Soft-Touch Polyurethane Coatings Market, By Product Type (2K, UV), By Base Type (Water-based, Solvent-based ), By End use Industry (Furniture and Wood, Electrical and Electronics, Transport and Automotive, Others), By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific)

Published In : May 2023

Code : CMI3772

Pages :120

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Industry : Advanced Materials

Market News

Global Soft Touch Polyurethane Coatings Market: Recent Developments

In June 2020, BASF introduced ten new versions of its "Haptex 2.0" polyurethane (PU) solution for synthetic leather manufacture. This new technology will aid designers in achieving superior quality and desired aesthetic look in a wide range of synthetic leather applications.

In January 2021, Allnex launched polyurethane coating DAOTAN 7061/35WA. DAOTAN 7061/35WA is an emulsifier-free, high molecular weight, aliphatic urethane-acrylic-hybrid aqueous dispersion with excellent shear stability which is specially designed for automotive OEM and vehicle refinishes coating segments.

In June 2020, BASF launched 10 variations of Haptex 2.0 polyurethane (PU) solution for the production of synthetic leather. This product is enhanced higher peel strength, anti-yellowing, and high abrasion performance properties. Synthetic leather made with this PU solution is used to meet stringent VOC standards and is useful in various industries such as furniture, footwear, automotive, apparel, and accessories.

In January 2020, BASF announced a single-digit million-euro investment in the capacity expansion of water-based polyurethane dispersions with a production capacity of 30% at its Castellbisbal site in Spain.