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Bridging Long Pot Life with Fast Cure at Low Temperature

Dr. Martin Gerlitz
October 5, 2017
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The fast cure speeds and longer pot life allow for more efficient working, saving time and overall project expenditure, while its robust curing features reduce the risk of complaints.


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Fire Protection on Steel and Wood

Dr. Klaus Bender Dr. Andreas Termath
October 4, 2017
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The safe use of a sustainable, ecological  yet flammable  construction material while retaining its elegance and beauty paves the way for one perfect combination  classic design and the highest safety standards.


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A Viable and Sustainable Alternative to Dioctyl Sebacate Plasticizer

Dr. Christian Müller
September 1, 2017
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The new plasticizer is based on azelaic acid, which is derived from a reliable and proven process of ozonolysis of oleic acid.


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Blend Optimization of Low-VOC Benzoate Coalescents

for Increased Hardness of Waterborne Coatings
Stephen F. Foster William Arendt Brad Farrell Emily McBride Deirdre Newton
September 1, 2017
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Architectural low-VOC coatings can be formulated with dibenzoate glycol esters to have increased hardness, block resistance, gloss and scrub resistance.


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Redox for Main Polymerization of Emulsion Polymers

Redox for Main Polymerization of Emulsion Polymers

Paul Fithian Mike O’Shaughnessy Matthias Lubik Stefan Mark
August 1, 2017
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This article presents results comparing thermal initiation of main polymerization to redox initiation at lower temperatures.


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Advances in Antimicrobial Strategies via Smart Chlorine Reservoir Polymers

Advances in Antimicrobial Strategies via Smart Chlorine Reservoir Polymers

Marcelo Dubiel
July 1, 2017
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This company has taken an innovative approach to functionalizing polymer surfaces with its responsive monomers to defend against microbes.


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Life Without Microbial Control

Life Without Microbial Control

The Microbial Control Executive Council (MCEC)
July 1, 2017
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Despite microbial control solutions being a small addition in a lengthy production process, their contribution is critical and will continue to play a central role in human development.


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A New Tin-Free Silicone Gum Dispersion

for Use as a High Slip Agent for Coatings and Leather
Dr. Bob Ruckle Dr. Tom-Seung Cheung Bo Qi
June 1, 2017
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In this article we report on the development of a tin-free aqueous silicone gum dispersion from early tin-based compositions.


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Design and Properties of a New Easy-to-Clean Additive for Epoxy Topcoats

Horst M. Sulzbach Guillaume Jaunky Majdi Al-Masri Wolfgang Griesel
June 1, 2017
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By combining an advanced polymeric additive structure with macromonomer functionality with functional groups that can covalently bond to an epoxy system, a new type of additive with superior properties could be generated.


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Wine, Whisky and Coffee and their Role in Additive Selection for Coatings

Wine, Whisky and Coffee and their Role in Additive Selection for Coatings

Jim Reader
June 1, 2017
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By understanding how additive performance can be affected by formulation change, formulators can identify potential problems and work with their suppliers to find answers faster.


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