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This article discusses some of the terms and calculations related to pigments used in coatings, including oil absorption/surface area; pigment volume concentration; and pigment to binder ratio.

What caused the hexagonal pattern to form on the surface of a modified formulation with more solvent? Read Moody’s Coatings Conundrums to learn more about this formulating challenge.

This article discusses relating the colloidal stability of latexes to the ionic strength of the aqueous phase via the “critical coagulation concentration.

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An innovative polymer added to topcoat binds disinfectant to the surface; pilot results show dramatic increase in sanitization efficiency and complete elimination of pathogenic bacteria.

It can sometimes feel like fluids are a bottleneck, restricting production performance. Often the answer won’t lie in costly chemical alterations to the fluid itself, but simply a better understanding and control of the factors affecting performance.

Formulators should use technology to track down the rheological sweet spot for their products and see the lab as a source of knowledge and collaboration. The resulting data will set research projects off on the right path and deliver huge savings for R&D, the company, the customer and maybe even the planet.

Learn about the latest antimicrobial/antiviral coatings innovations, how these products are tested and how long they are effective.

Home design and color trends are continually evolving and transitioning, and HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is proud to stay ahead of the trend curve to provide aspirational content to consumers.

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