New Products May
Editor’s note: This column is a roundup of recent product releases from the coatings and allied industries. To submit a product release for consideration, email publications@paint.org. Please note that all submissions ... Read More…
Global Trends, Part 1: NORTH AMERICA
Numerous lists of megatrends are available; though the wording may vary, they typically converge on similar themes. Drawing from our extensive experience collaborating with companies across the global coatings industry ... Read More…
Detecting the Mass of Pigment Particles: Towards a Universal Size Standard
We present a novel approach that introduces mass as a fundamental metric for characterizing the size and structure of pigments and nanoparticles. This offers the potential to establish a new ... Read More…
Reinvestigating the Link Between Lab Test Results and Real-World Exposure: A Study on Grain Cracking Performance of Architectural Paints
Xin Li, Keith Task, Shawn Overcash, Jack Johnson, and Nicholas Foley BASF Corp. USA Read More…
A Simple, Highly Effective ASTM Curing Test
Assuming that paint chemistry, film thickness, and application techniques are matched to the intended service environment, the degree of cure is the single most important characteristic required for a painted ... Read More…