Reducing VOCs from Surfactants in Coatings Melanie Sharp Kip Sharp October 1, 2012 No Comments Over the past two decades, government regulations and customer preferences have led the coatings industry to reduce VOCs in coatings formulations.Read More
Alkylphenol Ethoxylate-Free Sulfates in Emulsion Polymerization Melanie Sharp K. Lee Matheson Kip Sharp September 1, 2010 No Comments In this study, APEO-free alternatives provide emulsification during the polymerization equal to the industrial standard, NPE ether sulfate, as a “drop in” replacement.Read More
Alkylphenol Ethoxylate Alternatives for Coatings Applications K. Lee Matheson Melanie Sharp Kip Sharp October 1, 2009 No Comments By exploiting narrow-range ethoxylation and newer alcohol feedstocks, the properties of non-APEO surfactants can better match those of the APEOs.Read More