This paper presents the latest state-of-the-art instrumentation methods available for characterizing the mechanical properties of polymeric coating materials.
New high-performance waterborne PVDF coatings resins have been developed that can dramatically extend the decorative lifetime of exterior architectural paints while achieving very low VOC levels.
Aqueous fumed silica dispersions are a new form of a well-known, long-standing additive that can improve a variety of performance attributes in waterborne coatings.
Scientists at Michelman, Inc. are using a rotational rheometer from Malvern Instruments to tailor products for the exacting demands of the company’s diverse customer base.
The new non-ionic surfactants developed by Cognis offer convincing easier-handling properties by forming no gel phases, showing low foaming behavior and having low pour points.