NuSil Technology LLC announces the release of MED-6671, a room temperature curable coating that significantly decreases the coefficient of friction of a cured silicone surface. NuSil designed MED-6671 to overcome obstacles in applications in which silicones come in contact with each other, such as precision molded parts, molded rubber stoppers or O-rings.

A motor stator stacking service that maintains precise lamination alignment and applies a consistent thin blue epoxy coating for electrical insulation is available from Applied Plastics Co. It precisely holds lamination alignment to within ±0.0005" and includes deburring and the application of blue epoxy coating from 0.002" to 0.005" thick in one pass.

The trends of moving from solvent to waterborne paints and reducing the number of coatings on mild steel have brought new issues regarding corrosion resistance. At SSPC 2012 Croda launched a novel additive to simplify aqueous formulations: Crodacor OME FE combines corrosion and flash rust protection for mild steel coatings.

Arkema Coating Resins has introduced Celocor™ opaque polymer, a voided latex product that imparts hiding and functions as a partial replacement for titanium dioxide (TiO₂). Compared to competitive opacifiers with similar functionality, Celocor™ opaque polymer offers a more balanced approach to performance attributes such as tint strength, gloss development, burnish resistance and scrub resistance.

International Yacht Paint has announced the launch of Intersleek Pro, foul release technology targeted specifically at the pleasure craft market. The launch signals the introduction of a new category of products within the International yacht range, marking a departure from the traditional biocidal antifouling product offer.

A new low friction, non-porous, wear resistant tungsten carbide coating from Hardide Coatings has enabled UNITECH Offshore AS to design a unique ROV-operated subsea high-pressure connector with integrated ball valve for use in critical production applications including wellhead control, gas lift and chemical injection.

Alvin Products' Rubber In a Can is easy to use right from an aerosol can. This product comes out of the can as a black rubberized liquid. Rubber In a Can from Alvin Products flows into cracks and holes and creates a tight rubber surface drying to a flexible, rubberized watertight coating. Alvin's rubber in a can should be in every garage, tool box and on the job site.

The introduction of BalcoNano® easy-to-apply DIY sachet solution follows the huge success of Balcony Systems' unique, patented factory-applied coating across its entire range of modern glass balconies, glass Juliet balconies and curved patio doors. BalcoNano® works at a nano-scale level to form a hard, clear coating that leaves a super-smooth surface on the glass.

International Paint have introduced Intersmooth®7465Si SPC and Interswift®6900Si silyl acrylate antifouling coatings. Aiming to improve and enhance customer choice, International is the first and only global manufacturer to offer both copper acrylate and silyl acrylate antifouling coatings within a comprehensive range of fouling control technologies.

Garland recently introduced a new single-component liquid-applied mastic that is durable and easy to apply. The Tuff-Flash™ liquid flashing system provides superior water protection and weathering capabilities. It is an asphalt polyurethane that adheres to asphaltic membranes as well as a variety of metal surfaces. This includes SBS, APP, and smooth or mineral surfaced asphalt roofs.

XTA-801 is a highly reactive fast cure cycloaliphatic amine used at low and ambient temperatures. Developed as a potential alternative to IPDA and 1,3-BAC. With a gel time of just 47 minutes in DGEBA standard liquid epoxy resin, XTA-801 can be used alone or blended with other epoxy curing agents e.g. JEFFAMINE® D230.

The new white CV filler from Glasurit does an impressive job in bodyshops that paint high-quality commercial vehicles. Glasurit 284-45 CV Filler, white, the full product name, can be used more flexibly and ensures even more brilliant painting results on buses, cabs and fire engines than its predecessor.

XTIO2 Inc. introduced XTI-Mobile nanocoating, the most powerful personal protection against germs on hand-held devices, tablets and laptops, during the 2012 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show). The world-exclusive XTI-Mobile Active-Shield nanocoating destroys cold viruses, dangerous E.coli and MRSA bacteria and other germs transmitted via frequently touched devices.

The McLube Division of McGee Industries, Inc. has developed a mold protective coating to be used for molds in storage. McLube 1725L has proven to protect molds from rust and corrosion indefinitely. It can be simply applied by spraying or wiping a thin even film on to the mold surface.

BYK®-1710 is a zero emission polymer defoamer free of silicones and mineral oils. The additive is excellent suitable in sensitive systems such as alkyd emulsions, PUDs as well as 2-pack epoxy and PUR systems. BYK®-1710 is VOC-free and fulfills all common directives, and it is applicable in many areas.

Pflaumer Brothers, Inc. of Ewing, NJ announced the availability of a new amine-functional resin for polyurea polyaspartic coatings used on concrete, metal, plastic composites, wood, and other substrates. The polyaspartic amine, designated Teraspartic 230®, is characterized by low viscosity, high reactivity, and fast gellation.

Cytec Industries Inc. offers a new solvent-free waterborne epoxy dispersion that allows for formulating very low VOC systems for topcoat and primer applications on metal and concrete. The BECKOPOX® EP 2384w/57WA resin, has been specifically developed to meet the needs of the protective market for a 2-pack and solvent-free resin, in order to comply with the most recent regulations.

Parex USA, Inc. the parent company of leading building material brands; Parex, LaHabra , El Rey, Teifs, and Merkrete announced the launch of its latest innovative product, AquaSol Enhanced DPR Acrylic Finish and Coating. AquaSol is a revolutionary new acrylic finish and coating with enhanced hydrophobic and photocatalytic technology.

RHEOLATE® 150 rheological additive is a cost effective and versatile alkali swellable thickener in an easy to use emulsion form designed to provide excellent low shear viscosity build. It is very cost effective in medium to high PVC formulations. RHEOLATE® 150 can be used alone or in combination with other rheological modifiers.

The latest in a full line of precision medical device coating systems, the MediCoat Balloon Coating System is a fully enclosed, sealed glovebox unit designed to coat common sizes and types of Drug Eluting Balloons (DEB) that can be mounted onto catheters for the purpose of drug delivery during in vivo procedures such as PCTA angioplasty.