Waterborne UV-Curable Resins for Industrial Wood Applications

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500

In this study, polyurethane-acrylic resins with UV functionality have been evaluated according to industry specifications for both interior and exterior industrial wood applications.

What’s Needed to Maintain Safety and Product Integrity in the Paint Industry

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0400

By installing the right fillers and other equipment in your facility to meet all safety and product quality standards, you can benefit from optimum efficiency of production and reduced expenses.

Copper-Containing Glass Ceramic with High Antimicrobial Efficacy

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0400

This article describes an alkali copper aluminoborophosphosilicate glass ceramic material that acts as a sustainable delivery system for Cu+1 ions with high antimicrobial efficacy.

When the Film Thickness Does Not Determine the Leveling

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0400

With RHEOBYK-7610, BYK has succeeded in developing a rheology additive which, in addition to the familiar properties, generates a specific viscosity profile.

Bonding Quality Without Bonding Processing

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0400

ECKART's pigment innovation now allows metallic powder coatings with bonding quality – without using bonding equipment.

Gloss Control of Powder Coatings

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0400

The use of barites is a proven method for accurate control of gloss in the high- to medium-gloss range. ATH is the product of choice for gloss control when the relatively high density of barite is undesired, or in applications where improved resistance to water spotting is an issue.

Using Plasma Treatment to Prepare Plastics and Composites

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400

The results of this study demonstrate that heat-sensitive substrates like plastics and composites can be prepared with plasma treatment and successfully coated with UV-cured powder without degrading or deforming the integrity of the substrate.

Specialty Chemicals Snapshot

kristin@pcimag.com (Kristin Johansson) — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Specialty chemicals are used throughout many industries, including coatings. PCI recently asked Jonathan Craig, Vice President Specialty Chemicals at Ascend Performance Materials, to discuss these performance products and the current state of the market.

The Next Big Thing in Robotic Painting: Smart Atomizers

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Robotic painting lines are a standout example of productivity improvement. Adding intelligence to atomizers and monitoring data about key operational parameters are the next giant step in painting automation.

Improving Outdoor Durability of Wood Coatings

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

These new dispersion additives provide excellent outdoor protection for all water-based polymeric binders used in exterior applications such as coatings, grouts and plasters.

Ten Tips for Outsourcing Coatings Manufacturing

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Whatever the motivation for outsourcing, these tips will ensure you meet your manufacturing objectives.

UV-Vis-Resistant Acrylic Latexes for Wood Coating Applications

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

In this work, mini-emulsion polymerization was used to prepare formulations containing various sizes of ZnO nanoparticles in order to increase photostabilization of exterior clear coatings for wood.

Digital Transformation in the Paint and Coatings Industry

kristin@pcimag.com (Kristin Johansson) — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Digital transformation is poised to make its mark on the paint and coatings industry. It's good to see early adopters in our industry embracing cloud technology to accelerate their innovation and service.

New Developments in One-Component Water-Based Concrete Coatings

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

A variety of factors that influence hot tire pick-up were examined to give more reliable and consistent results in laboratory HTP testing.

Green Buildings and Sustainable Fire Safety Technology – Moving Ahead

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Green building is rapidly starting to scale up, bringing to light emerging issues such as the nexus between sustainable building design and fire safety - a challenge addressed by Perstorp's bio-based pentaerythritol for intumescent coatings.

Liquid EPDM for Waterborne Coatings

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 09:37:00 -0400

Despite the challenges of reformulating a coating from solvent‐based to waterborne and curing a low-molecularweight EPDM at ambient temperature, formulations have been successfully developed utilizing peroxide, oxidative and UV-curing systems.

The Decorative Coatings Market

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

The global decorative coatings market was USD 65 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 82 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 5%, between 2018 and 2023.

The EPA’s Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Final Rule

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

To enhance safety and environmental protection, the EPA's Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Final Rule, which became effective federally last year, requires identification including the words "Hazardous Waste," a description of the container's hazards, and the date the accumulation started on each container.

Flexible, Non-Contact Film Thickness Measurement

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Called Advanced Thermal Optics (ATO), the sensing means behind the system enables for highly accurate film thickness to be measured with a non-contact means on cured or uncured organic powder and powder enamel in a way that is extremely adaptable to the production environment.

Controlling Air Temperature to Improve Finish Quality

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Why do we continue to have temperature-based process fluctuations when we have a very tightly controlled ambient environment? It turns out that there is not just one single answer. To understand it, we must start by understanding the hierarchy of the various temperatures involved in the painting process.

Global Waves of Change

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

New waterborne epoxy resins and amine curing agents offer traditional epoxy performance while meeting the market’s desire for higher performance, lower cost and lower solvent content.

New Bio-Based Solvent Supports Quest for Safer and More Sustainable Coatings

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

For companies looking for high-performance, nontoxic, sustainably produced solvents, a new bio-based solution offers a safer and high-performing alternative to the toxic dipolar aprotic solvents traditionally used in the paint and coatings industry.

Dispersible Polymer Powders for Biocide-Free Wall Paints

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

WACKER has developed a dispersible polymer powder that allows manufacturers to formulate interior wall paints in powder form. The technology does not require the addition of biocides and offers key advantages when it comes to storing and transporting paints.

Sustainability: A Challenge and an Opportunity

kristin@pcimag.com (Kristin Johansson) — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Sustainability has been a hot topic for many years, but it seems to be experiencing a resurgence in recent months. PCI recently reached out to Helen Mets, President DSM Resins & Functional Materials, to get her thoughts on the topic.

Transportation Coatings Outlook

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

The transportation industry is among the world’s most competitive industries. This is driven by ever evolving technologies, regulatory policies and consumer expectations.

Case Study: the Future of R&D Through an Outsourced, Cloud-Based Data Platform

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Recent studies demonstrate that there is a new way to keep the industry just as effective, if not more so, while streamlining the R&D process, while saving both money and materials and better using one's staff. The key is digitizing research and development.

Styrene Sulfonate

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0400

In this experiment, NaSS showed the best performance in terms of mechanical stability, foaming and water absorption. This was attributed to the good polymerizability and surface activity of NaSS. But there is still room for improvement, especially water resistance.

New TiO2 Initiative Gives Customers Greater Control Over Long-Term Business Planning

kristin@pcimag.com (Kristin Johansson) — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0400

PCI recently met with Bryan Snell, President of Chemours Titanium Technologies, to discuss the current state of the industry, challenges customers face when purchasing TiO2 and a new initiative that Chemours is offering to offset some of these challenges - the Ti-Pure™ Value Stabilization (TVS) customer model.

New Polymeric Dispersants

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Newer polymeric dispersants, which represent improved alternatives to the more traditional anionic dispersants, enable formulators to achieve good stability and color properties for dispersed pigments in waterborne paint systems.

New Monomer Technology

kristin@pcimag.com (Kristin Johansson) — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:05:00 -0400

Because of their versatility, methylene malonate monomers have shown potential in a wide variety of applications, such as one- and two-component clear coatings for automotive and industrial use, adhesives for packaging and industrial use, waterborne coatings and adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, encapsulated pigments, and composite binders.

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