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Performance Breakthroughs in Zinc-Free Floor Finish Composition

Performance Breakthroughs in Zinc-Free Floor Finish Composition

Jamey Gaston
March 1, 2016
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This new crosslinking innovation can now enable floor finish producers to develop effective solutions for customers needing products that have green certifications, while also offering the opportunity to extend the environmental benefits of zinc-free floor finishes to all users of traditional zinc-based floor finishes.


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Improving Epoxy Powder Coating Durability

Improving Epoxy Powder Coating Durability

Using Reactive Liquid Polymers
Jeremy Pasatta
March 1, 2016
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Epoxy powder coatings are used in a variety of applications, and whether the coating is decorative, functional or both, a coating’s properties are critical.


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Polycaprolactones – a Versatile Tool to Modify Coatings Formulations

Twisting Resin Properties

Polycaprolactones – a Versatile Tool to Modify Coatings Formulations
Pär Jörgensen
March 1, 2016
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Polycaprolactone polyols should preferably be used as resin modifiers in formulations that are needed to be taken to the next level. They can be used in formulations that need a twist in the right direction to meet VOC regulations and tough technical demands.


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Influencing Factors on Anticorrosive Powder Coatings

Influencing Factors on Anticorrosive Powder Coatings

WenJuan Gong JianHui Yang XiaoDong Wang
March 1, 2016
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With more focus on environmental protection all over the world, powder coatings will have greater application prospects in the near future.


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The Science of Corrosion-Busting Smart Coatings

The Science of Corrosion-Busting Smart Coatings

Ramanathan (Ram) Lalgudi Rob Cain Beth Muzynski
March 1, 2016
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Advances in microencapsulation have enabled development of smart coatings that can heal themselves if damaged.


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Emerging Opportunities in Smart Coatings

Emerging Opportunities in Smart Coatings

Lawrence Gasman
February 1, 2016
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Given the overall lack of commitment to smart coatings as a class of materials, we see investment in or acquisitions of innovative smaller firms that are specifically smart coatings focused as an entry point for companies looking the pursue these markets.


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Digital Tool Predicts the Impact of Fouling Control Coatings on Ship Efficiency

Hull Coating Helps Transform Catamaran into Medical Service and Training Ship

AkzoNobel
February 1, 2016
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The super slippery coating surface has been shown to generate fuel and emissions savings on average of nine percent.


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Digital Tool Predicts the Impact of Fouling Control Coatings on Ship Efficiency

Digital Tool Predicts the Impact of Fouling Control Coatings on Ship Efficiency

AkzoNobel
February 1, 2016
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The tool accurately predicts the performance of a coating technology - before it has been applied.


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All-Black Racing Yacht Made Possible with Functional Pigments

All-Black Racing Yacht Made Possible with Functional Pigments

BASF
February 1, 2016
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The pigments are an innovative solution for solar heat management: through their use, the dark surfaces of the deck reflect a large part of the sunlight that they are exposed to.


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Easing the Transition to GHS Label Compliance

Easing the Transition to GHS Label Compliance

Del Williams
February 1, 2016
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The GHS-compliant synthetic labels are chemical, tear and abrasion resistant, and are constructed with a marine-grade adhesive that is waterproof and passes a 90-day seawater submersion adhesion test. Unlike typical labels, which crack and harden in harsh conditions, they are UV resistant with 2+ years of outdoor UV life.


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