Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 06/25/2024
PTFE-containing wax additives continue to be a compliant option for diverse formulations, and Lubrizol can help meet the technical challenges of reducing or removing PFOA.
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.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 05/21/2024
High-solids polyurethane dispersions bring performance, productivity and sustainability capabilities for premium wood coatings.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 05/07/2024
While existing wax additives already ease the transition to PTFE-Free wood coatings, new Lubrizol technologies in development show promising new capabilities.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 04/25/2024
Digital inks play a critical role in enabling high-speed digital printing, and high stability dispersions are essential for success.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 04/09/2024
Replacing components in a coating system with bio-based ingredients can drive sustainability initiatives, but diverse compatibility concerns must also be addressed.
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.
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.
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.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 02/13/2024
New additive technology helps enable matting in UV cured coatings without sacrificing applicability and coating performance.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 01/23/2024
PTFE-Free additives demonstrate comparable mechanical properties to PTFE-based products for can and coil coatings.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 01/08/2024
As multi-layered ceramic capacitors continue to miniaturize, the right dispersant enables important benefits.
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.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 08/08/2023
Vinyl chloride emulsions are becoming a popular option for highloft applications because they deliver desirable properties, including flame retardancy.
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.
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.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 06/20/2023
Overcoming some inherent challenges of 100% active dispersants unleashes great opportunities and potential.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 06/05/2023
New coating technology is enabling more sustainable packaging through improvements in layer separation.
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.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 05/09/2023
The use of high-solids acrylic emulsions as a binder in engineered paper can provide unique efficiency and sustainability benefits.
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.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 04/11/2023
Hyperdispersants enable the formulation of high-performance, pigmented UV-curable inks and coatings.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 03/22/2023
Bio-based wax additive innovations continue to change the landscape of ink and coating capabilities and opportunities.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 03/07/2023
From application to protection to cost savings, there are many benefits to considering acrylic hybrid technologies for liquid roof coatings.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 02/21/2023
Overcoming reactivity issues with lower toxicity carbodiimides is delivering improved crosslinking performance with less hazardous components for advanced coatings.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 02/08/2023
A new Carboset® modified acrylic copolymer technology is available to replace the use of PE- or PLA-based barriers in paper-based packaging, delivering a host of benefits.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 01/25/2023
With novel, high-solids polyamide polyurethane dispersion technology, new opportunities to achieve sustainability benefits in coatings are achievable.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 01/10/2023
Reducing energy usage is important for paint and coating formulators, and dispersants can help deliver some real benefits throughout the value chain.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 10/05/2022
A conversation with Dr. Baschar Ozkan from The Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM-COE).
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.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 09/06/2022
The ability to design a synergistic consumables package (primers, inks, varnishes, etc) for inkjet printing can unlock new capabilities for diverse substrates.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 08/23/2022
Protecting concrete and wood with coatings has advanced with polyamide polyol technology.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 08/09/2022
A high-level overview of dispersants—why they’re used and how they’re used kicks off a new blog series on dispersant basics.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 07/26/2022
Formulating a high-performance, water-based concrete sealer is about to become even safer and easier to handle and use.
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.
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.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 06/08/2022
Coating and ink formulators must adapt by exploring compliant solutions for PTFE, and Lubrizol can help.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 05/24/2022
New coating solutions can support both layer separation (mechanical) and mono-component approaches, leading to more recyclable packaging options.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 05/11/2022
Highly stable pigment dispersions enable high-speed inkjet printing for the packaging market.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 04/25/2022
Durability of coatings on metal surfaces is a key formulation consideration, and adhesion promoters play a vital role.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 04/12/2022
As the coating and ink industries continue to move towards more sustainable technology, natural waxes are becoming more helpful for formulators.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 03/23/2022
Matching jetness in black OEM finishes for aftermarket vehicle refinish paints is no easy task, but the right dispersant technology can play a significant role.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 03/09/2022
While solvent-based wood coatings systems still have their place, water-based coatings continue to advance and deliver similar performance.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 02/22/2022
As the world continues to move away from PTFE-containing materials, achieving its benefits in inks and coatings becomes a challenge - until now.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 02/03/2022
New dispersant technology provides outstanding corrosion resistance without sacrificing dispersion capabilities.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 01/20/2022
With a circularity approach driving innovation, Lubrizol helps coating, ink, and composite manufacturers achieve a range sustainability initiatives. This article kicks off a series of articles exploring new capabilities and product opportunities.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 01/05/2022
Improving the recyclability of multi-layer packaging to reduce waste is no short order, but innovative chemistries are introducing some new opportunities.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 11/16/2021
Formulating digital printing inks for food packaging materials and other markets requires a solid understanding of global and regional regulations. Working with the right ink component supplier can make all the difference navigating the complexities and achieving compliance.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 10/19/2021
Eliminating water and biocides from dispersants means more flexibility for paint and coating formulators to deliver performance and comply with biocide regulations.
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.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 09/08/2021
Depending on coating application method, the ability to consistently control viscosity plays a vital role on the processability of a coating and then ultimately on the surface properties of the dried coating film.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 08/25/2021
Formulating effective pigment dispersants to reduce milling time, improve tinctorials, and improve coating properties can be a challenge—especially with new regulations that reflect a changing world.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 08/10/2021
Explore the capabilities of Reactive Polyamide Technology with Lubrizol for a potential world of applications beyond coatings.
Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 07/26/2021
Optimally determining particle sizes of products and delivering consistent quality is supported through the right equipment and testing methods for paints.
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