Articles Tagged with ''formulating tips''

Concrete coatings require specific properties and testing methods to ensure durability and performance across various applications and environmental conditions.

Cobalt carboxylates are commonly used as catalysts for the oxidative crosslinking of alkyd resins, which accelerate the drying of paints, inks, and coatings. Despite their effectiveness, alternatives are increasingly sought after.

Concrete coatings present unique challenges due to the substrate's variability, requiring precise preparation and coatings with specific performance properties for durability and aesthetics.

In an attempt to improve the quality and performance of a matt paint without detriment to wet hide, a TiO₂/PCC composite pigment with optimally spaced TiO₂ can increase the scatter per unit TiO₂, as well as the dry opactiy. 

Co-solvent choice is a significant challenge faced by waterborne coatings formulators, and its influence on early hardness development and early water resistance is often overlooked.

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.

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.

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.

Learn about redox chemistries for use in aqueous-based polymer dispersions.

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.