Nov 12, 2003 | Article
The surface of coatings and inks is exposed to "the outside world" and has to withstand some severe circumstances which may lead to a fast degradation of the system itself. Besides this, the surface...
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Nov 3, 2003 | Article
Several properties are important for high-performance coatings, including the following. * Hardness and scratch resistance * Anti blocking (for stacking recently coated substrates) *...
Oct 1, 2003 | Article
Environmental considerations have stimulated research on many high-performance pigment surface modifications as well as the applications of polymeric dispersants to improve rheological...
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...
Aug 27, 2003 | Article
Polyurethane systems are widely used in a variety of coatings applications. Apart from their decorative aspects, these systems are extraordinarily resistant against chemicals and have very good...
Aug 20, 2003 | Article
Kaolin is the common name for the mineral products comprised totally or substantially of the aluminum silicate clay mineral kaolinite. Milled and air-classified grades of raw kaolin may contain...
Aug 6, 2003 | Article
As paint formulators face the challenges of a tougher regulatory environment, aggressive competition and greater customer demands, they must reach deeper into their tool boxes to deliver solutions...
Jul 23, 2003 | Article
# Each specialty colorant has a specific attribute that makes them stand out when compared to regular colorants and pigments. To be able to describe these attributes, the following definitions must...
Jul 16, 2003 | Article
For many applications, thermoplastics possess many desirable properties such as low weight, high impact strength and good processability. However, a major drawback of thermoplastics over metals...
Jun 25, 2003 | Article
Water-dispersible carboxymethylcellulose acetate butyrate (CMCAB[TM]) cellulose ester is the latest generation of mixed cellulose esters developed for use in aqueous coating formulations. In...