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 achievements【*Article currently published】.

In May 2024, Kao launched a new release agent called "Luna Flow." Behind this development lies a unique interface science inspired by the mechanisms of plants and a challenge towards sustainability. The original "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 delve into 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 using it as a release agent for rubber and plastic molding, but there are also inquiries from the construction industry wanting to "prevent soil adhesion." There is a lot of interest from unexpected applications, and some very intriguing results have emerged. 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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