This article discusses new developments in water-based UV-curable polyurethanes that offer much-improved 50 °C paint stability in clear, as well as pigmented coatings. It also discusses how these resins address the desired attributes of the coating applicator in increasing line speed through fast water release, improved block resistance, and solvent resistance off the line.
This month’s edition of TiPMC Solution’s TiO2 Insider focuses on the future of the TiO2 market after a difficult 2023. According to TiPMC, the impact of reduced interest rates and improving housing markets throughout the world will stimulate demand for architectural coatings, the leading consumer of TiO2.
Our popular Ask Joe Powder blog has made its way to the pages of PCI magazine. What are your powder coating questions and challenges? Joe Powder, aka Kevin Biller of ChemQuest Powder Coating Research, shares his powder coating knowledge and expertise by answering questions sent in from around the world.
This article, the second in a series, covers work done to improve the water resistance of water-based emulsions by replacing conventional emulsion surfactants with surfactants that will react into the polymer matrix.
The advent of modern technology brings with it limitless possibilities on how to enhance workplace safety in the paint manufacturing industry. This includes efficient assessment and monitoring of hazards, encouraging training, and adherence to safety regulations.
Regular maintenance preserves the value of your investment for years to come. Knowing what to do ensures your labor lasts, so take an in-depth look at how to maintain and extend the life span of your exterior paint with the right techniques.
The iconic 18th century windmills at Kinderdijk in the Netherlands are being preserved with help from innovative coatings to restore them to their original colors.
Perfectly integrated into an already-existing building containing an overhead crane, the new preservation line allows not only a higher material throughput, but also improves the entire production flow, resulting in shorter lead times.
Beautiful, historic homes are most-often found in historic districts near city centers. The mission of these historic districts is to preserve homes that sometimes were standing at the city’s founding. But older historic homes can be hard to maintain, and there are many other challenges those homeowners face.
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