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Grinding a Thixotropic Material

Dr. Frank Lang
March 1, 2011
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Experiments with a water-based thixotropic pigment paste have shown that the throughput is a key parameter in the grinding of such a material with a non-ideal flow behavior.
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Glassflake-Based Effect Pigments with Extraordinary Sparkle and Colour

Dr. Dirk Schumacher Dr. Guenter Kaupp
March 1, 2011
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LUXAN effect pigments belong to the group of pearlescent effect pigments that are composed of low refractive transparent substrates coated with high refractive metal oxides, e.g., titanium dioxide or iron oxide.
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Ultrafine Nepheline Syenite as a Durable and Transparent Additive to Accelerate

Scott P. Van Remortel Robert E. Ratcliff
March 1, 2011
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Newer ultrafine nepheline syenite sizes have refractive index and physical properties that are particularly well suited for use as a performance additive in radiation-curable coatings, inks and adhesives.
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Novel Acrylic Polymer Adhesion Technology for Coating Weathered TPO Roofing Membranes

Joe Rokowski
March 1, 2011
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RHOPLEX EC-3100 is an all-acrylic polymer designed primarily for use in pigmented elastomeric basecoats to provide adhesion to weathered TPO roofing membranes.
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Cobalt-Free Catalyst Gives New Life to the Alkyd Coatings Market

Shelley Parkerson
March 1, 2011
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This article highlights a new cobalt-free catalyst that helps to achieve the necessary cure time as well as improve properties associated with water-based, high solids alkyds and alkyd-modified resins.
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Novel Matting Agent for Low-Gloss UV Coatings

Maria Nargiello Andreas Feller Hans-Dieter Christian Reinhard Behl
March 1, 2011
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This article focuses on matting agents based on SiO2 from precipitated and gel processes, which are marketed specifically for the UV coatings segment.
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Designing, Formulating and Measuring Coatings for Optimum Rheology

Dr. Daniel Saucy Vinnie Hebert
February 1, 2011
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The rheology of the coating plays a critical role in the actual process of applying the coating to the substrate. 
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Low-Angle Light Scattering Detection for GPC - Why Closer is Better

Paul Clarke
February 1, 2011
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The commercial availability of LALS detectors allows GPC practitioners to measure the molecular weight of a sample with certainty, avoiding any issues of data extrapolation or data fitting. 
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As the Economy Recovers, How Important is Employee Engagement?

Heidi Harkins
February 1, 2011
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As the economy continues to improve and more jobs become available, employee engagement will be an essential part of retaining your top talent. 
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Focus On Marine Coatings

February 1, 2011
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This article focuses on two marine coating applications.
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