2025 January

PCI eMagazine

PCI's January issue highlights sustainable innovations and regulatory updates in coatings. Key topics include PFAS-free silicone wetting agents, CO₂-based polyols and bio-based barrier coatings. Also featured are policy impacts on chemical distribution and advancements in reactive acrylic copolymers.

How a New Administration and Congress Will Impact Policy Central to Supply Chain, Business Operations

The Election’s Impact on Chemical Industry

Eric Byer

January 7, 2025

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A new administration and Congress could reshape regulatory, tax and trade policies impacting the chemical distribution industry and its supply chain partners.

Sustainable Paper Packaging: A Natural-Based Barrier Solution

A Biomimetic Approach to Barrier Coatings

G. Costa A. Mascaro M. Poyre S. Esposito C. Barcellona M. Ubbiali

January 13, 2025

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Tomato peels transformed into a bio-based coating offer water, oil and grease resistance, heat sealability and a sustainable alternative for food packaging.

PFAS Replacement in Polish Systems

Silicone Wetting Agents vs. PFAS

John Schierlmann Joely Alemar Shannon A. Morrison

January 7, 2025

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New silicone-based wetting agents aim to match PFAS performance as regulations drive the coatings industry toward safer alternatives.

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Reactive Acrylic Copolymers for Use in Low-Extractable Coatings

Elaine Ruiz Linda Franceschini

January 9, 2025

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Reactive acrylic copolymers offer improved adhesion, stain resistance and reduced photoinitiator migration in UV/EB coatings for industrial applications.

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Innovating Sustainable Coatings with Captured CO₂

Dr. Michael Kember

January 13, 2025

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Polyols made with captured CO₂ offer coatings manufacturers a sustainable option that maintains durability and performance, supporting both quality and environmental goals.

Finding a Second Life for PVB

Neelam Kumar

January 10, 2025

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Recycled polyvinyl butyral (rPVB) enhances coatings, improving adhesion, flexibility and durability in various applications.

How-To Video Series Enhances Paint and Coatings Testing

November 26, 2024

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A new instructional video series demonstrates best practices for operating key paint and coatings test instruments with precision.

Gear-Drive Mixers Handle Medium to Heavy Viscosity Materials

December 6, 2024

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New gear-drive mixers offer tool-free adjustment and immediate availability for industrial mixing applications requiring substantial power.

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Multi-Shaft Mixer Handles High-Viscosity Formulations

December 5, 2024

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New mixing system combines three agitators with touchscreen controls to process complex materials up to hundreds of thousands of centipoise.

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Mobile Drum Dumper Designed for Hazardous Locations

November 20, 2024

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New drum dumping system combines pneumatic operation with flexible screw conveyor technology to enable safe material transfer in hazardous environments.

New High-Reflectance Coating Brightens Industrial Ceilings

November 19, 2024

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A new dri-mist coating with 92% light reflectance value aims to enhance visibility and energy efficiency in large commercial spaces.

PFAS-Free Powder Offers Alternative for Sliding Properties

November 18, 2024

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New ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene powder provides sliding properties and abrasion resistance for multiple coating applications without using PFAS chemicals.

PFAS Alternatives and Remediation Ramp Up

PFAS Alternatives Gain Momentum

Kristin Johansson

January 7, 2025

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Increased regulations and environmental concerns fuel advancements in PFAS-free coatings and remediation. Industry players and researchers are accelerating the shift to safer solutions.

N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

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.

From Data Silos to AI Success: Lessons from Collano’s Journey

In this webinar, Raphael Schaller, CTO of Collano, shares how his team envisioned their data to make it usable for AI-driven materials discovery. He reflects on what he would do differently if starting over, and how adopting the Citrine Platform has accelerated learning, collaboration, and innovation across the organization.

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PCI eMagazine

2025 January

Feature Articles

How a New Administration and Congress Will Impact Policy Central to Supply Chain, Business Operations

Sustainable Paper Packaging: A Natural-Based Barrier Solution

PFAS Replacement in Polish Systems

Reactive Acrylic Copolymers for Use in Low-Extractable Coatings

Innovating Sustainable Coatings with Captured CO₂

Finding a Second Life for PVB

Products

How-To Video Series Enhances Paint and Coatings Testing

Gear-Drive Mixers Handle Medium to Heavy Viscosity Materials

Multi-Shaft Mixer Handles High-Viscosity Formulations

Mobile Drum Dumper Designed for Hazardous Locations

New High-Reflectance Coating Brightens Industrial Ceilings

PFAS-Free Powder Offers Alternative for Sliding Properties

Editor's Viewpoint

PFAS Alternatives and Remediation Ramp Up

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