Latest development of coatings for all substrates. http://www.european-coatings.com 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/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/substrates/metal/articles/165526/Self-assembled-urea-amine-compound-as-vapour-phase-corrosion-inhibitor/ http://www.european-coatings.com/substrates/metal/articles/165526/Self-assembled-urea-amine-compound-as-vapour-phase-corrosion-inhibitor/ Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:47:00 GMT Vapour phase corrosion inhibitors (VPIs) extend their corrosion-inhibiting properties by volatilization and condensation to form a protective film on metal surface. Vapour phase self-assembled films of VPIs have become an attractive means to prevent metal from corrosion. This new methods meet the rust-proof challenges for the steel materials with many advantages. http://www.european-coatings.com/substrates/wood/articles/165420/Measurement-of-layer-thickness/ http://www.european-coatings.com/substrates/wood/articles/165420/Measurement-of-layer-thickness/ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:00:00 GMT Paint inspection gauges can be used for single and multiple coating layers on any kind of substrate. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/165387/Technical-easy-to-clean-coatings-for-different-temperature-ranges/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/165387/Technical-easy-to-clean-coatings-for-different-temperature-ranges/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT New easy-to-clean and anti-sticking coatings have been designed for applications at room temperature and for industrial applications at temperatures up to 900 °C 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/substrates/metal/articles/164792/corrosion_behaviour_of_molybda/ http://www.european-coatings.com/substrates/metal/articles/164792/corrosion_behaviour_of_molybda/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT Cr-free conversion layer based on molybdate–phosphate–silicate (MPS) was synthesised on a galvanized steel by simple immersion. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/pigments/articles/164782/high_temperature_protection/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/pigments/articles/164782/high_temperature_protection/ Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:57:46 GMT A range of sol-gel anticorrosive coatings has been developed using active pigments consisting of metal particles coated with a very thin layer of semiconducting titanium dioxide. By appropriate pigment selection, protection can be provided at service temperatures up to 600 °C and for short-term exposure in metal processing operations at up to 1300 °C. 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/technologies/waterborne/articles/164046/low_viscosity_without_vocs/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/waterborne/articles/164046/low_viscosity_without_vocs/ Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:30:15 GMT Solventborne UV coatings are still widely used over plastics, because physically drying waterbornes cannot smooth out the slight roughness of the basecoats, giving lower gloss. A specially formulated UV-PUD coating combining high crosslink density with improved flowout has produced both clearcoats and a single-coat metallic finish with excellent gloss and resistance properties http://www.european-coatings.com/substrates/metal/articles/163983/ferrite_measurement/ http://www.european-coatings.com/substrates/metal/articles/163983/ferrite_measurement/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:04:00 GMT All magnetic components of the otherwise non-magnetic structure are recognized. http://www.european-coatings.com/substrates/metal/articles/162968/novel_pigments_in_sol_gel_coat/ http://www.european-coatings.com/substrates/metal/articles/162968/novel_pigments_in_sol_gel_coat/ Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT A range of novel active anticorrosive pigments has been developed. These consist of protective metal particles coated with a very thin layer of semiconducting titanium dioxide to protect the pigment surface while enhancing the conductivity of the coatings and their electrical contact with the surface. 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/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/applications/automotive/articles/156470/new_powder_coating_grade_to_en/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/156470/new_powder_coating_grade_to_en/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:55:00 GMT Arkema has developed a new product for the powder coating process "Minicoat". According to the company the new powder enables cost savings. 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