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Main Factors Affecting the Coating's IR Reflectivity
May, 2013

The performance of a coating depends upon the properties of its components including the pigments, binder, and additives. Pigments are selected for their appearance and protective properties. The use of infrared (IR) reflective pigments in coatings reduces the temperature of the coating and substrate by lowering the energy absorption from the sunlight. The lower temperature protects the substrate and coating from thermal degradation. Coatings containing infrared reflective pigments are now finding use in...

Past Community Insights

	July, 2011 - Majority of Coatings Formulators Consider Reformulation to Address Rising TiO₂ Prices Increasing TiO₂ prices have been a significant concern for coatings companies since the rebound after the crisis. Since 2010 TiO₂ prices have increased significantly in all regions of the world and for example, have moved to 2,4 €/kg (3,4 USD/kg) in Europe in February 2011 (Source: ICIS).

	June, 2011 - Abrasion Resistance: Most Significant Technology offered by Nanoparticles The use of nanoparticles has become an important technology to enhance coating properties. There are some forecasts that expect nanotechnology to become a multibillion dollar market within the next ten years. Commercial nanoparticles include metal oxides, clays and nanostructured materials such as carbon nanofibers and carbon nanotubes.

	May, 2011 - Light Stabilizer: Most Popular Category of Coating Additives Directory SpecialChem's web site provides a single source for finding different manufacturers' data sheets covering a broad range of raw materials used in coatings and inks. There are more than 19,000 raw materials listed on SpecialChem's website. The raw materials are listed under the following three categories: Additives, Resins and Pigments/Fillers. Of the 19,000 raw materials, more than 8,000 are for additives. SpecialChem constantly reviews these data sheets to make sure they provide up-to-date technical information.

	April, 2011 - VOC-free Rheology Modifiers Most Successful in Formulating Coatings The balloting for the March Click’N’Vote question: Which green version of the following coating additives have you had the most success in formulating coatings has been tabulated. The success in using VOC-free rheology modifiers far outpaced the other additives by achieving a score of more than 40%.

	March, 2011 - The Ten Most Popular Coatings & Inks R&D Highlights of 2010 The Coatings & Inks R&D Highlights section of SpecialChem’s web site is dedicated to helping members find important literature relevant to their work in the fields of coatings and inks. More than 50 sources of technical literature are searched each week to find the most up-to-date advances in coatings and inks. Sources include technical journals, technical conferences, United States patents/patent applications, and WIPO international patents/patent applications. This service enables members to keep current with a wide diversity of technical sources that they might not have the time to search by themselves.

	February, 2011 - Good Reasons to (re-)Formulate Coatings The first Click'N'Vote question of the New Year reveals that more than 49% of SpecialChem members identify lowering manufacturing costs as the most important factor in developing new/improved coatings. Reducing costs, as always, helps attract new business and retains existing customers.

	January, 2011 - The Most Important Factor that Enables to Develop New Products & Solve Technical Problems December's Click'N'Vote question proved to be the most popular of 2010: Which is the most important factor that enables you to develop new products and solve technical problems? More than 360 SpecialChem members cast their votes. Clearly, the high interest in this Click'N'Vote topic reflects our members' commitment to meet the challenges in developing new products and solving technical problems. SpecialChem shares our members' commitment to R&D, functioning as a resource of current technical information that our members can utilize in developing new ideas to solve tough technical problems.

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