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We currently use a "midnight black” wrinkle powder coating supplied by a major powder producer. Can a second touchup coat be applied after the first coat has cured? Read the answer to this question and more in this edition of Ask Joe Powder. 

This article explores the expertise, steadfast commitment to safety, and overarching mindset of responsibility that is invested to get chemical ingredients where they need to go.

The TiO₂ industry continues to experience difficult times. Multi-national producer volume in 1Q23 was 31% lower than 1Q22, while net exports from China increased 22%. This followed a fourth quarter that was down 35% compared to the previous year. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel, and if so, how long is the tunnel?

The needs of fluid-handling operations are as varied as the kinds of liquids they handle. For those that mix fluids together, some might require small-batch blending, while others need to mix large quantities. Some operations need only gentle mixing, while others may require vigorous agitation. So, how do you know what the right mixer is for your operation?

Polymers are unlike other types of compounds because of their extremely large size, which has a great impact on their unique properties and how they behave in different phase states. Many applications of polymers and polymer coatings need flexibility at low to ambient temperatures. This article explores the difference between amorphous and crystalline polymers.

The United States has increased the use of solar and wind power for electricity production. The U.S. Department of Energy claims that preserving your panels' surface with a glass coating can boost the photoelectric effect by up to 3-6%, therefore boosting potential demand in the glass coatings market. 

Employers have a duty of care to protect the health, safety, and welfare of employees, so it is vitally important to keep workers’ occupational exposure to harmful gases within permissible limits. For this reason, providing highly accurate sensors that are reliable is a must. 

In order to adapt to the increasing demand in rail transport, a wheelset system production plant was modernized to include use of a highly efficient coating line that emphasizes sustainability and resource-saving production value.