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Automotive solutions for body, chassis, interior, exterior and new mobility

The automotive and transportation industry is changing rapidly, driven by lightweight design, electrification, multi-material construction, greater durability requirements and increasing expectations for comfort, safety and sustainability. Evonik Crosslinkers supports this transformation with high-performance curing agents, crosslinkers, adhesion promoters and specialty technologies for demanding automotive applications.

Our solutions help formulators and manufacturers develop durable coatings, reliable adhesive and sealant systems, resilient interior surfaces and advanced materials for modern vehicle design. From corrosion protection and scratch-resistant clear coats to structural epoxy adhesives, PVC plastisol adhesion and high-quality polyurethane systems, our portfolio is designed to improve performance, processing efficiency and long-term durability.

With proven technologies such as VESTANAT®, VESTAGON®, ANCAMINE®, ANCAMIDE®, ANQUAMINE®, AMICURE®, IMICURE®, CUREZOL®, DICYANEX®, NOURYBOND® and HYBRIDUR®, Evonik Crosslinkers helps automotive customers meet today’s technical demands while preparing for the future of mobility.

High-Performance Protection & Aesthetic Finishes

Automotive coatings are sophisticated multi-layer systems designed to protect vehicle surfaces while delivering long-lasting appearance, color and gloss. In car body coatings, epoxy chemistry plays an important role in the first layers. Cathodic Electro Deposition, or CED, provides essential corrosion protection, while the primer layer improves durability by smoothing surface irregularities and helping shield the body from mechanical impacts such as stone chips.

Polyurethane coating technologies are used in later layers to combine aesthetic appeal with technical performance. Water-based polyurethane dispersions can be used in basecoat systems, where pigments create the vehicle’s color and visual character. The final clear coat or topcoat provides decoration and protection, ensuring excellent leveling for a smooth surface and high-gloss finish.

These coating layers help protect against UV radiation, which can cause polymer degradation, chemical exposure from substances such as gasoline, tree sap and bird droppings, and mechanical impacts, including scratches and stone chips that affect both appearance and the integrity of the coating system.

We support automotive coating formulators with technologies for clear coats, primers, chassis coatings, underbody protection, rims and trim. ANCAMIDE® and ANQUAMINE® curing agents provide corrosion resistance for chassis and underbody primers, while VESTANAT® EP-M clear coat technologies combine polyurethane flexibility with glass-like hardness for excellent scratch and chemical resistance. VESTAGON® supports robust powder coatings for rims, assembly parts and automotive trim 

Key technologies: 

Robotic painting systems efficiently apply paint to a car body in a modern automotive painting shop.

Smart Materials for High-quality Lighting and Components

Automotive parts must combine design freedom, durability, surface quality and long-term resistance to heat, weathering, chemicals and mechanical stress. Our technologies support high-performance parts applications, including lighting components, hang-on parts, rims, assembly parts and automotive trim.

For transparent and demanding plastic components, such as lighting, material performance is critical. Heat resistance, impact strength, clarity and UV stability all play an important role in maintaining function and appearance throughout the vehicle lifetime. VESTASOL® TMC-on provides a basis for high-performance polycarbonates used in automotive headlights. 

Powder-coated rims, assembly parts and automotive trim must resist UV exposure, stone chipping, acid rain, brake fluids and other chemical influences. VESTAGON® technologies support robust powder coating systems that help protect these components while maintaining a high-quality finish.

By combining specialty chemistry with application expertise, we help manufacturers and formulators develop automotive parts that meet modern expectations for performance, aesthetics and durability. 

Key technologies: 

Polished red car headlight. AI.

Strong Bonding and Reliable Sealing for Modern Vehicle Design

Lightweight construction, mixed-material assemblies, miniaturization and increasing vehicle complexity place high demands on automotive bonding and sealing. We offer a broad range of amine-based curing agents, accelerators and adhesion promoters for high-performance adhesive and sealant systems used across body shop, paint shop, repair and structural applications.

Our epoxy curing technologies enable strong adhesion to metals, polymers, glass, ceramics and composite materials. They help formulators achieve the right balance of mechanical strength, flexibility, impact resistance, thermal stability, chemical resistance and processing performance and includes solutions for both one-component and two-component epoxy systems.

In body shop applications, DICYANEX® and AMICURE® micronized dicyandiamide and accelerators are used in 1K epoxy systems for crash-stable, hem flange and structural adhesives. They combine high performance with easy handling and long formulation latency.

PVC plastisols are also essential in automotive paint shop operations, where they support corrosion protection, waterproofing, bonding and sealing of seams and joints. They protect external surfaces such as underbody constructions, rocker panels and sills. NOURYBOND® adhesion promoters help improve adhesion to modern e-coat primed steel substrates, enabling plastisol developers and formulators to meet the challenges of evolving automotive primer systems. 

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Durable Materials for Electric Mobility

As electric mobility grows, battery systems require materials that support safety, durability, efficient processing and reliable long-term performance. Battery housings, encapsulation systems and structural components must withstand demanding mechanical, thermal and environmental conditions while contributing to efficient vehicle design and large-scale manufacturing.

Our technologies support high-performance material systems for selected battery-related applications. Polyurethane-based material systems, including TPU solutions, can support battery housings and encapsulation by contributing to protection, durability and design flexibility. For composite applications such as automotive battery cases, high-performance epoxy SMC systems can support cost-efficient design and automated production processes.

The right crosslinker or curing technology can influence processing behavior, mechanical properties, thermal resistance and chemical stability. This makes formulation expertise essential when developing materials for electric vehicles and new mobility concepts. With our broad technology portfolio and deep application know-how, we help customers create robust solutions for the evolving requirements of battery and electric vehicle applications.

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Soft, Durable and Premium Surfaces for Vehicle Interiors

Automotive interiors must deliver comfort, durability, attractive design and a high-quality touch experience. From instrument panels and seating to decorative trim and coated plastic surfaces, materials must combine softness, strength, light stability and resistance to everyday wear.

Our products support premium interior applications with technologies for polyurethane spray skins, synthetic leather, decorative surfaces and interior coatings. VESTANAT® IPDI and VESTANAT® H12MDI are used in polyurethane spray skin systems for high-quality, light-stable instrument panels with an excellent surface feel. These technologies help create soft yet durable interior surfaces that meet expectations for comfort and long-term appearance.

For coated interior components, HYBRIDUR® polymer dispersions provide excellent wetting and adhesion to a variety of substrates, including PU and plastics. They support highly aesthetic and durable coatings for interior trim and decorative applications. Whether used to enhance tactile quality, improve surface resistance or support premium design, our crosslinker technologies help create interiors that feel as good as they look.

Key technologies: 

Car elements inside of the car

FAQs

Evonik Crosslinkers offers technologies such as VESTANAT®, VESTAGON®, ANCAMIDE®, ANQUAMINE® and ANCAMINE® for automotive coating systems, including clear coats, primers, chassis coatings, underbody protection, rims and automotive trim.

Our amine-based curing agents and accelerators help formulators develop epoxy adhesives with strong adhesion, high mechanical performance, impact resistance, thermal stability and long formulation latency for body shop, repair and structural applications.

NOURYBOND® adhesion promoters are designed to support PVC plastisol systems used for seam sealing, bonding, waterproofing, corrosion protection and underbody applications, especially on modern e-coat primed steel substrates.

VESTANAT® IPDI and VESTANAT® H12MDI are used in polyurethane spray skins for high-quality instrument panels, while HYBRIDUR® polymer dispersions support durable, aesthetic coatings on plastic, wood and decorative interior surfaces.

Evonik Crosslinkers offers technologies for selected electric vehicle applications, including battery housings, encapsulation systems and epoxy composite materials, helping support durability, protection and efficient processing.

  

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Explore high-performance automotive solutions with Evonik Crosslinkers

From durable coatings and structural adhesives to premium interior surfaces and materials for electric mobility, we help automotive manufacturers and formulators meet demanding performance, processing and sustainability requirements.

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