Behind the development of the fluoride-free coating agent "Kao Luna Flow"

Kao's environmentally friendly coating agent "Lunaflow." Over 200 responses in just one year since its release - introducing expanding usage scenarios and implementation results【*Article currently published】.

In May 2024, Kao launched a new release agent called "Luna Flow." The background of this development lies in unique interfacial science inspired by the mechanisms of plants and a challenge towards sustainability. The proprietary "slippery" technology inspired by the sea cucumber is now attracting attention from various business sectors. In this article, we spoke with two representatives from Kao's Chemical Division and a representative from Mitsui & Co. Plastics, the sales partner, to explore the behind-the-scenes of the "Luna Flow" development. ------ Is it only for reducing the load on molds and for release agent applications? There has been significant interest in its use as a release agent for rubber and plastic molding, but there are also inquiries from the construction industry, such as wanting to "prevent soil adhesion." There is a lot of interest from unexpected applications, and very intriguing results are emerging. Please check the article for potential expansions into other applications. ↓ You can read the article about the development of the fluorine-free coating agent "Kao Luna Flow" through this link.

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