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Redox Chemistries for Use in Aqueous-Based Polymer Dispersions, Part 3

Emulsion Polymers Consulting and Education (EPCEd)
August 1, 2024
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PCI’s “Did You Know” column has published a wealth of information about redox chemistries for use in emulsion polymerizations. This edition, the third in a series, focuses on its use in aqueous-based polymer dispersions.


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Improving Water Resistance of Water-Based Coatings Using Reactive Surfactants, Part 4

Mike Praw
July 12, 2024
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This article, the fourth in a series, covers work done to improve the water resistance of water-based emulsions by replacing conventional emulsion surfactants with surfactants that will react into the polymer matrix.


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Improving Water Resistance of Water-Based Coatings Using Reactive Surfactants, Part 3

Mike Praw
June 10, 2024
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This article, the third in a series, covers work done to improve the water resistance of water-based emulsions by replacing conventional emulsion surfactants with surfactants that will react into the polymer matrix.


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Redox Chemistries for Use in Aqueous-Based Polymer Dispersions, Part II

Emulsion Polymers Consulting and Education (EPCEd)
May 6, 2024
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Learn about redox chemistries for use in aqueous-based polymer dispersions.


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Ask Joe Powder: What Are Your Powder Coating Questions and Challenges?

Kevin Biller
February 6, 2024
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What is the best respiratory mask to be used during powder coating application? The ChemQuest Group’s Joe Powder shares his powder coating knowledge and expertise by answering questions sent in from around the world.


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Redox Chemistries for Use in Aqueous-Based Polymer Dispersions

Emulsion Polymers Consulting and Education (EPCEd)
February 5, 2024
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PCI’s “Did You Know” column has published a wealth of information about redox chemistries for use in emulsion polymerizations. This edition focuses on its use in aqueous-based polymer dispersions. 


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Ask Joe Powder: What is the Best Way to Degrease Steel and Aluminum Prior to Coating?

September 6, 2023
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Is moisture an important measurement in the manufacturing of powder coatings? What is the best way to degrease steel and aluminum prior to powder coating? Joe Powder, aka Kevin Biller of ChemQuest Powder Coating Research, shares his powder coating knowledge and expertise by answering questions like these sent in from around the world.



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How Businesses Can Reduce Energy and Further Improve Sustainability in Their Powder Coating Lines

Andy Cowling
July 17, 2023
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AkzoNobel offers insight on how businesses can reduce energy and further improve sustainability in their powder coating lines, from initial line loading and pretreatment, to application and curing.


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Ask Joe Powder: Recoating Wrinkle Finishes

Kevin Biller
July 17, 2023
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We currently use a "midnight black” wrinkle powder coating supplied by a major powder producer. Can a second touchup coat be applied after the first coat has cured? Read the answer to this question and more in this edition of Ask Joe Powder. 


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Alkyd Resins, Part One

Mike Praw
April 5, 2023
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This month’s Formulating with Mike column covers the history and evolution of solvent-based alkyds.


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