Research of Additives

Applied R&D in the field of organic additives

Activities

• New technologies of production
• New products
• Know-how for production and additive use
• Study of relationships between structure and properties

Electronics

• Research and preparation of precursors for electrochromic systems, in EU projects 6FP (NANOEFFECTS) and 7FP (INNOSHADE)
• Production of 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT)
• Research and production of new derivatives of 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene
• Phthalocyanine derivatives for electronics (Hierarchic nanostructure, High tech applications.)
• Derivatives of diketopyrrolopyrrole for electronic devices (Nanomateriales)

UV absorbers

• Protection of organic materials against UV radiation (SUNPROTEC)
• UV filters for cosmetic use, in vitro determination of protective factors – SPF, UVAPF (Photoprotective agents)
• UV protective systems for preservation of historic wooden articles (UV varnishes)
• UV absorber for cosmetics based on water dispersion of organic polymer (Cosol E)
• Reactive UV absorber for cellulose textiles (Soltex 1052)
• Reactive UV absorber for polyacrylate and polyurethane varnishes (Soltex EE, EA)
• UV absorber soluble in oils and no polar solvents (Soltex E279)
• Polyacrylate dispersions for increasing photoprotective efficiency of cellulose textiles (Contasol IN5E)

Functional π-π systems

• Phtalocyanine dyes for photodynamic therapy of cancer diseases (Sensitizers)
• Phthalocyanine compounts for medical treatment of some dental diseases (FOTOSTOMA)
• Phthalocyanine derivatives for elimination of algae from natural and artificial reservoirs (Inhibition of bacteria and algae growth)
• Phthalocyanine derivatives for protection of concrete against thiobacteria

Hydrophobic protective systems

• Permanent protective systems for polyesters fabrics (MODIFIBER)

Preservatives and biocides

• Biocides preparations based on isothiazolinones (Mithon)
• Water-soluble phthalocyanine derivatives for protection of closed cooling circles