Plastics & Composites

Preventing Defects in Thermoset Composites With Air Release Additives

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 08/06/2024

Defects in thermosets from pinholes can be catastrophic, but can be eliminated with the right de-aeration agents.

Categories: Plastics & Composites, Dispersants, Specialty Additives

Dispersants Improve Processing and Filler Loading in Thermoset Composites

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 06/11/2024

Dispersants are used in small quantities in thermoset formulations, but they play an oversized role in improving the processing and final properties of the thermoset.

Categories: Dispersants, Plastics & Composites

The Role of Dispersants and Additives in Thermoset Composites

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 10/26/2023

Color dispersion, stability, and crosslinking require a delicate balance when formulating thermoset composites, and Solplus™ Hyperdispersant technology can help.

Categories: Dispersants, Plastics & Composites

A Circular Approach - Make Better, Use Better

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 09/22/2022

This third blog article in a series on a circular approach to a sustainable future showcases how Lubrizol manufacturing processes and new capabilities for customer formulation are driving footprint and handprint benefits.

Categories: Printing, Plastics & Composites, Textiles, Packaging, Paints & Coatings, Paper & Nonwovens

Letting The Air Out of Thermoset Composites

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 07/06/2022

De-aeration polymers for thermoset resins are designed to help remove air bubbles, enhancing aesthetics, durability, safety, and value.

Categories: Dispersants, Plastics & Composites

A Circular Approach - Design & Responsible Sourcing

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 06/22/2022

This second blog article in a series focused on a circular approach to a sustainable future focuses on the importance of design and responsible sourcing.

Categories: Paints & Coatings, Paper & Nonwovens, Packaging, Textiles, Printing, Plastics & Composites

Application Testing Drives Success

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 09/28/2021

Application testing is an extremely important part of bringing new coatings, inks, and composites to market because it ensures that these chemistries will provide the properties customers and end users expect.

Categories: Paints & Coatings, Paper & Nonwovens, Plastics & Composites, Packaging, Printing

Reducing the Impact of Dispersants on Curing Thermosets

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 07/24/2019

The wrong dispersant can increase thermoset cure time or even worse, contribute to film failure. Conversely, selecting the right dispersant can have a positive effect.