EPS and GIT have partnered to add propeller coatings across EPS' fleet. The extensive application will maximize vessel performance with GIT’s eco-friendly, highly durable, and ultra-low friction foul-release coating.
Hiding power is one of paint’s most important attributes. If a paint doesn’t effectively hide the surface beneath it, its color won’t come through as intended and the finish won’t look good. On a more detailed level, the hiding power of pigments within the paint must be enough to cover the solution’s substrate.
This case history features Chicagoland's veteran-owned Rhino Shield elastomeric-ceramic coating business and highlights its newly updated formula that takes nanotechnology to the next level.
Research has shown that a thin cellulose film can inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus within minutes, inhibit the growth of bacteria including E.coli, and mitigate contact transfer of pathogens. The coating is invisible to the naked eye, and is abrasion resistant under dry conditions, making it suitable for use on high-traffic objects such as door handles and handrails.
Opportunities created by rising infrastructure initiatives, the booming super and hypercar sectors, and consumer electronics sales are likely to fuel the pressure-sensitive adhesive market size over 2023-2032.
Environmental, social, and governance issues have gained more prominence among regulators, investors, board members, and other stakeholders. Read about five important learnings from AkzoNobel’s journey to become an industry frontrunner in sustainability.
Product stewardship and regulatory affairs (PSRA) professionals handle the minimization of all negative environmental impacts, and follow the respective regulations for formulating, manufacturing, and distributing products responsibly. Here are some particular ways paint professionals can promote product stewardship and regulatory compliance within their industry.
With an increase in the number of wildfires since the late 1990s, it’s important to use fire-rated materials when building or renovating a home. One company shares steps taken over the last 25 years to ensure its high-performance products are as safe as they possibly can be.
The United States has increased the use of solar and wind power for electricity production. The U.S. Department of Energy claims that preserving your panels' surface with a glass coating can boost the photoelectric effect by up to 3-6%, therefore boosting potential demand in the glass coatings market.
Employers have a duty of care to protect the health, safety, and welfare of employees, so it is vitally important to keep workers’ occupational exposure to harmful gases within permissible limits. For this reason, providing highly accurate sensors that are reliable is a must.
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