Inspired by nature, scientists have created a first-of-its-kind paint that shifts color with your mood: lifting your spirits when you feel down, boosting your creativity when you feel bored and energizing you when you’re ready to celebrate. Using biomimicry, experts at AkzoNobel have finally cracked the code to MoodPaint. The unique formulation contains modified thermotropic liquid crystals that respond to pheromones given off by people … Continue reading AkzoNobel’s innovative color-changing paint: MoodPaint (April Fools’ Day)

PPG announced the launch of PPG PITTHANE® ULTRA LS high-performance polyurethane topcoat, which is formulated for applications in corrosive environments that require low sheen to limit glare and hide surface imperfections. Used in a two or three-coat system, the new topcoat provides long-lasting protection for applications such as bridges, stadiums, and fuel and water storage tanks while providing minimal reflectivity and excellent aesthetics. “The PPGPITTHANE coatings … Continue reading PPG to expand PITTHANE high durability urethane coating line with new low-sheen, low-VOC solution

NSG Group has successfully developed a new antibacterial and antiviral coating for glass substrates, based on its proprietary sol-gel technology. Copper contained in the newly developed coating, reacts with water, oxygen and other substances in the air to generate active oxygen (H2O2, OH, etc.), which in turn inactivates bacteria and viruses by destroying their envelopes and decomposing lipids, protein and gene materials. The laboratory evaluation … Continue reading Development of Sol-gel Antibacterial and Antiviral Coating for Glass

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced the launch of Cromax XP, its latest solventborne basecoat for refinish customers in North America. This new technology delivers outstanding coverage, color match, and final appearance in a simple, easy-to-use system. Cromax XP solventborne basecoat now joins Cromax EZ waterborne basecoat to complete the range of products available in the Cromax brand. Cromax XP is … Continue reading Axalta to Introduce Cromax XP, an Easy-to-Use Solventborne Basecoat, for Refinish Customers in North America

Jotun, a global leader in marine coatings, is ready to launch its proven Jotacote Universal S120 primer to the worldwide market after three years of success in the North East Asian and West European market. Jotacote Universal S120 is the world’s first PSPC approved single coat, solvent free system, with approvals since 2017. It has now been applied to a variety of vessels including 12 … Continue reading Success of Jotun’s solvent free coating to pave way for global launch

Waterborne coating system launched during 20th anniversary of company’s protective and marine coatings Asia Pacific R&D center in Kunshan, China PPG announced the launch of the PPG AQUACOVER™ waterborne coating system for shipping containers in China. The offering was unveiled during the 20th anniversary celebration of the company’s protective and marine coatings (PMC) Asia Pacific research and development (R&D) center in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China, … Continue reading PPG to introduce PPG AQUACOVER waterborne coating system for shipping containers in China

Nouryon has launched a new version of its Expancel® expandable microspheres targeted at specialty thin coatings applications. Expandable microspheres work as a filler and blowing agent to make products lighter and reduce overall costs. The new Expancel Extra Small Microsphere (XSMS) line brings additional benefits to specialty thin coatings applications, such as improving the printability of thermal paper labels, tickets and receipts, as well as filling … Continue reading Nouryon to launch new Expancel line for specialty thin coatings applications

Nanotech Energy Inc., the leading manufacturer of graphene, announced the debut of Nanotech EMI Armour Paint & Sheets, graphene powered coatings and films for electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) shielding, as well as heat management. The EMI Shielding line currently contains six products – all of which are highly conductive and provide excellent external EMI/RFI protection while also preventing internal EMI/RFI leaks. The … Continue reading Nanotech Energy to Launch EMI Shielding Product Line

Listen to this article below: PPG announced the launch of PPG SANISHIELD™ 3000/5000 two-part polyurea coating system for walls and ceilings in industrial environments where quick installation and easy maintenance are critical, such as food and beverage facilities. An alternative to fiberglass and stainless-steel wall and ceiling systems, PPG SaniShield coating system fills minor cracks in the substrate material to enhance surface integrity and durability. It … Continue reading PPG to Launch PPG SANISHIELD 3000/5000 Polyurea Coating System to Address Special Challenges of Food, Beverage Facilities

PPG announced that its automotive refinish business in China launched a new waterborne coating system consisting of an epoxy primer, primer surfacer and clearcoat. The system complies with new environmental and volatile organic compound (VOC) standards in China that will take effect in December 2020. “PPG is at the forefront of compliance with environmental regulations and product innovation,” said Pauline Yuen, PPG vice president, automotive … Continue reading PPG to launch low-VOC waterborne coating system for China refinish market