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Simpsons is the Industrial colors brand of ‘ROHA’ group. ROHA is making huge investments in many countries to support and expand its business operations. Including ROHA’s new product launch of SIMPERM BLUE AE.C (PB15.3) product code 27088. 

High-speed planting methods have fueled demand for seed-flow lubricants. These formulations improve seed planting by reducing static electricity and/or moisture that causes the seeds to 'bridge'.

When a global producer of industrial coating resins and additives sought to upgrade its aging Distributed Control System (DCS), the solution involved utilizing a flexible, reliable, modern DCS that could be quickly integrated with existing production.

We have made some of our standard additives with the organic components sourced from the farm instead of the oilfield. The Silsurf Bio series of coatings additives provide the same great performance but are largely made from botanical plants instead of petroleum plants.

PVF technology is the basis of the next generation of protective metal coatings, meeting the needs of demanding environments with best-in-class aesthetic and protective functionality.

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.