Increased regulatory pressure around the use of fluorosurfactants has led to a search for alternative surfactants that still provide good wetting and leveling attributes.
Learn how the amount of actual dispersant added on pigment solids will have an effect on tinting power, stability, compatibility of formulations, and other properties.
This article discusses how to control and quantify the amount of mixed polymer content as it can directly relate to the final morphology of the latex particles during polymerization.
The CPCA discusses upcoming Canadian TiO2 regulatory assessments in the wake of the European Union’s recent related decisions, specifically surrounding TiO2 carcinogen classification.
New and stricter regulations on the use of certain chemicals can pose significant operational challenges for industry. In printing inks, the use of PTFE is being impacted by new PFOA regulations in Europe as well as Japan and the United States.
In its 70th annual automotive color popularity color report, Axalta Coating Systems provides OEMs with insights into the top automotive colors of 2022, as well as other customer trends.
Finding the best rubber adhesive involves considering necessary conditions the bonding will have to sustain, the type of rubber, the complementing material, and more.
The Color Marketing Group’s 2024+ World Color Forecast™ offers insights on color trends, post-pandemic economic impacts, environmental efforts, and political influence in regards to many industries, including coatings.
Ribbon polysilicates are inorganic rheological additives that can provide a strong shear-thinning flow profile and thixotropic properties. This article explores their use as an alternative to standard clay-based additives in waterborne coatings.
Microban International has developed a new technology to extend the life of water-based coatings. Their anti-microbial additive promotes surface protection and offers benefits to help meet sustainability goals.
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