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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...
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Jun 13, 2007 | Article
Waterborne paints have a long and successful history in certain niche applications (see this month's editorial), but the twin issues of environmental legislation and the low cost of water as a...
Apr 18, 2007 | Article
Not too long ago, coatings and their raw materials were produced by a limited range of long-established production methods. But in recent years new technologies have been studied and commercialised...
Jan 17, 2007 | Article
Our main reasons for applying surface coatings are to protect substrates under a range of different circumstances and/or to change their appearance. But in a number of markets, 'tactile' coatings...
Jan 11, 2006 | Article
Many classifications of industrial coatings are possible e.g. by: * Application - transportation, general industrial, maintenance * Type of Coatings - OEM. Repair, refinish, maintenance...
Dec 12, 2005 | Article
Architectural coatings are generally considered to be those coatings intended for on-site application to residential, commercial, or institutional buildings covering the amateur "do-it-yourself" and...
Jun 21, 2004 | Article
Polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) are the polymers of choice for demanding applications. These waterborne polymers are low in VOCs and can be formulated to be in compliance with most federal, state...
Feb 10, 2004 | Article
The 1990s brought the introduction of the first commercially available two-component (2K) waterborne polyurethane coatings technology in an effort to address VOC concerns and performance issues with...
Jan 14, 2004 | Article
Special demands apply to lacquers and paints designed for furniture. Requirements for stackability, fast drying and resistance to blocking, solvents, chemicals and UV light all call for a thorough...
Sep 10, 2003 | Article
Coatings on wooden substrates for furniture, flooring and interior are a main application for radiation curing lacquers. Increased adhesion is an important target for development of UV coatings on...