Novelties and new developments on coatings applications. http://www.european-coatings.com http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/protective-marine/articles/166491/Universal-primer-range-launched/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/protective-marine/articles/166491/Universal-primer-range-launched/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT International?Paint has brought to market a new line of universal primers for the newbuilding market. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166395/Gelest-names-Fluorochem-exclusive-distributor-in-the-UK-and-Ireland/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166395/Gelest-names-Fluorochem-exclusive-distributor-in-the-UK-and-Ireland/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Flurochem will distribute Gelest's complete line of silane, metal-organic and silicone catalogue products. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166348/Cellulose-based-additive-influences-peak-stress/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166348/Cellulose-based-additive-influences-peak-stress/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:30:00 GMT A model VOC compliant 2K acrylic polyol refinish clearcoat was prepared and used to study the effects of a cellulose-based additive on drying, curing, rheology and stress development at room temperature. http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/166224/High-solid-alkyd-polymers-based-on-soya-have-been-developed/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/166224/High-solid-alkyd-polymers-based-on-soya-have-been-developed/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT Air-drying high solid coatings meeting the requirement of low VOC have been successfully synthtesised at 80 % solids. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/166222/Envrionmentally-friendly-facade-paints-enable-low-emission/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/166222/Envrionmentally-friendly-facade-paints-enable-low-emission/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT A new family of vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer emulsions enable the paint manufacturer to formulate low-emission facade paints and resin-bound plasters, without sacrificing performance. http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/166201/Coating-can-indicate-contamination/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/166201/Coating-can-indicate-contamination/ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:28:00 GMT Chemists look for self-decontaminating coatings based on chemical adsorbtion and reactive agents containing catalysts. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/166022/Protection-for-people-and-property-in-India-and-Middle-East/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/166022/Protection-for-people-and-property-in-India-and-Middle-East/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT The fire resistance of intumescent coatings made with new polyols protect major steel structures such as airports and metro stations in India and the Middle East. http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/165951/Spectrophotometer-measures-vehicle-colours-fast/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/165951/Spectrophotometer-measures-vehicle-colours-fast/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT A new portable spectrophotometer measures the vehicle colour from several angles and is connected to a database of over 150 000 colour formulae. http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/decorative/articles/165896/Light-emitting-wallpaper/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/decorative/articles/165896/Light-emitting-wallpaper/ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT A chemical coating on the walls will illuminate all parts of the room with an even glow. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/165857/Antifouling-effects-of-enzymes-in-coatings/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/165857/Antifouling-effects-of-enzymes-in-coatings/ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT The use of enzymes is an alternative for biocides in antiflouling coatings with unwanted adverse effects for marine coatings. http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/165834/Primer-to-help-bodyshops-cut-costs/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/165834/Primer-to-help-bodyshops-cut-costs/ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT A new multi-purpose primer has been developed to help bodyshops cut costs and increase productivity. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/165373/Photocatalytic-and-antimicrobial-effects-of-interior-paints/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/165373/Photocatalytic-and-antimicrobial-effects-of-interior-paints/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT The nano-form of ZnO was found to be the best photocatalytic agent and also the best and broadest spectrum antimicrobial agent for the investigated interior paints. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/164982/Trends-in-marine-anti-fouling-coatings/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/164982/Trends-in-marine-anti-fouling-coatings/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT Erik Risberg does not expect a new breakthrough technology in anti-fouling coatings in the near future. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/164862/Green-technology-for-parquet-coating/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/164862/Green-technology-for-parquet-coating/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT Dr. Wolfgang Fischer comments the green character of parquet coatings systems and current R&D focal points. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/164159/PU-waterbased-systems-dominate-parquet-flooring/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/164159/PU-waterbased-systems-dominate-parquet-flooring/ Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT Polyurethane-based coatings have been used for manual parquet flooring for some time now. Dr. Christof Irle, 2K waterborne coatings expert at Bayer MaterialScience, comments on the dominance of waterbased systems and mentions new raw materials and formulations for this area. R&D activities are currently focusing solutions to eliminate or reduce solvents emissions. http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/163907/testing_technology_optimises_w/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/163907/testing_technology_optimises_w/ Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT A new filter realises the duplication of terrestrial sunlight. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/159209/small_is_beautiful_for_longer/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/159209/small_is_beautiful_for_longer/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:10:17 GMT A European consortium known as Multiprotect has developed a range of nanoparticle-based corrosion protection systems in an attempt to replace both chromate pretreatments and hard chrome coatings. Various types of coating showed enhanced salt spray resistance and in some cases self-healing properties. Some systems have been applied successfully under industrial conditions. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/160723/quality_beneath_your_feet/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/160723/quality_beneath_your_feet/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:00:19 GMT In this technical paper recent developments in additives for use in parquet floor coatings are discussed. A siloxane has been introduced with both substrate wetting and defoaming properties, “wax alloys” and hard nanoparticles enhance scratch resistance, while a new dispersant assists in matting high solids coatings with silica. Tests on UV primers identified adhesion differences between wood species and some specific causes of adhesion problems. http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/decorative/articles/162512/formulating_for_compliance/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/decorative/articles/162512/formulating_for_compliance/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:30:17 GMT The European “Decopaint” VOC Directive will require some further significant reductions in VOC limits from January 2010. Thermoplastic solvent-based masonry coat­ings continue to offer performance advantages in certain applications, and for?­mulations which comply with the new limits are shown to retain very good properties. http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/protective-marine/articles/161030/epoxy_coating_for_ship_cargo_h/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/protective-marine/articles/161030/epoxy_coating_for_ship_cargo_h/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT A new epoxy coating for ship cargo holds provides good abrasion and impact resistance. http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/protective-marine/articles/160841/antifouling_for_vessels_in_lay/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/protective-marine/articles/160841/antifouling_for_vessels_in_lay/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT A new antifouling meets customer needs in a shipping market where a number of vessels are going into lay-up. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/pigments/articles/156716/better_flow_enhanced_propertie/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/pigments/articles/156716/better_flow_enhanced_propertie/ Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:03:59 GMT Huntsman Pigments has introduced two new titanium dioxide (TiO2) products to the market. "Tioxide TR88" pigment is a versatile product with a specifically designed silica/alumina coating for exterior and interior decorative paints http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/156692/fouling_release_to_reduce_fuel/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/156692/fouling_release_to_reduce_fuel/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT A new hydrogel silicone fouling release can reduce a vessel´s fuel consumption by at least 4 to 8 per cent within the first year. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/waterborne/articles/155838/emulsion_based_on_vinyl_acetat/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/waterborne/articles/155838/emulsion_based_on_vinyl_acetat/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:19:16 GMT Celanese Emulsion Polymers has announced the launch of the "EcoVAE" product range. The first emulsion based on vinyl acetate/ethylene, helping to formulate environmentally sound coatings, is called "EcoVAE 401". It exhibits a large http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/155839/epoxy_phenol_resin_for_coating/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/155839/epoxy_phenol_resin_for_coating/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:19:16 GMT A new product from the development laboratory of CVC Specialty Chemicals, which is a business of Emerald Performance Materials, is "Epalloy 8280", an epoxy phenol novolac resin which is the latest in the "Epalloy" product range. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/155840/raw_materials_cured_by_uv_and_/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/155840/raw_materials_cured_by_uv_and_/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:19:16 GMT DSM NeoResins+ has introduced a product range based on energy-curing technologies for the adhesives and graphic arts industry. The range includes oligomers, water-based polyurethane dispersions and solid acrylics that cure by UV http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/articles/155843/reliable_data_capture_instrume/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/articles/155843/reliable_data_capture_instrume/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:19:16 GMT The "CK31" range comprises rugged hand-held computers of ergonomic design and high throughput. These data capture instruments work under the "Windows CE.NET" operating system to offer an improved combination of real-time operation, http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/articles/155848/diaphragm_metering_pump_for_co/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/articles/155848/diaphragm_metering_pump_for_co/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:19:16 GMT With the "delta" diaphragm metering pump with controlled solenoid drive, precise metering becomes possible in time with the machine cycle. Fully automatic filling can be performed cleanly, reliably and precisely without any additional