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Novel Rheology Modifiers

for Near-Zero-VOC Waterborne Coatings

Prachur Bhargava Andrew J. De Fusco Kimberly D. Gaughan Dinakar Gnanamgari Dick Henderson Arjun C. Sau

September 5, 2013

It has been demonstrated that a judicious choice of two HM-NSPs – one being weakly associative and the other being strongly associative – can provide the target rheology for allacrylic and styrene-acrylic-based waterborne coatings.

Exploring Next-Generation Methods in TiO2 Optimization

Denis Ruhlmann Ph.D. Mehdi Bouzid

August 1, 2013

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One of a paint formulator’s constant concerns is to find ways to reduce TiO2 content.

Tailor-Made Comb Copolymer

Dr. Stefan Mößmer Marcel Krohnen Dr. Bernd Göbelt

August 1, 2013

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Excellent pigment stabilization and universal compatibility in solventborne, solvent-free and waterborne systems can be obtained with a single additive.

Aerogel Insulative Coatings

New Coating Technology Offers Personnel Protection

Peter Pescatore James Pidhurney Jason Koravos Catherine Norwood

July 3, 2013

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Testing shows that aerogel insulative coatings provide a dramatic improvement in burn protection over other commercially available options.

New Low-VOC Coalescents for Exterior Coatings

Dibenzoate Technology - A Viable Alternative

William Arendt Rebecca Hanes Emily McBride

July 3, 2013

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This article provides an overview of how well these newer, low-VOC coalescents perform in exterior paint applications.

Achieving Antimicrobial Protection in Coatings

Brian Aylward Duane Centola Tian Lan

July 3, 2013

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Formulating paints that have long-term dry film protection is challenging.

Novel Application of Fluorosurfactants

in Easy-Clean Architectural Paints

Jean Meng PhD. Charlene Guo Wendy Zhou Rong Liao

July 3, 2013

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Formulating a well-balanced easy-clean paint is never easy.

2013 Additives Reference Guide

Dr. Darlene Brezinski Dr. Joseph V. Koleske Robert Springate

June 1, 2013

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These definitions will aid coatings formulators in developing coatings with the desired properties.

Sustainability Drives ECS

The latest paint and coating technology was featured at Europe’s largest industry show.

Kristin Johansson

May 1, 2013

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This year’s show and congress showed that sustainability is a major innovation driver for the coatings industry.

The Benefits of Alkanolamines Over Caustic

for pH Neutralization of Latex Paint

Michael D. Gernon Kurt Buyse Robin Matton Ellen Van de Woestijne

May 1, 2013

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The use of caustic has been shown to result in increased water spotting and water sensitivity, decreased viscosity stability and general colloid instability.

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