Water-borne coatings
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Recent advances in vegetable oils based environment friendly coatings
In an article, Indian researchers highlight some state-of-the art-modifications of vegetable oils (VEGO) as environment friendly-low or no solvent, high solids, ...
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Preparing UV curable-encapsulated phthalocyanine blue pigment
Researchers prepared aqueous dispersions of nano-scale C.I. Pigment Blue 15:3 (PB15:3) through ball milling and ultrasonication in presence of dispersing agents. ...
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Investigating the finish quality of automotive powder coatings
A research project investigated the finish quality of thermosetting automotive powder coatings in terms of appearance, adhesion and chip resistance.
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Green ink in all colours – printing ink from renewable resources
Over the last years many printing ink manufacturers moved toward more sustainable inks.
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Anti-corrosion coating market is projected to reach EUR 23,385 million by 2019
The new report "Anti-Corrosion Coating Market - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019” by MarketsandMarkets defines the anti-corrosion coating market with an ...
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Copolymerising wetting and dispersing agents for waterborne coatings
Additives are very crucial in any paint formulation, as they play a significant role during various stages, when incorporated in a small amount.
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Wetting and dispersing additive stabilises inorganic and organic pigments
A new high molecular-weight wetting and dispersing additive covers a broad application spectrum.
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All in One – Six functions in one textile coating
Scientists have developed a novel water-based refinement textile coating system that enables the combination of up to six functions in a single process step....