Water-based industrial chemicals: high-performance, sustainable solutions for industry

Water-Based Chemistry: A Key Driver of Performance and Safety in the Workshop

The use of organic solvents is still associated with several major constraints in industrial workshops:

• Health risks for operators
• Storage and transport constraints
• Flammability classification
• Increasing regulatory requirements (VOC, REACH, ZDHC)

Water-based industrial chemical solutions provide an effective response to these challenges.

Technical advantages of water-based formulations

Today, water-based chemicals offer:

• A significant reduction in VOC emissions
• A healthier working environment
• Non-flammable products, simplifying logistics
• Easier equipment cleaning
• Excellent compatibility with flexible materials (polyurethane, leather, technical textiles)

These benefits translate into increased productivity, enhanced safety, and stronger regulatory compliance.

Water-Based Adhesives or Release Agents: An Innovation by Keck Chimie

Contrary to popular belief, water-based chemistry is not a compromise solution. Keck Chimie’s research and development teams design aqueous formulations adapted to the constraints of automated production lines and tested in real-world conditions.

Key examples include:

• Water-based industrial adhesives, supplied in Bag-in-Box packaging, for bonding flexible materials
• Aqueous release agents for polyurethane parts, particularly for the automotive industry (refs. 1801/167 & 1801/168)
• Water-based mold release paints, suitable for long production cycles
• Low-odor leather softeners, compatible with cutting and forming processes

These products are designed to ensure:

• Consistent performance
• Process stability
• Controlled, high-quality industrial finishing

The water-based industrial chemical products developed by Keck Chimie are used across a wide range of industries:

• Automotive industry
• Leather processing
• Leather goods manufacturing
• Textile industry
• Technical flexible materials

Each solution is tailored to the specific constraints of the process, the materials used, and the production rates.

By relying on water-based formulations, Keck Chimie supports industrial manufacturers in their transition toward more responsible chemistry, in line with international standards such as ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals).

This commitment is based on:

• Active regulatory monitoring
• Personalized technical support in the workshop
• Custom chemical solutions developed in Keck Chimie’s laboratory in Alsace

Upcoming developments focus on high value-added aqueous solutions: new industrial adhesives, specific release agents, and extended compatibility with next-generation technical materials. The goal remains the same: to make water a true driver of industrial performance, without compromising quality or process reliability.

Are you seeking an alternative to solvents or aiming to optimize your industrial chemical formulations? Keck Chimie’s technical teams support you in selecting and testing water-based chemicals suited to your production constraints.

Contact us today to request a personalized technical recommendation using the form below: contact a manufacturer of water-based chemical products.