Crosslinking improves coating colorfastness, durability, and salt tolerance while maintaining flexibility. And the network of chains provides for superior wind-driven rain resistance.
This case study shows how one company offered thermal insulation as a solution to lower the surface temperature, prevent burns, and halt further corrosion of a tank at a lubricant plant.
The company partnered with researchers at the University of Queensland to develop a polymer coating that is designed to fight the spread of bacteria and viruses.
PCI Magazine Chief Editor, Kristin Johansson, interviewed Silvio Cimenti, Global Director of Branding and Marcom, on the recent launch of IM GROUP North America. Formed in Italy in 2021, IM GROUP is the holding brand of: Inkmaker, Rexson, Vale-tech, Swesa, Teko, Tecnopails and IEC+.
Several coatings industry trends are powering incredible innovations in manufacturing and materials science, from green coatings to self-cleaning coatings and more.
With a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and resource management, the company has successfully implemented measures that have yielded remarkable results and underscore its dedication to a greener future.
The company's Color of the Year 2024, Sweet Embrace™, offers an opportunity for architects, fabricators, and coaters in the architecture and domestic appliances markets to differentiate their projects and provide a warm, calm, and liberating environment for their customers amid changing times.
There are key characteristics that differentiate legacy, petrochemical surfactants from bio-based surfactants, as well as chemically manufactured bio-surfactants from their biologically created counterparts, bio-surfactants.
Anti-microbial chemistries hold much promise for tackling the persistent problem of mold and mildew growth on roofing materials, keeping them cleaner for longer and, consequently, enhancing product longevity and reducing the amount of wastage entering landfill.
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