The 2025 CHINACOAT in Shanghai was a major success. The scale was record-breaking, confirming the industry is moving from short-term price wars to a focus on long-term, high-level technology. Chitec, at W1.H73, showcased our full range of UV, photoinitiator, blue light, and waterborne additives, generating intense technical dialogue.
Facing regulatory tightening, volatile materials, and emerging functional needs—a "triple pressure"—Chitec's portfolio of highly technical, innovative additives delivered. Our solutions directly address the urgent need for sustainable, efficient, and durable coatings.
Regulation Redefines Reliable Sourcing
China’s GB 30981 standards (effective June 2026) expand control beyond VOCs to include SVOCs, biocides, and specific chemicals. This mandates formula re-validation. Buyers now demand stable supply, proprietary synthesis, and technical support over low prices, pushing companies to diversify supply chains. Chitec’s regulatory expertise in Asia, the US, and Europe, combined with our synthesis capability, makes us a favored technical partner for managing these transitions.
Triazine UV Stabilizers: The New Compliance Standard
Stricter global limits on Benzotriazoles and the demand for exceptional weatherability are driving up the technical barrier. Manufacturers are actively seeking UVA technologies that ensure long-term compliance and provide supply continuity (BCP).
Chitec’s Triazine series offers this security. Chiguard® 460 and 5405 are key powder system choices. Liquid versions Chiguard® 477 and 5400 are recognized for excellent compatibility and durability in demanding industrial coatings.
※ Explore Chitec’s Triazine UV Stabilizer Series
Waterborne × Solvent-Free: Performance is Key
The industry’s waterborne push has shifted focus from simple conversion to maintaining high performance (stability, clarity, weather resistance).
Chitec's "True Waterborne × Solvent-Free" strategy delivers. The Chiguard® WB series disperses directly without co-solvents, providing superior weather protection in exterior systems. The Chiguard® WN series (high-concentration, anhydrous liquid) simplifies logistics and offers greater formulation control, attracting manufacturers in high-growth markets like Southeast Asia and the Middle East looking for solvent-free, high-performance additives.
Photoinitiator Challenges: Thick Film, Dark Colors, LED Curing
The UV curing market is growing, but TPO product reclassification created substitution demand. R&D teams discussed major pain points: uneven curing in thick films, deep-colored coatings, and UV-LED systems. The focus was on application-specific technical collaboration.
- R-gen® 919 solves depth-curing issues in dark, carbon black UV inks.
- R-gen® 262’s photobleaching breaks through thick-film curing barriers.
- Chivacure® 1176 provides high performance for transparent, cationic systems demanding zero yellowing.
Optical Applications: Blue Light Protection and Visual Tech
Growth in large displays, lenses, and MR/VR devices has increased the need for stable, transparent blue light absorbers, often combined with UV protection.
Chitec’s Optical Blue Light Series:
- Chiguard® GA403 and KB403 / 9901 for lenses and optical coatings.
- Chiguard® 9546 / 9528 for stable integration into 3C displays.
We saw strong interest from PET film manufacturers serving the large-panel market who need suppliers that can integrate dual blue light absorption and UV defense capabilities.
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