White paint today is produced using titanium dioxide, a mineral mined from the ground. Producing the titanium nanoparticles in the form and purity needed for paint applications is energy intensive, ... Read More…
Siloxane-based additives are critical tools in coating applications because their structures can be varied to provide a broad range of performance benefits in many types of formulations and chemistries. Surfactants ... Read More…
Liquid Color Measurement: An Approach for Color Measurement of Liquid Paint and Pigment Preparations The liquid color measurement (LCM) system discussed here is based on a machine layout, where an ... Read More…
EXPERIMENTAL Two alkyd latex polymers were used for the majority of this work. Polymer A was specifically designed for use in direct-to-metal primers. Development of this polymer and the associated ... Read More…
From flat to eggshell to semi-gloss, architectural paints have made incredible gains in ultra-low VOC paint performance, but achieving a smooth, hard, glossy finish without the help of solvent has ... Read More…