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PCI January 2014

2014 January

The January issue focuses on nanosilica particle technology, preventing dust explosions, pigment encapsulation technology for masonry coatings, and metal-effect pigments.
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axalta colors

A Historical Look at the Influence of Science and Design on Automotive Color

More than six decades of automotive color popularity trends
Nancy Lockhart
January 6, 2014
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Paint and coating manufacturer, Axalta, looks back at the history of automotive color trends.


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Dust Explosions

in the Powder Industry
Vahid Ebadat Muhammad Qureshi
January 6, 2014
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 All safeguards intended to prevent dust explosions must be recognized, understood and maintained by operating forces. 


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Pigment-Encapsulating Acrylic Binder

for More Sustainable and Durable Exterior Coatings
Marie Bleuzen Loïc Chailloux Hélène Oberlin Francine Signoret Andrew Trapani
January 6, 2014
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 The use of the pigment encapsulating acrylic binder in exterior applications can not only decrease the amount of TiO2 at the same hiding level, bringing possible cost reduction, but can also help to improve exterior durability such as dirt pick up resistance, tint retention and efflorescence resistance. 


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Integrated Tinting Solution

Boosts Production While Cutting Costs
Daniëla Damoiseaux
January 6, 2014
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This case history of a Chinese paint manufacturer shows how using an Integrated tinting system that included colorants, color formulas, dispensing and mixing equipment, software, technical support and equipment service, helped the company save time and money. 


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Luminous Metal Effect Pigments

New pigment technology for automotive coatings
Brett Moyer Douglas Swank Qinyun Peng
June 1, 2014
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 This luminous metal effect pigment line utilize the strengths and advantages of pearlescent pigment technology combined with the highly desired properties of aluminum substrate, which is made possible by a patented passivation process. 


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Nanotechnology

Hard and Invisible

Nanosilica Particle Technology in Solventborne, High-Gloss, Two-Pack PUR Clearcoats for Plastics
Marco Heuer Fabian Eichenberger Sascha Herrwerth
January 6, 2014
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Traditional two-pack PUR technology combined with surface-modified nanosilica particles results in increased scratch and abrasion resistance in transparent, high-gloss coatings for plastics.


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LANXESS Hosts Sustainability Symposium

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Kristin Johansson
January 6, 2014
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LANXESS introduced a major step forward in Penniman Red production technology with a new optimized Penniman process that ensures high environmental compatibility.


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elcometer salt contamination meter

Salt Contamination Meter

Elcometer
January 7, 2014
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 Designed for use on-site or in the laboratory, the Elcometer 130 Salt Contamination Meter can perform 24 tests per hour.  


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charles ross static mixer

Static Mixer

Charles Ross & Son Co.
January 7, 2014
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 The Ross Interfacial Surface Generator (ISG) is designed for laminar flow processes such as blending a minor component into a viscous stream. 


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New Products

Testing Software

Brookfield Engineering
January 7, 2014
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 RheocalcT software provides fully automated viscosity testing from a dedicated PC when using the new DV3T touch screen rheometer and the new DV2T touch screen viscometer.  


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New Products

Alkyd Polymer

Arkema Coating Resins
January 7, 2014
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 Synaqua® 4804 waterborne alkyd is an APEO- and ammonia-free short oil alkyd emulsion designed for use in a variety of coatings in which performance similar to solvent-based alkyds is desired. 


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morse drum handler batteries

Drum Handler Batteries

Morse
January 7, 2014
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 Morse drum handlers offer optional batteries that contain no lead, no acid, create no gasses during charge and are lighter than lead-acid batteries. 


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valspar silicone polyester coating

Silicone Polyester Coating

Valspar
January 7, 2014
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WeatherXL is an innovative reformulation of WeatherX, featuring stronger color retention and resistance to chalking and fading.


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