Exploring inorganic silicone-based chemistry has led to the development of a silicone-epoxy hybrid polymer, which combines the properties of both organic and inorganic compounds in a new class of resins for protective coatings.
Stricter environmental, clean air and waste management legislation continues to drive the architectural coatings market toward “green” chemistry and lower-VOC technologies. And the most stringent requirement is the one that sets the de facto minimum standard, whether at the local, state or federal level. Originators of such legislation include the North Eastern Ozone Transport Commission states (OTC), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).<p>
