Our June issue reviews the challenges of developing the optimal rheology in waterborne systems, takes a look at the coatings industry and business lessons learned from the past year, discusses the importance of leveling and substrate wetting agents, challenges coatings and chemicals companies to consider sharing data, and much more.
In a digital world, with new consumer demands and a focus on sustainability, change is afoot. It’s time to work smarter and tap into digital tools where possible. In today’s uncertain environment, collaboration is vital.
The article also addresses a specific limitation (tint viscosity retention) that occurs with NISATs, and how next generation tint viscosity stabilizers help alleviate this concern.
Whether decorative paints or industrial coatings, waterborne finishes need a perfect surface appearance and optimal mechanical properties. Leveling and substrate wetting agents can be a valuable aid for this purpose.
The events of 2020 have taught even the most seasoned industry practitioners, don't merely expect the unexpected, plan for it. If your focus remains sharpened, you can remain above the fray, and ensure your operation is ready for what's next.
Metal roofs have added an entirely new and noticeable color opportunity for exterior color schemes. It's these color palettes, as well as materials such as stone, wood and brick, that are unlocking new aesthetic possibilities to upgrade metal roofs for homes of all types.
In today's demanding manufacturing environment, parts must leave the production floor perfectly clean. Vapor degreasing not only cleans parts effectively, it is one of the most planet-friendly cleaning options available when used with new, sustainable cleaning fluids.
Nouryon has begun the engineering phase at its Expancel expandable microspheres plant in Wisconsin, moving one step closer to better serving its specialty additives customers in North America.
Ferro Corp., a leading global supplier of technology-based functional coatings and color solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Prince International Corp., a portfolio company of American Securities LLC, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion.
Market research firm Mordor Intelligence is offering a study of the global market for polymer binders, Polymer Binder Market — Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021-2026).
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an interim decision for irgarol, which finalizes the cancelation of its use as an active ingredient in antifoulant paint.
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) delivered a letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) urging the agency to move beyond fact-finding to advancing solutions that protect U.S. based importers and exporters from systemic shipping delays, price surges and unfair fees.
The American Coatings Association (ACA) has named Dr. Wenjun Wu, Research Fellow at Arkema Coating Resins and global waterborne technology and innovation leader, as the recipient of the 2021 Mattiello Memorial Lecture Award.
Designed by Marlon Blackwell Architects, the three of the newest school buildings at the Thaden School in Bentonville, Arkansas, — "Reels," "Wheels" and the performing arts center — feature architectural coil coatings by Sherwin-Williams.
The enhanced ParticleScout automated particle analysis tool offers even greater speed and versatility for finding, classifying and identifying microparticles.
New technologies developed by Oxiteno enable the formulation of low- and zero-VOC exterior paints with higher dirt pick-up resistance, improved film formation, and reduced surfactant leaching from paints.
BYK-329 is a silicone-containing surface additive for both solvent-free and solventborne systems that greatly reduces surface tension, especially in floor coatings and general industrial coatings, and promotes leveling and defoaming properties.
A color and gloss bench-top spectrophotometer, Spectrophotometer CM-36dG features an integrated ISO 2813-compliant, 60° gloss sensor inside to measure color and true gloss simultaneously.
This system offers a fast, easy-to-use method for spray nozzle changes. A guide-rib system provides simple nozzle angle repeatability and is available in single and double self-aligning ribs.
HYDROPALAT WE 3102, 3103 and 3104 are non-ionic, low-foaming wetting agents suitable for a wide range of applications, including aqueous coatings, inks and cements.
The Intelligent Paint Kitchen control for pneumatic pumps and agitators extends remote management to industrial paint supply and circulation systems with all types of finishing equipment.
The ROSS Double Cone Tumble Blender (Model DCB) is designed for large-scale yet intimate blending of free-flowing solids in a full suite of laboratory, pilot and production sizes.