2025 June

PCI eMagazine

PCI’s June issue features the 2025 Coatings Supplier Handbook, a key resource for sourcing top coatings suppliers, technologies and tools. Additional highlights include plant-based acrylic binders for interior paints, the durability of FBE powder coatings, amino alcohols for improved indoor air quality, and advances in effect pigment incorporation, AI-powered formulation and self-leveling urethane coatings.

Optimizing Effect Paint Formulation with Smart Technology

Jochen Tautges

June 4, 2025

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Smart software and AI-powered tools reduce waste and increase precision in effect paint formulation, especially for automotive applications.

Incorporating Effect Pigments into Powder Coatings

Dr. Jens Kersten

June 3, 2025

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Effect pigments require specific incorporation methods for powder coatings. This article compares bonding, dry blend and corona processes in detail.

Improving Indoor Air Quality with Amino Alcohols

Dr. Mark Langille Romain Severac

June 3, 2025

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Amino alcohols in waterborne coatings help reduce indoor air pollutants like formaldehyde, improving air quality in enclosed spaces.

Self-Leveling Coatings: Formulating Tips

Mike Praw

June 4, 2025

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This article offers formulation strategies to enhance durability, minimize moisture issues and maintain self-leveling properties in MDI-based urethane coatings.

FBE Powder Coatings Remain a Cornerstone of Pipeline Protection Strategies

Eric Casebolt

June 4, 2025

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Fusion-bonded epoxy powder coatings continue to serve as a durable, sustainable barrier protecting buried and subsea pipelines from corrosion.

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Architectural: Reimagining Architectural Paints with Plant-Based Acrylic Binders

A PCI Interview with Pratibha Mahale, Associate Research Scientist, Applications R&D, Dow Coating Materials

Kristin Johansson

May 20, 2025

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In this PCI interview, a Dow research scientist discusses the carbon-cutting potential of plant-based binders in interior paint formulations.

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High-Shear Mixer Designed for Vacuum Processing and Emulsification

April 26, 2025

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A vacuum-compatible system enables high-velocity mixing, particle dispersion, and heating/cooling for industrial formulations

New Epoxy PFP Coating Enhances Fire Safety and Sustainability

March 24, 2025

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A next-generation epoxy passive fire protection coating provides up to four hours of fire resistance while improving efficiency and sustainability.

New Containment System Designed to Minimize Airborne Particulate Exposure

April 13, 2025

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A containment enclosure uses HEPA filtration and downward airflow to maintain cleanliness and control contamination during sampling procedures.

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Water-Cooled UV LED System Enables High-Speed Wood Coating

April 1, 2025

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A new UV LED curing system offers high dose performance, energy savings and consistent quality for wood coating applications.

New Emulsifier Range Advances Waterborne Alkyd Technology

March 23, 2025

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A new emulsifier range enables high-performance, low-VOC waterborne alkyds, supporting a seamless transition from solvent-based formulations.

High-Precision Balance Scale Enhances Laboratory and Industrial Weighing

March 21, 2025

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A high-precision balance scale with hands-free infrared tare and calibration offers accuracy and versatility for laboratory and industrial applications.

Consider Collaborating

Kristin Johansson

June 4, 2025

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The keynote at FOCUS explored how university collaborations can accelerate coatings innovations, with insights from NDSU’s Dean Webster.

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.

PCI eMagazine

2025 June

Feature Articles

Optimizing Effect Paint Formulation with Smart Technology

Incorporating Effect Pigments into Powder Coatings

Improving Indoor Air Quality with Amino Alcohols

Self-Leveling Coatings: Formulating Tips

FBE Powder Coatings Remain a Cornerstone of Pipeline Protection Strategies

Architectural: Reimagining Architectural Paints with Plant-Based Acrylic Binders

Products

High-Shear Mixer Designed for Vacuum Processing and Emulsification

New Epoxy PFP Coating Enhances Fire Safety and Sustainability

New Containment System Designed to Minimize Airborne Particulate Exposure

Water-Cooled UV LED System Enables High-Speed Wood Coating

New Emulsifier Range Advances Waterborne Alkyd Technology

High-Precision Balance Scale Enhances Laboratory and Industrial Weighing

Editor's Viewpoint

Consider Collaborating

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