Paint and Coating Resins & Polymers

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For those looking to replace PFAS in their coatings formulations, this article discusses some experiments and data that show how organosilicones compare to PFAS compounds in critical performance criteria such as low surface tension/surface energy, COF, water repellency, oil repellency, stain resistance, and chemical stability.

This month’s Formulating with Mike column continues the focus on resins. Mike tests paints with APE-containing and APE-free emulsions for stability, particle size, and final paint quality.

This month’s Did You Know column discusses several classes of hybrid latex particles.

Since its founding in 2007, EcoVadis has grown to become the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, creating a global network of more than 100,000 rated companies.

Michael Zacka is President, Flexibles, Europe, Middle East & Africa, for Amcor plc, a producer of responsible packaging solutions.

Silicone polymers are well known for their very low surface energy, high hydrophobicity, and UV stability, along with their flexible backbones that can support a wide range of functional groups.

Formulators and R&D and procurement professionals can utilize Knowde to contact experts from BASF and BTC Europe and request documents, samples and quotes.

According to the announcement, the laboratory expands Keyland’s global capabilities of UV resin research and development, production, and sales of UV-cured solid resins.

The company has implemented three initiatives in the plant: the elimination of PCBs in its products, the implementation of LCAs, and substantial investments in reducing its carbon footprint.