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Introduction to Additives, Part 2

Mike Praw
July 8, 2021
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This second article in our four-part series about additives discusses foam control agents, including defoamers, anti-foams and air release agents (deaerators), and some things to consider to help your formulation be both efficient and persistent.
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Innovating In-Can Preservatives Depends on Finding and Testing the Perfect Blend

Innovating In-Can Preservatives Depends on Finding and Testing the Perfect Blend

Judy Betancur Beth Ann Browne Ph.D.
July 8, 2021
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Finding a "golden ratio" of time-tested preservatives has wide-ranging benefits for formulators in the paints and coatings space, enabling customers to serve local markets and meet global standards.
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Novel Path to Hydroxyl-Functional Emulsions

Novel Path to Hydroxyl-Functional Emulsions

for High-Performance Waterborne Two-Component Polyurethane Coatings
Marcelo Herszenhaut Steven Mao Scott Wang David Vanaken
July 6, 2021
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OH-functional acrylic emulsions can be designed with a wide range of hydroxyl values and performance characteristics to address the needs of many different applications in plastic, wood, automotive, and construction coatings.
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OptiColor XP Colorants
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OptiColor XP Colorants

July 5, 2021
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OptiColor XP colorants offer industry-leading performance and compatibility for POS and in-plant tinting of industrial coatings.
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Introducing RayCryl 1244 from Specialty Polymers, Inc.

June 21, 2021
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RayCryl 1244 is a new self-crosslinking acrylic specifically designed to improve critical performance properties of tennis court coatings.
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Clariant pigment dispersions

June 14, 2021
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Color knows no bounds – customers can now choose anything, from traditional tints to truly customizable shades with no batch inconsistency
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Next-generation rheology modifiers

June 14, 2021
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Discover more about Elementis' next-generation rheology modifiers that prevent sagging and allow for thicker application layers in protective coatings.
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Data Sharing in the Coatings Industry

Data Sharing in the Coatings Industry

Merit van der Lee Jennifer Linnane Dr. Ulf Stalmach
June 8, 2021
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In a digital world, with new consumer demands and a focus on sustainability, change is afoot. It’s time to work smarter and tap into digital tools where possible. In today’s uncertain environment, collaboration is vital.
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Future-Proof Your Finishing With Sustainable Cleaning

Future-Proof Your Finishing With Sustainable Cleaning

Venesia Hurtubise
June 7, 2021
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In today's demanding manufacturing environment, parts must leave the production floor perfectly clean. Vapor degreasing not only cleans parts effectively, it is one of the most planet-friendly cleaning options available when used with new, sustainable cleaning fluids.
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New Exterior Color Opportunities for Metal Roofs

David C. Story
June 4, 2021
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Metal roofs have added an entirely new and noticeable color opportunity for exterior color schemes. It's these color palettes, as well as materials such as stone, wood and brick, that are unlocking new aesthetic possibilities to upgrade metal roofs for homes of all types.
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