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The Role of Dispersants and Additives in Thermoset Composites

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 10/26/2023

Color dispersion, stability, and crosslinking require a delicate balance when formulating thermoset composites, and Solplus™ Hyperdispersant technology can help.

Categories: Dispersants, Plastics & Composites

The Value of 100% Active, Flowable Dispersants

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 06/20/2023

Overcoming some inherent challenges of 100% active dispersants unleashes great opportunities and potential.

Categories: Dispersants, Paints & Coatings

The Important Role of Dispersants in UV-Cured Inks and Coatings

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 04/11/2023

Hyperdispersants enable the formulation of high-performance, pigmented UV-curable inks and coatings.

Categories: Paints & Coatings, Printing, Dispersants

How Dispersants Help Reduce Energy Requirements

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 01/10/2023

Reducing energy usage is important for paint and coating formulators, and dispersants can help deliver some real benefits throughout the value chain.

Categories: Paints & Coatings, Dispersants

Choosing The Right Dispersant for Additive Manufacturing of Ceramics

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 10/05/2022

A conversation with Dr. Baschar Ozkan from The Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM-COE).

Categories: Dispersants

Dispersants 101 - Why Use a Dispersant in Paints & Coatings

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 08/09/2022

A high-level overview of dispersants—why they’re used and how they’re used kicks off a new blog series on dispersant basics.

Categories: Paints & Coatings, Dispersants

Letting The Air Out of Thermoset Composites

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 07/06/2022

De-aeration polymers for thermoset resins are designed to help remove air bubbles, enhancing aesthetics, durability, safety, and value.

Categories: Dispersants, Plastics & Composites

Recycling Multi-Layer Packaging? Yes, It Can Be Done

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 05/24/2022

New coating solutions can support both layer separation (mechanical) and mono-component approaches, leading to more recyclable packaging options.

Categories: Packaging, Resins & Binders, Dispersants

Achieving Desired Jetness in Vehicle Refinish Paints

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 03/23/2022

Matching jetness in black OEM finishes for aftermarket vehicle refinish paints is no easy task, but the right dispersant technology can play a significant role.

Categories: Paints & Coatings, Dispersants

WB Coatings for Wood Surfaces Provide an Alternative to SB Systems

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 03/09/2022

While solvent-based wood coatings systems still have their place, water-based coatings continue to advance and deliver similar performance.

Categories: Paints & Coatings, Resins & Binders, Wax Additives, Dispersants