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Waterborne UV-Curable Resins for Industrial Wood Applications

Laurie Morris
February 3, 2020
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In this study, polyurethane-acrylic resins with UV functionality have been evaluated according to industry specifications for both interior and exterior industrial wood applications.


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What’s Needed to Maintain Safety and Product Integrity in the Paint Industry

Krys Beal
October 11, 2019
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By installing the right fillers and other equipment in your facility to meet all safety and product quality standards, you can benefit from optimum efficiency of production and reduced expenses.
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Copper-Containing Glass Ceramic with High Antimicrobial Efficacy

Timothy M. Gross Joydeep Lahiri Avantika Golas Jian Luo Florence Verrier Jackie L. Kurzejewski David E. Baker Jie Wang Paul F. Novak Michael J. Snyder
October 9, 2019
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This article describes an alkali copper aluminoborophosphosilicate glass ceramic material that acts as a sustainable delivery system for Cu+1 ions with high antimicrobial efficacy.
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When the Film Thickness Does Not Determine the Leveling

Kerstin Vennhoff
October 8, 2019
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With RHEOBYK-7610, BYK has succeeded in developing a rheology additive which, in addition to the familiar properties, generates a specific viscosity profile.
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Bonding Quality Without Bonding Processing

New Encapsulation Technology for Metallic Effect Pigments in Powder Coatings
Kerstin Ahne
October 4, 2019
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ECKART's pigment innovation now allows metallic powder coatings with bonding quality – without using bonding equipment.
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Gloss Control of Powder Coatings

by Engineered Mineral Fillers
William Mertens
October 3, 2019
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The use of barites is a proven method for accurate control of gloss in the high- to medium-gloss range. ATH is the product of choice for gloss control when the relatively high density of barite is undesired, or in applications where improved resistance to water spotting is an issue.
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Using Plasma Treatment to Prepare Plastics and Composites

for UV-Cured Powder Coating
Michael Knoblauch Kevin M. Otto
October 2, 2019
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The results of this study demonstrate that heat-sensitive substrates like plastics and composites can be prepared with plasma treatment and successfully coated with UV-cured powder without degrading or deforming the integrity of the substrate.
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Specialty Chemicals Snapshot

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Kristin Johansson
September 12, 2019
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Specialty chemicals are used throughout many industries, including coatings. PCI recently asked Jonathan Craig, Vice President Specialty Chemicals at Ascend Performance Materials, to discuss these performance products and the current state of the market.
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The Next Big Thing in Robotic Painting: Smart Atomizers

Ray Li
September 11, 2019
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Robotic painting lines are a standout example of productivity improvement. Adding intelligence to atomizers and monitoring data about key operational parameters are the next giant step in painting automation.
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Improving Outdoor Durability of Wood Coatings

Dr. Mouhcine Kanouni Jean-Yves Desrats
September 10, 2019
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These new dispersion additives provide excellent outdoor protection for all water-based polymeric binders used in exterior applications such as coatings, grouts and plasters.
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