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Items Tagged with 'Viscosity Control'

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Challenges in Selecting Bio-Based Dispersing Additives for Latex Paints

Application studies compare a conventional fossil-based dispersant with a bio-based alternative across grinding, binder compatibility and key coating-performance tests.
Artur Palasz
October 16, 2026
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A lab comparison examines how a bio-based dispersant can affect grinding, binder compatibility and coating performance in interior latex paints.


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New Rheology Modifier Targets VOC Compliance Challenges

January 23, 2026
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The modifier addresses issues such as co-solvent interference, viscosity instability and inconsistent metallic pigment alignment in waterborne industrial coatings.
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Acetone-Tolerant PCBTF/t-BAc-Free Polyurethane Clearcoats

Resin design for two-component systems achieves ≤ 2.1 lb/gal VOC compliance
Denis Heymans Gil Marquis David Vanaken
December 15, 2025
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This work shows how CE10P acrylic and hybrid polyols improve flow, drying speed and appearance in acetone-rich clearcoat formulations while meeting strict VOC limits.


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Using Simulation Tools and Physicochemical Properties to Guide the Selection of Additives, Part 4

Hansen Solubility Parameters
Mike Praw
November 4, 2025
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This article applies Hansen solubility parameters and relative energy difference to guide dispersant selection, comparing surfactants for carbon black performance.


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Sheboygan Paint Adds High-Viscosity Mixer at Wisconsin Facility

June 25, 2025
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Sheboygan Paint Company has added a new high-viscosity mixer designed to improve dispersion quality and production speed.


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Choosing the Right Lab Mixer for Your Coating

Del Williams
June 9, 2025
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How to select lab mixers that scale, handle tough viscosities and produce repeatable results in coatings research and development.



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When Lab Techs Team Up with Machines

Analysis on the Testing Methods and Influencing Factors of Automatic and Manual Fineness Measurement for Paint and Coatings
Zeng Yuling
May 13, 2025
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A closer look at automated vs. manual fineness testing reveals potential benefits in precision and repeatability.




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Self-Leveling Coatings: Polyols for Urethanes

Mike Praw
May 11, 2025
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This article explores how polyol selection and reactivity influence formulation strategies for high-performance, self-leveling urethane coatings.


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Escaping the PFAS Ban

Antimony-Doped Tin Oxide-Based Antistatic Coatings vs. PEDOT and Fluorinated Anion-Based Antistatic Additives
Roel Huis in 't Veld
March 4, 2025
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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.


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Scientists Uncover Formula to Predict Cracks in Clay

Anjali Marar
January 31, 2025
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Researchers have developed a formula to predict when cracks will form in drying clay, a breakthrough that could enhance the durability of paint and coatings.

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