Mar 9, 2005 | Article
Enzyme-based additives can be formulated to create novel biologically and chemically active coatings, including those that self-decontaminate and detoxify organophosphorus compounds such as nerve...
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Feb 23, 2005 | Article
Of interest is the small but significant fact that color is for most people a 24-7-365 phenomenon, present in many if not all aspects of life. To illustrate this point, try to think of something...
Feb 2, 2005 | Article
Copper Phthalocyanine (CPC) pigments, by virtue of their exceptionally brilliant shade, high tinctorial strength, low cost and outstanding fastness properties, have been ruling the colorant industry...
Jan 5, 2005 | Article
Coatings are applied to many substrates from metal (hard) to skin (soft). Application surfaces define the performance and quality of the products. Substrate performance needs demand that different...
Dec 29, 2004 | Article
Plastics are claiming significant strides into many markets due to property advantages such as reduced weight and lower system costs through design flexibility, increased process efficiency, and...
Dec 22, 2004 | Article
There are a number of basic ingredients necessary in formulating waterborne architectural paints - the latex resin (binder), pigments, coalescent solvents, thickeners and the additives. Among these...
Nov 24, 2004 | Article
For over four decades, properly formulated, top-quality latex paints based on all-acrylic binders have withstood all challenges to their position as the premier architectural finishes in North...
Nov 10, 2004 | Article
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Color and appearance are key factors in the purchase of a product. Eye-catching finishes draw the customer’s attention to the product and help give the impression of added value. Automotive...
Oct 27, 2004 | Article
In the automotive industry, the word "color" has an important meaning. According to customer research, a great number of people - or whole families - make their final decision to buy a car based on...
Sep 29, 2004 | Article
Most engineers are familiar with ultrasonic energies being used for cleaning parts, welding plastics, or perhaps even for performing medical examinations. Produced by transducing...