The concept of an organic coating system consisting of a hot-melt coating (also known as thermoplastic coating), overcoated with a water-thinned coating while in the molten state, was explored by the development of solvent-free shop primers for forest product-based exterior architectural components. These shop primers with and without commercially available finishes were compared to selected commercial coating systems on various substrates by weather exposure in multiple locations. The concept is in its infancy, but coatings developed are commercially practical with performance equal or superior to conventional coating systems of recognized quality. Suggested applications of the concept include road marking and interior trim. The field is open for exploitation.
Additives based on hyper-branched polymers with tailor- made particle-affinic groups lead to very high-performing products to be used in silica matted solvent-free UV-curing coatings.
Waterborne OMU has all the advantages of solventborne OMU including inherent mar resistance, chemical resistance and amber film color, while overcoming the shortcomings of low-VOC solventborne OMU including slow dry and softer film.
This revolutionary UV LED curing raises work piece surface temperature less than half of traditional curing methods that utilize traditional UV or arc lights
The safe use of a sustainable, ecological yet flammable construction material while retaining its elegance and beauty paves the way for one perfect combination classic design and the highest safety standards.
Dow Corning® 210S Additive is designed to improve the mar and abrasion resistance, and antiblocking performance of waterborne wood coatings while reducing the tendency for surface cratering.
Sherwin-Williams, through its Industrial Wood Coatings Division, has appointed Lauren West to the position of Color Marketing Manager. She will be based at the Sherwin-Williams Global Color and Design Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, a full-service design studio, application center and technical lab serving the wood industry with customized support for every step of the finishing process.
