Koppers

Koppers special pitches and tars have been developed primarily for use as extenders in paints and protective coatings. Their low water content makes them particularly suitable for use in moisture cured polyurethane systems.

Koppers is the largest manufacturer of special pitch products in Europe and all products are approved by major paint companies, on a worldwide basis.

In addition to marine and surface coatings, special pitches also can be used in building and construction products such as roof membranes, other damp proof membranes, and motor vehicle body underseals.

Features

• Highly aromatic by nature
• Low water content
• Compatible with epoxy resins
• Strict computer controlled production conditions ensure consistent high quality

Benefits

• Excellent water resistance, even in seawater or waste water
• Resistant to gasoline, jet fuels, lubricating oils, and alkalies
• Good process-ability and workability

Availability

• Logistics services are available in Europe.

For more information about special pitches and tars, including pricing, availability and logistics, contact:

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Contact Us

European Operations

Koppers International BV
Molenlaan 55
1422 XN Uithoorn
The Netherlands

Tel: + 31  297 545 544

Mart Lutz
LutzM@koppers.eu  
Manager, Commercial and Logistics

 

North American Operations

Koppers Inc.
436 Seventh Avenue 
Pittsburgh, PA USA 
15219-1800

Phone:
Tel: 412-227-2532
Fax: 412-227-1650

Brett Johnston
JohnstonBM@koppers.com
Manager, Marketing & Sales, Pitch Products

 

Chinese Operations

Koppers Carbon & Chemical Co. Ltd.
C3-1702
Teda MSD, No. 79
1st Avenue
Binhai New Area, Tianjin, P.R.
China 300457

Lei Chen - Domestic Markets
ChenL@koppers-cn.com
Sales Manager
Koppers Carbon & Chemical Co. Ltd.

Richard Lyons - Export Markets
LyonsRW@koppers.com
Vice President, CMC Global Sales & Marketing