Causes of foam formation Water-based paints are not pure liquids; they are colloidal dispersions of particles (pigments, resins) in a carrier (water). One of the key factors in the stability of air bubbles in paints is surfactants, as it is they that hold all the different ingredients together and prevent them from separating or settling. … Continue reading
PPG announces comprehensive cost reduction program. PPG has reached a definitive agreement to sell 100% of its architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada at a transaction value of $550 million to American Industrial Partners (AIP), an industrials investor. The transaction, which is expected to close in late 2024 or early 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, … Continue reading
Asia accounts for the bulk of global marine coating market due to the concentration of ship building industry in Japan, South Korea and China. The marine coating market in Asian countries has been dominated by established ship-building powerhouses such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and China. During the last 15 years, growth in the shipbuilding … Continue reading
In October 2024, a delegation of Indian customers visited SIDLEYCHEM, a chemical trading company based in China. The main purpose of the visit was to tour the company’s starch ether and dispersible polymer powder production lines and explore further cooperation opportunities. The Indian customer delegation expressed great interest in SIDLEYCHEM’s products. The delegation first visited … Continue reading
Cement has a rapid early strength gain and a slow late strength gain. If the temperature and humidity are suitable, its strength can still slowly increase after a few years or more than ten years. Calcium formate can be used to solve the problem of cement setting and hardening. Setting time is one of the … Continue reading
“Bright futures begin lead free” The World Coatings Council (WCC) supports the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action, Oct. 20-26, 2024. During the campaign week, the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (Lead Paint Alliance or LPA) reminds governments, civil society organizations, health partners, industry and others of the unacceptable risks of lead … Continue reading
This month, Coatings World interviewed a number of key suppliers of specialty additives. CW: What considerations should formulators make when choosing a performance enhancing additive? Cabot: When selecting the right performance-enhancing additive, formulators are looking for a solution that can not only meet all their functional criteria but also provide consistent quality over time and valuable technical support. Additionally, formulators … Continue reading
After plastering with cement mortar, quality accidents such as cracking, hollowing, and peeling often occur, which can lead to cracking or peeling of the outer decorative layer on top of the plaster layer, seriously affecting the decorative quality of the wall. The performance of plastering mortar and plastering construction technology are the main factors affecting … Continue reading
Will showcase aircraft panel that pays homage to the famously colorful ceramic designs of the local region. AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings has brought a touch of Catalan style to its presence at MRO Europe in Barcelona, with an aircraft panel that pays homage to the famously colorful ceramic designs of the local region. MRO Europe will be … Continue reading
Coating & Adhesive Resins and Health Care to be extensively reorganized, while businesses out-side core areas are to be sold or discontinued. Evonik is reorganizing two business lines to strengthen their growth prospects. Coating & Adhesive Resins and Health Care will focus on and concentrate future investments in their respective core businesses. The remaining businesses outside … Continue reading