Items Tagged with 'Scratch Resistance'

This study evaluates matting agent performance in deep matte plastic coatings, focusing on abrasion resistance, surface appearance and durability.

A new carboxylic-functional ultramatte binder for 2K coatings enhances durability, self-healing and environmental performance, offering a breakthrough in matte coating technology.

ATO-based antistatic coatings outperform PEDOT and fluorinated additives, offering PFAS-free protection and superior stability, especially in PSAs for LCD polarizers to prevent static discharge.

Reactive acrylic copolymers offer improved adhesion, stain resistance and reduced photoinitiator migration in UV/EB coatings for industrial applications.

The UV-curable coatings market is poised for growth, driven by sustainability trends, UV LED curing innovations, and applications in automotive and electronics, among other drivers. 

Innovative raw materials are essential for addressing challenges in coatings development. Two customer case studies focus on raw materials’ ability to enhance performance in corrosion and abrasion resistance applications.

In the realm of wood coatings, achieving a "natural look" has become a hallmark of modern design. To accomplish this, not only is low gloss required but also high transparency to preserve the vibrant colors of the wood.

Learn about scrub resistance tests for latex paints, their differences, and how they guide raw material selection for high-quality formulations.

Many of today’s products must withstand near-constant use or exposure to the weather. Self-healing paints and coatings are still a relatively niche area of study, but it’s easy to see the widespread appeal. This article highlights the abundant practical applications for formulators and companies to explore. 

Polycaprolactone (PCL) polyols can be used to enhance coatings that feature other polymer chemistries in both 1K and 2K coatings. This article explores the performance benefits achieved when low-molecular-weight PCL tri- and tetra-functional polyols are blended with other hydroxyl-functional polymers in 2K coatings.