OCCA Weekly Webinar - Selection of fillers in water-based paints & water-based anti corrosion coatings
Venue: Webinar
Date: Wednesday 4th November 2026
Time: 14:30 – 15:30
OCCA Weekly Webinars Series 20 continues with "Selection of fillers in water-based paints & water-based anti corrosion coatings" presented by Alexander Zahn of Hoffman Mineral. The webinar will take place via Zoom on Wednesday 4 November at 2:30pm.
Abstract:
HOFFMANN MINERAL GmbH, based in Neuburg at the Danube, Germany, specializes in functional fillers based on Neuburg Siliceous Earth. Derived from a unique natural combination of corpuscular silica and lamellar kaolinite, the company’s portfolio includes natural, refined and surface-modified grades for a broad range of technical applications. In coating systems, these functional fillers offer versatile opportunities to influence formulation efficiency, performance and sustainability.
This presentation explores the potential of functional fillers in water-based paints and water-based anti-corrosion coatings. Selected application examples will illustrate how mineral-based solutions can improve formulation efficiency, support the reduction of costly components and enhance key performance characteristics. The talk will cover anti-corrosion primers, clear coats with improved stain and ink resistance, and white direct-to-metal systems where corrosion protection, optical properties and cost efficiency must be carefully balanced. It is intended to provide technical users with practical inspiration for unlocking new formulation opportunities in sustainable, high-performance coating systems.
With great fillers comes great possibility.
Speaker Profile - Alexander Zahn - Area Sales Manager - Latin America, Northern Europe & Middle East, Hoffman Mineral
Alexander Zahn is Area Sales Manager for Latin America, Northern Europe and the Middle East at HOFFMANN MINERAL. With a professional background spanning technical sales, product development and production management, he brings broad expertise in inorganic as well as organic chemistry and raw material applications. In his presentation, he will discuss the use of mineral-based functional additives in water-based paints and anti-corrosion coatings, with a focus on their impact on formulation and performance.
