Our April issue features three articles on pigments and color technology, as well as an article on water-based epoxy technologies for metal coating applications, new research on an innovative coating additive made from amphiphilic Janus particles that can alter the surface properties of a waterborne coating system, and much more.
Managing color can be challenging, but with a comprehensive digital color management system in place, it is possible to achieve accurate color quickly, sustainably and cost efficiently.
Al Kidd's first sign of a problem was the strong, acrid smell that burned his nose. What was the material in the drum that caused the smoke? What had caused the material to react so violently?
A new difunctional water-based crosslinker is used to crosslink acid or carboxyl functional coatings, inks and adhesives to increase adhesion, physical and chemical properties.
The outlook is positive for most TiO2 producers for 2021. Increasing demand and the limited ability of Chinese producers to respond fairs well for global players. Multiple factors, including feedstock, Chinese chloride capabilities, and product quality all will impact the long-term future of the industry.
Specialized coatings have an important role to play in reducing our environmental impact – energy consumption and carbon emissions of manufacturing and operations processes can be reduced significantly.
Recent research conducted at Iowa State University has developed an innovative coating additive made from amphiphilic Janus particles that can alter the surface properties of a waterborne coating system.
This article highlights the challenges of lead replacement and shows how modern pigment developments provide an alternative to lead chromate in coatings applications, and how the performance of lead-free formulations can be improved.
How has the pandemic impacted the color forecasting process? Has the pandemic increased the importance of color in different markets? Learn the answers to these questions and more!
Water-based epoxy resin and curing agents have been developed that can used together as a system to provide corrosion protection coatings with low VOC content, less than 100 grams per liter.
National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer recently issued a statement regarding the re-introduction of the Develop Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.
NobleNet, a new global professional network dedicated to STEM and its rapidly converging markets across science, technology, engineering and mathematics, has recently launched.
Biochemicals company Circa Group AS has successfully completed a private placement of 575 Norwegian Kroner (NOK) — approximately €56 million — in a transaction led by Pareto Securities and Sparebank 1 Markets in Oslo, at a post-money-market valuation of approximately NOK 2 billion (approximately €194 million).
Axalta has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Anhui Shengran Insulating Materials Co. Ltd., a leading Chinese producer of wire enamels used in a wide range of consumer electronics, electric vehicle and industrial applications.
Stahl announced that it plans to further apply its focus and efforts on four areas of strategic importance: digital transformation, open innovation, renewable feedstocks and sustainable development.
The Surface Treatment business unit of BASF's Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has received the European Supplier Award 2020 from Novelis.
UK-based manufacturing start-up Hexigone Inhibitors Ltd. has received a $1.2 million investment to expand global sales of its smart corrosion inhibitors, which are reported to offer superior protection and a sustainable solution to key industries worldwide.
This new design allows an operator to safely empty bags of powder through a bar grating while a contiguous vibrating tray assembly catches foreign debris and off-spec ingredients.
The Computrac® Vapor Pro® XL Autosampler increases the efficiency of the Vapor Pro's moisture-specific analysis technology with its ability to analyze up to 16 samples automatically with individual test profiles.
Recently developed graphene nanotube (single wall carbon nanotube) concentrates for powder coating formulations have expanded a line of nanotube products to all types of epoxy formulations.
Devised to facilitate safe, efficient, repeatable chemical reactions, the Readco Continuous Hybrid Reactor features a proprietary design that develops a deep vacuum to promote a high level of control over heat transfer rate, residence time, mixing intensity and other reaction conditions.
TRAMACO's microspheres are filled with a physical foaming agent that is encapsulated in a polymeric shell and strongly expands under the influence of heat while keeping the increased volume during cooling.