Our September issue features several articles on sustainable technology for the coatings industry, as well as Part 3 of our introduction to additives, and a look at which paint manufacturers scored on top in the The J.D. Power 2021 Paint Satisfaction StudySM
While the surface phenomena of coatings cause coating issues, understanding surface tension modifiers and their limitations will allow coatings formulators to create more robust coatings systems.
This innovative new series of poly-Mannich epoxy curing agents is formulated to offer a reduced hazard rating and variable reactivity inclusive of slow, medium and outstanding speed of cure.
This article discusses a unique, biobased solution designed for thermoplastic road marking formulations. The new technology improves two critical performance characteristics in a rosin ester - initial light color and oxidative stability.
Fibrillated cellulose is a 100%-natural, biodegradable and sustainable material. It performs as a multi-functional stabilizer with low impact on viscosity in a wide range of coatings applications, as well as supporting a more sustainable lifecycle.
Formulations are sometimes adjusted by fine tuning various additives, including antioxidants and light stabilizers, which provide different thermal and light stabilization properties. It is very important to find the best combination of additives to achieve the necessary performance, especially if the final substrate or area to be powder coated requires specific durability or heat resistance.
Hundreds of millions of gallons of solvent are used each year, with the vast majority ultimately converted into greenhouse gases. This is a problem, but one with clear solutions. By implementing reuse strategies, traditional recycling, or most effectively, modern solvent recycling, coatings manufacturers can drastically improve the sustainability of their operations.
While balancing cost and sustainability might sound challenging, digital color management makes it possible for paint and coatings professionals to help the environment while still favoring the bottom line. This is a key consideration for many in the industry who, now more than ever, are searching for innovative ways to streamline workflows and reduce waste while saving on costs.
Chemical distributor Ravago Holdings America Inc. recently announced the acquisition of Specialty Chemical Sales of Cleveland, Ohio, and JF Shelton of Seattle, Washington.
Nouryon has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis for its sustainability achievements, which places Nouryon in the top 3% of more than 75,000 companies assessed by the global sustainability ratings provider.
According to 2019 figures from the UK Government, there are now just over a million women (1,019,400) in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce.
Continuing its global manufacturing expansion plan, NatureWorks has obtained final authorization from its parent companies to build a new Ingeo™ PLA manufacturing complex in Thailand.
ChemQuest recently announced the acquisition of Powder Coating Research Group (PCR Group), an independent formulation, testing, and development resource used by the powder coating industry.
Organizers of the 2022 Waterborne Symposium are seeking submissions from academia, government and industry presenting novel research results in all aspects of coatings.
As of June 30, 2021, PaintCare — the nonprofit organization set up by paint manufacturers to operate paint recycling programs — has collected more than 50 million gallons of paint from households and businesses.
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is bringing industry together to plan a strategy to make better use of unrecovered polymers in liquid formulations (PLFs).
Aquaflow™ ECO-300 is a high-shear, biocide-free, nonionic synthetic thickener for high-performance waterborne paints and coatings, delivered in a 100%-active solid dosage form.
A new humectant for binder-free pigment pastes, TEGO® Humectant 7005 is effective against drying of pigment concentrates, while its influence on water resistance and other paint properties remains low.
This brochure features a complete line of products, including UniFlow SL laboratory fumes that are constructed totally, interior and exterior, of chemical-resistant, flame-retardant, lightweight composite resin.
ROSS Inline SLIM High-Shear Mixers solve three processing steps with one machine. The close tolerance of the rotor and stator exposes 100% of liquid product to high shear and exerts a secondary pumping effect.
Starting with version 1.14, ADVANCE software now contains a Results Validation tile. Color-coded pass/fail indicators ensure the quality of a sample in the context of a user's requirements.
