Valida is a is a lightweight, solid substance which is comprised of nano-sized fibrils – the high strength building blocks of cellulose fibres, manufactured by Sappi at our pilot scale plant in The Netherlands and sourced from FSC certified sustainably managed forest.
It offers a unique combination of superior functionality in a wide range of applications, whilst being gentle on the environment.
Available as a pre-hydrated multifunctional bio-based additive, Valida can help in solving many challenges faced by paint & coating industry: in-can stability, sagging/leveling balance, cracking during drying, open time, VOC-free, etc.
Valida shows highly shear thinning behavior, broad pH stability and compatibility with minerals and surfactans.