The new silicone polyester resin SILIKOFTAL HTL 1 from Evonik Resource Efficiency creates the ideal balance of performance and cost-effectiveness: With a silicone content of just 10%, it provides reliable and long-lasting protection for cookware such as pots and pans.

Not only is the solvent-based resin resistant to extreme heat, but it also offers a range of further benefits. For instance, in addition to excellent adhesion to various metals such as stainless steel and aluminum, SILIKOFTAL HTL 1 also offers good post-formation after coating.

The new product, which Evonik is showcasing for the first time at China Coat in November, is suitable for food contact when used in external coatings. Thanks to its unique property profile, it is suitable for a broad range of applications: It can be used anywhere stoving coatings are used. SILIKOFTAL HTL 1 is also free from aromatic and chlorinated solvents.

Its versatility for all types of applications is also displayed in other areas: Easy pigment incorporation means that colorful and dark coatings are equally possible – as well as gloss finishes. And these also enjoy long-lasting protection. Coatings based on SILIKOFTAL HTL 1 are, of course, dishwasher safe. The same applies to coatings based on all of Evonik’s other silicone polyester resins.

This launch further extends Evonik’s existing portfolio of silicone polyester resins, offering precisely the right solution for every requirement. In addition to products offering even greater performance, this portfolio also includes waterborne silicone polyester resins.

“We are constantly working on developing new solutions for our customers,” said Maximilian Morin, head of the Industrial Coatings market segment. “The new SILIKOFTAL HTL 1 demonstrates that technical requirements and economic demands don’t need to be mutually exclusive.”