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Global Coatings Market: $99 Billion in 2011In 2010, the global coating market hit about $90 billion and is expected to grow about 10 percent to $99 billion in 2011. This information is presented in “Global and China Coating Industry Report, 2010-2011,” a new research report developed by ResearchInChina that has been recently published by Market Publishers Ltd.
OMNOVA Solutions Announces Price IncreasesOMNOVA Solutions’ Specialty Chemicals business announced a price increase of $0.06 per dry pound for all styrene butadiene emulsion polymers produced in the United States.
Eastman Chemical to Acquire Solutia Inc.Eastman Chemical Co. and Solutia Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which Eastman will acquire Solutia, a global leader in performance materials and specialty chemicals.
Low-VOC Alkyd
With the rise in the number of green commercial projects with tough VOC restrictions, many painters are frustrated with the lack of an acceptable solution for areas traditionally coated with alkyd coatings.
PigmentsBayferrox high-performance pigments include Bayferrox red shades for coating applications and yellow pigments with special properties.
Novel Additives to Extend Open Time in Low-VOC Latex PaintsOne of the challenges of formulating waterborne architectural coatings is achieving an acceptable balance of properties both during application and in the final film.
VAE EmulsionsEcoVAE® 405 provides great durability that allows formulators to develop products for use in tough environments such as kitchens and playrooms where frequent washing occurs.
Novel Additives to Extend Open Time in Low-VOC Latex PaintsOne of the challenges of formulating waterborne architectural coatings is achieving an acceptable balance of properties both during application and in the final film.
Environmental Challenges Demand New Color SolutionsThe increasing pressure placed on the use of metals through legislation and risk assessment has significantly affected the way in which color targets are achieved.
Selecting Resins for Wood Coating Applications: A Guide for FormulatorsFormulating wood coatings can be challenging, given the variety of resins available and the diverse applications in the industry.
Heat-Reflective Paint
Enviro Coat Reflective 1545 is one of the industry’s first commercially produced architectural coatings designed to reflect the sun’s radiant heat.
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Products and ServicesThe largest manufacturer of iron oxide pigments in ChinaYuxing Pigment
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Positions AvailableDevelopment Chemist - Liquid CoatingsThe Nantais Group specializes in placing "High Performing" Management and Executives in many different industries. We are consistently recognized as a "Performance Leader" and employ a very unique "Six Sigma ... More
Product of the MonthBayferrox high-performance pigments include Bayferrox red shades for coating applications and yellow pigments with special properties.
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EventsJanuary 30, 2012
SSPC 2012The only conference and exhibition dedicated 100% to protective, marine, industrial and commercial coatings.
February 06, 2012
Polymers and Coatings Introductory Short CourseThe Polymers and Coatings program, an integral part of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department of the College of Science and Mathematics, offers both an Undergraduate Concentration and a Masters degree in Polymers and Coatings Science.
WebinarsFebruary 28, 2012
A New Era in Superwetters for Waterborne and UV-Curable Coatings and InksThe growth in waterborne and radiation-cured coatings and inks far exceeds that of their solventborne equivalents today. The need for lower-VOC, "greener" materials and reduced economics (inventory reduction and faster production speeds) all contribute to this growth, and this in turn increases the need for superwetters.
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