DuPont Polymer Powders' products make a difference

Quality experts know that factors contributing to the success or failure of a product are typically unseen. Polymer powder is an example - mostly unseen, but many industries use it to improve a product or a process.

"We transform polymers into fine powders. These powders are applied to products that no one sees but they make a difference," says Danielle Blomert, global business manager and managing director of DuPont Polymer Powders Switzerland.

The company produces thermoplastic powder coatings and processing additives used in the automotive, shipping, construction, utilities and personal care industries.

"Our coatings fit very well in harsh environments," Blomert says. Water infrastructure management companies and shipyards, for example, use DuPont's Abcite powder coating to durably protect metal against corrosion as an alternative to stainless steel. Fincantieri, Europe's leading cruise ship maker, has specified Abcite in ships' ceiling clips, preventing corrosion for up to 20 years.

DuPont also produces additives for speciality plastics used in food packaging, masterbatches, industrial paints and automotive parts. Automotive battery, paint and original equipment manufacturers, for example, rely on DuPont Coathylene powder to make daily production more efficient. It collaborates with the likes of LG, Dow and Exxon to enhance speciality plastic materials while meeting food grade requirements and ensuring compatibility.

As part of its effort to offer sustainable products, DuPont developed the first Ecocert certified bio-based exfoliating powder: Gotalene RS 400. Ecocert is the world's benchmark in organic product certification. Moreover, DuPont Abcite powder coatings do not emit harmful volatile organic compounds, require no primer and are recyclable.