Evonik Unveils Enhanced TEGO® Therm Coatings for EV Battery Safety

Evonik Unveils Enhanced TEGO® Therm Coatings for EV Battery Safety

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has expanded its TEGO® Therm product range to offer advanced coatings designed to enhance safety for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. These coatings provide superior heat protection and fire resistance, meeting stringent industry standards. Comprising various components, including granules with a microporous silica core and a waterborne polysiloxane hybrid binder, TEGO® Therm coatings ensure optimal thermal insulation and mechanical strength. They meet UL 94 V-0 fire safety standards and are easily applicable, making them ideal for EV battery housings. Evonik’s commitment to innovation in the automotive industry underscores its dedication to creating a safer and more sustainable future.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 13-Jun-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Evonik, a leading provider of specialty chemicals, introduces an expanded TEGO® Therm product line aimed at bolstering safety measures for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. These innovative coatings offer superior heat protection and fire resistance, addressing the stringent safety standards of the rapidly growing EV market.

Dr. Benjamin Schaeffner, Global Head of Market Segment Industrial and Transportation Coatings at Evonik Coating Additives, emphasized the critical importance of battery safety in the electric mobility sector. He highlighted TEGO® Therm as a reliable solution that exceeds industry safety standards, ensuring the integrity of lithium-ion batteries in EVs.

The TEGO® Therm range comprises several meticulously engineered components, including granules with a microporous silica core and a waterborne polysiloxane hybrid binder. These components work synergistically to enhance thermal insulation, fire resistance, and mechanical strength of protective coatings.

TEGO® Therm coatings meet the UL 94 V-0 fire safety standards, providing comprehensive protection for EV batteries. Their versatility allows for easy spray application on complex substrates, ensuring uniform coverage and efficient fire resistance.

Dr. Niko Haberkorn, Global Head of Business Development for the Market Segment Industrial & Transportation Coatings at Evonik Coating Additives, highlighted the effectiveness of TEGO® Therm in minimizing heat transfer and inhibiting fire spread. Rigorous testing demonstrated the coatings’ ability to protect substrates from intense heat, making them ideal for high-temperature scenarios.

The expansion of TEGO® Therm products marks a significant step forward in EV battery safety, reflecting Evonik’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in the automotive industry. As electric mobility continues to grow, Evonik remains dedicated to providing cutting-edge coating solutions for a safer and more sustainable future.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Evonik is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. The company is active in more than 100 countries around the world and generated sales of €15.3 billion and an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of €1.66 billion in 2023. Evonik goes far beyond chemistry to create innovative, profitable, and sustainable solutions for customers. More than 33,000 employees work together for a common purpose: We want to improve life today and tomorrow.

ABOUT SPECIALTY ADDITIVES

The Specialty Additives division combines the businesses of versatile additives and high-performance crosslinkers. They make end products more valuable, more durable, save more energy and simply better. As formulation experts in fast growing markets such as coatings, mobility, infrastructure and consumer goods, Specialty Additives combines a small amount with a big effect. With its 3,500 employees the division generated sales of €3.52 billion in 2023.

DISCLAIMER

In so far as forecasts or expectations are expressed in this press release or where our statements concern the future, these forecasts, expectations or statements may involve known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results or developments may vary, depending on changes in the operating environment. Neither Evonik Industries AG nor its group companies assume an obligation to update the forecasts, expectations or statements contained in this release.

Media Contact:

Fabian Schwane
Coating Additives
fabian.schwane@evonik.com

SOURCE: Evonik