The startup develops montmorillonite mineral materials that replace hazardous chemicals in paint and coating formulations, enhancing their durability and aesthetic appeal. By providing an environmentally-friendly alternative, the company helps clients minimize environmental pollution and improve public health outcomes.
Funding
$660K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Paints, coatings, plasters, and mortars often rely on hazardous chemicals and heavy metals to achieve desired performance characteristics, leading to environmental pollution and potential harm to human health. Traditional biocides used in these materials can leach into the environment, posing risks to ecosystems and contributing to health problems.
Solution
Alina provides state-of-the-art montmorillonite mineral materials designed to replace hazardous chemicals and heavy metals in building material formulations. Their organoclay technology modifies the surface of montmorillonite minerals, making them hydrophobic without altering their structure. This innovative approach allows manufacturers to create biocide-free systems that reduce environmental pollution and improve health outcomes while maintaining or enhancing the durability and aesthetic appeal of the finished products. The materials are applicable in both water-based and oil-based systems.
Target Audience
The primary customers are building product manufacturers, specifically those producing paints, coatings, plasters, and mortars, who are seeking sustainable alternatives to hazardous chemicals and heavy metals.
Features
- Organofilisation technology that is a zero-waste and energy-efficient, one-stage production process.
- Montmorillonite mineral materials suitable for paints, coatings, plasters, and mortars.
- Surface treatment with quaternary ammonium salts to create hydrophobic properties.
- Applicable for high and low smectite montmorillonites.
- Can be adjusted for exfoliation, achieving basal spacing of the montmorillonite mineral over 42 Ȧ.
- Patented technology available for licensing, enabling in-house manufacturing.