Low-odor paints and adhesives . . . noncarcinogenic high-chemical-resistant coatings . . . formaldehyde-free personal hygiene products . . . polyurethane foam with no-VOC residuals . . . or chemicals that completely biodegrade, replacing other products that persist in the environment indefinitely . . . just some of the environmentally friendly products and solutions made possible by over 40 years' experience in material science and surface chemistry.

Our Performance Materials team combines its technology and market leadership strengths in specialty surfactants, vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer emulsions, specialty amines and epoxy curatives. tell me more . . .

			Recent Developments New levels of toughness, performance, and affordability in VAE technology Airflex EF833 emulsion is a new advancement in VAE technology for high-end applications from flat to semi-gloss. VOCs are low (<50 g/l), while scrub resistance, block resistance and wet adhesion are high — equal to if not better than acrylics and blend systems. Toughen up your formulation. Put it to the test.
			The Wetter the Better, but without the Foam Air Products developed the EnviroGem™ family of environmentally friendly Gemini-based surfactants. Now all kinds of waterborne products work better, with much less foam in formulation and application. Applications include coatings, inks, adhesives, industrial and institutional cleaners and oil field chemicals.
			Cutting the wait from 28 days to less than 48 hours New waterbased, environmentally friendly Anquamine® 287 epoxy curative is a high-performance primer and sealer for new concrete returning it to service rapidly within 48 hours instead of the traditional 28 days contractors were used to—a big cost benefit for our customers.
			Sitting comfortably . . . safe and sound. Volatile organic chemicals may migrate from polyurethane foam in car upholstery, thereby fogging windshields and staining vinyl. Our nonfugitive polyurethane catalysts chemically bind into the polyurethane foam matrix and can not migrate out.

			Performance Polymers, focusing on Airflex® VAE (vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers) emulsions.					Performance Solutions, combines Air Products' existing Specialty Additives product lines with new high-performance additives and solutions.

			Performance Products, uniting Air Products' • Epoxy Additives • Polyurethane Additives • Polyurethane Specialty   Products, and • Specialty Amines   businesses					Advanced Materials, for new and emerging markets like electronic materials, energy-related materials, high-performance coatings and more.