The knowledge of the role of APE-free surfactant system on the number of particles through nucleation and growth stages was shown to be important for developing latexes with high solid contents.
ENCOR® Flex 192 is a modified acrylic latex binder designed for coatings used in the restoration of low-slope, commercial thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roofing membranes.
A method to improve the hiding power of latex coatings by using a phosphate ester-based reactive surfactant and, thereby, reduce TiO2 usage is also discussed.
More companies are adding and/or expanding their portfolios with biobased waterborne alternatives that offer the formulator/end user another benefit without sacrificing performance.
The impact of coalescent type, coalescent concentration and latex type variables on film formation were investigated through the application of key statistical tools.
Evonik’s national marketing initiative and theme at the ACS is, “We love your problems.” Evonik's Inorganic Materials Business Unit is featuring several coatings raw material technology options based on their silica and silanes expertise.