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If disturbed, asbestos paint will release a myriad of tiny, dagger-shaped fibers. When inhaled, these particles lodge themselves into parts of a person’s respiratory and gastric systems, from where they cannot be removed.

Lots of breaking news and changes already in 2021 – it's looking to be an active year!

NACE International, the Worldwide Corrosion Authority, estimates that the global cost of corrosion is $2.5 trillion a year or 3.4% of Gross Domestic Product (NACE International, 2016). In amongst these financial headlines is a huge cost to the environment.

Specialty chemicals provider, Nouryon, has partnered with New York-based American Corporate Partners (ACP) to provide mentorships that assist post-9/11 veterans transition from active military duty to civilian careers.

Yes, 2020 has been a difficult year. But let’s choose to celebrate the things we have learned, the new skills we have developed, the new ways business and learning can take place, and the people we have come to appreciate more this year.

While we always strive to publish the most cutting-edge technology, every November we focus a bit more "outside the box" with our Emerging Technologies issue.

The history of paint is a colorful one. Dating back to the Stone Age, paints have been developed and utilized by primitive humans to document their lives with techniques that have endured the test of time.

PCI's monthly online articles are typically more market-focused, and cover finished coatings, case studies, application/end-user technology or more fringe topics.

Color psychology is a fascinating thing. Imagine, for a moment, what the world would have been like for our prehistoric ancestors. Eyesight is one of the most important senses for humans.

Different paints come with different properties, as they are manufactured for different purposes. Exterior paint is formulated to handle mildew and fading. Interior paint, on the other hand, is made to allow cleaning and resist staining.