Coatings

Regulatory Review: Categorical Considerations for VOC Regulation

Some products that are considered to be coatings may not lie within the architectural coatings rule, but may instead cross over to adhesives and sealants rules—or even others.

Michael Schmeida

February 1, 2013

Given any of the variety of adhesive and sealant products on the market, many ASI readers could probably determine the specific VOC rule and level that would apply.

Options for Polyurethane Chemistry

The use of aliphatic diisocyanates and their derivatives can provide many benefits for thermoplastic materials.

Corey King Samy Saad Rainer Lomoelder Dirk Hoppe Christoph Nacke Emmanouil Spyrou

February 1, 2013

As a material class, polyurethanes have unique properties over many other polymeric materials.

Celebrating Coatings

The European Coatings Show and Congress will be held March 18-21 in Nuremberg, Germany.

February 1, 2013

The Nuremberg Exhibition Center in Nuremberg, Germany, will again welcome coatings professionals from all over the world to the European Coatings Show and Congress from March 18-21.

Titanium Dioxide Substitution

Titanium dioxide substitute formulations could affect product quality.

Vaishnavi Jayaraman

February 1, 2013

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is a unique chemical with a wide range of applications.

Antimicrobial Coatings Demand to Increase 12% Annually

January 30, 2013

Global antimicrobial coatings demand was worth $1.6 billion in 2012 and is estimated to reach $3.3 billion in 2018.

Global Auto Sales Remain Sluggish

January 28, 2013

The global car and automobile sales industry remain slow following a stormy end to 2008, according to a new report.

PPG Fourth Quarter Sales Flat; Coatings Earnings Grow 30%

January 18, 2013

PPG Industries recently reported fourth quarter 2012 net sales of $3.6 billion. Annual sales for 2012 were $15.2 billion, up 2% compared to $14.9 billion in 2011.

Zircotec Develops Heatshield Coating

January 16, 2013

ThermoHold® GOLD (for composites) and ZircoFlex® GOLD reportedly provide protection from both conductive and radiant heat sources due to a blend of ceramic insulation and real 24 carat gold, providing 98% reflectivity.

R.T. Vanderbilt Announces Reorganization, Expansion

January 14, 2013

Effective January 1, the company has reorganized its North American operations around three new wholly owned subsidiaries.

TROY CORP.: Wetting Additive

January 11, 2013

Troysol™ 382 is a new multifunctional, silicone-free wetting additive that reportedly promotes strong dynamic surface tension reduction in aqueous systems, resulting in excellent wetting and application characteristics.