Near-Zero VOC Waterborne Alkyd Dispersions with Solventborne Alkyd Performance
by Erin Vogel, Marty Beebe, Bob Bills, Christina Ellison, Sue Machelski, Jamie Sullivan, Jay Romick, and Vennesa Williams, The Dow Chemical Company Read More…
Thermal & Mechanical Properties of Coatings
I recently was asked to comment on the thermal and mechanical properties of coatings and resins. Let us begin with thermal properties, which include the glass transition (Tg ), softening ... Read More…
Sustainable Manufacturing
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American Coatings CONFERENCE: Recognizing Industry Innovations
Held from April 11–13, the 2016 American Coatings CONFERENCE offered participants a wide range of educational opportunities, from a full program of technical presentations, to a lively poster session and ... Read More…
New Options for Older Decks
The conversion of outdoor areas into extensions of indoor living spaces has been a growing trend ever since the economic slowdown in 2008/2009. During that period, instead of taking expensive ... Read More…