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Abrasion Characteristics Of Ground Calcium Carbonate Products

GCC and Abrasivity Abrasion characteristics of any material are a function of hardness, concentration and particle size. Hardness is typically measured on the Mohs scale, where a diamond is 10 and talc is 1 (Figure 1). A higher Mohs hardness wi…
Lane Shaw and David Yu, Director of Technology & Business Development and Technology Manager of Plastics and Polymers for Huber Carbonates 09.01.18
FEVE Technology: LUMIFLON® Resins for Coatings

Register today for this FREE webinar taking place on October 10th at 2:00 PM EST.
08.24.18
The Asia-Pacific Report

Over the last several years, the Asian paint and coatings market has undergone several changes. The growth has slightly decreased, there has been stricter enforcement of environmental regulations and countries like India and Indonesia have begu…
Doug Bohn, Consultant Orr and Boss 08.10.18
100% Renewable Ethoxylated Surfactants

Introduction As consumer awareness of the products and chemicals they use rises, many chemical companies are also striving to become more environmentally responsible. The trend in the coatings industry is toward low/zero VOC products, and ma…
Steven Y. Chan, PhD., Nathan Noyes, Croda, New Castle, DE 08.10.18
MCEC and Biocides Regulation

Promoting a Responsible Approach
08.10.18
High Performance Pigments Market

The value of the high-performance pigments (HPP) market was estimated at $4.75 billion in 2016, rising to $5.49 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9 percent, according to the latest report from Smithers Rapra. In volume term…
Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 08.10.18
Breaking News

Marine Coatings Market

Market growth expected despite regulations, other challenges ahead.
Anthony Locicero, Associate Editor 08.10.18
The Future of AODD-Pump Diaphragms

Improve product containment, flow rates and overall efficiency in their air-operated double-diaphragm pumps
Top Companies Report

Once again, Coatings World brings the industry our Top Companies Report
07.06.18
Adhesion Promotion for UV Coatings and Inks onto Difficult Plastic Substrates

Abstract Ensuring proper adhesion between energy-curable coatings and non-absorptive substrates has long been a significant challenge. Whether it’s high shrinkage seen with the coating itself or low surface energy of the substrate’s su…
Rebecca Banton, Brian Casey, Dr. Christian Maus, Matthew Carroll,, Evonik Corp. 07.05.18
Importance of Analytical Testing in Biocide Selection for Polymer Dispersions

Abstract As the industrial market shifts toward new and increasingly water-based polymer dispersions, the need for biocides to protect the integrity of the finished product increases. When fouled, polymer dispersions may exhibit a numb…
Matthew Besterci, Cecilia M. McGough and Wilson Nova-Ruiz, Lanxess Corporation 07.05.18
Is Your TiO2 Supply Strategy Sustainable?

2018 outlook on the supply/demand cycle.
Joe Maas, The ChemQuest Group, Inc. 07.03.18
PPG Comex to Paint Mexico in Rosa Chilango

PPG Comex has taken up a broad campaign to help Mexico City paint murals and other walls throughout the capital in celebration of the city’s being named the 2018 World Capital of Design by the World Design Organization. The WDO is an interna…
Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 07.03.18
Prospects . . . . Talk, Listen, Measure & Act

I’ve always been a fan of Harry Beckwith, author of the bestselling books “Selling the Invisible” and “The Invisible Touch.” Many of Mr. Beckwith’s sage advice based on astute observations have been adopted by succ…
07.03.18
Resins Supplier Directory

Here is a look at the latest offerings from select resins suppliers.
07.03.18