Low Molecular Weight Polymers promote adhesion.
Dispersed in water, RicobondÃ-® 7002 and 7004 produce low-viscosity, stable dispersions with small particle size. Both can be formulated with other emulsions for optimized adhesion to different polar and non-polar substrates. Adding dispersions to standard latexes such as SBR and VP emulsions can also improve water resistance and mechanical properties. Other uses include water-based...
Read More »Ashland to Introduce Natrosol Performax(TM) HEC to the European Coatings Market at the 2013 European Coatings Show
New technology adds even more choice to Ashland's world-leading portfolio of rheology modifiers, defoamers, surfactants and biocides SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland – Paint manufacturers are constantly looking for innovative and cost-effective solutions to increase paint performance while meeting the ever-increasing governmental regulations to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Ashland offers...
Read More »Decorative Coating Additives provide water resistance.
Dow CorningÃ-® 87 and 88 create hydrophobic silicone network in paint that repels water but is permeable to water vapor coming from substrate. Consisting of silicone resin emulsion for waterborne paints, Dow CorningÃ-® 87 encourages water beading. When water reduction is primary requirement, Dow CorningÃ-® 88, consisting of silane/siloxane blend, can be used in acrylic emulsion paints...
Read More »UV Protection Additive targets water-based coating systems.
VOC and surfactant-free, SunCare Topcoat is based on nano-scale emulsions of UV protective actives offering broad spectrum protection from 290-380 nm. Product combines UV-absorbers and Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers, protecting binder integrity of clear to semi-clear coatings. Additive is suited for exterior wood stains and varnishes, indoor wood coatings and wood care products, plastic and...
Read More »Reducing Risk Through On-Demand Manufacturing
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Read More »Dow Corning to Feature Silicone Solutions at the European Coatings Show
Date: March 12, 2009 MIDLAND, MICHIGAN, USA: Dow Corning Corporation, a leading supplier of silicone solutions, will feature innovations and products from its coatings and construction chemicals industry segments at the European Coatings Show, March 31-April 2 in Nuremberg, Germany. At the European Coatings Show, Dow Corning will offer: o Resources to design for versatility: Dow Corning offers...
Read More »Michelman to Feature Surface Modifying Solutions for Interior and Exterior Wood, As Well As Its Popular Michem-® Prime Copolymer Dispersion at the 2009 European Coatings Show
CINCINNATI, OH (December 31, 2008) - Michelman will be featuring a selection of its many surface modifiers for water-based interior furniture, cabinetry and floor coatings, as well as for exterior wood coatings, at the 2009 European Coatings Show being held in NÃ-¼rnberg, Germany from March 31st through April 2nd, 2009. Also featured will be the company's versatile MichemÃ-® Prime...
Read More »Additive and Intermediate offer alternative to solvents.
Providing environmentally friendly alternatives to solvents, Dow CorningÃ-® 930 consists of 100% active silicone fluid that maintains solid wetting and leveling performance in low-concentration UV-curing coatings. Dow CorningÃ-® 3217 low-molecular-weight, silicone-reactive intermediate offers thermal and weather resistance, making it suited for coil coatings, appliance finishes, and other...
Read More »Surfactants contain no phenolic compounds.
APE (alkylphenol ethoxylate)-free and readily biodegradable, CarbowetÃ-® 106 and 109 are surfactants for waterborne architectural and industrial coatings. Multifunctional, low-foaming, solvent-free additives, designed for pigment and substrate wetting, act as drop-in replacements for APEs or nonylpohenol ethoxylates (NPEs). Clear, low-odor, low-viscosity liquids are 100% active and are also...
Read More »Dispersing Additives meet coating/ink formulator needs.
Comprised of 5 product offerings with application-specific attributes, ZetaSperse(TM) products provide formulators of waterborne coatings and inks with flexibility needed to address dispersion nature of organic, high-performance organic, inorganic, and carbon black pigments. These environmentally friendly dispersing additives offer multifunctional performance, delivering pigment wetting,...
Read More »Additives offer anti-odor and antimicrobial properties.
Available in 3 strengths, SmartSilver(TM) anti-odor/antimicrobial additives for urethane and nylon let manufacturers add anti-odor/antimicrobial properties to their products. Permanent, safe, and fully compatible with existing manufacturing processes for fiber, fabric, and coated products, nanoscale material modifications do not alter stretch, wicking, hand, or dyeability of fibers and fabrics....
Read More »Tekna Manufacturing LLC Announces NFPA 99 Compliant Model 7200 Multiplace Chamber
Tekna is a leader in Monoplace and Multiplace Hyperbaric Chambers for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), offering products that set the standard for quality and innovation. Our new 7200 series of multiplace chambers is a state-of-the-art system that integrates advanced engineering with a plethora of features and options making it the industry's premier HBOT system. To learn more, see our video.
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