AkzoNobel Specialty Plastics Coatings and Soliant have teamed up to provide the automotive industry a comprehensive selection of decorative finishing products for automotive interiors.
This paper reports on the influence of curing conditions and photoinitiator migration, with a special focus on photoinitiator structure, UV dose and curing atmosphere.
This company implemented UV coatings technology to replace a solvent-based system to increase production capabilities and provide a safer work environment for employees.
In addition to the two classic chain extenders recommended for the polyurethane systems derived from hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes, two more aliphatic diols are identified through extensive testing for the same utility.
As environmental regulations and the “go green” era continue to be the driving force of current coatings resin development, the importance of having a versatile, low-VOC resin is evident.