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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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Equivalent Tape for ASTM D 3359 Cross Cut Adhesion Test

September 1, 2010
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Elcometer announced the launch of its Elcometer 99 tape as a replacement for the Permacel P99 tape that is used in accordance with ASTM D 3359.
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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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New Additive Meets VOC and Performance Goals for Waterborne Coatings

August 1, 2010
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Eastman Chemical Company is poised to introduce its newest Solus™ performance additive, which is engineered to help formulators meet VOC, performance and productivity goals in waterborne coatings systems.
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Pumps Handle Diverse Products Used in Paint Manufacture

August 1, 2010
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Wilden introduced its Advanced™ Series stainless-steel air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps.
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New Solutions for Worldwide Securities Industries

August 1, 2010
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Plascoat, has succeeded in improving its PPA 665 range of polymer coatings that offer almost failsafe performance for the lining of fire extinguishers worldwide.
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Ten Tips For Processing Prepainted Metal

August 1, 2010
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Minor changes lead to major dividends with coated coil.
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Polymeric Platform for Drug-Releasing Coatings

August 1, 2010
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Bayer MaterialScience LLC recently introduced its Baymedix CD drug-releasing coating platform to the North American market.
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