[…] reduce the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOC), new latex binders are being developed with low glass transition temperatures, to be used in formulating low– and zero-VOC paints. Lower-VOC paints […]
[…] compares a variety of matting agent technologies in three different low-VOC coatings: 100% solids UV, oil-modified polyurethane utilizing exempt solvent D4, and a waterborne acrylic/PUD. The properties of each coating […]
The clean-up and removal of oil spilled in the marine environment and in coastal and inland waters is a challenging task. Each of the available clean-up technologies has significant disadvantages. […]
An active area of technology development is the design of improved epoxy/amine binder systems for low temperature cure coatings. Low temperature cure epoxy coatings allow applicators to ex-tend the painting […]
[…] Similarly, the manufacturing sector, which is the primary driver of demand for OEM coatings, has continued to show strength since reaching its low point following the 2007-09 recession. Overall manufacturing […]
Lesquerella oil (LO), a domestically produced vegetable oil of hydroxy fatty acid composition, has been used as a raw material for the synthesis of novel, water-reducible polyester coatings. The properties […]
[…] The combination of history and a brief review of today’s market demonstrate a need for continued innovation, specifically the need for low temperature cure (LTC) capabilities. The first thermoset powder […]
[…] raw materials and ingredients are, in fact, seeing continued interest in their products despite lower oil and gas prices. “Market interest in renewable products remains high regardless of the volatility […]
[…] chemical and weather resistance. The small dipole moment of these compounds also contributes to their oil and water repellency, as well as their low surface tension, low refractive index, low […]
[…] of color, grain, and touch resulting in a more authentic look. Due to this trend, oiled or wax-treated surfaces gained a lot of market share due to their warm appearance […]
