Two recurring issues in the coatings industry that owners, applicators and inspectors struggle with is how to accurately determine whether amine blush is present on epoxy coatings, and the ability to differentiate an amine blush from an amine bloom.

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New regulations, market needs and customer requirements demand new emulsion formulations that are low in VOC content. Many of these new formulations use hydrophobic monomers that present significant challenges regarding productivity and monomer conversion.

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Self-healing polymers are a class of smart materials that have the capability of autonomically repairing themselves after damage, without the need for detection or repair by manual intervention.

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Formulating high-performance epoxy coatings requires extensive knowledge in many areas

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Coatings applicators have long struggled with changing temperatures and humidity levels in the field.

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Hydro PLIOLITE® 010 is a very suitable emulsion for anti-carbonation paints, giving the coating a penetrative adhesion to the substrate, a secure film formation, excellent ageing characteristics and a long-term barrier against carbon dioxide, water and oxygen.

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SILRES IC 368 has been formulated so that an addition of only 15 percent is sufficient to improve the UV and weathering resistance of the organic binder in a coating system – without detracting from its mechanical properties.

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The performance properties that can ultimately be obtained from an epoxy resin system depend primarily on the nature of the curing agent.

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Wood is a very popular building material not only for exterior applications such as window frames and cladding but also for the creation of outdoor living space such as wooden patios, decks, fences and garden furniture.

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GENOMER® 1119 and GENOMER 1121M are recommended for radically curable inks, coatings and adhesives.

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