Lower energy intensity | Arkema Coating Materials

Rising energy costs, stricter emission regulations, and growing environmental expectations are accelerating the shift toward alternative curing technologies. Beyond performance, curing efficiency influences productivity and can contribute to Scope 3 emission reductions through lower energy consumption. Arkema offers materials compatible with a broad range of curing systems and supports customers transitioning to lower-energy solutions.

Low-cure powder coatings for long-lasting architectural finishes

Arkema’s low-temperature curing powder resins enable architectural finishers to reduce energy consumption by curing at temperatures as low as 160°C, delivering up to 20% energy savings while maintaining productivity. These superdurable REAFREE^® grades provide long-lasting performance with excellent UV resistance, extended outdoor durability, and both gloss and matte finishes that meet demanding standards such as Qualicoat Class 2 and AAMA 2604. Ideal for lowering embodied carbon and extending service life without compromising appearance or protection.

Towards lower energy consumption technologies

Arkema’s UV/EB curing solutions offer a breakthrough route to lower-energy coil coating systems, delivering up to 60% energy savings compared to conventional thermal curing while eliminating VOC emissions. With instant curing and up to 2× higher surface coverage per kilogram of paint, UV/EB enables productivity gains and reduced material usage. Arkema provides a comprehensive portfolio for UV/EB coil coatings—including urethane acrylates, reactive diluents, crosslinkers, photoinitiators and Orgasol^® additives—supporting complete systems across primer, topcoat and backer applications.

Saving 30% in air conditioning costs thanks to cool roofing

Cool roofing solutions reduce roof surface temperatures and building heat gain by maximizing solar reflectance, leading to significant energy savings and lower cooling loads. Highly reflective, durable coatings not only improve occupant comfort but also contribute to sustainability goals by cutting operational energy use and associated emissions.

Arkema supports these objectives with advanced resin technologies tailored for cool roof coatings. KYNAR® PVDF/acrylic emulsions provide premium durability and exceptional retention of color and gloss, enabling cool roof formulations that sustain high solar reflectance over extended service life, even in demanding environments. ENCOR® Flex 1361 is an all-acrylic elastomeric latex designed for waterborne cool roof and wall systems, delivering excellent reflectivity retention, dirt pickup resistance, waterproofing and flexibility across temperature extremes. Its performance helps formulators meet industry standards such as ASTM D6083 Type II for long-lasting exterior coatings. These materials together enable energy-efficient coatings that support both environmental and performance targets in roofing applications.

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USE CASE: Advance sustainability with powder coatings

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USE CASE: UV/EB:VOC free coating technology, as a game changer

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USE CASE: Reducing energy consumption of buildings

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