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

Enhancing Corrosion Resistance With a Novel Dispersant Technology

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 02/03/2022

New dispersant technology provides outstanding corrosion resistance without sacrificing dispersion capabilities.

Categories: Dispersants, Paints & Coatings

A Circular Approach to a Sustainable Future

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 01/20/2022

With a circularity approach driving innovation, Lubrizol helps coating, ink, and composite manufacturers achieve a range sustainability initiatives. This article kicks off a series of articles exploring new capabilities and product opportunities.

Categories: Resins & Binders, Dispersants, Wax Additives

Biocide-Free Dispersant Technology for Water-Based Paints & Coatings

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 10/19/2021

Eliminating water and biocides from dispersants means more flexibility for paint and coating formulators to deliver performance and comply with biocide regulations.