Nanocomposites

NANOCRYL^®, NANOPOX^® and NANOPOL^®

Evonik’s nanocomposites are colloidal silicasols in various binders and solvents. These are low viscosity products that are highly transparent and do not exhibit anysedimentation. This means that processability is largely unchanged compared to that of the base resin. The result is an almostperfect combination of the advantageous properties of organic andinorganic materials.

Nanocomposites are used wherever these improvements in properties are desirable or necessary without compromisingprocessability as a result of, for example, disproportionate increases in viscosity which can occur with conventional fillers and pigments. The fact that this can be achieved without impairing optical claritymakes nanocomposites particularly suitable for use in transparent formulations. Good examples include highly scratch-resistant, steel wool-resistant clear coats for plastics (e.g. PC, PMMA, PET) and wood.