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Achieving Milestones in Waste Reduction and Sustainability Efforts

Tech Etch
November 15, 2023
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With a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and resource management, the company has successfully implemented measures that have yielded remarkable results and underscore its dedication to a greener future.


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Binder Transfer in Paints and Coatings

Sealless Eccentric Disc Pump Provides Low Shear, CIP and High Volumetric Efficiency for Binder Transfer Applications
Chistophe Jovani
November 8, 2023
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Through the incorporation of such unique benefits as leak-free operation and line-stripping capabilities, the eccentric-disc principle makes the pump extremely flexible, allowing the pumping of low-viscosity, high-viscosity, and highly abrasive materials within a single process — all with the same pump.


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Which Natural Surfactants are Superior: Bio-Surfactants or Bio-Based Surfactants?

Locus Ingredients
November 6, 2023
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There are key characteristics that differentiate legacy, petrochemical surfactants from bio-based surfactants, as well as chemically manufactured bio-surfactants from their biologically created counterparts, bio-surfactants. 



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Constructing Cleaner Roofing with Anti-Microbial Additives

Dr. Mai Ha
November 6, 2023
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Anti-microbial chemistries hold much promise for tackling the persistent problem of mold and mildew growth on roofing materials, keeping them cleaner for longer and, consequently, enhancing product longevity and reducing the amount of wastage entering landfill. 


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Surface Preparation of Steel Surfaces and Passivation by Catechol Polymers

Charles White Nevin Naren Jonathan Wilker Jordan Ravenelle
November 6, 2023
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Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division has an ongoing project funded through the Office of Naval Research to develop a novel, corrosion-resistant poly(styrene-co-catechol) tie coat and adhesion promoter to improve CARC adhesion and performance to various composites, aluminum, and steel USMC ground vehicle surfaces.


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Where Silicone Materials Can Replace Perfluoroalkyl Substances

Dr. Bob Ruckle Dr. Tom-Seung Cheung Yanjun Luo
November 3, 2023
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For those looking to replace PFAS in their coatings formulations, this article discusses some experiments and data that show how organosilicones compare to PFAS compounds in critical performance criteria such as low surface tension/surface energy, COF, water repellency, oil repellency, stain resistance, and chemical stability.


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Core-Shell Copolymers and Hybrid Composites as Valuable Raw Materials for Industrial Coatings

Maciej Umiński
November 2, 2023
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Tailor-made waterborne core-shell polymers are increasingly used as binders in industrial coatings. Almost unlimited possibilities to control polymer properties make them the first-choice raw material in industrial metal protection, wood protection, and anti-fouling coatings.



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Effect of Different Surfactants on Emulsion Polymerization of a Vinyl-Acrylic Latex, Part Three

Mike Praw
November 1, 2023
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This month’s Formulating with Mike column continues the focus on resins. Mike tests paints with APE-containing and APE-free emulsions for stability, particle size, and final paint quality.


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PU/PMMA Hybrid Particles

A Wide Variety Of “Hybrid” Latex Particles Are Possible

Emulsion Polymers Consulting and Education (EPCEd)
November 1, 2023
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This month’s Did You Know column discusses several classes of hybrid latex particles.


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Unique Safety Hazards in Paint Manufacturing, and How to Combat Them

Rick Farrell
October 30, 2023
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This article discusses some unique safety hazards affecting professionals in the paint manufacturing space, as well as original equipment manufacturers that regularly utilize paint in their plant operations. It also offers advice on how employers, managers, and other leaders can combat these dangers.


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N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

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This presentation introduces a novel spherical calcium silicate as an effective anti-corrosion pigment for protective coatings. The modified spherical silica was synthesized using a unique patented manufacturing process, allowing to produce AC pigments with increased effectiveness for passivation, as well as easier and more even dispersion.

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