Reducing energy and waste across the value chain, together with limiting raw material usage in coating formulas will become increasingly important aspects of product formulation strategies as materials become scarcer.
A variety of technologies are under development, including waterborne polyolefin and alkyd dispersions, acrylic coatings for metal, isocyanate-free polyurethane coatings and BPA-free can coatings.
The VESTANAT EP-M range is a family of silane/urethane- hybrid crosslinkers that generates multifunctional, scratch-resistant coatings applicable on a variety of substrates.
The alternative matting agents discussed in this article offer a first step to developing new ways of controlling the light scattering properties of radiation-curable coatings.
These new blue-colored resins have been designed with input from formulators, equipment manufacturers and coating applicators, and as a result meet the needs of this sector for increased ease of application combined with high-performance properties.
A novel water-dispersible blend combining a high-performance UV absorber with a non-reacting HALS was designed to fulfill the requirements for long-term weather resistance in exterior deco, decking and joinery markets.
The innovative Penniman red process sets new standards in the iron oxide industry due to its very low NOx and nitrous oxide emissions made possible by comprehensive waste gas and wastewater cleaning.
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