Abstract
Recent developments in coatings technology have resulted in two-component waterborne polyurethane wood coating formulations which offer the benefits of traditional solvent-borne systems; however, these 2K WB/PUR systems offer significant reductions over solvent-borne systems in VOCs and HAPs, meeting stringent environmental regulations. In addition, 2K WB/PUR systems meet specifications for finishes for kitchen cabinets, office, laboratory, and household furniture. This paper looks at the differences between solvent-borne polyurethane systems (2K SOV/PUR) and 2K WB/PUR systems. Also discussed are physical properties, formulation parameters, application techniques, and industrial hygiene issues.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Dvorchak, M.J., “UV Curing of Pigmented High-Build Wood Coatings Based on Non-Air-Inhibited Unsaturated Polyesters,”Journal of Coatings Technology,67, No 842, 49 (1995).
Dvorchak, M.J. and Riberi, B.H., “Water-Reducible, Unsaturated Polyesters as Binders and ClearCoatings for UV-Curable Furniture Coatings,”Journal of Coatings Technology,64, No. 808, 43 (1992).
Dixon, B.G. and Gomes, W., “Waterborne and Environmentally Benign, Marine Timber Coating,”Journal of Coatings Technology,66, No. 837, 21 (1984).
Jacobs, P. B. and Yu, P. C., Proc.20th Waterborne, High Solids, and Powder Coatings Symposium, New Orleans, LA, 1992.
Kaminski, A.M. and Urban, M. W., To be submitted to JCT, Private Communication, August 1996.
Urban, M.W., “Attenuated Total Reflectance Spectroscopy of Polymers — Theory and Practice,”American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C., 1996; and ref. therein.
Renk, C.A.; Swartz, A. J., Proc.23rd Waterborne, High Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium, New Orleans, LA, 1995.
Bui, H. and Wicks, D.A., Private Communication, August 1996.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Additional information
100 Bayer Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 19205-9741.
Michael J. Dvorchak is Manager of Technology-Wood Coatings, Industrial Finishes and Resins Group, Coatings Business Unit, of Bayer Corporation. He directs the development of high-tech wood coatings: polyurethanes-oxazoli-dine and aldimine, UV-cure/air cure non-air-inhibited unsaturated polyesters, urethane acrylates and polyurethane dispersions. Mr. Dvorchak’s emphasis is on the implementation of new wood coatings with ultra low VOCs and HAPs for the office, kitchen cabinet, and household markets. He is the author of numerous technical papers related to the wood catings industry.
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Dvorchak, M.J. Using “High performance two-component waterborne polyurethane” wood coatings. Journal of Coatings Technology 69, 47–52 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02696145
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02696145