MIPA will soon be launching a new product line that is directly involved with renewable raw materials. The company has been using advanced technology and renewable raw materials in order to reduce the amount of fossil raw materials that are present within their products by an estimated 50%.

The materials which MIPA has selected for use include, camphene, cork flour, straw, rapeseed and sugar cane.

This is a significant change to be made, as the use of renewable materials within the paint production process highlights a significant step towards this industry becoming more sustainable. It means that natural resources are conserved and the use and reliance on fossil raw materials is consequently reduced. A huge benefit of these renewable raw materials is that they bind CO2 throughout their growth and this leads to a lower carbon dioxide footprint when they are being processed into coatings, when the process is compared to the ‘usual methods.’

MIPA has manufactured a brand new and innovative PE lightweight filler, which has been made completely out of natural and renewable fillers. On top of this the formulation of the filler is styrene-free and this means that it is safe and health-friendly to work with, which is a huge advantage.

The newly developed Mipa 2K-HS-Filler EF 42, is a new high-build filler which can be marketed as easy-to-sand and which consists mostly of renewable raw materials. Furthermore, the company has ensured that this filler is suitable for full and partial coatings, which it also prevents sagging and edge formation.

The final product within the new range, which neatly completes it, is the Mipa 2K-HS-Express-Klarlack ECX 21. This product is a clearcoat that has been developed with the intention that it will be provide excellent levelling, as well as, optimum flow.

So far, the results from these recent developments has shown a reduction when it comes to energy demand in the spray boot and this improvement ultimately leads to a better environment, plus a reduction in energy costs.

Alongside all the benefits provided so far, the newly created product can also be used with the Mipa 2K-HS-Härter EHS 25 and the Mipa 2K-MS-Härter EMS 25. Both of these are produced on the basis of renewable raw materials and with conventional Mipa MS and HS hardeners.

Head of Mipa Application Technology, Benjamin Goldbach, commented, “At the same time there is no need to compromise on the quality and performance of the products.”