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Solvent-Free Artificial Resin Dispersion Achieves High Acoustic Effectiveness

Solvent-Free Artificial Resin Dispersion Achieves High Acoustic Effectiveness

Sven Wehinger
January 8, 2021
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In order to reduce the structure-borne noise of the rail carriages and create the quietest-possible environment inside, many rolling stock manufacturers use sound deadening. The metal sheets used in the interior construction of carriages – for cladding for example – are covered in sound-deadening materials to dampen the noise caused by the metal sheets.
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Understanding Surfactant Leaching in Architectural Coatings

Ashley Gong Stephanie Bortko James Bohling Alan Piwowar
January 6, 2021
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Unexpected failures may appear after paint application, drying and aging. Surfactant leaching is one such failure, and is discussed in detail in this article.
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The Dilemma for North American TiO2 Consumers

Gerald Colamarino
January 4, 2021
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As the TiO2 market strengthens post-pandemic, TiO2 consumers in North America will continue to be faced with the dilemma of how best to find reductions in TiO2 costs.
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The Road to Permanently Hygienic Wooden Surfaces

The Road to Permanently Hygienic Wooden Surfaces

Mehmet Bilgehan Bilgiç Yusuf Yagci
December 23, 2020
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Turkish wood coatings manufacturer Kubilay Boya has successfully developed an antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal wood coating system.
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New E-Commerce Solution Ensures Fast Delivery of Powders in Small Quantities

AkzoNobel
December 22, 2020
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Customers can now order less than a single box (in quantities as little as 0.9 kg) of selected Interpon Ready-to-Ship powders (there are nearly 500 to choose from) and have them shipped within three business days or faster.
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Durable Exterior Coating Gets New HQ Building Ready for the Long Haul

Durable Exterior Coating Gets New HQ Building Ready for the Long Haul

APV Engineered Coatings
December 17, 2020
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When the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) designed its new headquarters, they knew it needed to be built with materials that were energy-efficient, code-compliant and long lasting. To ensure a long-lasting exterior, they turned to coatings and component finishes made with Kynar 500 and Kynar Aquatec PVDF resin.
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COVID-19 and M&A Activity

COVID-19 and M&A Activity

Kristin Johansson
December 4, 2020
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This interview dives into how COVID-19 has impacted mergers and acquisitions in the coatings market.
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Changing Your Particle Size Distribution Will Also Impact Your Molecular Weight Distribution

Emulsion Polymers Consulting and Education (EPCEd)
December 4, 2020
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The average molecular weight of a latex can be influenced by a number of factors, but it is often not realized that the number of particles in the latex (which is directly related to particle size) is important in determining molecular weight.
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High Performance and Ultra-Low VOC

Self-Healing Technology Eliminates the Tradeoff
Christopher R.D. Dayton Subramanyam Kasisomayajula Aidnel G. Navarro Dr. Gerald O. Wilson Swapnil Shukla
November 24, 2020
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In the development of a low- VOC, self-healing epoxy hybrid primer, this company lever­aged its self-healing technology to design a waterborne protective primer with an unprec­edented combination of corrosion resistance and eco-friendliness.
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Re-Inventing Primer to Prevent Industrial Facility Corrosion

Re-Inventing Primer to Prevent Industrial Facility Corrosion

Del Williams
November 16, 2020
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NanoRustX (NRX) NanoPrime works by chemically reacting with iron and iron oxide (rust) to form iron phosphate and creates a nano bond with both metallic and painted surfaces. The chemically bonded layer is insoluble and extremely corrosion resistant.


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