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Paul F. Dietz

Paul F. Dietz, Group Technical Director, FP-Pigments Oy, Raisio, Finland

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Examining the Efficiency of TiO₂ in Matt Paints

and Methods of Obtaining Optimal Dry Opacity Without Sacrificing Wet Hide

Paul F. Dietz

September 11, 2024

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In an attempt to improve the quality and performance of a matt paint without detriment to wet hide, a TiO₂/PCC composite pigment with optimally spaced TiO₂ can increase the scatter per unit TiO₂, as well as the dry opactiy.

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Energy Disruptions Begin to Hit Coatings Supply Chain

PPG announced the installation of a state-of-the-art pilot finishing line that features IPG’s PhotoniCURE™ laser curing system at its powder manufacturing and technical facility in Strongsville, Ohio.

PPG Tests New Laser-Based Approach to Powder Coating Curing

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