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Why Are Protective Coatings So Useful?

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 03/24/2021

Understanding why these coatings work so well requires a deeper look at what a typical protective coating system looks like.

Categories: Paints and Coatings, Resins and Binders

How Coating and Ink Technologies Are Enhancing Sustainability in Packaging

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 03/10/2021

Resins, additives, and waxes can help formulators deliver exciting improvements in the sustainability of packaging materials and applications.

Categories: Resins and Binders, Printing & Packaging, Surface Modifiers, Dispersants

Achieving Total Formula Cost Reduction With The Right Dispersants

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 02/23/2021

Choosing the right dispersant for an ink or coating formulation can not only improve product performance, but can also help reduce the total cost of the formulation.

Categories: Dispersants, Paints and Coatings

How to Select the Right Polymer When Formulating Coatings

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 02/11/2021

With many polymer chemistry types from which to choose, it's important to consider a range of factors to ensure the right level of performance for coatings.

Categories: Resins and Binders

The Benefits of Fast Cure, Water-Borne Coating Systems

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 01/20/2021

The ability to deliver coating systems that reduce dry time brings many benefits, and new Lubrizol technology currently in development promises to enable formulators with exciting new capabilities.

Categories: Paints and Coatings, Resins and Binders

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