2016 May

Our May issue, which will be distributed at RadTech, focuses on UV/EB technology, monomers and oligomers, wood coatings and advancements in biobased products.

High-Solids Reactive Oligomers Derived from Soybean Oil

Synthesis, Characterization and Their Application Potential

May 1, 2016

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This company has developed a BPA-free coating based on acetoacetyl- modified soybean oil (Soy-PK) and demonstrated its potential application for coating food and beverage containers.

The Synergies of Single-Sourcing Tanks and Vessels, Complete with Linings

May 2, 2016

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Companies that source custom-fabricated, corrosion-resistant lined tanks from a single source can save on the purchase price and speed delivery, while assuring that their tanks and liners are designed and built to maintain integrity.

FEVE Resin-Based Coating Adds Visual Value and Durability to New Student Learning Center

May 2, 2016

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The finish of Valspar’s Valflon Prismatic Blue on the metal panels evokes a molecular crystalline lattice as it might appear under a powerful microscope.

New Powder Coating Can Reflect Up to 30% More Light

AkzoNobel

May 2, 2016

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AkzoNobel has launched an ultrareflective powder coating that can increase the effective output of commercial lighting fixtures by up to 30 percent.

Ebeam Technology: a 40-Year-Old Secret

John Salkeld

May 1, 2016

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Paint and coatings professionals who continue to contribute to the evolution of ebeam-friendly formulations and applications help bring light to this important but often secretive technology, and also equip their customers with new tools to save money, improve their production techniques and introduce new, differentiated products.

Reducing the Environmental Footprint of Coatings with Lactide Technology

Armin Michel

May 1, 2016

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Lactide-based alkyd resins can help coatings formulators to meet new targets for lower VOC content and produce coatings with a reduced carbon footprint.

Zero-VOC and High-Solid-Content Photocured Siliconized Coatings

Technology to Impart Superior Surface Characteristics in Light-Cured Coatings

Dr. Atul Tiwari

May 1, 2016

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This article describes the development of siliconized UV light-cured coatings.

Biobased Succinic Acid: The Flexible, Hard Renewable Acid

for Solvent-Based Liquid Polyester Resins for Protective Metal Coatings

May 1, 2016

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This application study shows that biobased SA can be used as a diacid to replace IPA and AA in a polyester resin for metal coatings.

Wanhua Chemical Group Commissions IPDI Plant

March 13, 2016

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Wanhua Chemical Group announced the successful start-up of the company’s new IPDI plant.

PPG Supports Advanced Program for Paint Chemists

March 20, 2016

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PPG Industries has partnered with ITECH Engineering School in Lyon, France, to help sponsor the first chemical engineering master’s degree program dedicated to paints and coatings in Europe.

P.T. Hutchins Wins Distributor Award From BASF

March 20, 2016

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P.T. Hutchins, an Azelis Americas company, has earned the 2015 Distributor of the Year Award from the Dispersions & Pigments division of BASF in North America.

Palmer Holland Expands Relationship with American Colors Inc.

March 13, 2016

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Robert Bourne, Vice President of Sales, American Colors Inc., announced the appointment of Palmer Holland in the southwest and west territories.

Active Minerals International Implements Process Improvements to Expand Capacity

April 10, 2016

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Active Minerals International (AMI), a supplier of high-quality gellant attapulgite for the coatings, adhesives, sealants and other industries, announced that the company is undertaking process improvements designed to expand capacity.

Axalta Coating Systems honored by Daimler AG

Axalta Coating Systems Earns Daimler Supplier Award

March 5, 2016

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Axalta Coating Systems was among 10 suppliers honored by Daimler AG for outstanding performance during the past financial year with the 2015 Daimler Supplier Award.

Freeman Technology Awarded Richard S. Ladd Standards Development Award From ASTM

March 6, 2016

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Freeman Technology was presented with the Richard S. Ladd Standards Development Award in San Antonio, TX, on January 11 by the ASTM D18 Committee on Soil and Rock.

Allnex Expands Relationship With Peninsula Polymers

March 6, 2016

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Allnex has appointed Peninsula Polymers a national distributor for Allnex’s coating additives.

Total Opens Bayport Plant

March 13, 2016

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Total has officially inaugurated production at the company’s new high-purity special fluids facility in Bayport, TX.

RPM Buys Manufacturer of Concrete Care Coatings and Sealants

March 5, 2016

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RPM International Inc. announced that its Rust-Oleum Corp. subsidiary has acquired Seal-Krete, a leading U.S. manufacturer of concrete care coatings and sealants for the retail market with annual net sales in excess of $10 million.

Dow Research Wins 2016 American Coatings AWARD

April 17, 2016

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The Dow Chemical Co. won the American Coatings AWARD for sharing the most outstanding technical presentation at the American Coatings CONFERENCE 2016.

Eastern Michigan University Professor to Research Safer Coatings for U.S. Military

March 20, 2016

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Vijay Mannari, a professor of polymers and coatings at Eastern Michigan University (EMU), has been awarded a $529,000 grant to develop environmentally responsible, high-performance coatings for the U.S. military.

Ceresana Publishes Fourth Edition of Pigments Market Study

March 27, 2016

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The market research firm Ceresana has again analyzed the market for pigments, publishing the fourth edition of its study on the subject.

Researchers Develop Rubbery Coatings to Beat Ice Formation

March 27, 2016

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On your car windshield, ice is a nuisance. But on an airplane, a wind turbine, an oil rig or power line, it can be downright dangerous.

Berkeley Lab Scientists Developing Paint-On Coating for Energy Efficient Windows

March 6, 2016

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It’s estimated that 10 percent of all the energy used in buildings in the United States can be attributed to window performance, costing building owners about $50 billion annually, yet the high cost of replacing windows or retrofitting them with an energy efficient coating is a major deterrent.

Southeast Asia Promising Hub for Emerging Biobased Chemicals

March 13, 2016

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Driven by large and widespread feedstocks and government incentives, Southeast Asia is positioned to be a hub for biobased materials and chemicals (BBMC), according to Lux Research.

New Language Added to ASTM C-1193 Guide for Sealants

March 13, 2016

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The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) announced that terminology and definitions supportive of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and life cycle thinking have been added to a new version of ASTM C1193, Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants.

Sliding Vane Pumps

Blackmer

May 2, 2016

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XH Series sliding vane pumps are designed to handle a wide range of noncorrosive and nonabrasive industrial liquids and petroleum products

Scanning Electron Microscope

JEOL

May 2, 2016

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JSM-IT100 is a simple-to-use, versatile, research-grade SEM with a compact ergonomic design.

Sourcing Optimization Software

Elemica

May 2, 2016

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Elemica’s sourcing optimization solution features powerful mathematical optimization algorithms that allow users to quickly and efficiently evaluate complex..

Planetary Mixer and Disperser

Charles Ross and Son Co.

May 2, 2016

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Now with larger working capacities up to 750 gallons, the PDDM is a multi-agitator mixer featuring two planetary stirrer blades and two high-speed disperser shafts.

Attritor

Union Process

May 2, 2016

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A custom-built SD100 Attritor for processing very dense materials features a dual discharge (front and back) so the material can be discharged into both drums.

In-Can Preservative

Lonza

May 2, 2016

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Proxel® LS Preservative is a dual-active, broad-spectrum biocide for wet-state preservation of water-based paints, adhesives and construction chemicals.

NEP/NMP-Free Resin

Elantas

May 2, 2016

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A NEP/NMP-free polyamide-imide (PAI) resin, Elan-tech® 603 G is environmentally friendly and can be easily used as a replacement for standard polyamide-imides.

Latex for Waterproofing

OMNOVA SOLUTIONS

May 2, 2016

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PLIOTEC® WPM120 latex for waterproofing, damp-proofing and crack-prevention membranes combines superior water resistance, excellent tensile strength and good elongation properties.

Drum Tumbler Control Packages

Morse

May 2, 2016

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The CE mark certified Morse DrumTumblr™ offers a selection of controls (plus enclosures with safety interlocks).

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.

In this webinar, Raphael Schaller, CTO of Collano, shares how his team envisioned their data to make it usable for AI-driven materials discovery. He reflects on what he would do differently if starting over, and how adopting the Citrine Platform has accelerated learning, collaboration, and innovation across the organization.

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