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CathoGuard® 800 Family

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Corrosion Protection with CathoGuard®

The e-coat protects the surface, edges and cavities of a car body from corrosion. In combination with the pre-treatment process, it provides an excellent base for applying subsequent paint layers.

The pre-treatment process prior to painting plays an essential role. It includes several steps to clean the car body, promote adhesion and provide a first barrier against corrosion. Afterward, the cathodic electrodeposition coat (e-coat) can be applied successfully. Only the intelligent combination of both – pre-treatment and e-coat – can ensure an excellent metal painted surface quality and optimal corrosion protection.

With CathoGuard® technologies, we provide a tailored product portfolio of automotive e-coat solutions. It covers products for car bodies as well as all metal parts including wheels, axles or chassis components.    

>200 million

cars have been coated with CathoGuard® 800

A Guardian's Legacy of Corrosion Protection 
Born from decades of expertise, BASF’s cathodic electrodeposition has been the guard shielding every surface and interior of any vehicle. It is more than just a coating layer, it represents a robust legacy of automotive protection.
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Your Partner of Choice in Automotive Protection 
Combining the different pre-treatment technologies with our E-Coat, we set the stage for unrivaled performance. With electrocoat application, a uniform film thickness is applied, translating to excellent corrosion resistance for more than 30 million new cars on the road annually.
#1 Globally Recognized CathoGuard® Technology
Trust in the layer that carries BASF's historic seal of excellence. CathoGuard® is a globally recognized solution that offers superior efficiency and effectively protects vehicles of all shapes and sizes, ensuring long-lasting durability and reliable corrosion protection.

Industry-Leading Expertise in E-Coat Performance & Service

By combining material and chemical efficiency with top-notch delivery and service execution, BASF supports automotive OEMs across their paint lines. Please click on the graphics to learn more.

     Enhanced
     Material
     Efficiency
     Enhanced
     Material
     Efficiency
Up to 20% lower consumption
  • Higher throwpower
  • Closed loop rinse
  • Higher solid content
     Reduced
Process Costs
     Reduced
Process Costs
Less workload on the inspection line
  • 30% lower run-outs
  • No touch
  • Reduced anolyte water
       Surface
     Excellence
       Surface
     Excellence
Outstanding smoothness & appearance
  • Multi-metal compatible
  • Suitable for all pre-treatment types
  • Designed for IP II and 3Wet processes
         High
   Ultrafiltration
   Performance
         High
   Ultrafiltration
   Performance
20% higher module efficiency
  • Longer life cycle
  • Higher output
For all KPIs mentioned, actual potential depends on line condition, setup, specification, and the products which are compared.
Guarding More with Less
Adopting CathoGuard® permits the usage of closed loop rinse, enabling the reduction of water consumption on the line by at least 20%.* Additionally, the Biomass Balance Approach can be utilized with this portfolio, generating a further 40% CO2 per kg savings.
The biomass balance approach can be utilized with products from the CathoGuard® 800 portfolio, generating a further 40% CO2 per kg savings.
*Calculation based on the CathoGuard® 800RE product.

Innovating for the Future of Automotive Coatings

A new age of automotive OEM has dawned — demanding a new road for success. Together with our partners in the automotive industry, we are dedicated to shape a sustainable future for mobility and actively reduce environmental impact.

Eco-efficient Processes

< 1% solvent content reduces overall paint layer thickness

Environmentally Impactful

Tin-free and free of hazardous air particles (HAPs-free)

For all KPIs mentioned, actual potential depends on line condition, setup, specification, and the products which are compared.

Patrick Zhao, Senior Vice President,
Global Automotive OEM Coatings
"We manufacture the latest generation of e-coat products, such as CathoGuard® 800 RE. This advanced product offers numerous benefits: lower consumption, increased efficiency, and higher reactivity making it an ideal choice for automotive coatings in the electric vehicle segment with a combination of sustainability and outstanding performance."
Dr. Audrée Andersen,
Director, Global E-Coat Technology
“The success of CathoGuard® lies in the passion, engagement, and high competency of the team responsible for these technologies. Our customers expect excellence; we provide best-in-class support, delivering prompt, data-driven and sustainable solutions unmatched in the industry. A winning combination which we are proud to provide globally.”

Want to learn more about the CathoGuard® 800 family?
Please download our information flyer.

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Audrée Andersen
Director, Global E-Coat Technology
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Global Product Manager
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