Biocides - Articles - Page 2

Innovating In-Can Preservatives Depends on Finding and Testing the Perfect Blend

July 8, 2021

Finding a "golden ratio" of time-tested preservatives has wide-ranging benefits for formulators in the paints and coatings space, enabling customers to serve local markets and meet global standards.

In-Can Preservative from DuPont Microbial Control

December 8, 2020

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BIOBAN BTCM combines two powerful actives - BIT and CMIT/MIT - into a stable, one-drum formulation.

Fungal Deterioration of Anti-Corrosive Coatings

Assessment by Electrochemical Techniques and Scanning Electron Microscopy

Sol Roselli Cecilia Deyá Natalia Bellotti

November 13, 2020

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This work deals with the assessment of fungal deterioration on different anti-corrosive coatings using electrochemical techniques (corrosion potential and ionic resistance).

A Greener Solution to Deter Marine Biofouling

Philseok Kim Teluka Galhenage

February 11, 2020

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SLIPS Foul Protect N1x has successfully demonstrated the pathway to reducing marine fouling with a non-toxic, environmentally friendly approach combining the smooth and slippery liquid-based surface (Physical module) and highly branched amphiphilic SAPs (Chemical module).

Reducing Biocide Exposure Risk

During the Anti-Fouling Manufacturing Process

Oliver Weigenand

July 9, 2019

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With multiple major coatings suppliers now turning to Selektope to enhance the hard fouling prevention offered by their anti-fouling products, ship owners are encouraged to check whether this unique active agent is present in the anti-fouling systems being considered during their coating selection process.

Marine Coating from Adaptive Surface Technologies Inc.

June 3, 2019

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Designed for both freshwater and saltwater vessels.

The Rise of Water-Based Formulations

Addressing Microbial Contamination Challenges in the Paint and Coatings Market

Judy Betancur

January 15, 2019

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Despite a shrinking preservative toolbox, there are still a diverse range of biocide options available to formulators.

New Safe and Durable Antimicrobial Coating Technology

Conforming to the Latest EU BPR Legislation

Victoria Osborne Erwin Honcoop Barend van de Velde

July 9, 2018

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This new antimicrobial technology provides a safe mechanism for generating an antimicrobial active surface for coatings with unique, long-lasting antimicrobial protection against a wide spectrum of microbes with no risk of microbial resistance.

Pink Stain Damage on Vinyl Surfaces

Hugh Barrett

July 1, 2018

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Pink stain is a common problem on marine fabrics such as seating cushions, upholstery flooring and other vinyl surfaces. Once the stain happens, it cannot be cleaned. However, there are ways to prevent pink stain in the first place, through either preventing the growth of the bacteria that causes it or by sealing the substrate with a coating.

Field Testing Worldwide helps Predict Real-world Performance

Geoff Clay Richard S. Valpey III

April 6, 2018

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The ultimate goal of field testing is to evaluate and recommend the best performing preservatives that will offer protection of customer coatings across the widest range of potential environmental eventualities for their end-use products.