siloxanes especiallysystems e.g.developed
wood coatings. for
bildung
 VARISURFeiner Narbenstruktur
SP 5150 Phosphoric acid entgegengewirkt
water-based werden.
97 – 98 Mit ++this application
 +++ the surface
 - tension
0.5 – 3.0 of the complete
Substrate coating
wetting agent with
den speziell für diese
ester Anwendung entwickelten organomodi- film can be lowered and balanced. Thea very formation
low foam of structures
tendency and
alkali stability.
fizierten Siloxanen wird die Oberflächenspannung des ge- and defects can be avoided or clearly reduced and an optically
samten Lackfilms gesenkt und nivelliert. Dadurch kann die homogeneous coating surface can be achieved.
Ausbildung von Narbenstrukturen und Defekten verhindert
oder deutlich reduziert werden, was zu einer optisch homo- Beside the levelling effect, this class of specific developed 17
genen Lackoberfläche führt. additives can adjust the following surface effects:
LEVELLING AND SURFACE ADDITIVES crucial for this process. The formation optically homogeneous coating
A homogeneous coating surface
Neben einer without
Optimierung of können
des Verlaufs these mit
kind of structures
spezifisch can be
` Overcoatability surface can be achieved.
any defects dependsangepassten Additiven
on a great folgende Oberflächeneffekte
number prevented by einge- ` Surface
adding specific smoothness and slip
levelling
stellt werden: ` Anti-stick properties
of factors and influencing variables. and surface additives. Beside the levelling effect, this class of
` Anti-graffiti effect
During the drying or curing process
` Überlackierbarkeit of With the ` Resistance to scratching specifically developed additives can
organomodified siloxanes
` Oberflächenglätte
water-borne coatings und Slip
a lot of streaming especially developed for this adjust the following surface effects:
` Anti-Haft-Eigenschaften
and concentration` differences exist in application the surface tension of • Overcoatability
Anti-Graffiti-Effekt
the coating matrix` which can lead to a
Kratzbeständigkeit the complete coating film can be • Surface smoothness and slip
certain surface structure comparable to lowered and balanced. The formation • Anti-stick properties
an orange peel. The change of density, of structures and defects can be • Anti-graffiti effect
temperature and surface tension is avoided or clearly reduced, and an • Resistance to scratching

Chemical Recom- Active Effects Dosage Characteristics

basis mendation content [%]
[%]
Product
Levelling Slip Easy- Over- Reactivity
to-clean- coatability with
effect OH-Groups

 HANSA® ADD 1010 Organomodified water- and 100 ++ ++  -  ++  + 0.1 – 1.0 High compatibility.
polysiloxane solvent-based Perfect for clear
coatings.

 HANSA® ADD 1225 Organomodified water- and 100 + +  -  +++  + 0.1 – 1.0 Excellent wetting
polysiloxane solvent-based combined with
levelling and good
overcoatability.

HANSA® ADD LSN D Organomodified water- and 100 +++ +++  -  +  + 0.1 – 1.0 Levelling, good
polysiloxane solvent-based slip and moderate
overcoatability.

HANSA® ADD 1045 Organomodified water- and 100 +++ +++ -  ++  + 0.1 – 1.0 Overcoatable levelling
polysiloxane solvent-based additive with high
slip. Perfect for
solvent-based coatings.

 HANSA® ADD 4090 Organomodified solvent-based 100 +++ +++   +++  -  ++ 0.1 – 1.0 Levelling additive with
polysiloxane very high slip and
easy-to clean effect in
2-K-PU systems.

HANSA® ADD 6775 Modified water-based 75 ++ +++ -  ++  - 0.1 – 1.0 Overcoatable slip and
polysiloxane gliding additive with
emulsion anti-blocking effect and
abrasion resistance.
With food contact
approval perfect for
printing inks.

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 Coatings for Africa 2020

Coatings
for Africa 2020
The Coatings Group is excited to announce the return of Coatings for Africa, the long-
standing Exhibition and Conference, which will once again take place at the Sandton
Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa on 6-8 May 2020.

C
oatings for Africa is the more competitive market exhibiting technologically advanced facilities,
major showcase for the at Coatings for Africa 2020 will help the SCC is perfectly suited to hosting
southern African coatings you achieve your sales and marketing this event.
market, and with a rich goals no matter what they may be.
history of success, through its 50-year From meeting active new buyers, For more information, https://
association with the Oil and Colour boosting your profile in the industry, www.coatings-group.com/cfa/venue
Chemists’ Association (OCCA) and launching new products and showing
South African Paint Manufacturing off your existing range in the flesh, WHY VISIT?
Association (SAPMA), the event meeting with clients, colleagues and Visiting Coatings for Africa and
continues to provide an unrivalled friends face-to-face to network and attending for free will connect you
opportunity for those looking to forge help accelerate the buying process, and your business to the entire paint
new friendships across the continent. locate new agents and distributors or and coatings value chain, from raw
With SAPMA members responsible just generate some serious interest. material suppliers to end users of the
for 90% of paints and coatings finished product. Coatings for Africa
manufactured in South Africa alone, To see a list of confirmed exhibitors 2020 is the ideal place to discover
the two associations teamed up click here - https://www.coatings- the latest trends affecting the region’s
with DMG Events in 2018 to stage a group.com/cfa/exhibitors environmental, manufacturing and
truly international event, which saw industrial needs, and provides a
more than 1 700 total attendance TO BOOK YOUR STAND fantastic networking opportunity for
from 42 countries (12 from Africa). Contact: Dale Magaya (South Africa) the coatings industry.
Six out of the world’s 10 fastest – dalemagaya@dmgevents.com Visitors will come face-to-face with
growing economies are in Africa and 002-27-11-783-7103 or current and potential suppliers to find
with rising prosperity and increased Jessica Szuts-Naranjo (rest of world) out how the latest solutions suit their
investment, both pan African and – jessicasn@dmgevents.com customer and regional requirements.
international, this is an unrivalled +44-(0)1737-855-162. Join this unique opportunity in 2020 to
opportunity in a growing market for meet and hear from direct influencers
your business to share new ideas, be THE VENUE on regional and global factors
inspired, create cross-border business Sandton Convention Centre (SCC) is impacting major segments of the
relationships and discover new South Africa’s leading event venue, coatings industry and:
revenue streams. offering prestigious multi-use event • Network with friends, colleagues and
The largest dedicated coatings spaces and venues in the financial hub industry leaders
event in Africa, part of the DMG of Johannesburg. Conveniently located • Find out about the latest paint and
Events coatings portfolio, which in the vibrant business district of coatings technologies
includes the long running and well- Sandton in northern Johannesburg and • Learn how suppliers are adhering to
established Middle East Coatings within easy reach of the Gautrain and regional requirements
Show, North African Coatings O R Tambo International Airport, the • Talk directly to the suppliers
Congress, East African Coatings Sandton Convention Centre is flanked about material synthesis, analysis,
Congress amongst others, returns to by several leading hotels, sophisticated application testing and more
connect the entire paint and coatings shopping centres and entertainment • Investigate advanced materials and
value chain, from manufacturers, raw complexes. The SCC is the foremost select appropriate procedures to
material/equipment suppliers to end venue for hosting exhibitions, events formulate coatings
users of the finished product. and conferences in South Africa. • Attend the free business
Why exhibiting in Africa could be With 22 000m2 of flexible event space, presentations
exciting for your business? In an ever contemporary Afro-chic décor and • And much more.

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 Coatings for Africa 2020
At next year’s show visitors can expect
more than 50 media, association and The 2020 Conference
other organisations from across the The 2020 conference will feature numerous high-profile speakers and
continent partnering with us. There were sessions. The conference will be looking at the following content coverage
105 exhibiting companies displaying (subject to change):
an array of products on the exhibition
floor and 24 sponsors. More than 1 700
Day 1: Technical – involving raw material, integration of green solvents,
bio products, nanotechnology and innovation presentations
participants from 42 countries (including
12 African countries) attended the previous Day 2: Business – involving Regulations, SABS, AfCTA, 4IR – gap between
Coatings for Africa event where experts government and business, Forecast on the next FIVE years and the State
addressed eager conference delegates. of the economy.
The exhibition and exhibitor business
presentations are free to access. c With 32 industry experts addressing more than 210 conference delegates
in 2018, 2020 will deliver a platform for sharing ideas, learning and
For more information, https://www. ultimately collaboration.
coatings-group.com/cfa/homepage

LOCAL EXHIBITORS INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS  

Acti-Chem SA (Pty) Ltd. Kaneka Belgium NV Belgium
BAMR Fenchem China China
Bud Chemicals and Minerals Hangzhou Black Horse New Materials Co. Ltd. China
Carst & Walker Nanyang Lingbao Pearl Pigment Co. Ltd. China
Cathay Industries Africa (Pty) Ltd. Zhejiang Haishen New Materials Ltd. China
Chemfit Netzsch-Feinmahltechnik GmbH Germany
Chemtrade SA Vibro-Mac S.r.l. Italy
Chromaflo Technologies Troy Siam Co. Ltd. Thailand
Clariant Plastics and Coatings Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd. Wacker Chemical Middle East UAE
Crest Chemicals (Pty) Ltd.
Cure Chem SA (Pty) Ltd.
Detection Techniques
DivFood, Nampak
Dynamic Plastics
Jones Industrial Mixers
Kansai Colourants
Orchem (Pty) Ltd.
Pailpac (Pty) Ltd.
Serina Trading (Pty) Ltd.
SolvPac (Pty) Ltd.
Southern Chemicals (Pty) Ltd.
Synthetic Polymers (Pty) Ltd.

Did you know?

• Coatings for Africa is the largest dedicated coatings
event in the region
• Part of a wider international Coatings portfolio in the Middle
East, Africa and Asia PacificOrganised with the support of
the South African Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA)
and The Oil & Colour Chemists’ Association (OCCA)
• More than 1 700 participants from 42 countries (including
12 African countries) attended the previous Coatings For
Africa event.

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 food for thought
Can business survive a
country without scruples?

SAPMA and a government

department earlier this year
locked horns about what we
felt was a highly unethical
way this department had
handled what was clearly a
fraudulent course of events.
By Deryck Spence

A
fter the department had norm. The Auditor-General’s reports rally call of the ANC – has now well and
completed an independent on the financial condition of South truly taken root? Companies’ days of
investigation into the affair, African municipalities – with less than non-payment to customers are stretching
SAPMA was summarily told 5% adhering to traditional management from 15, to 30, to 45, to 60, to 90 days.
that although the action (in this case systems and service and R61bn of Once this tactic was mainly confined to
of a former SAPMA employee) could unauthorised expenditure – makes it government and municipal departments,
be viewed as unethical under normal clear that crime happens at all levels but now it has become part of life.
circumstances, the department could of government with no modicum of I recently phoned a member whose
not be held to book. The reason? The retribution. So, following the ‘when in relatively low SAPMA membership
department did not have a corporate Rome’ philosophy, our country is sinking subscriptions were 240 days overdue.
ethics policy – so it could never be guilty into an abyss of corruption. Recently, Instead of an apology, or any excuse for
of unethical behaviour. an ANC official stated: “I did not join the non-payment, I was castigated for
the ANC to be poor”. Dear reader, for daring to request payment and told in
SAPMA’s offers to assist in the just a moment: ponder what this man’s no uncertain terms that this member
development of an ethical policy ambition is really telling you. ‘knew his legal rights’ and if he was
falls on deaf ears South Africa, once a proud global unhappy about something, he did not
Ethical behaviour is surely the very business hub, is sinking (or has already have to pay for it. Surely, this is like
backbone of business and trade. But descended) into an unscrupulous, going to the movies and asking for your
now the old foundations of mutual trust unethical and corrupt society. The sad money back because you did not like
- ‘shaking hands on it’ and ‘you have my part is that the perpetuators of this the popcorn, or not paying the tennis
word’ – are a thing of the past. Instead, scourge to our reputation are getting club’s subs because you had not won a
we have reports of container loads of away with it and even justifying their match for 240 days.
titanium dioxide shipped in from China, behaviour. In conclusion, let’s return to Rome for
only to find that the load contained Despite the alarming declarations at metaphorical inspiration: our government
just sea sand – Chinese sea sand, mind the State Capture Investigation, nobody is watching while Rome burns – even
you. And there have been shipments who unscrupulously participated in the helping fan the flames. In South Africa
of solvents containing sea water, labels Arms deal, the decline of SAA, Eskom, now, ethics and good business practice
manipulated to avoid import tariffs, and Armscor, SABC, the national railways have been razed to the ground.
manufacturers claiming SABS-approvals and water departments, have yet faced Makes you want to cry, doesn’t it?
fraudulently to gain business with criminal charges.
government agencies. So, should we be surprised that the Deryck Spence
But all of this is just in line the national culture of non-payment – for so long the Executive Director, SAPMA.

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