Paint and Coatings Additives

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With 1,024 exhibitors from 42 countries and 28,500 trade visitors representing nearly 110 nationalities, the European Coatings Show closed with new record highs.

With this information, new foam-control additives are envisioned, enabling formulators to create the next generation of compliant coatings.

A novel phenalkamide, based on renewable CNSL material, enables solvent-free epoxy systems for protective and industrial coatings as well as adhesive applications.

The characteristics and performance of Eco-Sil harvested from rice hulls indicate that it is a cost-effective and environmentally acceptable replacement for fumed silica.

The coatings industry has made a good start but has further to go on its path of sustainable development. The opportunity for significant progress in the future lies beyond business-as-usual.

The VESTANAT EP-M range is a family of silane/urethane- hybrid crosslinkers that generates multifunctional, scratch-resistant coatings applicable on a variety of substrates.

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.