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Research & Development
With a staff of approximately 270 scientists and technologists, in 12 laboratories worldwide, IMERYS is engaged in applied research, product development and investigation of mineral applications. The largest laboratories are in South West England, Georgia, USA and Brazil. The latest testing and analytical techniques and equipment are employed in these state-of-the-art facilities.
Research & Development
Imerys’ R & D resources are focused on specific industries, ensuring in-depth expertise and a single-minded concentration on customer solutions. The aim is to develop the most efficient processes to produce the most effective materials for each application, backed up by the best possible technical service and advice. Imerys works extensively with universities and external institutes in the UK and the USA to ensure it draws on knowledge and expertise at the forefront of technology.
PRODUCT FOCUS
ImerCure™ X10- Mineral additive for UV-cured clear coatings
ImerCure™ X10 brings an innovative combination of properties to radiation-cured coatings. The specially engineered particle size makes it ideally suited to clear coatings, giving no loss of optical transmission and clarity.... read more
A new generation of high performance Opacifier
Opacilite™ is a high whiteness “flash calcined” kaolin. This patented technique creates large numbers of intrinsically sealed voids within the clay particles. These tiny voids provide outstanding opacifying properties in coatings... read more
ImerSeal™ is engineered for use in moisture curing sealant adhesive systems
ImerSeal™ offers benefits particularly where stability, product performance, whiteness and high thixotropy are required and also where moisture sensitivity of the system is a consideration... read more
A new concept for water based barrier coatings
Imerys has developed new barrier kaolins as part of the BARRISURF™ product line. These hyper-platy, nano-dimensional thickness crystals create a tortuous coating structure that inherently resists penetration...read more
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