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New Water-based Binder for Durable Thin Film Intumescent Coatings

In recent years, thin film intumescent coatings have become the preferred choice for the protection of structural steel. This is a result of their ability to provide a cost-effective passive ... Read More…

  • Topic: Raw Materials
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Collaboration, Innovation—and Hockey

Unexpected collaborations can have wide-ranging impacts. The recent partnership between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Covestro LLC is just one example. The two organizations are teaming up to explore how advanced ... Read More…

  • Topic: Raw Materials
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Improved Durability through Reactive Dispersant Technology

Even though formulation additives comprise only a minor part of a coating formulation, they can have pronounced effects on the physical properties of the final coating. This is especially true ... Read More…

  • Topic: Additives, Raw Materials
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Unique Waterborne Alternatives to Traditional Solvent-Based Coatings for Industrial Wood Applications

Solvent-based varnishes and lacquers have been the coatings of choice for industrial wood applications for many years. These coatings can provide an attractive durable finish that is cost effective. Kitchen ... Read More…

  • Topic: Architectural Coatings, Raw Materials, Resins, Solvents, UV Radiation Curing
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Balancing Performance of Slip/Mar Additives Using a High Throughput Approach

Additives formulating can be resource intensive and time consuming to paint manufacturers due to the plethora of ingredient combinations and interactions that affect performance properties.  These challenges may inhibit the ... Read More…

  • Topic: Additives, Equipment & Testing, Raw Materials
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