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2011 November

A New Era in Superwetters for Waterborne and UV-Curable Coatings and Inks

November 01, 2011
The growth today in waterborne and radiation-cured coatings and inks far exceeds that of its solventborne equivalents. The need for lower VOCs, “greener” materials, improved food safety and reduced economics
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A Multifunctional Coating for Autonomous Corrosion Control

November 01, 2011
A multifunctional smart coating for the autonomous control of corrosion is being developed using pH-sensitive microcapsules.
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A New Way to Produce Antimicrobial Coatings

November 01, 2011
AM Coatings has developed a unique and worldwide patented technology that provides safe and durable protection against bacteria, algae, molds and fungi.
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Advances in the Chemistry of Melamine Acrylate Oligomers

November 01, 2011
This article reports on new UV-curable MA oligomers, present their properties as viscous liquids and their outstanding properties as cured MAs (thin films).
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Formulation Optimization Utilizing DOE Mixture Statistics

November 01, 2011
The use of mixture statistics with formulation development is valuable because it provides a clear, concise path to obtain an optimum formula within a practical number of trials.
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Innovation Drives Compact Paint Process for Waterborne Automotive OEM Coatings

November 01, 2011
PPG has developed and successfully launched its water-based B1:B2 technology for compacted processes.
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Innovation and Sustainability Highlighted at ABRAFATI 2011

November 01, 2011
ABRAFATI 2011 will be held from November 21 - 23 at Transamerica Expo Center, in São Paulo, Brazil.
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Integrated Tinting Systems

November 01, 2011
This article is Part 1 of a four-part series on converting to an integrated tinting system.
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Surfactant Evaluation in Preparing Acrylic Ultrafine Latexes

November 01, 2011
Waterborne acrylic latexes can be prepared via batch, seeded, in situ seeded and continuous polymerization.
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Brazil Set for Growth

November 01, 2011
I recently had a very interesting telephone conversation with David P. Nick, President and CEO of DPNA International, Inc. In the course of talking about this month’s ABRAFATI event in
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AAMA Releases New Standard

November 01, 2011
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published a new standard, AAMA 633-11, Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Exterior Stain Finishes on Wood, Cellulosic Composites and Fiber-Reinforced Thermoset Window and Door Components.
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AP Plastics to Distribute for Sulzer Mixpac USA

November 01, 2011
AP Plastics LLC, now an affiliate of Adhesives Packaging Specialties, is a recognized distributor for Sulzer of Salem, NH.
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ASTM Releases New Standards

November 01, 2011
A new ASTM guide standardizes a useful, fast and easy technique for collecting infrared spectra of non-aqueous liquid paints right out of the can.
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Alkyd Emulsion Receives Innovation Prize

November 01, 2011
Cray Valley Resins, a business that is now part of Arkema Coating Resins, was awarded the Ringier Technology Innovation prize for its Synaqua® 4804 alkyd emulsion.
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Andrew Locy and Margaret Dvorak

November 01, 2011
Plasticolors Inc. has appointed Andrew Locy Chemist within the Coatings Technical Group.
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Archway Sales to Distribute for AkzoNobel

November 01, 2011
AkzoNobel Performance Additives has appointed Archway Sales Inc., St. Louis, MO.
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Arkema Coating Resins Introduces New Trademark

November 01, 2011
Arkema Coating Resins has announced a new trademark that will be applied to the company’s waterborne emulsion polymer products sold worldwide.
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BASF Receives Design Award for Automotive Color Innovation

November 01, 2011
BASF Coatings has been honored with a design award for XFine®, its unique automotive color innovation.
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Bruce Rose

November 01, 2011
Bruce Rose has been appointed a Product Manager for UCT.
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Call for Papers Issued for SSCT Annual Meeting

November 01, 2011
The 2012 SSCT Annual Meeting will take place March 11-14, 2012, at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, St. Augustine, FL.
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Clariant Receives Paint & Pintura Awards

November 01, 2011
Technology innovation, differentiated services and strong customer relationships have secured Clariant a hat trick of awards in the Brazilian paint and varnish industry’s Paint & Pintura awards for 2011.
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Color-Logic Appoints Upper Midwest Representative

November 01, 2011
Color-Logic has named MSM Color as its manufacturers’ representative.
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Croda Expands Esters Plant in North America

November 01, 2011
Croda Inc. announced the official opening of its new facility for the production of lubricant esters at its Atlas Point manufacturing site in New Castle, DE.
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Cynthia Blomquist, Wesley E. Horton and Richard Newman

November 01, 2011
Watson Standard has appointed Cynthia Blomquist EH&S Manager.
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Directory of Paint Manufacturers in Central and Eastern Europe Now Available

November 01, 2011
The Directory of Paint Manufacturers Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) 2011 has been released and is now available for purchase.
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Dow Announces Capacity Expansions

November 01, 2011
The Performance Monomers business of The Dow Chemical Co. (Dow) announced a 15-percent increase in capacity for the production of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate at its Hahnville, LA, facility.
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ECOAT 2012 to Take Place in Orlando

November 01, 2011
ELECTROCOAT 2012 will take place April 11-12, 2012, at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL.
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Ecology Coatings Nominated for U.S. Green Chemistry Challenge

November 01, 2011
Ecology Coatings Inc. has been nominated for the U.S. Green Chemistry Challenge 2012.
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Evonik Lays Foundation for Two Innovation Centers

November 01, 2011
Klaus Engel, Chairman of the Executive Board of Evonik Industries, has laid the foundation stones for two research and development centers at the company’s Essen, Germany, site.
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Hydraulic Institute Releases New Test Standard

November 01, 2011
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) announced that both the Centrifugal Pump Test Standard (ANSI/HI 1.6 − 2000) and the Vertical Pump Test Standard (ANSI/HI 2.6 − 2000) have been superseded by the newly released Standard for Rotodynamic Pumps for Hydraulic Performance Acceptance Tests, (ANSI/HI 14.6 − 2011).
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JNS Smithchem to Represent German Companies

November 01, 2011
JNS Smithchem LLC has been appointed the sales representative covering northern New Jersey, New York and the New England states for Keim Additec Surface GmbH and Silcona GmbH.
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Jeff Cayce

November 01, 2011
Nubiola has hired Jeff Cayce.
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John P. Sari

November 01, 2011
JNS Smithchem LLC has appointed John P. Sari Regional Sales Manager.
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New BYK-Gardner Appointments

November 01, 2011
BYK-Gardner has named Rae Roby Regional Sales Manager for the Michigan and Northern Ohio Region.
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PPG to Supply Coatings Used in New Caterpillar Plant

November 01, 2011
Caterpillar Inc. has selected PPG Industries’ industrial coatings business as the sole heavy-duty equipment coatings supplier for a new motor grader assembly plant in North Little Rock, AK.
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Perstorp Doubles Caprolactone Capacity

November 01, 2011
Perstorp has doubled production capacity of its Capa™ caprolactone plant in Warrington, England.
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Research Firm Predicts Market for Green Chemistry to Reach $98.5 Billion

November 01, 2011
According to a new report from Pike Research, the market for green chemistry represents an opportunity that will grow from $2.8 billion in 2011 to $98.5 billion by 2020.
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School of Polymers Honors Industry Leader

November 01, 2011
The University of Southern Mississippi School of Polymers and High Performance Materials, Hattiesburg, MS, honored and memorialized the late Sidney Lauren, a leader in the coatings industry, on September 23 with the dedication of the Sidney Lauren Memorial Learning Center.
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Tim Miller and Ryan Najmulski

November 01, 2011
Tim Miller has been appointed President of Flame Control Coatings.
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Univar Acquires Brazilian Distributor

November 01, 2011
Chemical distributor Univar Inc. has acquired Arinos Química Ltda. (Arinos).
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Use of Gold in Inks and Pastes on the Rise

November 01, 2011
Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets has released a new report, Printed Gold: Gold Inks and Pastes Market, 2011.
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Vitor Margaronis

November 01, 2011
BASF Automotive Refinish has named Vitor Margaronis Marketing Director for BASF Coatings, North America.
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Dust-Collection System

November 01, 2011
Designed for multipurpose uses and built mainly of durable steel, the BDC-1330DBP is tough, damage resistant and constructed for professional use.
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Grinding Media

November 01, 2011
3M™ Micro Milling Media ZGC high-density (5.8 g/cc) grinding media are as strong and as wear resistant as yttria-stabilized zirconia beads.
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Mixer

November 01, 2011
The Planetary Dual Disperser features four agitators – two planetary stirrers and two high-speed shafts – all rotating on their own axes while orbiting the mix vessel on a common axis.
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Pigment

November 01, 2011
Lysopac Red 2230C is a clean-shade magenta of quinacridone chemistry with good light and weather fastness properties.
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Resin

November 01, 2011
Teraspartic® 277 and 292 are amine-functional resins used for polyurea polyaspartic coatings for concrete, metal, wood and other substrates.
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Viscometer

November 01, 2011
The Black Pearl Viscometer is a high-performance rotational viscometer capable of both steady shear and yield stress testing.
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