Shift to Green Flame Retardants
Recent regulatory and environmental protection initiatives have led end users to put pressure on manufacturers for new "green" flame retardant alternatives.  While some of these deadlines are requested, some are mandated requirements with specific action dates.  We have gained an extraordinary expansion of green chemistries for achieving flame protection and smoke suppression in both halogen-containing and non-halogen compounds.

TiO2 Spacing for more efficient use of a critical raw material in short supply
Market experts project Titanium Dioxide supplies to be tight for at least the next 3-4 years.  In addition to providing industry with one of the highest quality TiO2 product lines available - Huntsman Pigments - we have new cutting-edge BYK wetting & dispersing additives to improve TiO2 dispersion and make your pigment stretch farther.  In addition, we have a new generation of mineral extenders, to optimize your TiO2 pigment use.  We take a unique integrated solutions approach to this problem, given our leadership position with the key elements of a TiO2 efficiency plan.  Let us help you grow by stretching your critical white opacifying pigment!

Combining technologies for better UV protection
Improving UV protection is a constant goal for our customers.
Requirements are always getting more stringent, and the competitive environment dictates that one continue to move the benchmark to ensure an edge.  We have new UV absorber and Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer (HALS) offerings from Everlight.  We are finding reproducible market success in combining these materials with nanoparticulate dispersions from BYK.  The combination of technologies are providing a blend of performance and cost benefits to our customers.  If we haven't already discussed this, lets do so soon!

New decorative effects & thermal management flakes
Eckart, the global leader in effect pigments, is expanding their range of flake effect pigments.  Glass, custom mica, and aluminum base flakes are receiving multiple layers of new treatments, producing new visual impacts for color designers. Certain specific products produce thermal management advantages for functional benefits for energy related applications.  We are enjoying bringing these new useful products to our customers, allowing them to provide something truly new to their target markets.