Our bio-based polymer technologies
Scroll down to read moreOur latest innovation is a portfolio of bio-based polyol and polymer technologies. To turn the tide on global exhaustion of resources, we are creating high-performing resins based on non-limited raw materials. This way, we aim to reduce the environmental footprint with responsible production and products. This is vital, as the ecosystem has been brought to a breaking point where striving for circularity is the only logical step.
Raw materials as the basis of sustainable chemistry
The raw materials we use are key as our global consumption is now exceeding the earth can reproduce and our emission of carbon dioxide can no longer be absorbed. It is time for a change and that is why Stahl Polymers, as part of the overall Stahl effort, is committed to sustainable chemistry as is underlined by our bio-based portfolio. From biomass, generated from renewable sources, like rapeseed oil, wheat, waste, algae and soy, we create biopolymers for our water-based binders and coatings.
Bio-based polymers without compromise on performance
To change towards a circular industry, we need to work together and rethink, redesign and rewire polymeric technologies. That means stepping out of our comfort zone, look for partnerships and cooperate because to change the world, we need to work together and rethink, redesign and rewire how we operate. This is an ongoing trajectory of innovation, starting from solvent-borne coatings to water-based, label-free and now bio-based resins that offer the same performance while using more responsible raw materials.
Bio-based resins, polyols and binders product overview
We offer a variety of bio-based polyols and resin technologies, which provide the desired performance qualities with a lower environmental footprint. This enables coating and paint manufactures to add the best properties to coatings, without compromise on sustainability.
Relca® Bio Polyols
| Product | Renewable Carbon calculated | OH (mgKOH/g) | Functionality | Mw calculated (g/mol) | Viscosity @40ºC (mPa·s) | Tm (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relca® Bio PO-1056 | 61% | 56 | 2 | 1,970 | 1,297 | 14 |
| Relca® Bio PO-1120 | 56% | 120 | 2 | 935 | 436 | 7 |
- Plant-based content up to 61%
- Based on 1st generation biomass
- Tin-free
- Aliphatic and (semi)crystalline
- Enhanced performance: hydrophobic
- Other types in development
Relca® and Picassian® binders
| Product | Solids (%) | Renewable content (%) | Solvent-free | Type | MFFT (ºC) | UTS (MPa) | Elongation (%) |
Mod 100 (MPa) |
Features, benefits and uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picassian® BI-001 | 12.0 | 92 | Yes | Protein | - | - | - | - | Improves early and final block resistance. |
| Relca® HY-479 | 36.0 | 33 | Yes | PES | < 5 | 15 | 180 | 12 | High gloss decorative coatings. |
| Relca® Bio PD-814 | 27.0 | 34 | Yes | PES/PE |
< 5 |
- | - | - | Soft touch with matt effect. |
| Relca® Bio PU-697* | 45.0 | 44 | No | PES | < 5 | 38 | 877 | 2 | Soft, good for impregnation. |
| Relca® Bio PU-698* | 40.0 | 42 | Yes | PES/PE | < 5 | 36 | 551 | 8 | Medium hard. |
|
Relca® PU-476 |
36.0 | 42 | Yes | PES | 40 | - | - | - | Excellent chemical resistances in 1K wood coatings. |
| Relca® PU-493
|
35.0 | 66 | Yes | PE | < 5 | 26 | 894 | 2.5 | High flexible resin for a wide range of coating applications and specialties. |
*) Based on Relca® Bio Polyols
- Renewable content up to 92%
- Tin-free
- Solvent-free products available
- ZDHC compliant
- First products available
- More products in development
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