ing and non-leafing aluminum flakes
that are designed to have a more brilliant effect than encapsulated flakes.
They can be used in one-component
metallic UV inks and coatings. They are
currently available in dry Al flake form
only. For more information:
859.746.0392 or www.benda-lutz.com.
Phosphate-ester Anionic
Fluorosurfactants
Chemguard has announced the expansion of its short-chain (C6) fluorosur-factant products to include a new line
of phosphate-ester-based anionic fluorosurfactants. The new products include
S-760P and S-761P. Available in liquid
form, they can provide benefits to application areas including graphic arts,
waxes and polishes, paints, adhesives,
and metal plating. Short-chain products
contain six or fewer fluorinated carbons.
For more details: 817.473.9964 or
www.chemguard.com.
Dispersion Blade
Norstone, Inc. has modified its Poly-blade® dispersion blade product to now
feature a dynamically balanced stainless
steel plate with replaceable high shear
pegs. The plate enhancement reportedly
gives the blade a more aggressive dispersion action. Trials have shown it to disperse at higher viscosities, have faster
grind time, and lower amp draw. For additional details: 215.635.1366 or www.
norstoneinc.com.
Wet State Preservative
Troy Corporation has received Canadian approval for the wet state preservative Mergal® BIT20, which contains the
active 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT).
The Pest Management Regulatory
Agency (PMRA) in Canada has determined that Mergal BIT20 is eligible for
full registration pursuant to the Pest
Control Products Act (PCPA) as an industrial preservative. Mergal BIT20 is a
broad-spectrum preservative developed
to protect water-based products from
the growth of detrimental microorganisms. The products have been approved
in Canada for use to protect latex emulsions, metalworking fluids, aqueous-based paints, and aqueous mineral slur-ries. Mergal BIT20 inhibits microbial
growth, which reduces spoilage. For further details: markerting@troycorp.com
or www.troycorp.com.
Dispersant Additive
for Pigments
Tego Coating Additives & Specialty
Resins has developed Tego® Dispers 670,
a new dispersant for use in the production of pigment concentrates and co-grinds. It is effective at wetting and stabilizing inorganic, organic, and carbon
black pigments that are used in high
solids and solventborne automotive, industrial, and wood and furniture coatings, as well as solventborne ink. This
dispersant is designed to produce excellent color strength while allowing for
high pigment loading. For more details:
800.446.1809 or www.evonik.com.
Zero-VOC Paints
Kelly-Moore Paint Company, Inc. has
introduced two new zero-VOC, low-odor paint lines, Enviro Coat and Green
Coat. Enviro Coat is a premium quality,
100% acrylic interior paint that is designed to have excellent sealing properties and hide. It can be tinted to a wide
variety of custom colors, is USDA-ac-ceptable, and contains an antimicrobial
agent to control odors. Developed for
the professional market, Green Coat is a
high performance environmentally
friendly waterborne interior paint. Free
of air-polluting solvents, Green Coat
has the same performance and service
life as conventional interior architectural coatings. For more information:
888.MR.PAINT, mrpaint@kelly
moore.com, or www.kellymoore.com.
Acrylic Copolymer for
Masonry Coatings
Eliokem has introduced Hydro Pliolite®
into the North American market. This
water-based acrylic copolymer emulsion
is designed specifically for high performance masonry coatings. It was
launched in Europe in 2003. Hydro Pliolite utilizes an emulsified binding system (EBS) that is unique to Eliokem.
This resin system is designed to penetrate into the substrate to allow better
adhesion than conventional latex polymers. For additional information:
www.eliokem.com.
Product information included in
this section is provided by suppliers for
informational purposes only.
Calendar
September 2009
23–25 ABRAFATI 2009 and 11th
International Coating Congress
Transamerica Expo Center
São Paulo, Brazil
www.abrafati2009.com.br
30 Fundamentals of Weathering
Course—Level I
Atlas Material Testing Technology
Chicago, IL
www.atlas-mts.org
29–Oct. 1 Eurocoat 2009
Fira de Barcelona Granvia
Barcelona, Spain
www.eurocoat-expo.com
October 2009
1 Fundamentals of Weathering
Course—Level II
Atlas Material Testing Technology
Chicago, IL
www.atlas-mts.org
5–7 Polyurethanes 2009
Technical Conference
Center for the Polyurethanes Industry
of the American Chemistry Council
Gaylord National Resort
and Convention Center
Fort Washington, MD
www.americanchemistry.com/
polyurethane
20–21 Addcon 2009
Sponsored by iSmithers
Cologne Marriott Hotel
Cologne, Germany
conferences@ismithers.net
www.ismithers.com
26–27 Stretch & Shrink Film 2009
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Atlanta, GA
ph: 610.478.0800
mk@amiplastics-na.com
www.amiplastics-na.com
Go to www.coatingstech.org/programs/
events.html for a full listing of Industry
Events.
