Hubergroup showcases sustainable UV oligomers

Hubergroup Chemicals is set to present its sustainable, bio-based UV oligomers designed for advanced coatings at the European Coatings Show 2025. These new resins, suitable for wood and plastic surfaces, feature a 50% bio-based carbon content and offer reactivity and stain resistance.

As regulatory restrictions on monomer acrylates increase, the demand for sustainable, bio-based materials in the coatings industry is growing. Companies like Ikea have been leading this shift. In response, Hubergroup is using sugar alcohols such as sorbitol and xylitol as building blocks. These materials are readily available in large quantities and offer higher functionality and rigidity compared to traditional bio-based polyols, allowing for the development of high-performance coatings that meet sustainability standards.

Justus Back, innovation manager at Hubergroup, will present this new development at the European Coatings Show. His talk, titled Sugar Alcohol Building Blocks for Sustainable and Regulatory-Compliant UV Oligomers with a Superior Bio-Based Carbon Content, will explore how Hubergroup has successfully developed these innovative resins. Back will also highlight the coatings’ ability to resist substances such as red wine and mustard, expanding the options available for sustainable radiation-curable resins.