Read about all of the additives, resins, pigments and equipment technology on display at the ACS

The VOC results for a given material may vary widely depending upon test methodology.

As power and efficiency of UV/LED devices have improved, they are being used in more processes

 Because of the ease of operation, effective dispersion efficiency, repeatable product quality and easy cleaning between products, the benefits of this unit are considerable. 

 Scale up of agitated bead mills is possible. The scale up method is based on the product and the mill type used. 

 Wall friction testing is an established method for quantifying the frictional interaction between a powder and a potential material of construction. 

 All safeguards intended to prevent dust explosions must be recognized, understood and maintained by operating forces. 

This case history of a Chinese paint manufacturer shows how using an Integrated tinting system that included colorants, color formulas, dispensing and mixing equipment, software, technical support and equipment service, helped the company save time and money. 

 Perhaps the most important emerging technology to reduce long-term energy consumption, especially in large plants building new mix rooms, has been the use of electric pumps. 

 A team of coatings industry experts worked together for as many as 10 years on the testing and adoption of this standard. The methodology in this new cycle applies not only to automotive coating systems with steel and plastic substrates, but can also apply to aircraft coatings as well as coatings for other industries.