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Two recurring issues in the coatings industry that owners, applicators and inspectors struggle with is how to accurately determine whether amine blush is present on epoxy coatings, and the ability to differentiate an amine blush from an amine bloom.

Wollastonite (calcium metasilicate) is growing in popularity as a versatile additive in coatings to reduce cost and improve performance.

Self-healing polymers are a class of smart materials that have the capability of autonomically repairing themselves after damage, without the need for detection or repair by manual intervention.

Formulating high-performance epoxy coatings requires extensive knowledge in many areas

Coatings applicators have long struggled with changing temperatures and humidity levels in the field.

Corroding rebar in deteriorating concrete is often the cause of costly repairs, financial losses, injuries and deaths, but Cortec® has a corrosion solution called MCI® 2005.

The performance properties that can ultimately be obtained from an epoxy resin system depend primarily on the nature of the curing agent.

When planning a new coating line, the first important step is to determine the requirements.

The cost of corrosion is estimated to be at least $276 billion per year in the United States alone.

It’s tough out there, especially for metals that aren’t protected from the elements.