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KERNOW FLOORSHARK ACHIEVES ANTI-SLIP
R10 RATING FOR FLOOR GRAPHICS
Kernow Coatings’ recently launched FloorSharK Dry
Toner has successfully passed the R10 slip test after
being tried and tested on a Xeikon 3500 digital press.
The two companies have been involved in a rigorous
testing program to achieve the R10 anti-slip rating for
floor graphics.
“Our new FloorSharK Dry Toner has performed
FRX POLYMERS DEVELOPS WATER-BASED outstandingly on the Xeikon 3500,” says Hendrik De
NON-HALOGENATED DISPERSION FOR Backer, Sales Manager EMEA at Kernow Coatings.
TEXTILE COATINGS “We are delighted with the results… In these challenging
FRX Polymers Inc. has announced the development of times, diversification and adaptation are key. We are
Nofia W2000 EX water-based dispersions for use in the excited to be able to introduce a unique market-leading
production of low volatile organic compound (VOC) water- product that’s been tried and tested and will open doors
based textile coatings. for more applications.”
Coated textiles are utilized in various markets including FloorSharK Dry Toner is a textured white R10 slip-
automotive, aerospace, agricultural, industrial, healthcare, resistant PET film that is receptive to dry toner print,
sports, and defense. They deliver a range of superior with an optimized pressure-sensitive adhesive for floor
properties including flame retardancy (FR), waterproofing graphic applications. It is available in 500 mm or 330 mm
and antimicrobial performance. widths. With its sharkskin coating, toner bonding and
In the last few years, water-based coatings have grown at scratch-resistant properties, it offers a durable and safe
a double-digit rate in the textile arena because of their surface even on short-pile carpet tiles.
ability to reduce air pollution and exposure to solvents used “This successful cooperation with Kernow Coatings
in solvent-based coatings. An unmet need in water-based opens up greater opportunities for our customers and
coatings has been the ability to offer flame retardancy with meets the recent unprecedented and necessary demand
a robust halogen-free solution, FRX says. for socially distanced floor signage,” says Xeikon’s
Nofia W2000 EX Dispersion – currently available for Segment Director for Graphic Arts, Dimitri Van Gaever.
qualification trials – is transparent and has a 60 percent “Now, with the new FloorSharK with R10 rating, our
solid content and less than a 400-nanometer particle size. It customers can confidently print non-slip, resilient and
is compatible with various water-based polymers including creative floor decals to meet demand. And thanks to the
polyurethane dispersions used in textile coatings and unique properties of this material, no post-press
synthetic leather applications, FRX says, and when added to lamination is required, saving a significant amount of
PUD coatings, Nofia W2000 EX forms a fully transparent film time and cost in the process.”
with low haze and soft touch and feel. www.kernowcoatings.com
The company says in halogen-free tents/tarps
and fireproof clothing, Nofia W2000 EX Dispersion does not
alter the coating to be seamlessly welded and passes all
high-water pressure resistance tests as well as the
jungle humidity test. The resulting products pass flame-
retardant tests such as CPAI-84 (Canvas Products
Association International). Nofia W2000 EX-based coatings
also meet ASTM 6413 (vertical burn test for flame
resistance of textiles).
In automotive synthetic leathers, Nofia W2000 EX-based
coatings meet relevant automotive fire safety standards as
well as new total VOC and fogging standards established by
major global automotive suppliers as well as the new
Chinese GB/T 27630-201X standard, FRX says. In home
furnishings, Nofia W2000 EX provides a halogen-free flame-
retardant solution for synthetic leathers used in home
furniture, meeting BS 5852 Crib 5 standards while
maintaining good touch and feel.
www.frxpolymers.com

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