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Accelerating New Additive Development Through the Use of Automation

Many additives used in waterborne coatings and inks are complex formulations. For example, most defoamers are comprised of insoluble oils, compatibilizers, and, oftentimes, hydrophobic solids and surface-active species. Since their ... Read More…

  • Topic: Additives, Coatings, CoatingsTech Update
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Online Exclusive: Technical Highlights from the 2023 Eastern Coatings Show

The paint and coatings industry gathered May 16–18 at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City in New Jersey for the very successful 2023 edition of the Eastern Coatings Show. The technical conference ... Read More…

  • Topic: Additives, Biobased Materials, CoatingsTech Update, Conferences, Resins, Sustainability
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Unique Additives for High-Performance Industrial Protective Coatings

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  • Topic: Additives, Industrial & Protective Coatings
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Meeting the Additive Challenge

While researching the world of paint and coatings additives for what was new and novel, an article written in June 2020 caught my attention. It was an in-depth analysis of ... Read More…

  • Topic: Additives
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Differences Between the Grinding Process of Titanium Dioxide Pigments in Glossy Acrylic Paints

Titanium dioxide is the most important white pigment in waterborne architectural paints. Even though it is one of the most expensive raw materials in the formulation, subject to numerous price ... Read More…

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