Anti-foam products allow controlling the presence of unwanted foam in different processes, including the manufacture and application of paints. A new range of mineral oil-free anti-foams have been designed, which are not harmful to humans or the environment due to their low or no toxicity, and include enhanced bio-degradability of the raw materials.
Best practices when selecting rheological additives are discussed in this article. The article explains that properly prepared technical materials are the basis for a quick and efficient start of tests and drawing conclusions based on repeated case studies in specific paint manufacturer formulations.
As a stabilizer and secondary rheology modifier, colloidal MCC provided minimum viscosity to waterborne coating systems at low use level while significantly improving in-can shelf stability and color-tinting ability.
Graphene nanotubes introduced into a polyurethane coating facilitate an anti-dust effect on artificial leather car seats while preserving mechanical properties.
In recent years, a relatively new innovation added to the marine coatings technology toolbox has been shaking things up and gaining some serious traction in the maritime industry.
A new label-free additive meets the demand for different gloss values in powder coatings, and is available to manufacturers as well as to coaters, directly on the line.
Over my 33 year career (so far) in organomodified silicones, customers have occasionally asked me for green, natural or sustainable products. The early requests were infrequent, usually for very specific circumstances, and somewhat vague with the askers often uncertain what their choice of terminology meant.
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