Our May issue focuses on UV LED cure, a hybrid polymer that improves metal adhesion/corrosion resistance, sustainable polyols with recycled and renewable content, digitization in automotive painting, and more!
UV cationic coatings present viable and attractive options to OEMs, polymer coaters, extruders, contract coaters and/or thermoformers to improve functional and/or physical properties for formed polymer film/sheet as well as an effective delivery transport mechanism for new pathogen inhibition and biocidal efficacy technologies.
One of the appropriate markets for recycling condensation polymers (polyester, polycarbonate, polyamide) is the coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers market (CASE), where many of the useful components for high performance already rely on varying levels of condensation polymers.
Developments in the area of information and communication technology are creating considerable potential and acting as a catalyst for innovations in automation, machinery and application systems.
The improved adhesion, good corrosion resistance and good QUV gloss retention show that the hydrophobic resin in the hybrid polymer can be used to reduce the effects of high acid on corrosion and of styrene on QUV gloss retention.
Following the results from this study, biobased preventative is an excellent and environmentally acceptable alternative to petroleum-based products in temporary corrosion protection.
In this two-part series, we explore how this carefully crafted design of experiments (DOE) isolated and contrasted the impact and interaction of three key process variables: film build; atomization, and coating viscosity (as determined by temperature).
UV LED cure is becoming more and more prevalent in several converting areas. UV-curable inkjet has used UV LED cure for pinning for many years. Acrylated amines can be used to either increase UV LED cure speed at existing PI concentrations, or maintain UV LED cure speed at reduced PI concentrations.
WACKER is strengthening its presence in Russia by expanding the service portfolio offered by its technical center in Moscow, integrating a new dedicated laboratory for adhesives and sealants based on silane-terminated polyethers (hybrid polymers) used mostly in the construction industry.
RPM International Inc. announced that its Rust-Oleum Group has acquired Miracle Sealants Co., a manufacturer of sealers, cleaners, polishes and related products primarily for tile and natural stone.
Arkema announced the expansion of the geographic distribution territory of Palmer Holland for the Orgasol® and Rilsan® D products for coating additive applications.
The Fire Retardant Additives business unit, part of the Huber Engineered Materials division of J.M. Huber Corp., announced a significant capital investment to increase production capacity for Martinal LEO fine precipitated alumina trihydrate at its Martinswerk Plant in Bergheim, Germany.
The global chemical company Oxea aims to annually produce 60,000 metric tons of dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP), a general-purpose non-ortho-phthalate plasticizer, in Europe by the second half of 2019.
Having started to develop functional monomers about two years ago, SONGWON has now begun bulk manufacture at its production site in Ulsan, South Korea.
Ross Systems and Controls (SysCon) recently completed the qualification to self-certify its touchscreen purged panels as meeting the standards of Underwriters Laboratories' UL-698A Code and the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA-496 Code.
W. R. Grace & Co., Columbia, Maryland, has received Sherwin-Williams' Certified Supplier Award for achieving the highest level of product quality, performance and outstanding customer service.
In an ongoing commitment to its Kaolin business, BASF is investing nearly $200 million over the next 10 years to realize further growth potential through sustainable supply, service and innovative solutions for its customers.
The automotive adhesives market is set to grow rapidly over the coming five years as manufacturers move to lightweight vehicle designs, meet increased demand for CUVs and SUVs, and use a wide range of different materials, according to a new Smithers Apex report that forecasts a $7 billion market by 2022.
RadLaunch, the idea accelerator for ultraviolet and electron beam (UV+EB) technology, announced the candidates for 2018. If selected as a RadLaunch participant, each company will receive financial support, a travel grant to attend RadTech 2018, and technical, marketing and funding mentorship opportunities.
According to a new report released by research firm MarketsandMarkets Inc., the automotive refinish coatings market is projected to grow from $7 billion in 2017 to $8.5 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0% from 2017 to 2022.
The American Chemical Society's Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE) is seeking nominations for the 2019 Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings.
Rice University scientists plan to employ the power of the sun to build functional synthetic polymers using photosensitive quantum dots — microscopic semiconducting particles — as a catalyst.