Methods to Determine Open Time of Architectural Coatings
Open time in architectural coatings is defined as the time after applying a single coat of paint where the film remains wet and workable. It is distinct from the full ... Read More…
Salt Spray Testing: Dinosaur or Foundational Benchmark?
First published in 1939, one of the oldest specifications in the Committee D01 arsenal is ASTM B117 Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus. It is still in active ... Read More…
Global Trends, Part 2: EUROPE & ASIA
Megatrends are wide-reaching, critical forces that shape our society and long-term economic and technological landscape, from which the paint and coatings industry is by no means exempt. These trends are ... Read More…