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Water Resistance Properties of Acrylic Polymer Films Using Polymerizable Surfactants

The water resistance of waterborne all-acrylic and styrene acrylic dispersions is investigated at different Tgs. The performance of films obtained from latexes stabilized using conventional surfactants (SLS and Surf 1) ... Read More…

  • Topic: Acrylic, Coatings, CoatingsTech Update

Xperience: When the Oxide is the Color Coat

In the simplest terms, sustainability could be defined as less waste and more efficiency. This could mean fewer processing steps, the use of fewer chemicals or other building blocks, or ... Read More…

  • Topic: Coatings, Coatings Xperience, CoatingsTech Update, Sustainability

The Pencil Hardness Conundrum

One of the more discussed paint adhesion and hardness tests involves "scratching" paint off a substrate. Not only does this type of testing depict a qualitative level of adhesion, but ... Read More…

  • Topic: ASTM, CoatingsTech Update, Equipment & Testing

Western Coatings Symposium Seeks Technical Presentations

The Western Coatings Symposium (WCS) is seeking technical presentations to be considered for its 37th symposium, taking place October 19 through 22, 2025, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, ... Read More…

  • Topic: CoatingsTech Update, Conferences

Eastern Coatings Show Announces Opening Keynote Speaker

Frank “Sully” Sullivan, president of DayGlo Color Corp., is the Opening Keynote Speaker at the Eastern Coatings Show 2025, May 13 through 15, at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Read More…

  • Topic: CoatingsTech Update, Conferences
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