PCI eMagazine

2025 December

PCI’s December issue highlights biobased monomers, modular multifunctional coatings and low-VOC clearcoat innovation, with guidance on raw material selection for latex paint, sustainable waterborne alkyd emulsifiers and zero-carbon calcium carbonate. Market insight tracks shifting TiO2 supply dynamics. This issue also features PCI’s online Buyers’ Guide.

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Biobased 1,5 Pentanediol as a Low-Emission and High-Performing Monomer

for Paint and Coatings

Nikhil Victor Adin Berger Eliada Rodeheaver Dr. Kevin Barnett

December 8, 2025

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This article examines biobased 1,5 pentanediol, highlighting its verified biocontent, reduced emissions, production advantages, and performance in paint and coatings.

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Selecting Raw Materials for High-Performance Latex Paint Formulations

Artur Palasz

December 8, 2025

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A practical guide to assessing regulatory requirements, technical data, and performance characteristics when evaluating raw materials for latex paint.

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The Science of Modern Coatings

Bridging Formulation and Functionality

James Rapley

December 3, 2025

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Modular coating platforms combine antimicrobial, hydrophobic and durability features in customizable formulations engineered for efficiency, performance and multifunctional protection.

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Tailored Emulsifier Portfolios for Sustainable Waterborne Alkyds

No One-Size-Fits-All

Ioanna Tzortzi Marie Westerblad

December 10, 2025

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Waterborne alkyds require tailored emulsifier strategies, with resin architecture, emulsifier type and neutralization parameters determining stability, hardness, drying and paint performance.

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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Zero-Carbon Calcium Carbonate

For paint and coatings

Bill Bryant

December 3, 2025

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A new calcium carbonate with a negative carbon footprint allows formulators to reduce Scope 3 emissions while maintaining performance.

TiO₂ Value Chain Faces New Reality

Overcapacity, Tariffs and Strategic Shifts Reshape Market

Gerald Colamarino

December 15, 2025

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Antidumping tariffs and overcapacity are reshaping the titanium dioxide market, with mixed regional outcomes and a slow recovery outlook.

Economy BNC pH Probe Adds ATC and 0.01 Resolution

October 27, 2025

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An economy BNC pH probe measures 0.00–14.00 pH with ATC, 0.01 resolution and a long cable for flexible testing needs

PFAS-Compliant Fluoropolymer Finish Boosts Durability and Low Friction

November 3, 2025

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A solvent-based fluoropolymer finish delivers low friction, chemical resistance and heat tolerance for fasteners, automotive assemblies and select medical parts.

Specialty Fume Hoods for Perchloric Acid, Digestion and Radioisotopes

November 1, 2025

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Specialty fume hoods offer application-specific materials, one-piece interiors, and washdown-ready designs for perchloric acid, digestion, trace metals and radioisotopes applications.

Ribbon Blender Designed for Efficient Powder Mixing

October 22, 2025

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This stainless steel ribbon blender improves powder handling with ergonomic design, integrated bag dump station and dust-tight operation.

Dual Classifier Mill Enables Flexible Ultra-Fine Grinding

October 24, 2025

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A dual classifier mill produces ultra-fine powders, offers easy cleaning and energy-efficient grinding, and adapts to varied process requirements reliably.

Automated Stirring System Speeds Refinish Mixing

October 21, 2025

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New automated stirring device homogenizes paint in under 90 seconds, improves color accuracy and reduces consumables for refinish workflows daily.

A Fond Farewell and a Forward Look for PCI

Courtney Bassett

December 15, 2025

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PCI reflects on a leadership transition, celebrates Tom Fowler’s retirement and looks ahead to new opportunities within BNP’s Manufacturing Division.

N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

ON DEMAND: EPA published a regulation proposal around N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in June 2024 to ban or limit NMP in many applications, such as paints and coatings and their removers. N-butylpyrrolidone (NBP) is a powerful and versatile solvent for a variety of industries looking for alternatives to substance of very high concern (SVHC)-listed solvents.

The Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX)

MAX presents a rare opportunity to observe the full scope of manufacturing in one environment. From systems integration and materials handling to automation, quality, safety, and packaging, each discipline is represented through live, operational displays. By experiencing these technologies side by side, as they are on actual production floors, attendees gain a grounded understanding of how manufacturing functions align, overlap, and evolve in practice.

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PCI eMagazine

2025 December

Feature Articles

Biobased 1,5 Pentanediol as a Low-Emission and High-Performing Monomer

Selecting Raw Materials for High-Performance Latex Paint Formulations

The Science of Modern Coatings

Tailored Emulsifier Portfolios for Sustainable Waterborne Alkyds

Acetone-Tolerant PCBTF/t-BAc-Free Polyurethane Clearcoats

Zero-Carbon Calcium Carbonate

TiO₂ Value Chain Faces New Reality

Products

Economy BNC pH Probe Adds ATC and 0.01 Resolution

PFAS-Compliant Fluoropolymer Finish Boosts Durability and Low Friction

Specialty Fume Hoods for Perchloric Acid, Digestion and Radioisotopes

Ribbon Blender Designed for Efficient Powder Mixing

Dual Classifier Mill Enables Flexible Ultra-Fine Grinding

Automated Stirring System Speeds Refinish Mixing

Editor's Viewpoint

A Fond Farewell and a Forward Look for PCI

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