Category: Architectural and Decorative Coatings

Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Raw Materials, Technologies

A novel synthetic silica engineered for improved durability and burnish resistance: SPHERILEX® by Evonik

In paints and coatings, precipitated silica is widely known as a superior matting agent. Its functional characteristics, however, are eventually determined by many differentiators like particle size, size distribution, particle morphology, and more. In other words: to control these aspects means to control the properties and benefits of the precipitated silica. The Coating Additives business line of Evonik now introduces its SPHERILEX® silica wet chemistry … Continue reading A novel synthetic silica engineered for improved durability and burnish resistance: SPHERILEX® by Evonik

Unknown's avatarAdmin1 Comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies

Mallard Creek Polymers to Continue to Invest as the American Coating Show Approaches

Mallard Creek Polymers, LLC. (MCP) has continued to increase its investment in the coatings and construction industries with R&D, Intellectual Property acquisition, and geographic expansion. Just before ACS 2018, the company had completed the acquisition of the Ecronova Polymers, GmbH intellectual property and created a new company, MCP Europe GmbH. The European subsidiary is almost two years into operation and has reintroduced more than 25 … Continue reading Mallard Creek Polymers to Continue to Invest as the American Coating Show Approaches

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Raw Materials, Technologies

Trinseo to Showcase More Sustainable Latex Binders Solution at the American Coatings Show 2020

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE) a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders, and synthetic rubber, will highlight its LIGOS™ Binders product portfolio, including its newest low-to-zero volatile organic compound (VOC) product, at the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis, Indiana from March 31 – April 2 at booth 2371. Trinseo’s newest offering, LIGOS™ C9467 binder for interior paints, is an alkylphenol ethoxylate-free vinyl acrylic latex that combines maximum performance, including … Continue reading Trinseo to Showcase More Sustainable Latex Binders Solution at the American Coatings Show 2020

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Raw Materials, Technologies

Can anything be done about snail trails? A new additive will help: ZEOFREE® 600 by Evonik

ZEOFREE® 600 prevents snail trails – right from the start Economic and effective Your house wall is freshly painted, the facade radiates a brilliant shine – but what’s that? Highly visible vertical streaks spoiling the appearance. It’s obvious to the experts that those are snail trails! Although this initially sounds like a problem exclusive to gardeners, it is in fact a common issue for nearly … Continue reading Can anything be done about snail trails? A new additive will help: ZEOFREE® 600 by Evonik

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, Industrial Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies, UV/EB Coatings

Evonik at ChinaCoat 2019: greener and more efficient coatings

Evonik, the world’s leading specialty chemical company, will be present at ChinaCoat 2019, highlighting its solutions for a variety of coating applications. Under the motto “One Partner, Many Experts”, Evonik bundles competencies from different businesses for the coatings industry.   These days, coatings manufacturers increasingly demand solutions that combine outstanding performance with environmental sustainability. Evonik listens to the market and develops innovative products that can … Continue reading Evonik at ChinaCoat 2019: greener and more efficient coatings

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, Industrial Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies

Coatex to showcase its innovative waterborne rheological additives at Chinacoat 2019

As one of the leaders in rheology modifiers, Coatex will present its latest solutions for low VOC waterborne formulations during Chinacoat 2019. With other BUs of the Arkema Group, Coatex will welcome you and share about its new additives, thickeners and dispersants at the upcoming Chinacoat 2019 in Shanghai, November 18-20, booth # W3.E05, Zone 8. Latest innovations Coapur™ 3320, a new highly efficient Newtonian … Continue reading Coatex to showcase its innovative waterborne rheological additives at Chinacoat 2019

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies

Evonik to introduce VP Disp. WF 7620: Highly efficient anti-settlement and anti-sagging

Evonik Resource Efficiency introduces VP Disp. WF 7620 – the newest rheology control dispersion in the portfolio of its Coating Additives Business Line. Highly efficient anti-settlement and anti-sagging Highest rheological performance in waterborne coating formulations of all fumed silica powders and dispersions on the market Higher compatibility than existing dispersions Evonik Resource Efficiency introduces VP Disp. WF 7620 – the newest rheology control dispersion in … Continue reading Evonik to introduce VP Disp. WF 7620: Highly efficient anti-settlement and anti-sagging

Unknown's avatarAdmin1 Comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies

NANOPRINT Advanced Coating to Reduce Fingerprints and Smudging on Glass

MetaShield, an advanced materials company, announced the launch of NANOPRINT, an anti-fingerprint nanotechnology-based coating which reduces the appearance of fingerprints and smudges by as much as 70 percent on a variety of consumer and commercial products. NANOPRINT improves products’ day-to-day appearance and increases their cleanability while decreasing maintenance time and costs. left side is coated with NANOPRINT, right side is uncoated NANOPRINT is a cost-competitive … Continue reading NANOPRINT Advanced Coating to Reduce Fingerprints and Smudging on Glass

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, Innovation Center, Technical Videos, Technologies

WACKER’s NEXIVA®-Biocide-free, interior wall paints in powder form

With NEXIVA®, WACKER has developed a dispersible polymer powder that allows manufacturers to formulate interior wall paints in powder form. The innovative technology does not require the addition of biocides and offers key advantages when it comes to storing and transporting paints. For fast paint preparation, just add water to produce the specific amount of paint needed. The paint can be applied immediately after mixing. … Continue reading WACKER’s NEXIVA®-Biocide-free, interior wall paints in powder form

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, Innovation Center, Technical Videos, Technologies

Preparation of Multi Color Paint (MCP) by BYK

The entire production process of a Multi Color Paint (MCP) is shown in this video. All necessary steps from the preparation of the protective colloid dispersion, the tinning of the base color and the production of the final MCP are visualized on a laboratory scale, as well as the end use. Source: BYK Note to readers: Please follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter and subscribe to our website and receive notifications … Continue reading Preparation of Multi Color Paint (MCP) by BYK

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies

Sun Chemical to Present High Performance Pigments for Architectural Coatings at Western Coatings Show

During the 2019 Western Coatings Show, Dr. Nilanjan Chakrabarti will present Sun Chemical’s latest innovations of organic quinacridone red and phthalocyanine blue pigments for architectural coatings. Dr. Chakrabarti’s presentation will cover general inquiries about the color space, classes of pigments, particle characteristics and overall improvements made by Sun Chemical. From yellow shade Quindo Red 209 to the blue shade Quindo Violet 55, Sun Chemical offers the widest color … Continue reading Sun Chemical to Present High Performance Pigments for Architectural Coatings at Western Coatings Show

Unknown's avatarAdmin1 Comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, Industrial Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies, Wood Coatings

Dispex® Ultra PX 4290: A new universal dispersing agent for organic and inorganic pigments by BASF

High molecular weight dispersing agent that exhibits outstanding performance in pigment stabilization covering a broad range of applications BASF has recently launched a new high molecular weight dispersing agent: Dispex® Ultra PX 4290, which features excellent performance in pigment stabilization, outstanding color strength and brilliant viscosity reduction. Dispex® Ultra PX 4290 offers the benefits of higher pigment loadings while maintaining exceptional flow characteristics. Other highlights also include … Continue reading Dispex® Ultra PX 4290: A new universal dispersing agent for organic and inorganic pigments by BASF

Unknown's avatarAdmin2 Comments
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies

AkzoNobel to launch recycled paint to help close loop on waste

AkzoNobel has become the first major manufacturer to launch recycled paint thanks to a ground-breaking partnership in the UK with resource management experts Veolia. Developed by the company’s Dulux Trade brand, the revolutionary Evolve matt emulsion is made from the waste of other people’s paint tins in a bid to reduce the amount that goes to landfill. Once any leftover white paint has been reclaimed, … Continue reading AkzoNobel to launch recycled paint to help close loop on waste

Unknown's avatarAdmin1 Comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies

Mitsui Chemicals to Develop Water-Soluble Antibacterial, Anti-Mold Agent for resins, textiles, water-based paints and adhesives

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo: 4183; President & CEO: Tsutomu Tannowa) announced that it has worked in conjunction with CycloChem Bio Co., Ltd. (Kobe, Japan; President: Kunihiro Terao) to develop YOHTOL™ DP-CD, a product formed by adding new capabilities to the YOHTOL™ DP95 of iodine-based anti-mold agents manufactured and sold by Mitsui Chemicals. Made by combining Mitsui Chemicals’ iodine-based anti-mold agent YOHTOL™ DP95 with cyclodextrin from … Continue reading Mitsui Chemicals to Develop Water-Soluble Antibacterial, Anti-Mold Agent for resins, textiles, water-based paints and adhesives

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, News&Communıty, Technologies

Breathe easy with TAUBMANS Endure interior paint by PPG

PPG announced that TAUBMANS® Endure interior paint by PPG has been named a preferred choice for interior painting projects by the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice program. The recognition is part of a new Healthy Homes video series launched for National Asthma Week, 1-7 September. An estimated 2.5 million Australians have asthma, many of whom are also among the one in five people with allergies. … Continue reading Breathe easy with TAUBMANS Endure interior paint by PPG

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, Industrial Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies, Wood Coatings

Lomon Billions to promote its titanium dioxide pigments for coatings and inks at ABRAFATI 2019

Lomon Billions will promote its titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigments for coatings and inks at ABRAFATI 2019 in Brazil. Visit our TiO₂ pigment experts on stand 160 from 1st to 3rd October. “Although we’ve attended ABRAFATI before, it’s the first time we’ve had our own exhibition stand at the show” says Julie Reid, marketing director. “We’ll be promoting our range of high-performance LOMON® and BILLIONS® TiO₂ pigments for coatings and … Continue reading Lomon Billions to promote its titanium dioxide pigments for coatings and inks at ABRAFATI 2019

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Powder Coatings, Technologies

AkzoNobel to develop a scratch-resistant powder coating for the architectural market in both matt and satin finishes

The irresistible itch to innovate has resulted in AkzoNobel developing a scratch-resistant powder coating for the architectural market in both matt and satin finishes. Responding to customer demand, the company got to work and has now added the pioneering dual functionality to its Interpon D range. Known as Interpon D X-Pro, it’s available in both standard and superdurable formulations. To prove its toughness, the product … Continue reading AkzoNobel to develop a scratch-resistant powder coating for the architectural market in both matt and satin finishes

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies

PPG to introduce PPG AQUACRON™ 270 Series waterborne acrylic sanding primer; A fast-drying, single-component primer/sealer for interior wood, wood-related and plastics

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the introduction of PPG AQUACRON™ 270 Series waterborne acrylic sanding primer, a fast-drying, single-component primer/sealer for interior wood, wood-related and plastic products. Designed for conventional, HVLP (high-volume, low-pressure) and commercial airless spray systems, PPG Aquacron 270 waterborne sanding primer offers good hardness and adhesion and excellent sanding properties in a convenient, ready-to-spray product. Due to its water-based formulation, the primer also has low volatile organic compound … Continue reading PPG to introduce PPG AQUACRON™ 270 Series waterborne acrylic sanding primer; A fast-drying, single-component primer/sealer for interior wood, wood-related and plastics

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies

Michelman to Feature Range of Sustainable Surface Modifiers for Exterior Wood and Architectural Coatings at Coatings Trends & Technologies

Michelman, a bronze sponsor and exhibitor at Coating Trends & Technologies 2019, will feature its expansive line of sustainable waterborne surface modifiers for improving the performance of exterior wood coatings and architectural paint coatings. This event is September 10-11, 2019 at the Loews Chicago O-Hare Hotel in Rosemont, IL. Used around the globe to improve everyday performance of architectural coatings, Michelman’s low-VOC architectural coating solutions enhance scuff, … Continue reading Michelman to Feature Range of Sustainable Surface Modifiers for Exterior Wood and Architectural Coatings at Coatings Trends & Technologies

Unknown's avatarAdmin1 Comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies

Ashland to introduce new performance enhancing additive for waterborne architectural coatings; Phosphate ester surfactant

Ashland is introducing Strodex™ PK-86NV specialty phosphate ester surfactant, a new performance-enhancing additive for waterborne architectural coatings. “Compared to other products in the PK line, Strodex PK-86NV surfactant combines high active content with near-zero VOCs,” states Lisa Macron, global marketing manager, Ashland coatings. The product also contains no alkyl phenol ethoxylates (APEOs) and is REACH compliant. This unique product improves substrate wetting, increases gloss, and … Continue reading Ashland to introduce new performance enhancing additive for waterborne architectural coatings; Phosphate ester surfactant

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies

AkzoNobel to help professional painters with the launch of new Color Sensor

Professional painters can now be more confident about precisely matching their clients’ color choices in seconds, thanks to a new digital Color Sensor developed by AkzoNobel. The small portable device can accurately scan color on any object. It then links to a Color Sensor app which provides the exact paint color match. Currently being rolled out in more than 12 countries, helping more than 12,000 … Continue reading AkzoNobel to help professional painters with the launch of new Color Sensor

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies

Worlée to offer alternatives to cobalt dryers

Two product examples for the use of sustainable, environmentally and health-friendly catalysts in water-based and solvent-based systems. Cobalt and its effects on human health have been increasingly in the focus of legislators and the media for some time now. Worlée has developed two new products as an alternative to the cobalt-based siccatives, which are very limited in use due to their suspected carcinogenic effects: WorléeAdd … Continue reading Worlée to offer alternatives to cobalt dryers

Unknown's avatarAdmin1 Comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, Innovation Center, Latest Research, Technologies

Nanoparticle self-migration to obtain wear-resistant UV-curing antibacterial coatings

Researchers from China revealed the fabrication of a robust and wear-resistant polyurethane-based coatings via the addition of fluoro-containing quaternary ammonium compounds (QACF) modified silica nanoparticles. A classical Stöber process was used to obtain nanoparticles with a thin layer of thiol groups on the particle surface. Then, through double bond and thiol group reaction, QACF is then further linked to the particle surface. It was shown that QACF and … Continue reading Nanoparticle self-migration to obtain wear-resistant UV-curing antibacterial coatings

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies, Wood Coatings

SETAQUA® 6799 – A New Acrylic Dispersion for Joinery and Deco Applications by allnex

“SETAQUA 6799 promises to be the next resin in sequence with ultimate quality and being an excellent solution to the joinery & deco market.” Due to the change of the regulatory environment, joinery and deco markets have seen a shift to waterborne resins and currently, one of the leading technologies is 1K Waterborne Acrylic.  Therefore, allnex has developed a new high-class waterborne acrylic resin:  the SETAQUA® … Continue reading SETAQUA® 6799 – A New Acrylic Dispersion for Joinery and Deco Applications by allnex

Unknown's avatarAdmin2 Comments
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Powder Coatings, Technologies

NTP Yellow 10G155 with outstanding color, opacity and durability by Shepherd Color

Shepherd Color is excited to announce the newest addition to their NTP Yellow product portfolio, NTP Yellow 10G155. This new product brings the outstanding color, opacity, and durability that people have seen in NTP Yellow, but further expands the durable color envelope to new applications. Paint and coatings chemists, formulators, and color matchers face many challenges and options for coloring in the yellow color space. … Continue reading NTP Yellow 10G155 with outstanding color, opacity and durability by Shepherd Color

Unknown's avatarAdmin1 Comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies

ENCOR® 601 acrylic latex by Arkema: A new resin to provide outstanding surfactant leaching resistance

Arkema today introduced ENCOR® 601 acrylic latex for use in low VOC masonry coating applications. Properly formulated, this new resin provides outstanding surfactant leaching resistance, which helps reduce the likelihood of stain formation and other undesired effects in a finished coating. “Traditional low VOC masonry coatings have always been prone to surfactant staining, especially in exterior building applications,” John Hiel, North American business manager for Coating … Continue reading ENCOR® 601 acrylic latex by Arkema: A new resin to provide outstanding surfactant leaching resistance

Unknown's avatarAdmin1 Comment
Adhesives&Polymers, Architectural and Decorative Coatings, New Products, News&Communıty, Product News, Technologies

Ethylan EF-60 by Nouryon: A next-generation multifunctional additive for low temperature storage stability of VOC-free water-borne latex paint, adhesives, textile coatings and inks

Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals) has launched a next-generation multifunctional additive, Ethylan EF-60, which enables formulators to ensure low temperature storage stability of VOC-free water-borne latex paint products. “Consumer demand is driving the industry to develop low-odor, zero-VOC coatings,” said Shirley Go, Marketing Manager Performance Ingredients at Nouryon. “Ethylan EF-60 not only provides the formulating freedom to help eliminate VOCs, it also maintains paint performance … Continue reading Ethylan EF-60 by Nouryon: A next-generation multifunctional additive for low temperature storage stability of VOC-free water-borne latex paint, adhesives, textile coatings and inks

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, European Coatings 2019, Industrial Coatings, Industry Events, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies, Wood Coatings

State-of-the-art flame retardants for intumescent wood and steel coatings, Innovative low foaming, time-saving dispersing agent and organic next-generation pigments by Clariant

State-of-the-art flame retardants for intumescent wood and steel coatings protecting public buildings New enhanced UV protection for architectural wooden façades Innovative low foaming, time-saving dispersing agent for pigment pastes: goodbye snail trails, hello smoothly painted, strong colored surfaces Organic next-generation pigments Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced it will contribute more sustainability, safety, and even brighten up the urban landscape through … Continue reading State-of-the-art flame retardants for intumescent wood and steel coatings, Innovative low foaming, time-saving dispersing agent and organic next-generation pigments by Clariant

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, European Coatings 2019, Industry Events, New Products, News&Communıty, Technologies

Fast hardener: Covestro supports switch to water-based polyurethane coatings for wood and furniture

When it comes to wood coatings, solvent-based polyurethane (PU) systems dominate the world market. Because the water-based PU coatings produced thus far dry at a slower rate, it is difficult for wood and furniture manufacturers to switch to these systems with a lower content of volatile organic compounds (VOC), since it takes longer for them to further process their goods.  However, Covestro has now overcome this obstacle … Continue reading Fast hardener: Covestro supports switch to water-based polyurethane coatings for wood and furniture

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment
Architectural and Decorative Coatings, European Coatings 2019, Industry Events, New Products, News&Communıty, Powder Coatings, Technologies, Wood Coatings

Reflecting ‘lagom’ sustainable living in coatings for homes and outdoor spaces by Clariant at ECS 19

Easy-application boost for biocide-free paints also puts Blue Angel in reach for indoor paints New 100% renewable plus high-performance scratch resistant finish for soft-touch interior wood coatings PTFE-free texturing of powder coatings for on-trend metal garden furniture, gates and railings Credit: Clariant Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced unique new ways for home interior and outdoor paints and coatings to make … Continue reading Reflecting ‘lagom’ sustainable living in coatings for homes and outdoor spaces by Clariant at ECS 19

Unknown's avatarAdminLeave a comment