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Characterization of the Surface Mechanical Properties of Paints and Polymeric Surface Coatings

Dr. Nicholas X. Randall
September 1, 2010
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This paper presents the latest state-of-the-art instrumentation methods available for characterizing the mechanical properties of polymeric coating materials.
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Advances in High-Performance Decorative Topcoats

Kurt Wood Min Zheng Ron Partridge
September 1, 2010
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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.
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Fluorescent Pigments

Dr. Rami Ismael
August 1, 2010
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This article discusses fluorescent pigment applications, shifting towards safer and better-performing products.
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The Use of Aqueous Pre-Dispersed Fumed Silica to Improve Film Formation in Waterborne Coatings

Matthew Linares
August 1, 2010
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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.
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Rheometer Use in Developing Coatings

August 1, 2010
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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.
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A Nanoparticle-Based Additive for the Improvement of Water-Based Metal Coatings

Steffen Pilotek Marc Herold Klaus Steingröver Detlef Burgard
August 1, 2010
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In this paper we investigate and discuss the effect of Oxylink on two different metal protection systems.
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Advancements in Verifying Conformance to Accelerated Weathering Test Standards

Matthew McGreer
August 1, 2010
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The LS-200 full-spectrum monitoring device represents a significant step forward for the measurement of light in artificial weathering instruments.
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New, Renewable Non-Ionic Surfactants

Carsten Baumann Ronald Klagge Sascha Oestreich
July 1, 2010
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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.
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Exterior Coatings Producer Blends Abrasives - No Shaft Seal Wear

July 1, 2010
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When Master Wall opened a plant in Payson, UT, the company specified a Munson HD-48-SS ribbon blender to handle the heavy-duty coatings mixing jobs.
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New Micro/Macro Hardness Testing Line

July 1, 2010
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A new state-of-the-art micro/macro hardness testing product line, the DuraScan, has been introduced by Struers.
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