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The VOC results for a given material may vary widely depending upon test methodology.

A new generation of hybrid waterborne alkyd dispersions has been specifically designed and developed to provide the best protection on horizontal and some vertical wood surfaces.

This article describes a designed set of experiments that compared the coatings properties of two-component waterborne polyurethane coatings and two-component solventborne polyurethane coatings.

As power and efficiency of UV/LED devices have improved, they are being used in more processes

This article highlights pertinent current and future issues shaping the coatings industry.

 Because of the ease of operation, effective dispersion efficiency, repeatable product quality and easy cleaning between products, the benefits of this unit are considerable. 

 Scale up of agitated bead mills is possible. The scale up method is based on the product and the mill type used. 

 Smart coatings are an area of development and commercialization that promises to change the expectations of what can be accomplished with coatings. 

 A family of new radiation-curable additives with an improved compatibility in various formulations (solvent-free, solvent and waterborne) and covering a broad slip range has been developed. 

 The increasing demands of OEM and industrial coatings fuel the need for high-performance pigments that are also compatible with a broad range of coatings formulations.