Each pigment manufacturer optimizes particle size for the specific properties for that pigment grade. Hiding, tint strength, photo stability, viscosity and surfactant/resin demand are all affected differently by particle size.
BCC Research has published a comprehensive report covering the global antimicrobial coatings market. This article shares a few highlights from the report.
Hybridur® dispersionsoffer coatings formulators a cost effective alternative to standard polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) without sacrificing performance, and offering enhanced performance over PUDs blends and acrylic emulsions in primer, topcoat, and clear coat applications.
While morale was overall boosted as the city of Shanghai opened in early June, companies that rely on ocean shipping understand this will soon lead to a massive influx in ships leaving Shanghai and arriving at their intended destinations, including the U.S. West Coast.
Graphene nanotubes introduced into a polyurethane coating facilitate an anti-dust effect on artificial leather car seats while preserving mechanical properties.
In recent years, a relatively new innovation added to the marine coatings technology toolbox has been shaking things up and gaining some serious traction in the maritime industry.
ZETASPERSE® 3800 is a polymeric, slightly anionic wetting and dispersing additive suitable for all pigment and filler chemistries and all waterborne coating systems.
One approach to purifying air is to use photocatalytic metal oxides to disrupt some chemical bonds. Such a material was incorporated into coatings and reduced formaldehyde, methyl mercaptan and butanol.
A new label-free additive meets the demand for different gloss values in powder coatings, and is available to manufacturers as well as to coaters, directly on the line.