Waterborne Coatings

RSS

Emulsion polymerization is a useful technique for preparing waterborne latexes used in coatings and inks.

In general, the primary function of coatings is to help protect surfaces by forming a nonporous barrier that can alleviate chemical corrosion, mechanical abrasion, dirt pick up and other sources of damage.

With stringent environmental and health regulations, waterborne coatings are increasingly replacing solventborne paints.

Grit blasting of metal surfaces, a routine surface preparation technique prior to painting, is expensive, labor-intensive, time-consuming, and generates a large amount of hazardous, powdery waste

The film formation process of one-component waterborne formulations involves a sequence of water evaporation, coalescence and further solidification.

Newest Coating Technology Demonstrates Utility in Graphic Arts

What do the tango, which originated in Latin America, and the official soccer ball of the same name for this year’s European Soccer Championship have in common?

The American Coatings Show and Conference was held May 7-10 at the Indianapolis Convention Center. With 427 exhibitors and more than 7,500 overall participants from 69 countries, this year’s ACS broke all of its previous records for visitors, exhibitors and footprint.

Associative thickeners play an important role in defining the rheology of waterborne latex paints.

It’s tough out there, especially for metals that aren’t protected from the elements.