NEXIVA^®

Paint containing NEXIVA^® in powder form (left) and redispersed with water (right)

The NEXIVA^® brand comprises spray-dried polymeric binders for use as binders in architectural coatings as well as paints, adhesives, nonwovens, carpet, sealant and paper applications.

The technology is suitable for manufacturing interior wall paints in either liquid or powder form. These dispersible polymer powders allow the formulation of paints without the addition of biocides and offer key advantages when it comes to storing and transporting paints.

Main Characteristics

NEXIVA^® dispersible polymer powders are biocide-free polymer binders with outstanding characteristics:

Low odor
No organic solvents, plasticizers or film-forming agents
Long shelf life at broader temperature range
Better suited than dispersions for use in extreme climatic conditions (heat / cold)
Low weight
No biocides

Main Benefits

A WACKER lab assistant checks the hiding power of paint.

NEXIVA^® binders are especially beneficial in powder paints. Key benefits include:

Excellent hiding power in white and colored products
High wet-scrub resistance
No need for biocidal preservatives
Lightweight for easy transport
Storage under challenging climate conditions (heat, cold)
Preparation on demand and at precise dosage – simply add water
Paint can be applied immediately after mixing
Consistency adjustable via ratio between water and powder
Coloration possible

Empowder Your Paints

According to the German Paint and Printing Inks Industry Association, 11 million buckets of wall paint will spoil every year because they were produced without preservatives. That corresponds to a loss of around €470 million. The alternatives? Add biocides – or make them without water.

Which Colors Go with Which Megatrends?

Colors set and follow trends – and it’s not just about design. Megatrends, such as convenience and sustainability, also determine how wall paints are formulated and produced.

If Walls Could Speak

Walls define rooms, create boundaries and offer protection. Sometimes we find ourselves wondering what goes on behind them. But do we know what goes into them? We usually don’t give this a second thought. And yet, what walls are made of is important for our safety, our well-being and even for climate protection.

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