February features several new waterborne technologies, including new water-based energy-curable UV PU dispersions, as well as opportunities in the alkyd resin market. The issue also covers the smart coatings market and new smart pigments for corrosion protection.
The introduction of energy-curable polyurethane dispersions (UV PUDs) to complement the traditional radiation curing technology profoundly changed the market landscape by bringing coating performance and sustainability to the next level of requirements.
Emergence of real-world testing of coatings products to validate the protection levels of assets worldwide is becoming a major issue. Here Sherwin-Williams reveals how the company is committing to a new level of these tests on behalf of its customers.
Today, end users of smart coatings prefer those products that provide smart functionality, better weather resistance, high performance, improved productivity and increased service life of the component; reduce maintenance costs; along with ease of application and easy cleaning.
In recent years, the focus has been on the development of durable and sustainable coatings, looking for solutions that would support the transition from fossil to bio-based products with equivalent performance.
As you extend the protection of the payload and/or controlled release aspect of microencapsulation, you can look to a future that includes biocides, effect pigments, antioxidants, flame retardants, catalysts and colors, just to name a few.
Fillers, just like pasta, are used to extend the formula or dish, establishing that fine balance between the performance of a coating and the overall cost of the formula.
Chromaflo Technologies announced plans to build a new pigment dispersion manufacturing facility, including a single-story warehouse space with a two-story office facility, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
In order to support its global growth strategy, Elkem Silicones has decided to build a new Research and Development center at its Saint-Fons, France, site.
A new production line at SONGWON's site in Suwon, South Korea, for the manufacture and distillation of SONGSORB® CS 400 UV stabilizer has become operational.
The Heubach GmbH Group published its first sustainability report for the 2017 financial year, offering readers an insight into the sustainability topics that are relevant for the company.
Coating resins and additives supplier allnex announced a partnership with Alibaba to launch a flagship store on the e-commerce company's business-to-business platform, 1688.com.
The European Committee for Risk Assessment has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its intention to proceed with a number of regulatory actions including the proposal to classify titanium dioxide as a Category 2 Carcinogen under the EU’s Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge are using microencapsulation technologies developed by Dolomite Microfluidics to develop self-healing construction materials.
A new lifting design features a double-acting, fully hydraulic cylinder operating at a much higher pressure, allowing for a smaller cylinder and significantly less oil for operation.
This antimicrobial additive for coil coating can be blended as a liquid into the topcoat, offering permanent protection against bacteria, mold, biofilm and fungi.
Arkema's Calvert City, Kentucky, plant has been successfully certified to meet Halal Certification Requirements for its Kynar PVDF brand of Polymer Processing Aids.
Using a certified biomass-balanced method for acetic acid, generated as a byproduct in the woodworking industry, these VAE dispersions belong to WACKER's new VINNECO line of products.