Performance Coatings Team

What are Protective Coatings?

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 01/11/2021

In this first article in a series dedicated to understanding the challenges and opportunities for protective coatings, Lubrizol shares insights into an overview of protective coatings, where they're used, and common performance requirements.

Categories: Paints and Coatings, Resins and Binders

Pre-Treating Textiles For Digital Printing Success

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 11/10/2020

Customizing the right pre-treatment for digitally printing on fabric surfaces is key to attaining the best mix of desired quality and durability requirements.

Categories: Formulated Solutions, Digital Print

Improving Cost and Performance of UV Coatings with Dispersants

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 10/21/2020

Using 100% active, lower viscosity dispersant technology can help formulators reduce overall cost and improve performance in UV coating applications.

Categories: Dispersants, Paints and Coatings

Replacing Plastic with Paper in Packaging

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 10/05/2020

While paper can deliver more sustainable packaging options, coating challenges that deliver desired barrier properties can prevent recyclability and present their own set of issues. More sustainable barrier coatings can alleviate problems and improve repulpability.

Categories: Dispersants, Printing & Packaging

The Importance of Solubility for Dispersing Pigments

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 09/21/2020

100% active dispersants help solve diverse solubility challenges, helping coating formulators improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Categories: Dispersants, Paints and Coatings, Printing & Packaging

Biocide-Free Water-Based Coatings

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 09/02/2020

As MIT continues to be looked at as a hazard, Lubrizol is exploring new ways to reduce or eliminate the need for biocides in dispersants and coatings.

Categories: Dispersants, Paints and Coatings

What is Passivation? Why is it Important for Aluminum Pigments?

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 08/19/2020

As the use of aluminum pigments in the automotive industry continues to grow, so does the importance of aluminum passiviation, and coating technology is critical to delivering results.

Categories: Paints and Coatings, Specialty Additives

The Essentials of a Successful Flame Retardant System

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 08/04/2020

Understanding specific flame-retardant needs and FR testing methods for diverse applications enhances the success of formulating the right coating and composite solution to deliver fire protection.