VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)

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May 10, 2013 - Hyperbranched Waterborne Polyurethanes - Technical Paper
A hyperbranched polyol (HBP), viz. hyperbranched 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl) propionic acid (MPA) polyester-16-hydroxyl, was incorporated chemically into...

May 18, 2013 - Peering into polypyrrole–SDS nanodispersions: Rheological view - Technical Paper
Synthesis and rheological properties of a series of polypyrrole (PPy) nanodispersions stabilized by sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) are described here....

May 18, 2013 - Preparation, mechanical properties and surface morphologies of waterborne fluorinated polyurethane-acrylate - Technical Paper
A series of waterborne fluorinated polyurethane-acrylate (WFPUA) materials were prepared from polyester polyol (NJ-330), isophorone diisocyanate...

May 05, 2013 - RAFT-mediated One-pot Aqueous Emulsion Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate - Technical Paper
The polymerization-induced self-assembly of amphiphilic block copolymers in water was performed following a reversible addition-fragmentation chain...

May 05, 2013 - Study of Molecular Level Interactions of Loops and Direct Bridges of HEURs on Latex Particles - Technical Paper
Viscosity building in latex coatings to provide desirable shear thinning rheological properties is a key property commercially achieved with...

Apr 27, 2013 - Antimicrobial Waterborne Coatings Based on Poly(Styrene-co-maleic Anhydride) - Technical Paper
Poly(styrene-alt-maleic anhydride) was successfully (partially) modified with N,N-dimethylaminopropylamine to yield the corresponding N-substituted... (1 Member Reaction)

Apr 27, 2013 - Characterization and Properties of Epoxy Powder Coatings Containing Nanoclays - Technical Paper
Two types of nanoclays, montmorillonite nanoflakes and halloysite nanotubes, at various concentrations were tested as nanofillers in epoxy powder...

Apr 20, 2013 - Encapsulation of Non-chemically Modified Clay Platelets via Emulsion Polymerization - Technical Paper
This paper demonstrates that a covalent bonding between clay platelets and polymer chains is not necessary for a successful encapsulation of the...

Apr 20, 2013 - Water-based Hybrid Zinc Phosphate–polymer Miniemulsion Synthesis - Technical Paper
A water-based hybrid zinc phosphate–polymer miniemulsion was synthesized via a multiple miniemulsion process. In this process zinc phosphate was...

Apr 06, 2013 - Waterborne Polyurethane-acrylic Copolymers Crosslinked Core–shell Nanoparticles for Humidity-sensitive - Technical Paper
A novel crosslinked core–shell emulsion of waterborne polyurethane-acrylic copolymers (PUA) was successfully synthesized by emulsion polymerization....

Mar 22, 2013 - Synthesis, Characterization and Corrosion Evaluation of Novel Cationomeric PUDs - Technical Paper
New aqueous cationomeric polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) were synthesized by three step reaction process. Isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) was reacted...

Mar 16, 2013 - Suspension Polymerization in the Presence of an Inhibitor - Technical Paper
A typical suspension polymerization accommodates a simultaneous emulsion polymerisation that produces emulsion particles. A consecutive emulsion and... (1 Member Reaction)

Mar 09, 2013 - Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Polyurethane Dispersions Based on Renewable Raw Materials - Technical Paper
Renewable resources, especially natural oils, have received increasing attention as raw materials for polymers. The synthesis and characterization of...

Mar 04, 2013 - Determination of Reaction Condition and Characterization of Palm Oil Based UV Curable - Technical Paper
In this study, a UV curable resin based on palm oil was prepared by modifying palm oil with glycerol and glycidyl methacrylate (GMA). First,...

Mar 04, 2013 - Readily Dissolvable Solid Nonionic Synthetic Associative Thickeners - Patent
The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a particulate product. The particulate product comprises a nonionic synthetic...

Mar 04, 2013 - Synthesis of Poly(methyl methacrylate) Nanoparticles via Differential Microemulsion Polymerization - Technical Paper
Poly(methyl methacrylate) nanoparticles are synthesized via differential microemulsion polymerization, where the monomers in the reaction system are...

Feb 23, 2013 - The Formation of Asymmetric Polystyrene/Saponite Composite Nanoparticles via Miniemulsion Polymerization - Technical Paper
The synthesis of asymmetric spherical nanoparticles has attracted great interest because their anisotropic structure can be used as unique building...

Feb 16, 2013 - Preparation and Characterization of Acrylic Polymer Nanocomposite Films from Aqueous Dispersions - Technical Paper
A functionalized fumed silica was dispersed in water using a nonionic surfactant, yielding a stable nanodispersion. This was blended with an aqueous...

Feb 16, 2013 - Use of Fluorescent Polymer Particles to Track the Fate of Seed Particles in Dispersion Polymerization - Technical Paper
The mechanism of seeded dispersion polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) was investigated by employing submicron fluorescent polymer particles...

Feb 09, 2013 - Interfacially Confined RAFT Miniemulsion Copolymerization of Styrene and Butadiene - Technical Paper
In this study, ammonolyzed poly(styrene-alt-maleic anhydride) terminated with dithioester group can be self-assembled into an amphiphilic...

Feb 09, 2013 - Use of an Acrylic Dispersing Agent--Associative Thickener Pair in an Alkide Paint for Improving the Retention of its Gloss Level - Patent
This patent describes the use, in an alkide resin formulation in an aqueous phase, of a dispersing agent/thickener pair: the dispersing agent is a...

Feb 03, 2013 - Waterborne Cationomer Polyurethane Coatings with Improved Hydrophobic Properties - Technical Paper
The AFM method was used to investigate the phase structure of the coatings, which have been obtained after application of polyurethane cationomers,...

Jan 26, 2013 - Semicontinuous Heterophase Copolymerization of Vinyl Acetate and Butyl Acrylate - Technical Paper
Vinyl acetate (VAc) and butyl acrylate (BuA) were copolymerized in heterophase by a semicontinuous process (unseeded) and compared with the seeded...

Jan 26, 2013 - Steady Rheological Behaviors of UV-Curable Waterborne Hyperbranched PU Acrylate Dispersions - Technical Paper
A rotational rheometer was used to investigate the steady rheological behaviors of UV-curable waterborne hyperbranched polyurethane acrylate...

Jan 18, 2013 - Metallic Pigment Composition - Patent
This patent application discloses a metallic pigment composition that can be used in coating compositions or ink compositions, specifically, in...

Jan 13, 2013 - Method to Rise Glass Transition Temperature of Carboxyl Terminated Polymers: A Perspective in Powder Coatings - Technical Paper
A method to increase the glass transition temperature of carboxyl terminated low molecular weight cycloaliphatic polyesters through anhydride linkages...

Jan 05, 2013 - Discovery of VOC-compliant TEOS Sol & its Application to SiO₂/Novolac Hybrid Coatings - Technical Paper
The solvent effect and gelation property of TEOS based sol–gel process by decreasing co-solvent (alcohols and acetone) content are investigated to...

Jan 05, 2013 - Soap-free Emulsion Polymerization of N-butyl Acrylate in Aqueous Solution - Technical Paper
Butyl acrylate, a relative hydrophobic monomer, was found to become completely water soluble simply by mixing with either α-cyclodextrin or... (1 Member Reaction)

Dec 29, 2012 - Methods & Systems for Improving Open Time & Drying Time of Latex Binders & Aqueous Coatings - Patent
Disclosed are low Tg latex polymers and low VOC aqueous coating compositions having an improved open time profile, as well as drying time, stain...

Dec 29, 2012 - Postal Blue Ink with High Reliability - Patent
A water-based ink for inkjet recording exhibits a blue color defined as L*<45, 25

Dec 29, 2012 - Thermomechanical Properties of CaCO₃-latex Pigment Coatings: Impact of Modified Dispersing Agents - Technical Paper
The effect of CaCO3 pigment surface modifications on the rheology, microstructure and the thermomechanical properties of porous particle–polymer...

Dec 22, 2012 - Polystyrene/MMT Nanocomposites Prepared by Soap-free Emulsion Polymerization with High Solids Content - Technical Paper
Polystyrene/montmorillonite (PSt/MMT) nanocomposite latexes have been synthesized by soap-free emulsion polymerization using MMT clay platelets as...

Dec 22, 2012 - Visual Appearance and Scratch Resistance of High Performance Thermoset & Thermoplastic Powder Coatings - Technical Paper
A comparative evaluation of electrostatic spray and ‘hot dipping’ fluidized bed to deposit two different organic paints belonging to the class of...

Dec 15, 2012 - Facile Synthesis of Hollow Polymeric Microparticles Possessing Various Morphologies via Seeded Polymerization - Technical Paper
In this paper, hollow poly(styrene-co-divinylbenzene-co-methacrylic acid) microparticles possessing various morphologies were synthesized by a...

Dec 15, 2012 - Impact of Functionalized Dispersing Agents on the Mechanical & Viscoelastic Properties of Pigment Coating - Technical Paper
The effect of poly(acrylic acid) – poly(styrene sulphonic acid) (AA-SSA) and poly(acrylic acid) – poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulphonic acid)...

Dec 15, 2012 - Preparation of Polyacrylates by Emulsion Polymerization - Patent
This patent relates to a process for the preparation of polymers comprising carboxyl groups by emulsion polymerization and the use of the polymers...

Dec 09, 2012 - Water Permeability of Pigmented Waterborne Coatings - Technical Paper
This article examines the influence of pigments on the water permeability of a waterborne coating system is studied, with special interest in the...

Dec 01, 2012 - Blocked Polyisocyanates Containing Monofunctional POSS as Crosslinking Agents for PU Powder Coatings - Technical Paper
Blocked polyisocyanate crosslinkers for powder coatings were synthesized using alicyclic diisocyanates (TMDI and IPDI), formic acid,...

Dec 01, 2012 - Shearing & Mixing Effects on Synthesis & Properties of Organoclay/Polyester Nanocomposites - Technical Paper
Mixing of solid nanoparticles in viscous fluids is a key stage in synthesis of nanocomposites and can affect their final properties. A multi-step...

Dec 01, 2012 - Study of Fiber Crosslinking Cationic Latex on Surface Properties of Paper - Technical Paper
Series of fiber cross-linking cationic latexes containing both epoxy and quaternary ammonium groups were synthesized in the presence of styrene/butyl...

Nov 24, 2012 - Biobased Polymers: Synthesis of Graft Copolymers & Comb Polymers Using Lactic Acid Macromonomer - Technical Paper
A series of biobased polymers, graft copolymers and comb polymers having poly(lactic acid) (PLA) side-chains have been synthesized by using a...

Nov 24, 2012 - Preparation of Sol-gel Based Nano-structured Hybrid Coatings: Effects of Combined Precursor’s Mixtures on Coatings Morphological & Mechanical Properties - Technical Paper
Nanostructured hybrid clearcoats were produced using sol–gel based organic/inorganic precursors. To this end, clearcoats containing mixtures of a...

Nov 24, 2012 - Study of Multi-layer Core-shell Polysiloxane/PSt/PMMA Latex - Technical Paper
In the present work, PSi/PSt/PMMA latex particles having multi-layer core-shell structure with cured PSi as core, PSt as shell I and PMMA as shell II...

Nov 24, 2012 - Synthesis & Characterization of Covalently Colored Polymer Latex Based on Novel Polymerizable Anthraquinone Dyes - Technical Paper
Novel polymerizable red and yellow dyes, consisting of anthraquinone chromophore, alkyl spacer, and acryloyl group, were first synthesized and then...

Nov 16, 2012 - Characterization & Properties of Gradient Polyacrylate Latex Particles by Gradient Emulsion Polymerization - Technical Paper
In this study, gradient acrylate latex particles were synthesized by gradient copolymerization. n-Butyl acrylate (BA) and methyl methacrylate (MMA)...

Nov 16, 2012 - PUDs Derived from Polycarbonatediols by a Solvent-free Process - Technical Paper
Aqueous polyurethane dispersions derived from various polycarbonatediols, carboxylic diols, and m-di(2-isocyantopropyl)benzene (TMXDI) were prepared...

Nov 09, 2012 - Cure & Morphology of Epoxy/Polyester Powder Coatings Containing TiO2: a Thermally Stimulated Discharge Study - Technical Paper
This article describes the use of thermally stimulated electrical discharge (TSD) measurements in the study of the cure processes occurring for a...

Nov 09, 2012 - Emulsion Copolymerization of Styrene & Butyl Acrylate by Reverse Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization - Technical Paper
Reverse atom transfer radical copolymerization of styrene (St) and butyl acrylate was carried out in emulsion under normal emulsion conditions, using...

Nov 03, 2012 - Nanocomposite Acrylic Paint with Self-cleaning Action - Technical Paper
A nanodispersion of surface-functionalized fumed silica was incorporated into an acrylic paint formulation. SEM imaging indicated good dispersion of...

Nov 03, 2012 - Preparation & Characterization of Novel Waterborne Antifouling Coating - Technical Paper
In this article, a waterborne antifouling coating was prepared using novel synthesized silicone-acrylate emulsion and...

Oct 26, 2012 - Powder Coating Composition Comprising Polyester & Crosslinker with Oxirane Groups for Corrosion Resistance to a Substrate Coated Therewith - Patent
The invention relates to a carboxylic acid functional branched polyester for thermosetting powder coating composition, wherein said polyester is...

Oct 26, 2012 - Rheological Studies of the Cure of Epoxy/Polyester Powder Coatings Containing TiO₂ - Technical Paper
The cure characteristics of a series of powder coatings containing titanium dioxide dispersed in an epoxy/polyester matrix are reported. The titanium...

Oct 20, 2012 - Aqueous Composition for Corrosion Resistant Fastener Coatings - Patent
This patent application provides aqueous coating compositions for metal substrates, where the coating provides improved corrosion resistance compared... (2 Member Reactions)

Oct 20, 2012 - Coating Composition Containing Biobased Materials - Patent
This patent application describes an elastomeric, non-aqueous coating composition that includes a biobased material in a solvent system for...

Oct 20, 2012 - Moisture Curable Silylated Polymer Compositions with Improved Adhesion to Concrete - Patent
This patent application describes a moisture-curable resin composition comprising (a) at least one moisture-curable polymer having at least one...

Oct 14, 2012 - Eco-friendly, Polymer Dispersion-based Coating Formulations; Methods of Preparing & Using Same - Patent
Environmentally friendly, high performance coating formulations and methods for their preparation are described. The coating formulations can be...

Oct 14, 2012 - Facile Fabrication of PS/HNT Microspheres with Core-shell Structure via Pickering Suspension Polymerization - Technical Paper
In this article, a facile method for fabrication of core–shell nanocomposite microspheres with polystyrene (PS) as the core and halloysite nanotubes...

Oct 07, 2012 - Creating Water Vapor Barrier Coatings from Hydrophilic Components - Technical Paper
The preparation of water vapor barrier coatings composed of polyelectrolyte/clay multilayers using the layer-by-layer technique is reported. The...

Oct 07, 2012 - Process for Producing Low VOC Coating Compositions - Patent
The present invention is directed to a process for producing a low VOC (volatile organic compound) coating composition. The process can comprise...

Oct 07, 2012 - Stability & Properties of Polyacrylate/Na-MMT Nanocomposite Obtained by Seeded Emulsion Polymerization - Technical Paper
For high performance waterborne coatings usually polymer latexes with low emulsifier content are more preferred. Although polymer/clay nanocomposites...

Sep 30, 2012 - Ink for Printing on Low Energy Substrates - Patent
The invention provides an aqueous inkjet ink composition comprises a polymeric compound comprising discrete particles responsive to an external...

Sep 30, 2012 - Multiphase Coatings from Complex Radiation Curable Polyurethane Dispersions - Technical Paper
The waterborne nature of radiation curable polyurethane dispersions largely respond to the current environmental concerns and do not require any...

Sep 30, 2012 - Study of Transparent & High Impact Resistance PU Coatings Based on Polyester Polyols & Isocyanate Trimers - Technical Paper
A series of polyester polyols were synthesized by polycondensation reaction using adipic acid (AA), 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid (1,4-CHDA), and...

Sep 22, 2012 - Effect of Interfacial Chemistry on Coating Adhesion & Performance Using Amino-butyl-phosphonic Acid - Technical Paper
Failure of adhesion of organic coating (paints) to steel and other metallic substrates is one of the key mechanisms for local coating failure and for...

Sep 22, 2012 - Influence of Nanosilver on Thermal & Antibacterial Properties of 2K Waterborne PU Coating - Technical Paper
A two-component (2 K) waterborne polyurethane coating containing nanosilver (200 ppm) was prepared and compared to the blank coating with no...

Sep 22, 2012 - Natural Castor Oil Based 2-package Waterborne Polyurethane Wood Coatings - Technical Paper
The effects of four kinds of hardener on the properties of castor oil (CO) based 2-package waterborne polyurethane (2K-WPU) wood coatings were...

Sep 16, 2012 - A Paint Composition Comprising Zinc Nitrate - Patent
This patent application describes a water based paint composition comprising an anhydrous zinc nitrate or a hydrated form of zinc nitrate such as zinc...

Sep 16, 2012 - Anticorrosion Properties of Smart Coating Based on PANI Nanoparticles/Epoxy-ester System - Technical Paper
In this study, the anticorrosive effect of dodecylbenzenesulfonicacid-doped polyaniline nanoparticles [n-PANI (DBSA)] as a conductive polymer was... (1 Member Reaction)

Sep 16, 2012 - Some Aspects of Latex Drying – ESEM Observations - Technical Paper
Environmental scanning electron microscopy has been employed to study the drying behavior of a non-film forming polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) based...

Sep 08, 2012 - Coating Compositions Providing Better Mar & Scratch Resistance & Methods of Using the Same - Patent
This patent desribes a method for improving scratch and/or mar resistance of a coating and method for preparing a powder coating. Disclosed is a...

Sep 03, 2012 - Synthetic Kinetics & Underwater Acoustic Absorption Properties of Novel Epoxyurethanes & their Blends with Epoxy Resin - Technical Paper
Reaction kinetics between isocyanate-terminated prepolyurethane (PPU) and glycidol using dibutyltin dilaurate (DBTDL) as a catalyst was investigated...

Aug 25, 2012 - Dielectric Studies of Epoxy/Polyester Powder Coatings Containing TiO₂, Silica & ZnO Pigments - Technical Paper
Dielectric measurements are reported covering a frequency range from 10−3 to 105 Hz and a temperature range from ~355 to 410 K for a pigmented...

Aug 18, 2012 - Study of Linear Waterborne PEA-Us Prepared from HO-PEA-OH via Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization - Technical Paper
Linear waterborne poly(ethyl acrylate-urethane)s (PEA-Us) were synthesized by reacting a poly (ethyl acrylate) diol (HO-PEA-OH) with isophorone...

Aug 11, 2012 - Investigation of Termination Reactions in Free-radical Photopolymerization of UV Powder Formulations - Technical Paper
The termination mechanisms occurring in a UV powder coating system during photopolymerization process are investigated and compared to a conventional...

Aug 05, 2012 - Isocyanurate Based Fluorinated PU Dispersion for Anti-graffiti Coatings - Technical Paper
Fluorinated polyurethane dispersions (FPUDs) were synthesized using HDI isocyanurate, polyester polyol and DMPA with varying concentrations of...

Jul 29, 2012 - Vegetable Oil-based Highly Branched Polyester-modified Epoxy-based Low VOC, High-solid Industrial Paint - Technical Paper
Mesua ferrea L. seed oil based highly branched polyester modified epoxy resin has been utilized as a binder system for a low volatile organic compound...

Jul 21, 2012 - Performance of Nanosilica in Acrylic Polyol 2K PU Coatings - Technical Paper
Two component polyurethane coatings were synthesised using acrylic polyol and isocyanate HDI. The nanosilica was incorporated in polyurethane...

Jul 14, 2012 - Organic vs Inorganic Light Stabilizers for Waterborne Clear Coats - Technical Paper
As a consequence of regulatory pressure to reduce solvent emissions, there is high growth rate of “compliant technologies” such as waterborne (WB)...

Jul 07, 2012 - Influence of Coalescents on the Build-up of Mechanical Properties in Acrylic Core-shell Particles - Technical Paper
The partitioning of three coalescents of different polarity in different phases of multiphase acrylic particles was studied to provide a rationale for...

Jun 30, 2012 - Effect of Substrate & Interface on Micro-scratch Deformation of Epoxy-polyester Powder Coatings - Technical Paper
The role of the interface on the deformation response in scratch tests of epoxy-polyester films deposited by electrostatic spraying is investigated. A...

Jun 24, 2012 - Process for Producing Coating Components of Finely Particulate Powders - Patent
The invention relates to a process for producing high-quality coatings composed of fine and ultrafine powders by blowing the powder into a gas jet...

Jun 16, 2012 - Matte Textured Powder Monocoat Coating Compositions - Patent
The present invention includes matte textured powder monocoat coating compositions that can be used to coat substrates, such as automobile bodies, and...

Jun 02, 2012 - Low-bake Powder Coating Composition - Patent
The present invention provides a low-bake powder coating composition comprising A) 10 to 60 wt% of at least one glycidyl-functionalised (meth)acrylic...

May 26, 2012 - VOC-free or VOC-poor PU Coating - Patent
The invention relates to humidity hardening compounds containing at least one polyurethane polymer, P, exhibiting an isocyanate group, at least one...

May 20, 2012 - Powder Coating Composition and Process of Manufacture - Patent
This patent provides a powder coating composition comprising at least one glycidyl-functionalised (meth) acrylic resin, 1 to 30 wt %, the wt % based...

May 12, 2012 - Resins, Low Temperature Formulations, and Coatings Derived Therefrom - Patent
A series of resins were synthesized using a range of bio-based materials to control the molecular architecture, and therefore the properties, of the...

May 05, 2012 - Eco-friendly Zero VOC Anticorrosive Paints for Steel Protection - Technical Paper
With the growth of the green movement, it is important to prepare environmentally friendly anticorrosive paints to save lot of money, which are lost...

Apr 28, 2012 - Coating Composition Having a Low Volatile Organic Compound Content - Patent
A coating composition is provided that is commonly used as an interior or exterior flat paint in the construction industry for decorative and...

Apr 21, 2012 - Single-component Coating Having Alkoxysilane-terminated N-substituted Urea Resins - Patent
The coating described herein attempts to provide this solution by synthesizing alkoxysilane-terminated N-substituted urea resins, then formulating...

Apr 14, 2012 - Zero VOC Oleoresinous Stains and Coatings for Prestain Applications - Patent
A composition for coating a building material such as an article of architectural lumber or the like includes dicyclopentadiene modified oil and an...

Apr 06, 2012 - Waterborne PU/Poly(n-butyl acrylate-styrene) Hybrid Emulsions: Particle formation, Film Properties & Application - Technical Paper
In this work, a hybrid synthesis technology has been used to fabricate waterborne polyurethane (WPU)/poly(n-butyl acrylate-styrene) (PBS) emulsions... (1 Member Reaction)

Mar 31, 2012 - Tribological & Mechanical Properties of Amorphous & Semi-crystalline PEEK/SiO₂ Nanocomposite Coatings Deposited on Plain Carbon Steel by Electrostatic Powder Spray Technique - Technical Paper
One of the main practical limitations of polymer coatings is dependency of their mechanical and physical properties on the crystallinity of polymer...

Mar 24, 2012 - Nanocharacterization Techniques for Investigating the Durability of Wood Coatings - Technical Paper
Nanocharacterization techniques such as nanoindentation and atomic force microscopy were used to investigate the exterior durability of waterborne...

Mar 17, 2012 - Factors Influencing the Stability & Film Properties of Acrylic/Alkyd Water-reducible Hybrid Systems Using a Response Surface Technique - Technical Paper
Acrylic-grafted-alkyd resins were prepared by free radical chemistry. Long, medium, and short oil alkyds were prepared using soybean oil, glycerol,...

Mar 10, 2012 - Novel Coil Coating Systems Using Fatty Acid Based Reactive Diluents - Technical Paper
Limitation of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions has lead to the development of new coil coating systems with reduced solvent content. Reactive...

Mar 03, 2012 - Alkyd Resins: From Down and Out to Alive and Kicking - Technical Paper
Alkyds are compatibility with many polymers and the extremely wide formulating latitude made them suitable for the production of a very broad range of... (1 Member Reaction)

Feb 25, 2012 - Preparation of Fast-drying Waterborne Nano-complex Traffic-marking Paint - Technical Paper
The main aim of this research is to prepare environmentally friendly waterborne traffic-marking paint, which has fast dry, wear resistance, and...

Feb 25, 2012 - Resins, Low Temperature Formulations, and Coatings Derived Therefrom - Patent
A series of resins were synthesized using a range of bio-based materials to control the molecular architecture, and therefore the properties, of the...

Feb 17, 2012 - Blocked Polyisocyanates Containing Fluorine Atoms as Crosslinkers for PU Powder Coatings - Technical Paper
Using alicyclic diisocyanates (HDI, TMDI, IPDI, H12MDI), aliphatic unfluorinated and fluorinated alcohols, dibutyltin dilaurate as well as...

Feb 11, 2012 - Clearcoat Composition for Use in Waterborne Basecoat-clearcoat Composite Coatings - Patent
The present invention provides a process for forming a multilayer coating on a substrate comprising: (a) depositing a color-imparting waterborne...

Feb 03, 2012 - Low VOC Coalescing Agents - Patent
This patent describes a coalescent composition for coating compositions such as paints, adhesives, and coatings comprising a blend of dibasic esters,...

Jan 28, 2012 - Low VOC Colorant Compositions - Patent
An aqueous liquid colorant composition having a volatile organic content up to 50g/l and suitable for coloring aqueous or solventborne architectural...

Jan 21, 2012 - Clearcoat Composition for Use in Waterborne Basecoat-clearcoat Composite Coatings - Patent
The present invention provides a process for forming a multilayer coating on a substrate comprising: (a) depositing a color-imparting waterborne...

Jan 14, 2012 - Polyester-based Powder Coatings with Montmorillonite Nanoparticles Applied on Carbon Steel - Technical Paper
In nanotechnology and nanoscience the development of hybrid (organic–inorganic) nanocompounds has attracted particular attention due to the...

Jan 07, 2012 - Synthesis & Characterization of Flexible Polyester Coatings for Automotive Pre-coated Metal - Technical Paper
In automotive pre-coated metal system has investigated to remove the wet coating process, such as pre-treatment, dip coating and spray coating for...

Dec 31, 2011 - Polyester-based Powder Coatings with Montmorillonite Nanoparticles Applied on Carbon Steel - Technical Paper
In nanotechnology and nanoscience the development of hybrid (organic–inorganic) nanocompounds has attracted particular attention due to the...

Dec 24, 2011 - Titania-Silica Nanocomposite Photocatalysts with Application in Stone Self-Cleaning - Technical Paper
Mesoporous titania-silica composites that have photocatalytic activity have been synthesized by mixing ethoxysilane oligomers and titanium dioxide...

Dec 17, 2011 - Properties of PU Powder Lacquers Modified with Polysiloxane-methacrylic Nanoparticles - Technical Paper
Non- and core-shell nanoparticles-containing polyurethane-based powder coating systems, crosslinked with allophanate bonds containing polyisocyanates...

Dec 10, 2011 - Comparison of Phase Structures & Surface Free Energy Values for Coatings Synthesized from Linear & Waterborne PU Cationomers - Technical Paper
WAXS, DSC and AFM methods were employed to compare phase structures of the coatings obtained from waterborne polyurethane cationomers which had been...

Dec 03, 2011 - Novel Waterborne Hyperbranched Acrylated-maleinized Alkyd Resins - Technical Paper
Different waterborne hyperbranched acrylated-maleinized alkyd resins (HBRAAM) were synthesized by modifying a hyperbranched alkyd resin (HBRA) with...

Dec 03, 2011 - Synthesis of CaCO₃–P(MMA–BA) Nanocomposite & its Application in Water-based Alkyd Emulsion Coating - Technical Paper
As part of broader effort to synthesize a new class of water-based composite, hybrid emulsion polymerization was carried out with acrylic monomers... (1 Member Reaction)

Nov 26, 2011 - Preparation & Properties of Waterborne PURs with Natural Dimer Fatty Acids based Polyester Polyol as Soft Segment - Technical Paper
Waterborne polyurethanes (WPUs) with natural dimer fatty acids (DA) based polyester polyols as soft segments were prepared via the acetone process,...

Nov 19, 2011 - Novel Water-dispersible Glycidyl Carbamate (GC) Resins & Waterborne Amine-cured Coatings - Technical Paper
Water-dispersible glycidyl carbamate (GC) functional resins were synthesized and crosslinked using a water-dispersible amine to form coatings. GC...

Nov 12, 2011 - Waterborne PUR/Acrylate: Comparison of Hybrid and Blend Systems - Technical Paper
Polyurethane/acrylate hybrid composites in a broad range of composition (10, 30, 50, 70 and 90 wt.% of acrylic content), were obtained by emulsion...

Nov 06, 2011 - Powder Coating Composition - Patent
The invention provides a powder coating composition prepared from a combination, the combination comprising: A) at least one binder resin and,...

Oct 29, 2011 - Synthesis & Characterization of Novel Alkyd–silicone Hyperbranched Nanoresins - Technical Paper
Hyperbranched alkyd–silicone nanoresins (ASiHBRs) with high solid content were synthesized by etherification reaction between a hyperbranched alkyd...

Oct 23, 2011 - Selection of Coalescing Solvents for Coatings Derived from PUR Dispersions Utilizing High Throughput Research Methods - Technical Paper
Development of binders that are capable of delivering expected performance at low VOC is a major thrust of coatings research and development. Toward...

Oct 15, 2011 - Quick-drying, Protective Coating of Papers with PMA Lattices Containing Alkali-hydrolysable Emulsifiers - Technical Paper
Surfaces of filter papers pretreated with sodium carbonate were coated with poly(methacrylate) lattices containing alkali-hydrolysable or...

Oct 08, 2011 - Aqueous Silane Modified Silica Sols: Theory and Preparation - Technical Paper
The purpose of this paper is to study methods of reacting the surface of the particles of silica sols with silanes, primarily... (1 Member Reaction)

Oct 02, 2011 - Protection of Metal with a Novel Waterborne Acrylic/Urethane Hybrid Technology - Technical Paper
Coatings are often required to provide multiple properties that seem to be opposed to one another, or at least difficult to obtain at the same time.... (1 Member Reaction)

Sep 24, 2011 - Block Copolymers for Waterborne Coatings-An Eco-friendly Move to Improve Coating Adhesion to Untreated PP Based Plastics - Technical Paper
Over the last two decades significant academic research has been devoted to the development of controlled radical polymerization (CRP) techniques for... (1 Member Reaction)

Sep 17, 2011 - Development of Low VOC Additives to Extend the Wet Edge & Open Time of Aqueous Coatings - Technical Paper
One of the challenges of formulating waterborne coatings is achieving an acceptable balance of properties both during the film application and drying...

Sep 11, 2011 - Latest Additives to Offer Freeze–thaw Stability and Rise Open Time of Low/Zero VOC Latex Paints - Technical Paper
With increasing pressure from regulations to reduce VOC in waterborne coatings and the push toward low odor coatings, coalescing aids are being taken...

Sep 03, 2011 - Development of Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Latex Paint Surfaces Employing Active Amphiphilic Compounds - Technical Paper
With the increase in antibiotic-resistant microbes, the production of self-decontaminating surfaces has become an area of research that has seen a...

Aug 27, 2011 - Development of low VOC additives to extend the wet edge and open time of aqueous coatings - Technical Paper
One of the challenges of formulating waterborne coatings is achieving an acceptable balance of properties both during the film application and drying...

Aug 20, 2011 - Evaluation of Aesthetic Durability of Waterborne PUR Coatings Applied on Wood for Interior Applications - Technical Paper
Water-based coatings applied on wood are increasingly used for the respect of environmental legislation. The advantages of the reduced impact on the...

Aug 13, 2011 - A new method for the quantitative determination and prediction of sag and leveling in powder coatings - Technical Paper
A key area driving developments in the powder coatings industry today is that of improved energy efficiency through reduction of cure temperature. The...

Aug 07, 2011 - Two Component Coating Compositions and Coatings Produced Therefrom - Patent
The present patent application is directed to two component coating compositions that cure under ambient conditions and more particularly to those... (1 Member Reaction)

Jul 31, 2011 - Two Component Coating Compositions and Coatings Produced Therefrom - Patent
The present patent application is directed to two component coating compositions that cure under ambient conditions and more particularly to those... (2 Member Reactions)

Jul 23, 2011 - Process Intensification in Particle Technology: Production of Powder Coatings by Nonisothermal Flow-Induced Phase Inversion - Technical Paper
A novel intensive granulation process for the production of powder coatings is described. The method is based on nonisothermal flow-induced phase...

Jul 16, 2011 - The effect of synthesis methods on the mechanical properties of self-crosslinkable poly(n-butyl methacrylate-co-N-methylolacrylamide) films - Technical Paper
The effects of particle size and parent polymer characteristics on the mechanical properties, gel fraction, and swelling index of self-crosslinkable...

Jul 10, 2011 - Preparation and Properties of Water-borne Polyurethane with Branched Straight Aliphatic Chains - Technical Paper
Water-borne polyurethane with branched straight aliphatic chains (CWPU) was prepared and characterized by FTIR and TEM. The relationship between...

Jul 02, 2011 - Preparation of Cationic Polyurethane and its Application to Acrylic Fabrics - Technical Paper
The cationic aqueous polyurethane (CAPU) coatings were prepared by reacting isophorone diisocyanate with quaternized diethanolamine (DEA) and...

Jun 25, 2011 - Effects of TDI and FA-703 on Physico-mechanical Properties of Polyurethane Dispersion - Technical Paper
A series of water dispersion polyurethanes dispersions (PUDs) were prepared by polyaddition reaction using isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), toluene...

Jun 19, 2011 - Novel Urethane/Acrylic Hybrid Emulsions for VOC Compliant Coatings - Technical Paper
This paper describes a method to develop a volatile organic component-free water-based binder with improved coating properties from urethane-alkyd...

Jun 12, 2011 - Novel Hybrid Technology Accelerates VOC Release from Wood Coatings - Technical Paper
The purpose of this article is to describe a new waterborne technology for wood coatings that will impact both the VOC content and rate of emission...

Jun 04, 2011 - A Facile Method To Prepare Superhydrophobic Coatings by Calcium Carbonate - Technical Paper
In this work, we have developed a facile and inexpensive method to fabricate a superhydrophobic surface with hierarchical nano- and microstructures....

May 28, 2011 - Preparation & Characterization of Waterborne Polyurethaneurea Composed of C9-diol-based Polyester Polyol - Technical Paper
A series of polyurethaneurea (PUU) aqueous dispersions were prepared with C9-diol-based polyester polyol (POA) and/or poly(neopentylene adipate)...

May 21, 2011 - Waterborne polysiloxane–urethane–urea for potential marine coatings - Technical Paper
Waterborne polysiloxane–urethane–ureas (WBPSUU) were prepared through a prepolymer process using siloxane polyol, namely polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)...

May 15, 2011 - Effect of Nano-sized Calcium Carbonate on Cure Kinetics & Properties of Polyester/Epoxy Blend Powder Coatings - Technical Paper
Today's strict environmental laws pose significant challenges for coating's formulators to look for eco-friendly products. Powder coatings,...

May 07, 2011 - Waterborne Polyurethane Dispersions Obtained with Polycarbonate of Hexanediol Intended for use as Coatings - Technical Paper
Three waterborne polyurethane dispersions derived from polycarbonate of hexanediol (PCD) with molecular weight of 1000 Da were synthesized by the...

May 01, 2011 - Chain transfer of vegetable oil macromonomers in acrylic solution copolymerization - Technical Paper
The use of vegetable oil macromonomers (VOMMs) as comonomers in emulsion polymerization enables good film coalescence without the use of solvents that... (1 Member Reaction)

Apr 24, 2011 - Synthesis and properties of waterborne poly(urethane urea)s containing polydimethylsiloxane - Technical Paper
To obtain flexible waterborne poly(urethane urea) (WBPU) coatings with functionalities such as shape recovery and water resistance, we synthesized a...

Apr 17, 2011 - Drag-reducing Paints for the Reduction of Fuel Consumption in Aviation and Shipping - Technical Paper
In October 2009 the European Commission decided that fuel consumption by aviation and shipping has to be reduced by 10% and 20% respectively by 2020....

Apr 09, 2011 - A mechanistic study of the effect of pigment loading on the appearance of powder coatings: - Technical Paper
Gloss is a critical property for many powder coating applications and is related to the amount of light reflected by the coating layer on a substrate....

Apr 02, 2011 - Thermochemical & Isoconversional Kinetic Analysis of a Polyester–epoxy Hybrid Powder Coating Resin for Wood Based Panel Finishing - Technical Paper
Powder coating technology holds great promise for the coating of non-conventional substrates like plastics or wood due to the lack of solvents and...

Mar 28, 2011 - Effect of Titania and Zinc Oxide Particles on Acrylic Polyurethane Coating Performance - Technical Paper
The outer environment, especially UV portion of solar radiation and water (in the form of moisture or rain) has an adverse effect on the surface...

Mar 20, 2011 - Process Intensification in Particle Technology: Production of Powder Coatings by Nonisothermal Flow-Induced Phase Inversion - Technical Paper
A novel intensive granulation process for the production of powder coatings is described. The method is based on nonisothermal flow-induced phase...

Mar 12, 2011 - Low Temperature Cure Powder Coating Compositions - Patent
The present invention relates to a powder coating composition for low temperature cure which comprises a mixture of a carboxylic acid group containing...

Mar 05, 2011 - Composite cured silicone powder and method for production thereof - Patent
A composite cured silicone powder comprising:(A) a cured silicone powder having an average particle size of 0.1 to 500μm, (B) an inorganic fine powder... (1 Member Reaction)

Feb 26, 2011 - Effect of Nanosilica Content on Properties of Polyurethane/silica Hybrid Emulsion and its Films - Technical Paper
Polyurethane/silica hybrid emulsion (PUSi) was synthesized by the reaction of isophorone isocyanate, polyether polyol, hydrophilic nanosilica (A200),...

Feb 20, 2011 - 2K Waterborne Polyurethane Technology for Automotive Clearcoat Applications - Technical Paper
In 2K waterborne polyurethane systems, an unblocked polyisocyanate hardener is dispersed in an aqueous medium containing an emulsion of a...

Feb 13, 2011 - Method and Apparatus for Uniformly Dispersing Additive Particles in Fine Powders - Patent
This patent describes methods for adding and uniformly mixing a small fraction of relatively small particles (additives) to a bulk particulate powder...

Feb 06, 2011 - Effect of functional monomer GMA on the physical–mechanical properties of coatings from poly(BA–MMA) latexes - Technical Paper
Functional acrylic latexes based on the terpolymer of butyl acrylate (BA)–methyl methacrylate (MMA)–glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) were prepared with...

Jan 30, 2011 - Two component waterborne polyurethane coatings for anti-graffiti application - Patent
Two component (2K) waterborne polyurethane coating compositions which when cured achieve excellent anti-graffiti properties at low VOC level (below... (1 Member Reaction)

Jan 22, 2011 - Powder primer composition and method for forming coating film - Patent
A powder primer composition comprising as essential components (A) a carboxyl group-containing thermosetting polyester resin, (B1) a bisphenol A-type...

Jan 20, 2011 - Preparation, characterization, & properties of environmentally friendly waterborne poly(urethane acrylate)/silica hybrids - Technical Paper
A series of environmentally friendly waterborne poly(urethane acrylate) (WPUA)/silica (SiO2) hybrids were synthesized by a sol–gel process on the... (1 Member Reaction)

Jan 08, 2011 - Low voc colorants with non tip drying - Patent
A colorant composition for tinting or coloring surface coverings or paint is. provided that has a low volatile organic compound (VOC) concentration,... (1 Member Reaction)

Dec 30, 2010 - 2K Waterborne Isocyanate Free Coating System and Methods Thereof - Patent
This patent application describes a waterborne coating composition comprising a low VOC (<50 g/l) acrylic epoxy coating which is capable of high build... (1 Member Reaction)

Dec 27, 2010 - Substrate printed with a water-based urethane printing ink with improved performance properties - Patent
A substrate has a surface printed with an ink or coating composition with excellent adhesion and dry rub resistance, and very good oil and saline rub...

Dec 18, 2010 - Surface structure build-up & three-dimensional topography of polyurethane powder coatings - Technical Paper
Non- and polysilsesquioxane-containing polyurethane-based powder coating systems, crosslinked with allophanate bonds containing polyisocyanates were...

Dec 12, 2010 - High-Performance water-repellent acrylic lattices for exterior wood coatings - Technical Paper
This paper describes recent work on optimized hard-core/soft-shell acrylic binders modified with VeoVa 10 (available from Hexion Specialty Chemicals)... (1 Member Reaction)

Dec 05, 2010 - Synthesis of a silicone containing allylic monomer & its uses in waterborne polyurethane/vinyl acetate–acrylic hybrid emulsion copolymers - Technical Paper
A new silicone containing allylic monomer, allyl 3-(triethoxysilyl) propyl carbamate (ATESPC), based on (3-isocyanatopropyl) triethoxysilane (ICPTES)...

Nov 27, 2010 - Modifications of paper and paperboard surfaces with a nanostructured polymer coating - Technical Paper
Organic nanoparticles synthesized by imidization of styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers are deposited as a top-coating onto paper and paperboard...

Nov 20, 2010 - Enhancing the performance of exterior waterborne coatings for wood by inorganic nanosized UV absorbers - Technical Paper
Enhancing the durability of the architectural wood coatings is essential for a successful commercialization of the forest products. Therefore, this...

Nov 14, 2010 - Synthesis and characterization of diethylene glycol ether—Blocked diisocyanate crosslinkers - Technical Paper
Typically blocked isocyanate systems are used to obtain the performance of two component polyurethane (PU) system in a one-component mixture. In this...

Nov 07, 2010 - Isosorbide ethers, a new class of sustainable coalescents for water-borne paints - Technical Paper
The performances of new biosourced solvents, the short mono- and di-alkyl isosorbide ethers have been assessed and compared with benchmark... (1 Member Reaction)

Nov 01, 2010 - Applying Principles of Green Chemistry and Engineering to Design Additives - Technical Paper
This article describes additives, used in high performance coatings, specifically designed with the 24 principles of green and engineering in mind. ...

Oct 24, 2010 - Synthesis of room temp. self-curable waterborne hybrid polyurethanes functionalized with (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane - Technical Paper
Room temperature self-curable silanized waterborne polyurethanes (Si-WPU) were synthesized by means of the acetone process employing covalently linked...

Oct 17, 2010 - Nanoparticle-based additive for the improvement of water-based metal coatings - Technical Paper
A nano particle dispersion additive (OxylinkTM) has been shown to improve the performance properties of two 1K waterborne coatings used for metal...

Oct 09, 2010 - APEOs-free sulfates in emulsion polymerization - Technical Paper
New alkylphenol ethoxylate (APEO)-free ether sulfates are reported that yield emulsion polymerization characteristics similar to APEO-based ether...

Oct 02, 2010 - Advances in High-Performance Decorative Topcoats - Technical Paper
A water-based PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) has been developed that provides the weathering properties comparable to the standard solvent-based...

Sep 19, 2010 - Incorporating Energy Generation into Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emission Treatment Using a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell: A Model-Based Approach - Technical Paper
Industrial processes that use solvent-based coatings emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which when released into the environment are smog...

Sep 11, 2010 - Waterborne Film-Forming Compositions Containing Reactive Surfactants and/or Humectants - Patent
The present patent application is directed to aqueous coating compositions, such as paints, containing a film-forming latex polymer and a reactive...

Sep 04, 2010 - High solids epoxy coating composition - Patent
This patent application covers coating compositions comprising the reaction product of a tetra-alkoxyorthosilicate or a partially condensed oligomer...

Aug 29, 2010 - Coating compositions containing reactive diluents and methods - Patent
The present invention provides coating compositions that include reactive diluents and have high performance, low VOC levels, and low irritation...

Aug 22, 2010 - Compositions and methods for preventing and treating corrosion of metal surfaces - Patent
Environmentally safe, cost effective, VOC-free compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of corrosive processes in and on metal such...

Aug 15, 2010 - Low-VOC emulsion polymer coating compositions - Patent
The present invention provides an aqueous latex coating composition that comprises an oligomeric additive which functions as both a coalescing solvent...

Aug 09, 2010 - Development of an eco-friendly hybrid lacquer based on kurome lacquer sap - Technical Paper
An eco-friendly hybrid lacquer that dries quickly in a low relative humidity environment was synthesized using kurome lacquer (KL) and volatile...

Aug 01, 2010 - Ambient cure solvent-based coatings for writable-erasable surfaces - Patent
Solvent-based coatings having writable-erasable surfaces are provided. The coatings have many desirable attributes. For example, the coatings cure... (2 Member Reactions)

Jul 24, 2010 - Preparation and characterisation of polyurethane coatings based on polyester polyol - Technical Paper
The article provides an approach to develop high solid polyurethane coatings for exterior applications based on cycloaliphatic compounds. A series of...

Jul 17, 2010 - Preparation and Characterization of Waterborne Hyperbranched Polyurethane-Urea and Their Hybrid Coatings - Technical Paper
A series of novel waterborne hyperbranched polyurethane-urea (WHBPU) were prepared with different chain extenders (diamine, diol, and siloxane) by a...

Jul 10, 2010 - Mechanistic study of the formation of amphiphilic core–shell particles by grafting methyl methacrylate from polyethylenimine through emulsion polymerization - Technical Paper
The mechanism for the formation of amphiphilic core–shell particles in water is elucidated via a kinetic study of semi-batch polymerization of methyl...

Jul 04, 2010 - Low VOC Aqueous Polymer Dispersions - Patent
Resins derived significantly from renewable or recyclable starting materials may be formed from the reaction product of a monomer blend that includes...

Jun 27, 2010 - Fate of a coalescing aid after latex paint application - Technical Paper
Water-based coatings require coalescing aids to achieve properties equivalent to solvent-borne paints. A common coalescing aid in latex paints is...

Jun 19, 2010 - Electrochemical stability and surface analysis of a new alkyd paint with low content of volatile organic compounds - Technical Paper
This paper presents the results regarding the electrochemical stability and surface analysis of a new alkyd paint with low content of volatile organic...

Jun 13, 2010 - High performance water-borne paints with high volume solids based on bimodal latexes - Technical Paper
The performance of water-borne paints formulated with five different high solids content acrylic (MMA/BA/MAA) latexes was investigated. These latexes...

Jun 06, 2010 - Waterborne Film-Forming Compositions Containing Reactive Surfactants and/or Humectants - Patent
This patent application is directed to aqueous coating compositions, such as paints, containing a film-forming latex polymer and a reactive surfactant...

May 30, 2010 - Polyols based on isocyanates and melamines and their applications in 1K and 2K coatings - Technical Paper
Polyurethane polyols (PUPOs) and melamine polyols (MEPOs), invented by AkzoNobel Coatings, offer valuable alternatives to the commonly used polyester...

May 23, 2010 - Polyurea coatings-Unique properties drive growth - Technical Paper
This article reviews polyurea coatings and describes the reasons for the renewed interest in using polyurea coatings. Polyurea coatings are...

May 16, 2010 - Process for Producing Dimethyl Carbonate Containing Compositions - Patent
The present invention is directed to a process for producing compositions containing dimethyl carbonate alone or in combination with other co-solvent...

May 08, 2010 - Amine neutralizing agents for low volatile compound organic paints - Patent
Latex paint formulations that contain at least one N-alkyldialkanolamine as the neutralizing agent and methods for their use are disclosed.... (2 Member Reactions)

May 01, 2010 - Stable, neutral pH, VOC-free biocidal compositions of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one - Patent
1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (referred to hereinafter as BIT) is an established industrial biocide and is particularly effective in protecting aqueous...

Apr 24, 2010 - Low-VOC aqueous coating compositions with excellent freeze-thaw stability - Patent
It has been discovered that the use of certain polymerizable alkoxylated surfactants in aqueous coating compositions reduces the need to include...

Apr 17, 2010 - New generation of aqueous polyurethane dispersions: Sustainable materials for advanced coatings - Conference
Aqueous polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) have established unique and increasingly prominent positions as binders of choice for a variety of coatings...

Apr 10, 2010 - Structure and morphology of coatings made from polyurethane dispersions based on natural oil polyols - Conference
Products based upon sustainable raw materials are receiving renewed interest by consumers, formulators, and raw material suppliers. Seed oil based...

Apr 03, 2010 - 2K Waterborne Isocyanate Free Coating System and Methods Thereof - Patent
The present system is a waterborne coating composition comprising a low VOC (<50 g/l) acrylic epoxy coating which is capable of high build coating...

Mar 26, 2010 - Latex binders, aqueous coatings and paints having freeze-thaw stability and methods for using same - Patent
Disclosed are latex polymers and an aqueous coating compositions having excellent freeze-thaw stability, open time, stain resistance, low temperature...

Mar 19, 2010 - New waterborne epoxy resin dispersion for low VOC, 2-pack high performance metal primers without using anticorrosion pigments. - Technical Paper
A new low VOC 2K epoxy based coating is reported for use as an anti corrosion primer for metal substrates. The epoxy 386 from Cytec Industries is...

Mar 06, 2010 - Waterborne binder for Primer systems: Key to Versatility and High Performance - Technical Paper
A new waterborne epoxy binder system has been developed for use as a corrosion resistant primer for metal application. The new coating is designed...

Feb 26, 2010 - Structure and property development during solidification of VOC compliant automotive refinish clearcoats - Technical Paper
A model volatile organic compound (VOC) compliant two component (2K) acrylic polyol refinish clearcoat was prepared and used to study the effects of a... (1 Member Reaction)

Feb 20, 2010 - Multipurpose Additive For Low VOC Solvent Based Coatings - Patent
The invention relates to a coating composition comprising at least one binder and a multipurpose additive obtained by either reacting a vegetable oil...

Feb 13, 2010 - Practical Considerations for Making Low-VOC Silicon-based Water Repellents - Technical Paper
Silicone-based water repellents are able to penetrate a substrate, form covalent bonds within the substrate, and impart excellent hydrophobicity to... (4 Member Reactions)

Feb 05, 2010 - Mechanisms for Combating macro and Microfoam in Low-VOC Waterborne Systems - Technical Paper
Additives used to enhance pigment and substrate wetting in waterborne coating systems typically contribute to foam formation. This article reviews... (1 Member Reaction)

Jan 29, 2010 - Polyols based on isocyanates and melamines and their applications in 1K and 2K coatings - Technical Paper
Polyurethane polyols (PUPOs) and melamine polyols (MEPOs), offer valuable alternatives to the commonly used polyester and acrylic polyols and new...

Jan 23, 2010 - LOW VOC ADDITIVES FOR EXTENDING THE WET EDGE AND OPEN TIME OF AQUEOUS COATINGS - Patent
The present invention relates generally to the use of low volatile organic compound (VOC) additives in coatings. In another aspect, the invention... (1 Member Reaction)

Jan 16, 2010 - SOLAR ABSORPTIVE COATING SYSTEM - Patent
A typical solar heating system requires a solar collector having high absorption in the spectral range of the sun and low emissivity (re-radiation of... (1 Member Reaction)

Jan 08, 2010 - 2K Waterborne Polyurethane Coating System and Methods Thereof - Patent
This patent application is for a waterborne coating system comprising a two-part aqueous polyurethane coating which provides for building solvent... (2 Member Reactions)

Jan 01, 2010 - Aqueous Polymer Compositions Exhibiting Increased Open Time With Reduced Levels Of Volatile Organic Compounds - Patent
This invention relates to aqueous film-forming polymer compositions containing relatively low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOC's). The... (2 Member Reactions)

Dec 18, 2009 - Coating compositions containing reactive diluents and methods - Patent
Typically, low VOC coating systems have been achieved by using low molecular weight polymers. However, this can result in products having poor... (2 Member Reactions)

Dec 12, 2009 - Seed oil based polyester polyols for coatings - Technical Paper
The hydroformylation of seed oil based fatty acid methyl esters leads to aldehyde intermediates that can be hydrogenated to give novel seed oil based...

Dec 05, 2009 - Emulsifyable air drying urethane alkyds - Technical Paper
A novel commercially available ionic monomer, acrylamido (A) tertiary (T) butane (B) sulfonic (S) acid (ATBS), was used as a replacement of dimethylol...

Nov 27, 2009 - Polyester polyols for waterborne polyurethanes and hybrid dispersions - Technical Paper
In this study, environmentally friendly polyester based polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) were synthesized using various combinations of isophthalic...

Nov 21, 2009 - 2K Waterborne Concrete Floor Coatings Meet New Low VOC Sandards - Technical Paper
This paper demonstrates the feasibility to formulate 2K epoxy waterborne concrete floor coatings that meet the stringent VOC level of 50g/L. The new...

Nov 14, 2009 - Low-VOC aqueous coating compositions with excellent freeze-thaw stability - Patent
Additives used as coalescing agents and anti-freeze agents in paints are becoming more and more undesirable because they are volatile organic...

Nov 06, 2009 - Synthesis of poly(styrene-co-maleimide) and poly(octadecene-co-maleimide) nanoparticles and their utilization in paper coating - Technical Paper
Aqueous polymer dispersions comprising of poly(styrene-co-maleimide) (SMI) or poly(octadecene-co-maleimide) (OMI) nanoparticles were synthesized by...

Oct 30, 2009 - Epoxy coating system - Patent
This patent discloses a "hybrid" epoxy resin coating system formed by a solvent-borne epoxy resin and a water-reducible curing agent. The coating... (1 Member Reaction)

Oct 23, 2009 - Accelerated Weathering of Wood Coatings by QUV-A With Direct Water Spray. - Technical Paper
The development of high molecular weight (>200,000) PUDs (polyurethane dispersions) provides an opportunity to develop water based, low VOC UV curable...

Oct 16, 2009 - Paint Compositions With Low- or Zero-VOC Coalescence Aids and Nano-Particle Pigments - Patent
The present invention is directed to a latex paint composition, comprising a latex polymer, a first pigment preferably an inorganic pigment to provide... (2 Member Reactions)

Oct 09, 2009 - Ambient Cure Water-Based Coatings For Writable-Erasable Surfaces - Patent
This disclosure relates to coatings having writable-erasable surfaces for whiteboards and describes methods for making and using the coatings. ...

Oct 02, 2009 - Aqueous Pre-Dispersed Fumed Silica Enhances Waterborne Coatings - Technical Paper
An aqueous pre-dispersed form of fumed silica is available in both acidic and alkaline forms as well as with cationic modification. These dispersions... (1 Member Reaction)

Sep 25, 2009 - WETTING AND DISPERSING AGENT - Patent
The present invention relates to low-VOC mixtures containing at least one partial salt of a copolymer of at least one ethylenically unsaturated,...

Sep 20, 2009 - Solvent Replacement:A Sticky Issue - Technical Paper
This article reviews the various performance factors and government regulations that must be considered in selecting a solvent for a particular...

Sep 11, 2009 - Phase-Separated Polymer Dispersions - Technical Paper
This article reviews the unique heterogeneous phase-separated, core-shell copolymers that are gaining much interest in low VOC coatings. Morphology,... (1 Member Reaction)

Sep 04, 2009 - Nanoparticle Dispersions - Technical Paper
This paper reports the use of ZnO nanoparticle dispersions as a replacement for silicones and paraffin waxes to reduce the moisture and solvent... (1 Member Reaction)

Aug 29, 2009 - TWO COMPONENT WATERBORNE POLYURETHANE COATINGS FOR ANTI-GRAFFITI APPLICATION - Patent
This patent describes a two component (2K) waterborne polyurethane coating compositions which when cured achieve excellent anti-graffiti properties at...

Aug 23, 2009 - LOW VOC COALESCING AGENTS - Patent
This patent describes a new coalescent composition that can be used in paints, adhesives, and coatings. The coalescent material comprises a blend of...

Aug 17, 2009 - LATEX BINDERS, AQUEOUS COATINGS AND PAINTS HAVING FREEZE-THAW STABILITY AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Patent
Disclosed are latex polymers and aqueous coating compositions having excellent freeze-thaw stability, open time, stain resistance, low temperature...

Aug 07, 2009 - Dimethyl secondary amine chain extenders: a conceptual approach to in situ generation of advanced epoxy resins for rapid cure, low VOC coatings - Technical Paper
This article explores the concept of using fast reacting, difunctional amine chain extenders to generate epoxy oligomers in situ as a means prepare...

Aug 01, 2009 - Non-aqueous coating formulation of low volatility - Patent
This patent describes a non-aqueous coating composition of very low volatility (i.e., low-VOC) that can be cured in a short period of time under an...

Jul 25, 2009 - LOW VOC WATERBASED COATINGS WITH EFFLORESCENCE RESISTANCE - Patent
The present invention provides for methods to improve the efflorescence resistance of film-forming compositions wherein film forming compositions...

Jul 18, 2009 - Coatings and coating systems having optimized chip performance and methods of obtaining the same - Patent
This patent discloses a film-forming composition comprising a binder and a pigment mixture present in a pigment to binder ratio of at least 0.8. The...

Jul 11, 2009 - LOW VOC THERMOSETTING COMPOSITION OF POLYESTER ACRYLIC RESIN FOR GEL COAT - Patent
This invention relates to low VOC resin composition, comprising a polyester acrylic polymer having two or more polymerizable carbon - carbon double...

Jul 06, 2009 - Method for preparing aqueous polyacrylate modified polyurethane dispersions. - Patent
A novel method for the preparation of an aqueous polyacrylate modified polyurethane dispersion is disclosed. The preparation method includes three...

Jun 27, 2009 - One-pack primer surfacer composition for smc automotive body panels. - Patent
The present invention provides for a primer-surfacer composition for use over sealed SMC parts such as automotive body panels that significantly...

Jun 19, 2009 - Waterborne Film-Forming Compositions Containing Reactive Surfactants and/or Humectants. - Patent
The present invention is directed to aqueous coating compositions, such as paints, containing a film-forming latex polymer and a reactive surfactant....

Jun 13, 2009 - High Definition Printing With Waterborne Inks on Non-Porous Substrates. - Patent
The present invention relates to the field of printing with waterborne inks on substrates, especially non-porous substrates, and to coating...

Jun 05, 2009 - HIGH SOLIDS EPOXY COATING COMPOSITION - Patent
The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising a silicate-modified epoxy resin. Coating composition comprising the reaction product...

Jun 01, 2009 - COATINGS HAVING WRITABLE-ERASABLE SURFACES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Patent
This disclosure relates to coatings having writable-erasable surfaces, products that include such coatings (e.g., whiteboards), and to methods of...

May 22, 2009 - Treating metal surfaces with coating material - Patent
The present invention generally relates to an aqueous coating material with low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and essentially zero HAP (Hazardous...

May 08, 2009 - Novel Low VOC Soya Polyester Acrylic Hybrid Emulsion Coatings - Technical Paper
A novel polyester based coating system has been prepared by first combining polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with soya fatty acid to form a low... (2 Member Reactions)

May 02, 2009 - Fast drying coating - Patent
The invention relates to compositions, methods of making the compositions, and methods of using the compositions for coating applications. The... (4 Member Reactions)

Apr 24, 2009 - In-line thermally curable coating with peroxide curing agent - Patent
This patent describes a peroxide, 100% solids, heat curable, scratch resistant coating for plastic surfaces. It is claimed that the coating can be...

Apr 17, 2009 - Formulating 50 VOC Gloss Floor Paints - Technical Paper
A protective paint for cement floors has been developed that meets the new California South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) strict 50... (2 Member Reactions)

Apr 11, 2009 - TWO COMPONENT WATERBORNE POLYURETHANE COATINGS FOR ANTI-GRAFFITI APPLICATION - Patent
Two component (2K) waterborne polyurethane coating compositions which when cured achieve excellent anti-graffiti properties at low VOC level (below...

Apr 08, 2009 - LOW Odor, VOC-Free Renewable Coalescents for Latexes Used in Very low-VOC Paints - Technical Paper
Coalescent agents, such as trimethyl pentanediol monoisobutyrate ester (TMB), used to enhance film formation in latex paints contribute to the VOC... (3 Member Reactions)

Mar 27, 2009 - 1K Polyurethane Dispersion for Conventional 2K Applications - Technical Paper
A new one-component self- crosslinking polyurethane waterborne coating for wood floor coatings is reported. Crosslinking is achieved via the... (2 Member Reactions)

Mar 27, 2009 - Hyperbranched Aliphatic Polyesters and Reactive Diluents in Thermally Cured Coil Coatings - Technical Paper
It is proposed that a solvent-free thermally cured polyester/melamine formulation with sufficient film properties to withstand the rough forming...