2020 May

Our May issue features Part 2 of our two-part series on icephobic coatings. We also showcase a new overspray-free paint system that AUDI AG is using, as well as an article from Hockmeyer on vacuum milling, and a feature from X-Rite on how to select the right tolerancing method when controlling color.

Anti-Viral Surface Coating to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Through Touch

Dr. Swapan Ghosh

May 1, 2020

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This research aims to create a surface coating with a relatively low surface energy value that can repel the spike glycoprotein, and also through the use of active chemicals, inactivate the spike glycoprotein as well as viral nucleotides in the coronavirus.

TiO2 Pigment Post Treatment and Its Influence on Electrostatic Stability of Technical Dispersion

May 1, 2020

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During both the production process at the TiO2 producer and the manufacturing process of paints, coatings and composite materials, avoiding the coagulation and agglomeration of the TiO2 dispersion is important. Surface chemistry of the TiO2 dispersion can be controlled during the measurement of Electrokinetic Sonic Amplitude (ESA) by regulating the pH value, e.g. for avoiding flocculation of dispersion.

Digital Transformation in Automotive Painting

Hector Aguilera

May 1, 2020

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What does the smart paint shop look like? An ecosystem that leverages information technologies, communication, sensors, data and cognitive tools to be more efficient.

Monitoring Paint Curing Oven Temperature

May 1, 2020

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CAS DataLoggers supplied a temperature monitoring solution for an industrial paint curing oven used by a manufacturer of commercial snow removal equipment. This customer was experiencing periodic problems with the quality of their powder-coated parts.

A Study of Icephobic Coatings, Part 2

Dr. Atul Tiwari

May 12, 2020

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Today there are various companies involved in the production of commercially available icephobic coatings. This article lists many of them, along with details on the coatings' technology and applications.

Vacuum Milling Enables Purer, Faster Dispersion

Herman Hockmeyer Barry Cullens

May 11, 2020

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Generally speaking, a vacuum mill can deliver better quality product in about the same time as a pressure mill that uses twice the amount of media, as well as produce a better-quality product in one quarter the time of a comparably media-loaded pressure mill.

Nano Primer Helps Combat Rust

Low-VOC, Single-Component Primer Converts Rust into a Protective Layer

Stephen Armstrong

May 8, 2020

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Because of the performance capabilities of the new water-based acrylic polymer primers and their applicability to nearly all substrates, paint manufacturers have an opportunity to consolidate their primer inventory and provide their customers with a solution for the most challenging corrosive environments.

Tolerancing: The Key to Accurate Color

Tim Mouw

May 15, 2020

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X-Rite's Color iQC quality control software makes it easy to establish realistic tolerances and evaluate color quality. To make educated pass/fail decisions you need to know how to select the right tolerancing method and set an achievable tolerance.

Audi Adopts Overspray-Free Printing in Series Production

Thomas Heußer

May 8, 2020

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Overspray-free painting technology revolutionizes this time-consuming and material-intensive process. Audi works with Dürr, who supplies the application technology.

Get the Prediction of Long-Term Bonding Down to a Science

Paint the Whole Picture with Work of Adhesion and Interfacial Tension Measurements

Frederick Fiddler Raymond Sanedrin Ph.D.

May 7, 2020

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Interfacial chemistry plays a significant role when working with coatings, specifically the surface tension (SFT) of liquids and the surface free energy (SFE) of solids. These parameters are often measured or calculated in order to optimize the adhesion properties and obtain long-lasting adhesion that will inhibit delamination and adhesion failures.

Breakthrough in Furniture Coating with UV LED Curing

David Ivarsson Matthias Robisch Thomas Efsen

May 6, 2020

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With the help of EFSEN and AkzoNobel, furniture maker SC Freda was able to transform the majority of its coating line to a UV-LED system, maintaining a stable, robust production method that ensures a high-quality end product that meets the target requirements.

Demand for Low-VOC Coatings Continues to Rise

Vikash Kumar Annirban Bhattacharya

May 5, 2020

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The low-VOC coatings market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% by 2024. Water¬borne, powder and radiation cure technologies are the major low-VOC coating technologies, and are thus gaining in popularity.

WACKER Answers the Challenges of Future Cities

Kristin Johansson

May 4, 2020

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WACKER's International Press Workshop focused on the role of the company's construction chemicals in residential buildings and tomorrow's megacities, including energy-efficient building, enhanced protection of cement and concrete, and solutions for sustainable construction techniques.

RadTech 2020 Features Advancements in UV/EB Curing

RadTech 2020 Featured Many Advancements in UV/EB Curing

May 1, 2020

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A brief overview of RadTech 2020, as well as insights from JP Masson, Director of Sales and Marketing, Nagase America, Chemicals Division, on trends in the curing market.

Huntsman Expands Its Specialty Chemicals Portfolio

March 20, 2020

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Huntsman Corp. announced an agreement to acquire CVC Thermoset Specialties, a North American specialty chemical manufacturer serving the industrial composites, adhesives and coatings markets.

Budenheim Announces New Partner in North America

March 20, 2020

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Budenheim, a specialty chemicals company and manufacturer of intumescent fire protection coatings and plastics, announced a new partnership with U.S. agent Chemigon.

AkzoNobel Acquires Full Ownership of Powder Coatings JV

March 6, 2020

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Akzo Nobel N.V. has completed the acquisition of the remaining 25% stake in Akzo Nobel Boya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., a leading powder coatings joint venture in Turkey.

Axalta Recognizes Colors & Effects for Innovative and Sustainable Pigment Solutions

March 20, 2020

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Axalta has named Colors & Effects® as a 2019 Supplier of the Year award winner for pigments.

Dominion Colour and LANSCO Colors Become DCL Corp.

March 13, 2020

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In April 2018, H.I.G. Capital combined two leading pigment suppliers, Dominion Colour Corp. & LANSCO Colors, to create a global leader in the supply of color pigments and dispersions for the coatings, plastics and ink industries. The company has now announced the new name.

Azelis Americas CASE to Distribute Momentive’s Polyurethane Additives

March 20, 2020

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Momentive Performance Materials USA LLC has appointed Azelis Americas CASE LLC as a distributor of its polyurethane additives products for the entire United States.

Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney Releases Global Paint and Coatings Study

August 6, 2017

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Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney announced the publication of its third Global Paint & Coatings study.

Pilot Chemical Receives Environmental Achievement Award

March 5, 2020

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Pilot Chemical Co. recently earned a regional award that recognizes its environmental efforts and also represents a deepening of its relationship with city officials from Middletown, Ohio.

Orion Engineered Carbons Opens Technical Service Applications Laboratory

February 28, 2020

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Orion Engineered Carbons S.A., a supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black, has officially opened its new technical service applications laboratory in New Jersey.

Superior Materials Announces Distribution Agreement

March 13, 2020

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Superior Materials Inc. announced a distribution partnership with Dura Jesons.

Archroma Tianjin Named ‘Green Factory’

February 28, 2020

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Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, announced that its affiliate in Tianjin, China, has been named a "Green Factory" by the Tianjin authorities.

Azelis Joins Global Initiative for Sustainable Supply Chains

March 20, 2020

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Specialty chemicals distributor Azelis has joined the global initiative for sustainable supply chains, Together for Sustainability.

Ingevity and Cambrian Solutions Announce Distribution Agreement

March 27, 2020

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Ingevity has appointed Cambrian Solutions, a Maroon Group company, as the distributor for its WestRez® and Altatac® rosin ester product lines in Canada.

Sartomer Achieves Safety Milestone

March 13, 2020

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Sartomer, a business line of Arkema, is celebrating a new "double zero" safety record, achieved at its combined plants, R&D centers and headquarters around the world.

White Still Dominates in BASF’s Analysis of Automotive Color Preference

January 24, 2020

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Whether driving the highways of America, the Autobahn in Europe, or the Asian Highway Network, chances are, one will see more white cars than any other color on the road.

NACE International Offers Coating Inspector Program in Blended Learning Format

April 3, 2020

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After a year in development, NACE International has rolled out its flagship Coating Inspector Program in a blended learning format that splits the course into online and in-person components.

NACD Weighs in on House Passage of CFATS Extension

March 20, 2020

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The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer issued a statement on the passage of H.R. 6160 in the U.S. House of Representatives that would extend for 18 months the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program ahead of its expiration on April 18, 2020.

Report Predicts Growth in Market for Road Marking Coatings

April 3, 2020

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According to a new study published by Polaris Market Research, the worldwide road marking coatings market is anticipated to reach around $6,781 million by 2026.

Pacific Northwest Society of Coatings Technology Issues Call for Papers

March 5, 2020

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The Pacific Northwest Society of Coatings Technology is inviting presentations for CoatingsFest, to be held Oct. 21-23, 2020, at Sunriver Resort, near Bend, Oregon.

Future Markets Inc. Releases Reports on Nanotechnology Sector

April 17, 2020

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Future Markets Inc., publisher of Nanotech Magazine, has released two new reports covering the nanotechnology sector, The Nanocoatings Report 2020 and The Nanocellulose Report 2020.

Bisphenol Monomer from Songwon

May 1, 2020

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BP-Z improves the mechanical proper-ties and heat resistance of specialty polycarbonate and polyester resins.

Additives from Elementis

May 1, 2020

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A high-performance waterborne defoamer for industrial coatings and inks, DAPRO DF 696 is suitable for the grinding stage, and shows excellent anti-foaming and defoaming performance.

Polyols for Urethane Formulations from AGC Chemicals Americas

May 1, 2020

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PREMINOL has ultra-low monol content, high molecular weight ranging from 3,000-18,000 and a narrow molecular weight distribution, providing good mechanical properties, high flexibility and good durability.

Roof Coating Resins from Engineered Polymer Solutions

May 1, 2020

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EPS 2719 is an all-acrylic emulsion that minimizes asphalt bleed-through in cool roof coatings.

Binder from Trinseo

May 1, 2020

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LIGOS C 9467 binder for interior paints is an alkylphenol ethoxylate-free vinyl acrylic latex that offers exceptional scrub resistance, touch up and hiding performance with low-to-zero VOC.

Rotary Platform Abrader from Taber Industries

May 1, 2020

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Used to evaluate a material's resistance to wear, the Taber Abraser can be used to perform tests of coated surfaces and other materials.

Inline Rotor/Stator Mixer from Charles Ross and Son Co.

May 1, 2020

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The ROSS Model HSM-410 inline high-shear mixer is capable of handling different applications with viscosities up to 20,000 cP. A VFD or control panel may be mounted to the cart and wired to the mixer motor for complete portability.

Portable Spectrophotometer from Konica Minolta Sensing Americas Inc.

May 1, 2020

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The CM-700d spectrophotometer is designed to evaluate color and appearance of small and large samples, including objects with flat, shaped or curved surfaces.

Rheology Dispersion Additive from Evonik Industries

May 1, 2020

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Developed specially for waterborne systems, VP Disp. WF 7620 prevents the settlement of pigments and fillers in the liquid phase, and sagging during spray application.

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.

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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