DextraCel® and CellAnoTM
Sustainable ingredient solutions which deliver superior resilience and aesthetic benefits to paints and coatings.
DextraCel® and CellAnoTM
Sustainable ingredient solutions which deliver superior resilience and aesthetic benefits to paints and coatings.
The traffic markings on our roads, the finish on our cars, and the screen on our smartphones.
Each of these wears a protective coating on its surface.
Coatings essentially work behind the scenes to provide safety, protection against corrosion, wear and tear, as well as bring an aesthetic and colorful appearance to the surface or product. An estimated 1.3B gallons of coatings were produced in 2023 in the United States alone.
Coatings are used everywhere.
Most coatings which are solvent based and made from petrochemicals, emerged over the past century, and have proven extremely effective at protecting and extending the life of infrastructures and consumer goods. Many manufacturers are committed to fighting global pollution and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) put forth by the United Nations, including the reduction of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. These sustainability targets present a great challenge since eco-friendly alternatives do not perform as effectively as traditional coatings.
DextraCel® and CellAnoTM deliver superior performance to coatings without the use of VOCs, silica or microplastics.
DextraCel® and CellAnoTM
Empowering manufacturers to reduce their environmental footprint without compromising product performance
Flooring (wood & concrete), automative finishings, paints and inks, leather and textiles, coil and industrial coatings.
Rigid needle-shaped nanoparticles
Increases hardness
Increases stain-resistance
Provides shear-thinning
Preserves transparency and flexibility
Provides superior mechanical strength to coatings at low dosage without compromising flexibility. The unique combination of surface chemistry and crystalline structure leads to an increase of hardness and scratch resistance. Introduces shear thinning behavior to waterborne formulations allowing for precise control over rheology profile.
Available in aqueous suspension or dispersible powder.
Spheroidal shaped micro powder
Texturizing effect
Mattifying effect
Maintains flexibility
Preserves rheology
Reduces the coefficient of friction of coatings, improving the skin feel and adding a texturizing effect. Can also provide mattification and effectively replace silica and plastic microbeads.
Available as 2, 5, 7, 15 µm powders