PPG wins ACS green chemistry award for SIGMAGLIDE 2390 coating
Article excerpt
Highlighted: the sentence this signal was extracted from
PPG received the 2026 Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the American Chemical Society for its PPG SIGMAGLIDE 2390 coating. Recognized in the Design of Safer Chemicals category, the biocide-free technology can reduce power consumption by up to 20% and CO2 emissions by up to 35%. The coating helps vessel owners improve fuel efficiency and avoid the release of antifoulants. *this image is generated using AI for illustrative purposes only. PPG has received the 2026 Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the American Chemical Society (ACS) Green Chemistry Institute for its PPG SIGMAGLIDE 2390 coating. The company was recognized in the Design of Safer Chemicals category for the biocide-free, silicone-based fouling release technology. This innovation helps vessel owners and operators improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and avoid the release of antifoulants into marine environments. The ACS Green Chemistry Challenge Awards acknowledge technologies that advance sustainability through innovative chemistry while delivering environmental, economic, and performance benefits. "This recognition from ACS underscores the role innovative solutions can play in addressing complex sustainability challenges," said David Bem, PPG senior vice president, science and technology, and chief technology officer. He noted that the coating eliminates the need for biocides and is suitable for...
Keep reading with a free account
The rest of this article, and every signal for PPG, is in your free account.
