Protective Coating 

Protection Engineered to Last in Harsh Environments

High-performance protective coating solutions designed to extend the service life of metal, concrete, wood, plastic and board surfaces exposed to corrosion, moisture, UV radiation and abrasion. These technologies are developed to protect infrastructure, machinery and equipment operating under demanding industrial and environmental conditions—where durability is a functional requirement, not an option.

Moisture-cure polyurethanes

Moisture-cure polyurethanes are single-component coatings or adhesives that react with ambient humidity or surface moisture to initiate curing. Isocyanate groups interact with water to form highly crosslinked urea linkages, progressively building a three-dimensional polymer network that results in a durable, flexible and chemically resistant film.

Designed to simplify application by eliminating mixing steps, these systems reduce process complexity while offering excellent surface tolerance, including reliable performance on damp substrates and curing capability at temperatures as low as −5 °C. The resulting coatings provide long-term durability, strong corrosion protection and abrasion resistance, together with sufficient flexibility to accommodate substrate movement without cracking. They are widely used in high-performance floor coatings, as well as in structural adhesive and sealant applications..

Product Range

Product Chemical Nature Solid Content Solvent content NCO Content Applications Benefits for the coating when used
ESACOTE® 1190 Aliphatic isocyanate prepolymer 100% 0 14% Moisture cure for protective coating Mechanical strength, water and chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, light stability and weathering resistance
ESACOTE® SB 331 Aromatic polyurethane 90% 10% MAK 8% Moisture cure for protective coating Exceptional surface hardness, good resistance to chemicals
ESACOTE® SB 321 MA Aromatic polyurethane 90% 10% MAK 8% Moisture cure for protective coating Exceptional surface hardness, good resistance to chemicals
ESACOTE® SB 373 MA Aliphatic polyurethane, oil-free 80% 11.5% MAK, 4.5% Naphta 100 7% Moisture cure for protective coating Exceptional surface hardness, good resistance to chemicals
ESACOTE® SB 328 MA Aliphatic polyurethane, oil-free 80% 11.5% MAK, 4.5% Naphta 100 7% Moisture cure for protective coating Exceptional surface hardness, good resistance to chemicals
 

Polyurethane and Urethane Acrylic Dispersions

Waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) are widely used in protective coatings for their balanced combination of mechanical strength, abrasion resistance and flexibility. They form high-build, durable films that provide effective protection against chemicals, impact and corrosion, supporting demanding applications in industrial, automotive and wood coatings.

Urethane acrylic dispersions integrate polyurethane toughness with acrylic hardness and fast drying characteristics. This hybrid approach enables performance tuning across durability, adhesion and cost-performance balance, while preserving the environmental and processing advantages of waterborne systems.

Product Range

Product Chemical Nature Solid Content Applications Features
ESACOTE® 1073   Aliphatic polyurethane dispersion 35% Binder for wood and concrete High hardness, excellent adhesion and abrasion resistance.
ESACOTE® PU 148 Aliphatic urethane acrylic dispersion 35% Binder for clear and pigmented coatings Excellent flow and levelling, good hardness development, high gloss and colour retention, mechanical and chemical resistance, good elasticity, good surface receptivity.