Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Offers Innovative Diacid
For High Performance Coatings Applications

 Tokyo, Japan -- Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co. Ltd. announced the commercial availability of a new high performance diacid, 2, 4-diethylglutaric acid .

 Ideal for demanding coatings applications, 2, 4-diethylglutaric acid provides high solubility for solvents and resins when compared to conventional straight chain diacids.
 As a cross-linker for acrylic epoxy resin-based powder coatings, the new product's higher cross-linking density promotes exceptional surface gloss, acid and mar resistance.

 Additional information on 2, 4-diethylglutaric acid, currently being supplied in R & D quantities, can be found on the Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Specialty Chemicals Online,www.sp-chem.com,and at Kyowa Hakko USA website,www.kyowa-usa.com.

About Kyowa Hakko
 World leaders in fermentation, biotechnology, and chemical synthesis, Kyowa Hakko develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals, amino acids, nucleic acids, fine chemicals, and food ingredients. Backed by more than a half a century of manufacturing innovation, advanced technology, and a commitment to research, Kyowa Hakko's products are known for high quality, reliability and cost-effectiveness.