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Tailor-Made Comb Copolymer

Dr. Stefan Mößmer Marcel Krohnen Dr. Bernd Göbelt

August 1, 2013

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.

A New Generation of High-Speed Fluorosurfactants

Performance Based on Environmentally Friendly Fluorochemistry

Merck KGaA

May 1, 2013

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The concept of branched, short-chain fluorosurfactants not only leads to more environmentally friendly products, but also to one of the fastest surfactants ever measured.

New Crosslinker Developed for the Gentle Coating of Textiles

April 1, 2013

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Bayer MaterialScience has developed a high-performance cross-linking agent for the coating of temperature-sensitive textile fibers.

Iran Conflict Drives Raw Material Price Increases

Divesting of stocks, commodities, bonds or equities

AkzoNobel Moves to Exit Another Market

PPG Announces Global Price Increase, Updates Earnings Guidance

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September 4, 2025

N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

ON DEMAND: EPA published a regulation proposal around N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in June 2024 to ban or limit NMP in many applications, such as paints and coatings and their removers. N-butylpyrrolidone (NBP) is a powerful and versatile solvent for a variety of industries looking for alternatives to substance of very high concern (SVHC)-listed solvents.

September 15, 2026

Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit

The Coatings Trends & Technologies (CTT) Summit is an annual conference for both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers to discuss innovations in coatings technology. This event combines high-quality technical presentations, a resource-rich exhibit hall, and dedicated networking opportunities to connect scientific minds, foster innovation, and cultivate game-changing new ideas!

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