Manufacturers of polymeric binders, coatings, adhesives and concrete additives looking to improve the performance and sustainability of their products have a new, easy-to-navigate online platform to browse and request information and support.
SI Group, a leading performance additives company, recently announced plans to increase resole production capacities at its facilities in Rotterdam Junction, New York, and Lote, India.
Additives and resins producer Estron Chemical has appointed Mark Mooney to be the Manager for Powder Coatings Additives and Resins for the NAFTA Region.
While they compose a very small percentage of a formulation, usually less than 2% of the final formula, additives have a significant impact on a coating's production, in-can stability, application and final film properties.
This article classifies the use of additives during the life of the coating, starting with how they aid in the production process, the role they play in maintaining the stability of the coating in its container, the benefits they provide during the application process, their role during the film forming process, and, finally, the functionality that they can provide during the lifetime of the coating.
