Through the use of designed particle morphology and process conditions a latex has been developed that can be formulated into a coating without the use of coalescing solvents that gives excellent corrosion resistance, adhesion to steel, and still is hard enough to give good block resistance and dirt pickup resistance.
PLIOTEC® WPM120 latex for waterproofing, damp-proofing and crack-prevention membranes combines superior water resistance, excellent tensile strength and good elongation properties.
In a continuing effort to build a more sustainable business, OMNOVA Solutions announced a price increase of up to $0.05/wet lb ($0.10/dry lb) on all styrene butadiene latex products to all served markets in the Americas.
The knowledge of the role of APE-free surfactant system on the number of particles through nucleation and growth stages was shown to be important for developing latexes with high solid contents.
ENCOR® Flex 192 is a modified acrylic latex binder designed for coatings used in the restoration of low-slope, commercial thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roofing membranes.
A method to improve the hiding power of latex coatings by using a phosphate ester-based reactive surfactant and, thereby, reduce TiO2 usage is also discussed.
More companies are adding and/or expanding their portfolios with biobased waterborne alternatives that offer the formulator/end user another benefit without sacrificing performance.
