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A significant way to attract potential buyers is by visually appealing to them.

In general, the primary function of coatings is to help protect surfaces by forming a nonporous barrier that can alleviate chemical corrosion, mechanical abrasion, dirt pick up and other sources of damage.

Coating additives belong to a broad and diffuse category of key components in a coating formulation.

To comply with VOC regulations, coatings manufacturers have gradually moved away from conventional low-solids, solventborne systems to several emerging technologies, which include high-solids, UV, powder, waterborne and solvent-free systems.1-3

With stringent environmental and health regulations, waterborne coatings are increasingly replacing solventborne paints.

Grit blasting of metal surfaces, a routine surface preparation technique prior to painting, is expensive, labor-intensive, time-consuming, and generates a large amount of hazardous, powdery waste

The major ingredients present in undercoats are extender/filler pigments, which are essential for properties like filling, sanding, flow and durability

The issue of dust explosions has been a hot topic since the early 20th century.

For PCI’s Distributor issue, PCI editor Kristin Johansson spoke with Sandeep Goel, PICA (Paints, Inks, Coatings and Adhesives) Business Leader at Nexeo Solutions, to discuss how the distribution model has evolved over the years, what trends distributors are seeing and the challenges that they face today.

Particle size, zeta potential and rheology importance in formulating coatings and inks