A series of modified siloxane defoamers has been developed that offers a controlled range of defoaming strength and compatibility relative to each other.

Dow Corning® 100F Additive utilizes the low surface tension of fluorosilicone technology to give excellent foam control in solvent-based and radiation-cured coating formulations, including challenging high-solids systems.

Emerald has focused on developing new technology for the coatings industry to meet the need for more environmentally friendly and high-performance materials.

Munzing is presenting its range of defoamer chemistries for coatings at Booth #1839.

Troy Corporation, Booth #410, is promoting The Key to Innovation, Performance & Value.

Elementis is highlighting new additives, including VOC-free associative thickeners, HASE acrylic thickeners, colorants and high-performance dispersants for solventborne systems at Booth #1611.

The main focuses for BYK Additives and Instruments at Booth #1000 are nanotechnology and environmentally sound additives related to the company’s “Greenability” campaign.

There continues to be renewed focus on waterborne alkyd resins due to advancements in their chemistry, as well as increased interest in green chemistry.

The challenges of substrate wetting and flow are especially problematic for formulators of water-based coatings.