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World demand for emulsion polymers is forecast to rise 5.2 percent per year to 12.8 million metric tons in 2014. Gains will be driven by rising global demand for latex

Deciding how and when to calibrate color, gloss and haze instruments can be a difficult decision.

The latter part of 2011 and 2012 should present a great opportunity to sell a middle-market company at a premium price.

A new type of ceramic coating now on the market is not only completely VOC-free, but is also promising to deliver an abrasion-, corrosion-, high-temperature- and chemical-resistant finish that can be applied in a high build, single coat with no primer by a licensed contractor.

A report on just some of the pigment technology that was on display at the 2011 European Coatings Show.

This investigation has shown that improvements can be made to the formulation by using a PEA in place of a BPA-containing epoxy acrylate.

The development of the Silikopur 8080 dispersion shows benefit in a number of different applications such as wood, leather and plastics.

To reduce the VOCs used in PU-based coatings, Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes Co. Ltd. developed waterborne technologies including PUD, PUA and waterborne 2K.

Because most companies already manage MSDSs in some way, it makes sense to combine data therein and regulatory mandates around chemicals, and to leverage MSDS data in a positive and meaningful way.

Troy Corp.’s multifunctional Troysol™ LAC provides excellent wetting of low-energy and contaminated surfaces, resulting in strong adhesive bonding.