July 2010: According to you, what are the biggest coatings technological challenges that need to be solved in the coming years?

i.e. VOC, Performance parameters, HSE compliance ... ?

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R&D senior consultant - Jul 06, 2010

posted by Leo Nguyen van, R&D - Applied/ Formulation/ Product development at Petrolimex Paints

to improve paints performance with lowest to Zero-VOC.

Adhesives and sealants - Jul 07, 2010

posted by Terri Hudson, Technical Service/ Customer Assistance at Synthomer

Technological challenges include isocyanate free formulations that have the required elasticity for soft adhesives, sealants that have the required sound damping characteristics, do not scorch and can be spray applied, and sealants that do not shrink upon curing.

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water borne Resins for printing inks - Jul 10, 2010

posted by Dr.T JAI MANGAL SINHA, R&D - Applied/ Formulation/ Product development at ACS CHEMICAL INNOVATIONS

There is need for Resins that can be used to formulate water borne printing inks for flexible film substrate. Binder to offer good adhesion, gloss & non blocking properties, and the system to run at operating speed of printing press

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reformulation - Jul 16, 2010

posted by Titus Sobisch, R&D - Applied/ Formulation/ Product development at L.U.M. GmbH

Reformulation due to legal requirements and a shift in origin of base chemicals will require high throughput testing.

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Sustainability - Jul 21, 2010

posted by Jose Ruiz, R&D - Applied/ Formulation/ Product development at Rhodia, Inc.

Sustainable coating formulations without sacrificing performance in these coatings.

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