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Enhanced Metal Protection Through Corrosion Additives

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 03/26/2024

Protecting metal from corrosion presents multiple challenges, but understanding the capabilities of various types of additives enables formulators to rethink performance.

Categories: Paints & Coatings, Specialty Additives

PTFE-Free Wax Additives Provide PTFE-Comparable Performance in Powder Coatings

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 03/12/2024

No need to sacrifice on surface protection when transitioning from PTFE-containing products to PTFE-free wax additives.

Categories: Wax Additives, Paints & Coatings

The Importance of Dispersants in Water-Based Automotive Coatings

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 02/27/2024

While demands and capabilities of dispersants for solvent-based and water-based coatings are similar, there are some unique challenges for water-based systems that require attention.

Categories: Dispersants, Paints & Coatings

Wax Additive Capabilities for UV Matting Overcome Silica Challenges

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 02/13/2024

New additive technology helps enable matting in UV cured coatings without sacrificing applicability and coating performance.

Categories: Wax Additives, Paints & Coatings

Mechanical Properties of PTFE-Free Waxes for Coatings

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 01/23/2024

PTFE-Free additives demonstrate comparable mechanical properties to PTFE-based products for can and coil coatings.

Categories: Wax Additives, Paints & Coatings

Water-Based PUDs as Topcoats in Protective Coating Systems

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 07/25/2023

Advanced water-borne, self-crosslinking polyamide polyurethane dispersions can provide hydrolysis and chemical resistance for excellent protective properties and meet performance capabilities of many 2K solvent-borne finishes.

Categories: Paints & Coatings, Resins & Binders

Delivering Quality PTFE-Free Additives for Printing Inks

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 07/11/2023

With strict PFA regulations already in place, the ability to replace PTFE in ink formulations without sacrificing performance enables formulators to comply and compete.

Categories: Paints & Coatings, Printing, Wax Additives

The Value of 100% Active, Flowable Dispersants

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 06/20/2023

Overcoming some inherent challenges of 100% active dispersants unleashes great opportunities and potential.

Categories: Dispersants, Paints & Coatings

Adhesion Promoters Provide a Better Bond Between Metal Substrates and Coatings

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 05/23/2023

For metal coatings, adhesion promoters are an essential ingredient for formulators to deliver powerful protection and durability from environmental challenges. 

Categories: Paints & Coatings, Specialty Additives

The Growth of PTFE-Free Wax Additives

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 04/26/2023

PTFE-free wax additives are available in micronized and dispersed forms that deliver similar properties to PTFE-containing additives when exploring compliant solutions without sacrificing performance.

Categories: Packaging, Paints & Coatings, Wax Additives