Surface Conditioners / Surface Modifiers

Paint defects are unavoidable but they are manageable! Coating application process, exposure to aggressive conditions, inadequate pre-treatment of substrate etc. are among the few reasons leading to paint defects. Explore, in detail, the various causes and preventive measures of common defects that can occur at different stages of work. Learn how to improve the surface properties of your coatings & use of different surface modifying agents so that it matches your consumer requirements.

In many coating applications, there is a preference in the market for matte finishes. Different methods and matting agents exist for indoor and outdoor coatings. Get detailed information about the various types of matting agents used in coatings and inks and how to disperse a matting agent. Find out more about various methods to achieve a matted paint surface, what are the main factors which influence matt effect and quick overview of popular applications.

Flexible packaging has now become popular in various industries ranging from consumer products to industrial applications. Both flexographic and gravure printing methods are used for flexible packaging printing. These two methods share the same raw materials; hence guidelines to select raw materials for the both printing methods are common. Review the guidelines to select raw materials such as waxes, surface additives, various resins as well as pigments for flexible packaging inks.