Bayer MaterialScience AG has launched its latest generation of waterborne binders, Bayhydrol XP 2557, XP 2558 and XP 2593/1 for parquet floor coatings. These new binders make it possible to formulate N-methyl pyrrolidone- (NMP) free wood coatings that possess properties that meet or surpass conventional systems. The wood coatings possess excellent resistance to abrasion and high mechanical resistance, according to the company. More info: Bayer MaterialScience, +49 214 30-25363; Fax: +49 214 30-66426; E-mail: frank.rothbarth@bayerbms.com; Web; www.bayercoatings.com.