PCI eMagazine

This edition of the ACD’s quarterly column focuses on the issues facing the chemical distribution industry as ACD President Eric Byer reflects on the legislative and regulatory priorities that are central to growth.

This article, the first in a series, covers work done to improve the water resistance of water-based emulsions by replacing conventional emulsion surfactants with surfactants that will react into the polymer matrix.

PFAS here. . .PFAS there. . .PFAS is everywhere we turn in the first few months of 2024. A buzzword in the global specialty chemicals industry, PFAS producers and users need to bring their finest and most dedicated R&D efforts to bear on various regulatory and sustainability issues if we are to move technology forward, not backward.

Block resistance is one of the many performance requirements demanded of paint consumers today. This article discusses the role of latex in delivering on this goal. By utilizing a variety of polymer optimizations, removal of fluorosurfactant additives from formulations is possible without sacrificing other key properties.

Silane-modified polyurethane (SPUR) systems find increasingly extensive utilization in adhesive, sealant, and coating products. This study reports on a novel tin-free catalyst that is shown to be significantly more active than industry-standard catalysts in SPUR applications, while providing similar system stability and other end-use properties.

According to the Indian Paint Association (IPA), the paint and coatings industry is set for remarkable expansion, demonstrating a robust, double-digit compound annual growth rate. As the sector continues to grow and evolve, the need for expert 3PL solutions that can offer customized, comprehensive solutions becomes increasingly significant.

Automotive fasteners are tasked with preventing the connected components from becoming dislodged, while also facilitating easy disassembly for servicing or repairs. Nothing poses a greater threat to their efficacy than the accumulation of rust on their surface. Zinc-nickel surface finishing offers a solution that makes minimal contributions to the carbon footprint, thus firmly advancing us along the road to a carbon-emission-free future.

A new technology in advanced light scattering and TiO₂ optimization generates a novel universal coatings system for multiple substrates and market segments. This self-build technology maximizes efficiency to the core utility of paint and coatings (opacity) under which all sub-utilities and benefits reside. 

The objective of this collaboration was to showcase the performance of sustainable, soy-based coating materials in real-world formulations, comparing them to benchmarks derived from petroleum-based counterparts.

Wherever chemical processes are involved, in order to protect people and the environment the focus is always on process reliability. Pumps are an integral part of the process and play a particularly important role. One company gives an overview of how its double diaphragm pumps are prioritizing performance and failure protection. 

Covestro has introduced a waterborne and waterborne-UV family of high-performing resins for industrial coating applications such as wood furniture, cabinetry, and building products.  

The ultra-low nanotube dosage, combined with its unique properties and easy-to-handle liquid form, make it possible to produce more functional, sustainable, and environmentally friendly products without significant adjustments in the manufacturing process.

The system is designed to replace many conventional insulation systems in the critical CUI temperature range.

The pictured Reconditioned Model DPM-4 has been meticulously restored to as-new working condition and offers the same standard one-year warranty as a new ROSS Mixer.

Coval Technologies will offer custom-made acetone sprayers to distributors to sell with its coatings in 2024. The stable base, three-gallon sprayers will be packaged with all the components needed to successfully install Coval products, including installation instructions, a 72” acetone-resistant hose, and applicable spray tips.   

Duraspar IP is designed for application on a variety of work trucks, including cement mixers, tankers, street sweepers, dump and service bodies, vacuum and garbage trucks, fire and emergency vehicles, and more.

PCI’s Chief Editor comments on the increased activity on the regulatory scene and introduces CTT Summit’s panel discussion topic.