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Using Simulation Tools and Physicochemical Properties to Guide the Selection of Additives, Part Two

Part 2: Methods and Materials
Mike Praw
September 2, 2025
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This follow-up explores the experimental methods behind using simulation tools and physicochemical data to evaluate pigment dispersants.


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Four Generations of Nondestructive Testing for Lifetime Coatings

Jim Deardorff
February 24, 2025
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Fluorescent coatings and LED black lights enhance nondestructive testing, advancing maintenance strategies for lifetime coatings and corrosion prevention in various industries.


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How to Build a Successful Foundation for a Digital Formulation Program

Navigating the Future of the Paint and Coatings Industry
Dan Wu Ph.D. Kevin Henderson Ph.D.
May 7, 2024
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Formulators can now harness the power of digital platforms to support informed decisions, accelerate innovation, save time, conserve resources, and enhance efficiency. This article offers insights into achieving digital transformation in a traditional industry, including strategic vision, team building, governance, talent development, and value demonstration.


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Epoxy Curing Agents

Mike Praw
December 11, 2023
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This month’s Formulating with Mike column continues the discussion on resins, with a focus on epoxy curing agents. When it comes to great adhesion, chemical resistance, and corrosion resistance, an epoxy is hard to beat. There are different epoxy curing agents, and each one provides different properties that can be suited for a wide variety of end-use applications. 


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Effect of Different Surfactants on Emulsion Polymerization of a Vinyl-Acrylic Latex, Part Three

Mike Praw
November 1, 2023
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This month’s Formulating with Mike column continues the focus on resins. Mike tests paints with APE-containing and APE-free emulsions for stability, particle size, and final paint quality.


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A Wide Variety Of “Hybrid” Latex Particles Are Possible

Emulsion Polymers Consulting and Education (EPCEd)
November 1, 2023
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This month’s Did You Know column discusses several classes of hybrid latex particles.


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Effect of Different Surfactants on Emulsion Polymerization of a Vinyl-Acrylic Latex, Part Two

Mike Praw
October 3, 2023
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This month’s Formulating with Mike column continues the focus on resins, and discusses acrylic emulsion polymerization, in particular, surfactant design and how it affects the polymerization of a vinyl-acrylic emulsion.


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Effect of Different Surfactants on Emulsion Polymerization of a Vinyl-Acrylic Latex

Mike Praw
September 6, 2023
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This month’s Formulating with Mike column continues the focus on resins and discusses acrylic emulsion polymerization, in particular, surfactant design and how it affects the polymerization of a vinyl-acrylic emulsion.


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Alkyd Resins, Part Four: The Life Cycle Assessment of Alkyd Emulsions

Mike Praw
August 1, 2023
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This month’s Formulating with Mike column covers the life cycle assessment of alkyd emulsions and concludes the four-part series on alkyd emulsification.


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Alkyd Resins, Part Three: The Emulsification Process

Mike Praw
June 2, 2023
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This month’s Formulating with Mike column is the conclusion to a three-part series, and covers the emulsification process as well as test data of alkyd emulsions.


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