This section provides an overview for water and oil resistant coating agents as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 water and oil resistant coating agent manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked water and oil resistant coating agent companies as of November, 2024: 1.Danish Technological Institute, 2.Canon Optron, Inc., 3.Surfactis Technologies.
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Water- and oil-resistant coating agents, typically solutions of dissolved fluoropolymers, are applied to surfaces to impart water- and oil-repellent properties. Easily applied by brushing or dipping, these agents can dry at room temperature.
These agents are widely used across various industries and in everyday items that require water and oil repellence. Common applications include enhancing touch panels with water and oil repellence, preventing fingerprints, serving as waterproofing sprays for textiles like silk and cotton, and providing protection for industrial components like bearings in mini motors and barriers in HDD fluid dynamic bearings.
Additionally, they are applied for waterproofing materials such as wood and leather.
The primary component, fluorine, forms stable C-F bonds resulting in low surface tension, making these coatings repellent to water and oil, which have higher surface tensions. This property is quantified as the contact angle, reflecting the wettability of a surface. A larger contact angle indicates superior water and oil repellence.
Super-hydrophobicity refers to an extreme level of water repellence, differentiated from standard water repellence by a higher contact angle.
Various types of water- and oil-resistant coating agents exist:
Recent developments include agents without C8 telomere or fluorine, responding to environmental and health concerns related to PFOA impurities in traditional fluorinated agents.
These agents are commonly used in the inkjet printing industry. They prevent ink clogs when applied inside inkjet printer nozzles. Similarly, they are used inside ink cartridges to ensure efficient ink delivery without internal adhesion. Their suitability for plastic components like ink cartridges, without the need for heating or special treatment, makes them especially useful.
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FluoroTechnology Co., Ltd., established in 2003 with headquarters in Kasugai City, Japan, is a manufacturer of water-repellent, anti-fouling, and moisture-proof flourine coatings. The company's product line includes functional coating agents for oil repellent treatment, fingerprint attachment prevention coating agents, water-proof coating agents among fluoride compounds, and water-solubile repellent agents. These products are also used in oxidation prevention, lithium battery ignition prevention, and LED sulfuration prevention requirements. The company serves various markets, including agriculture, automotive, chemical processing, mining, and food processing.
AGC Inc., founded in Amagasaki, Japan, in 1907 is a supplier of flat, automotive, display glass, chemicals, ceramics and other high-tech materials and components. The company's product portfolio includes Architectural glasses, Automotive glasses, Architectural Materials, performance chemicals and Biopharmaceuticals. Their products are used in markets such as Automotive and Transportation, Telecommunications, Industrial Automation, Healthcare and Medical Devices and Aerospace and Defense. They also offer custom packaging, warehousing, customer service and distribution services.
Daikin Industries Ltd., founded in 1924 with headquarters in Japan, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate company and manufacturer of numerous products and equipment. The company's products include home appliances, chemicals, medical equipment, electronics, and oil hydraulics used in the automotive, semiconductor manufacturing, home and living, and aerospace industries. Examples of Diakin's products include CAD software, mobile hydraulic equipment used in road construction, commercial-use air conditioners, residential air conditioners, and fluoropolymer-coated cookware. Daikin is constantly referred to as the world's largest air conditioner manufacturer, but recent expansion into the in Indian market has removed any doubt.
Toyo Chem founded in 2011 is a leading manufacturer and supplier of polymers and coatings based in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in the production and distribution of polymer and coating-related products for various industries. While delivering new value and being close to customer needs, Toyo Chem offers innovative solutions tailored to meet industry requirements. Led by President Toshinori Machida, the company operates with a capital of 500 million yen and has a dedicated team of 566 employees.
DIC, established in 1908 in Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of printing inks, organic pigments, and PPS compounds. The company's product portfolio includes different printing inks, such as offset inks used for quality printing, gravure inks for packaging materials, and UV-curable inks for various applications. They also offer organic pigments used in automotive coatings, and PPS compounds, used in electronic and automotive components. DIC's products are used in industries like automotive, electronics, food, and housing. They provide quality products and services that meet societal needs while addressing local and global challenges.
AGC Chemicals, which started in 1917 in soda ash production, now has facilities worldwide and is a manufacturer of chemicals that has expanded into chlor-alkali, urethane, gas and solvents, fluorochemicals, and life science. The company's core products include fluoroelastomers, ETFE resins and films, PTFE micro powders, melt-processable compounds, fine silica products, and agrochemical intermediates and ingredients. AGC Chemicals products are used in paint and coatings manufacturing, textiles, architectural facades, chemical processing, and personal care products. The company can customize chemical formulations per customer requirements.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Danish Technological Institute |
16.3%
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2 | Canon Optron, Inc. |
14.3%
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3 | Surfactis Technologies |
12.2%
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4 | Fluoro Technology Co.,LTD. |
12.2%
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5 | TOYOCHEM CO., LTD. |
10.2%
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6 | AGC Chemicals |
8.2%
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7 | DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, Ltd. |
8.2%
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8 | Rudolf GmbH |
6.1%
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9 | AGC Inc. |
6.1%
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10 | DIC CORPORATION |
6.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the water and oil resistant coating agent page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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Japan | 6 | 66.7% |
Denmark | 1 | 11.1% |
Germany | 1 | 11.1% |
France | 1 | 11.1% |