Westlake Corporation is set to revolutionize the coatings industry with the unveiling of its EpoVIVE portfolio at the European Coatings Show (ECS) 2025, scheduled for March 25-27, 2025, in Nuremberg, Germany. Westlake Epoxy will showcase its latest advancements, focusing on enhanced robustness, safety, performance, and a significant stride towards sustainability.

Westlake Epoxy has developed the EpoVIVE portfolio to address the growing demand for sustainable solutions. This new product line offers significant advantages over traditional epoxy formulas, focusing on key areas such as lower carbon footprint, energy efficiency, safer materials, emission reductions, and enhanced circularity.

The EpoVIVE range features several groundbreaking products, including the NEW EPIKOTE Resins 901 and 902, which offer CMR-free alternatives to conventional C12-C14 diluted resins, ideal for high-performance flooring applications. The AQUAREOUS epoxy systems provide low-VOC, solvent-free coatings for concrete and metal, while the SVHC-free AZURES products deliver CMR-free, high-performance solutions for coatings, civil engineering, and adhesives.

In addition to the EpoVIVE portfolio, Westlake Epoxy will introduce the ENABLING Curing Agent EPIKURE 6874-WZ-50, designed to simplify waterborne formulations and enhance corrosion protection for smooth steel surfaces.

The EpoVIVE portfolio emphasizes the use of ISCC PLUS mass-balanced bio-circular and circular raw materials, significantly reducing carbon emissions. By combining renewable energy sources with energy-efficient practices, Westlake Epoxy is further minimizing its environmental impact. The use of safer materials, free from Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) and Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, and Reprotoxic (CMR) substances, ensures improved handling safety for customers.

Addressing the issue of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, Westlake Epoxy introduces lower VOC waterborne epoxy resin dispersions, contributing to cleaner air during application. The company also focuses on promoting a circular economy through innovative formulations and recycling processes, enhancing the ability to reuse, recycle, or repurpose products within the EpoVIVE portfolio.

“Our commitment to improved sustainability drives us to continuously innovate and deliver solutions that help our customers meet their environmental and performance goals,” said Karl-Martin Schellerer, Westlake Senior Vice President — Performance and Essential Materials, Europe and Asia. “The launch of the EpoVIVE portfolio and related product developments reflect Westlake Epoxy's dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products while maintaining our high standards of quality and performance.”

Westlake Epoxy’s dedication to its Environmental, Sustainable, and Governance (ESG) journey is evident in its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint through sustainable sourcing and refined manufacturing processes. With the EpoVIVE™ portfolio, Westlake Epoxy is poised to lead the industry towards a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future, enhancing lives every day.