Paint and Coatings Additives

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The alternative matting agents discussed in this article offer a first step to developing new ways of controlling the light scattering properties of radiation-curable coatings.

A novel water-dispersible blend combining a high-performance UV absorber with a non-reacting HALS was designed to fulfill the requirements for long-term weather resistance in exterior deco, decking and joinery markets.

This revolutionary, “green” vapor-phase corrosion inhibitor (VpCI®) is aimed for protection of metal parts in a non-ventilating space.

The obligations placed on suppliers and importers of treated articles have increased significantly, and now industries with no previous biocide concerns need to consider what steps are needed to ensure compliance.

It is known that the combination of wax and PTFE provides much better wear resistance than either one alone.

This additive maximizes the wetting and dispersion of pigments for various solventborne systems, provides good antisagging properties, eliminates settling and enhances stability.

Due to the low concentration needed, this biocide does not compromise the paint’s chemical structure, color or other cooperative biocides involved. Instead it opens up new formulation possibilities for the active ingredients used in controlling antifouling performance.

Formulators in the United States will continue to use AMP as one of the most effective products in next-generation coatings with an improved environmental profile.

An index of the print and online articles that ran in 2014.