Paint and Coating Pigments

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Advancements in pigment technologies enable architectural paint formulators to have the ability to provide a broader range of coatings that offer market-driven functionality without sacrificing performance.

A significant way to attract potential buyers is by visually appealing to them.

The major ingredients present in undercoats are extender/filler pigments, which are essential for properties like filling, sanding, flow and durability

For PCI’s Distributor issue, PCI editor Kristin Johansson spoke with Sandeep Goel, PICA (Paints, Inks, Coatings and Adhesives) Business Leader at Nexeo Solutions, to discuss how the distribution model has evolved over the years, what trends distributors are seeing and the challenges that they face today.

NUBIFER Y-7050 is a new heat-resistant yellow iron oxide.

Applied Rigaku Technologies, Inc. announced a new empirical method for the elemental analysis of titanium and iron in kaolin clay.

Argex Titanium Inc. (previously Argex Mining Inc.) is reporting the results of a TiO2 grade sensitivity study.

Last year we published an article in this magazine on using polymeric hiding technologies as a means of reducing dependence on TiO2 in paint formulations.

Diacetanil Orange HP 3428C (PO34) and Carmine HP 7638C (PR176) high-purity pigments are suitable for ink applications where a high chemical purity is required, such as food packaging and personal care products.

Nubifer Y-7050 is a new heat-resistant yellow iron oxide that is created to withstand high temperatures when processing