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Phase 3 of the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP-3), which has just begun, will assess 1,500 substances over the next five years, 30 percent of which are used in the paint and coatings industry.

It seems as if the coatings industry may benefit more by exploring the ideas of those outside the industry.

For manufacturers of paint and painted products alike, then, it is important to not only measure both wet and dry samples, but to establish standards for both.

Copolymerization of the hydrophobic vinyl esters of branched neo-carboxylic acids with acrylic monomers significantly improves the performance of acrylic binders.

While they only make up a tiny fraction of an end product, trace impurities can make up a large part of consumers’ perceptions.

This new technology offers a wide range of new possibilities, improvements, savings and much higher efficiency compared to the traditional dissolver process.

Functionalized, discrete carbon nanotubes have been made that provide significant improvements in the durability of epoxies.

It is possible to remove traditional inhibitors and incorporate smart pigment materials to give the same, if not a better, level of corrosion control in coatings.

PCI recently reached out to a handful of distributors to find out more about their businesses, including current drivers and trends, industry consolidation and other challenges, and the value that distributors bring to the coatings industry.

Modern distribution is not just about trucks, tank cars and warehouses, but technical support, regulatory assistance and other services that allow both suppliers and customers to focus on what they are really good at.