Atomic Force Microscopy Study Effect of Low-VOC Coalescents on Morphology and Phase Distribution of Latex Films Juliane Pereira Santos Robson André Pagani Carlos Roberto Tomassini Rafael Caetano Jardim Pinto da Silva Silmar Balsamo Barrios Kip Sharp June 1, 2017 No Comments The low-VOC coalescents investigated in this work presented high affinity for vinyl-acrylic and acrylic latexes and ability to decrease their MFFT.Read More
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 Kip Sharp Melanie 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
