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Industrial Coatings in Architectural Areas

February 1, 2015

HD coating technology based on 2K waterborne polyurethane is meeting market demand for architectural coatings with the expected durability, cleanability and chemical resistance of industrial coatings.

High-Speed Mixers for Coatings and Inks

Christine Banaszek

February 1, 2015

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There are a variety of high-speed mixers available to coatings and inks manufacturers. Understanding their differences is an important step in choosing the right mixer for your process.

Puzzled by Global VOC and Emission Standards in Architectural Paints?

New Curing Mechanisms Open Up Wider Fields of Application

February 1, 2015

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The commercial success of silicone resins in the field of high-temperature-resistant coatings stems from their unique properties.

Radiation-Curable Components

in Hard, Scratch-Resistant Coating Applications

February 1, 2015

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Aliphatic urethanes with high acrylate functionality result in cured films having excellent abrasion resistant properties. The family of UV-PUD materials examined offers a higher reactive solid content at a lower viscosity when compared to typical UV-PUDs on the market.

Zero-VOC, Surfactant-Free Alkyd Dispersion

for High-Performance Coatings

Jeff Arendt Jun Kim

February 1, 2015

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A novel alkyd dispersion has been developed that offers performance similar to traditional solvent-based alkyds at VOC levels near zero.

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EU Biocidal Product Regulations – One Year Later

Treated Article Provisions and What They Mean For You

January 6, 2015

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The obligations placed on suppliers and importers of treated articles have increased significantly, and now industries with no previous biocide concerns need to consider what steps are needed to ensure compliance.

Mechanism of Abrasion Resistance

January 6, 2015

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It is known that the combination of wax and PTFE provides much better wear resistance than either one alone.

A Multipurpose Additive for Solventborne Coatings

January 6, 2015

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This additive maximizes the wetting and dispersion of pigments for various solventborne systems, provides good antisagging properties, eliminates settling and enhances stability.

Environmentally Friendly Marine Biocide Surfaces

January 6, 2015

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Due to the low concentration needed, this biocide does not compromise the paint’s chemical structure, color or other cooperative biocides involved. Instead it opens up new formulation possibilities for the active ingredients used in controlling antifouling performance.