ICA Group launches Biocoat and Biolack

Article Type: New products From: Pigment & Resin Technology, Volume 38, Issue 6

ICA Group, an Italy-based specialist in the manufacture and marketing of coatings for wood, has developed Biocoat impregnating agent and Biolack topcoat for use in sustainable construction. The new water-based impregnating oil,Biocoat and the new water-based waxy top coat, Biolack, contain no solvents– rather, their formulations are based exclusively on the use of vegetable resins and oils in a water-based emulsion, with boron salts taking the place of biocides. ICA Group's 100 percent-natural coatings have been designed to offer protection against aggressive environmental agents, such as rainwater,mold and Xylophagous organisms. ICA Group has developed Biocoat and Biolack for use with all types of untreated hardwood, both on interior and exterior surfaces. They can be used for coating wooden surfaces intended for use in roofs, floors, and structural elements in general. According to the company,the objective in designing these coatings was to provide the construction sector with entirely natural products that are able to protect wood – one of the main components in sustainable building – in a way that is at once safe and effective. Biocoat is an impregnating agent with high penetrative capacity that helps to maintain the optimum humidity level of the wood, slowing down the natural aging process and also preventing the risk of changes to the tonality. Water-resistant and permeable to steam, this product can be applied using a brush, pad, or spray gun, making it a versatile solution for a plethora of different situations. Biocoat is available in various shades, including wooden tones such as oak, elm, dark walnut, and cherry, as well as white and colourless. A number of other colours are available on request. Biolack colourless topcoat can be used as a complement to Biocoat water-based impregnating agent as part of a fully bio-compatible coating cycle. This treatment forms a thin, anti-static film on the wood, which protects it against water and humidity, both in interiors and in exteriors. Developed using natural oils and resins, Biolack allows users to create a washable, breathable surface that does not attract dust. This ready-to-use top coat can be applied by brush,roller or spray gun, making it suitable for a wide range of different uses. Biolack colourless top coat enables users to achieve excellent results in aesthetic terms. Biolack gives the surface to which it is applied a highly polished, satin finish that is smooth and natural to the touch and highlights the wood's graining.