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Answer to Lindsey’s Volatile Recommendation

Keith M. Moody
July 6, 2020
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Why did replacing the ester alcohol with a less volatile ester solvent cause the e-coat tank to now be out of specification? What had been wrong with Lindsey’s recommendation?
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Lindsey’s Volatile Recommendation

Keith M. Moody
June 2, 2020
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Why did replacing the ester alcohol with a less volatile ester solvent cause the e-coat tank to now be out of specification? What had been wrong with Lindsey’s recommendation?
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New Bio-Based Solvent Supports Quest for Safer and More Sustainable Coatings

Dr. Fabien Deswarte Dr. Con Robert McElroy
August 6, 2019
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For companies looking for high-performance, nontoxic, sustainably produced solvents, a new bio-based solution offers a safer and high-performing alternative to the toxic dipolar aprotic solvents traditionally used in the paint and coatings industry.
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Oxidizable Phenolic Urethanes

Sam Morell
January 16, 2019
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The unique hybrid chemistry of oxidizable phenolic urethanes combines the drying property of fast-drying oleoresinous vehicles, the chemical resistance of phenolics, and the toughness of urethanes.
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Next-Generation Liquid Polybutadiene Polymer

Anne-Sophie Hesry Stacey Syron Malcolm McInnes
September 11, 2018
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This study has confirmed benefits from use of liquid polybutadiene polymers in solvent-based coatings with additional enhancements seen from a new liquid polybutadiene.
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Hazmat Waste Put to Use

A Reuse Solution for Solvent-Based Paints and Raw Materials
Huzaifa Matawala
July 10, 2018
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Through a new recycling process, this company is able to serve the markets with a final recycled product that saved many important ingredients from land burial or fuel blending.
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Spotlight on Trace Analysis

Spotlight on Trace Analysis

November 1, 2016
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While they only make up a tiny fraction of an end product, trace impurities can make up a large part of consumers’ perceptions.


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Gas-to-Liquids Technology

Gas-to-Liquids Technology Offers Innovative Solutions for Coatings

Rene Wiersma Monica Karamagi
July 5, 2016
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Formulators working with these next-generation solvents can provide enhanced properties to discerning consumers seeking high-performance paints made with readily biodegradable solvents that are low in odor and offer improved rheology.


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Biobased Succinic Acid: The Flexible, Hard Renewable Acid

Biobased Succinic Acid: The Flexible, Hard Renewable Acid

for Solvent-Based Liquid Polyester Resins for Protective Metal Coatings
May 1, 2016
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This application study shows that biobased SA can be used as a diacid to replace IPA and AA in a polyester resin for metal coatings.


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Modern Organic Thixotropes

for Advanced Solvent-Based Coatings and Adhesives
James Heck Tony Hennessy Yanhui Chen Wouter Ijdo
October 1, 2015
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The new rheological additive (RA) produces strong initial anti-sag results, even under these very low-energy mixing conditions with no added heat. The stability following accelerated aging is also greatly improved relative to the commercial RAs. The new RA activates quickly and does not require a lengthy heat up period during paint or adhesive manufacturing.


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