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Nov 22, 2021 | Article
By Wallace Kesler
Take a look at certain factors that affect the formulation and use of intumescent coatings by discussing raw materials, performance requirements, and commercially available coatings...
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Mar 18, 2021 | Article
By Annirban Bhattacharya
Check out a large variety of technologies and formulations that are increasing the sustainability of UV curable wood coatings leading to their high growth in untapped applications...
Discover the five trends in wood coatings such as consumer tastes, VOC reduction, sustainability, indoor air quality issues & EHS/worker safety that have changed the way they are formulated...
Oct 9, 2020 | Article
By SpecialChem
Explore how nano sized dispersion due to their varying surface chemistry help in the development of water-based paints and coating formulations...
Oct 23, 2013 | Article
By Johan Bieleman
Coating systems need good leveling and flow in order to have an appealing appearance. A flat smooth surface, will also give better glossy appearance and is very eye catching. Controlling the flow...
Dec 20, 2022 | Article
Find out the mechanism and selection criteria behind antioxidants to protect your liquid paints and coating films from unnecessary skinning, discoloration and alteration of properties...
Nov 1, 2012 | Article
The paint and coating industry has put an emphasis on developing water-based, powder, high solids, and radiation curable coatings that comply with governments' stricter health and safety regulations...
Oct 21, 2009 | Article
Accelerated weathering of coatings for wood by QUV-A with direct water spray closely approximates natural weathering by simulating the erosion and cleaning typical for exterior coated wood...
Jul 4, 2007 | Article
New pathways were explored to make aqueous polyurethane dispersions without the co-solvent nmethylpyrolidone (NMP). This includes methods to process these materials with alternate cosolvents as well...
Feb 25, 2004 | Article
The wood used for furniture, flooring and other interior-decoration applications is particularly susceptible to abrasion, scratches and general soiling, as well as water and chemical staining. To...