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One should always obtain a certificate of approval from the appropriate health authorities of the country.\n\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1185316587420586963"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1185316587420586963"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/06\/fluorescent-pigments-for-cosmetic.html","title":"Fluorescent pigments for cosmetic products"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3183462264982606642"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-22T20:44:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-09T12:35:38.501+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Non-stick coatings to printed film."},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"We are looking for a non-stick coating which we can apply to printed film.\n\nWe would recommend a coating based on phenyl methyl silicone resin for the present case ( protective coating of printed film ). 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In the same way, the flesibility of the coating can likewise be matched to that of the substrate, which "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/3183462264982606642"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/3183462264982606642"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/06\/non-stick-coatings-to-printed-film.html","title":"Non-stick coatings to printed film."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1440178315065934457"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-21T20:47:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-09T12:38:05.981+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Resins for shoe lacquers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which resins can we use for lacquers intended to coat PVC shoes ?\n\nLacquers which show good adhesion to plasticised PVC can be formulated on the basis of thermoplastic polyacrylates, possibly also on polyurethane. Very probably however, special additives will have to be incorporated.\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1440178315065934457"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1440178315065934457"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/06\/resins-for-shoe-lacquers.html","title":"Resins for shoe lacquers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1615994347861293901"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-20T07:43:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-09T12:39:30.884+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Thermoplastics for road marking paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which thermoplastic materials can be used for road marking paints ?\n\nThere is a wide range of road marking paints and compositions, suitable for any kind of application. 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These become liquid when stirred, making them "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/2736633644044920613"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/2736633644044920613"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/06\/thixotropic-paints.html","title":"Thixotropic paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1098173489273341395"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-17T07:02:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-09T12:51:25.023+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Thickening agent for water-based paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Could you recommend suitable alternatives for polyurethane and acrylate based thickeners for water borne paints ?\n\u0026nbsp; \nThere is a wide range of organic thickening agents of which we would single out additives based on carbohydrate or albumins, such as proteins, starch derivatives, mannans and galactomannans, alginates and polyuronides. There are noted not only for their rheological effect bus "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1098173489273341395"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1098173489273341395"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/06\/thickening-agent-for-water-based-paints.html","title":"Thickening agent for water-based paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-9155067558152911111"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-15T20:34:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-09T13:01:43.828+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Suitable amine and polyamide hardeners"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What criteria should be considered when selecting an amine or polyamide hardener ?\n\nFor polyadditive linkingof epoxide resins the hardenersused generally have hydrogen atoms bonded to notrogen. This prerequisite is satisfied by both polyamines and polyamides. The use of amines is particularly recommended for ambient curing. These result in coatings with outstanding hardness and hig chemical "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/9155067558152911111"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/9155067558152911111"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/06\/suitable-amine-and-polyamide-hardeners.html","title":"Suitable amine and polyamide hardeners"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4621737855123661041"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-14T20:00:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-09T13:05:24.562+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Latex based corrosion protection"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How do we formulate a latex, anti corrosion coating ?\n\nThe stringent demands made on anti-corrosion paints can only be fulfilled in aqueous systems if the intended materials are selected so as to be compatible each other and are optimally combined in the mixture. Water thinnable dispersions and emulsions of acrylate \/ styrene copolymers, air drying alkyd resins or, better, combinations of these ("},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4621737855123661041"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4621737855123661041"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/06\/latex-based-corrosion-protection.html","title":"Latex based corrosion protection"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1648345746461746450"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-14T05:32:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T14:33:22.372+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Exterior paints for buildings"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What paints can you recommend for exterior use on buildings ?\n\nThere are a number of paints which can be used for buildings which have not been painted before. The choice will depend on the condition of the walls. Adequate preparation of the surface ist important if a high quality finish is aimed at. This can be achieved by brushing ( manually or mechanically ) by sanding down or sandblasting, "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1648345746461746450"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1648345746461746450"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/06\/exterior-paints-for-buildings.html","title":"Exterior paints for buildings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1273296554469947874"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-13T19:58:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T14:35:16.777+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Alkyd phenolic resin blends for coating plastics"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"With which alkyd phenolic resin systems can we achieve good adhesion to plastic materials ?\n\nadhesion to plastics depends on many factors, including the chemical nature of the substrate ( i.e. what kind of plastic ) and its surface finish and of course the composition of the paint. Particular care should be taken to ascertain whether the plastic is affected by the solvents contained in the paint."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1273296554469947874"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1273296554469947874"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/06\/alkyd-phenolic-resin-blends-for-coating.html","title":"Alkyd phenolic resin blends for coating plastics"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1486115670975630829"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-12T21:57:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T14:37:02.907+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mechanically stressed coatings"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What formulation is suitable for floor coatings for tranport vehicles ?\n\nOrganic coatings on continually used floor surfaces dirty with sand must resist abrasive, compressive and shearing forces. In addition to mechanical stresses there are usually other stresses from heat, moisture and light. There are only a few coating systems which can cope at least so some extent with such extreme conditions"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1486115670975630829"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1486115670975630829"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/06\/mechanically-stressed-coatings.html","title":"Mechanically stressed coatings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7171605568691913368"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-11T22:41:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T14:38:35.979+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Polyester repair filler"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Could you tell me what points must be watched when formulating a repair filler based on an unsaturated polyester resin ?\n\u0026nbsp; \nThe most important condition for formulating a\u0026nbsp; UP repair filler which can be easily sanded, is fast curing and flexible is to use unsaturated polyester resins which are pre-accelerated with special tertiary amines. To ensure perfect adhesion to the metal surface, "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7171605568691913368"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7171605568691913368"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/06\/polyester-repair-filler.html","title":"Polyester repair filler"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-367329338856092411"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-11T19:54:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T14:39:33.836+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Synthetic Resins for Electrophoresis"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which resins are suitable for electrophoresis coatings ?\n\nThere are but few such systems in actual use and these are accesible only through special licenses issued by major companies. Many formulations are contained in the patent literature.\n\nGenerally speaking, resins suitable for electrophoresis ( also called cataphoresis ) have primary, secondary or tertiary amino groups and a limited number "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/367329338856092411"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/367329338856092411"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/06\/synthetic-resins-for-electrophoresis.html","title":"Synthetic Resins for Electrophoresis"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1797294120085879225"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-09T11:02:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T14:46:04.634+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Filler for anti-corrosive paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Could you tell me what fillers we chould use to make our anti-corrosive paints less expensive ?\n\nThe purpose of using fillers in a formulation is usually not only to reduce its price but also to improve the end product. This now also applies to steel coatings where protection against corrosion is the most important consideration. One of the substances meeting this requirement is quartz ( silica )"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1797294120085879225"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1797294120085879225"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/06\/filler-for-anti-corrosive-paints.html","title":"Filler for anti-corrosive paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-507071453852940007"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-08T13:37:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T14:47:07.643+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Making brickwork water repellent"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Could you please give us some information about formulating water repellent preparations suitable for application to brickwork ?\n\nThe most effective way of imparting water repellency to brickwork is to treat it with silicone products, which are easy to apply.   \nThe brickwork should be thoroughly cleaned before application of the silicone impregnation. One can also use a solvent base synthetic "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/507071453852940007"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/507071453852940007"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/06\/making-brickwork-water-repellent.html","title":"Making brickwork water repellent"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5784639374166097769"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-06T08:52:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T14:48:17.369+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Resin for printing inks"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you give us some basic information on resins suitable for printing inks ?\n\nThere is an exceptionally wide range of resins for printing inks to choose from, even if one restricts onesel to fabric screen printing inks. Generally speaking, neraly all those resins used as binders in ordonary paints can be used in printing inks formulationsin modified form. Accordingly, the suppliers of such "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5784639374166097769"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5784639374166097769"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/06\/resin-for-printing-inks.html","title":"Resin for printing inks"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3909636091941596122"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-05T07:30:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T14:49:18.534+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"UP resin for knifing fillers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"We want to formulate a knifing filler which can be easily sanded down by hand and which should be based on an unsaturated polyester resin. 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Here is a guide formulation\u0026nbsp; :\n\nPolyamide resin ( 50% "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5383361468288969159"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5383361468288969159"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/06\/flexographic-printing-ink-for.html","title":"Flexographic printing ink for polyethylene"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5468537510113837424"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-02T20:22:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T14:59:36.395+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fast drying alkyd resin"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you recommend a guide formulation for an alkyd paint which will cure in 10 minutes at 170o C ?\n\nHere we would suggest the following. 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The method of incorporation will depend on specific requirement, but will in any case consist of addition prior to polymerisation."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5283747634245431542"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5283747634245431542"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/05\/pigmenting-polymethyl-methacrylate.html","title":"Pigmenting Polymethyl Methacrylate"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7574770843838075942"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-20T19:50:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T15:20:48.952+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Paints for application to masonry surfaces"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you tell us which resins can be used for paints suitable for masonry surfaces ?\n\u0026nbsp; \nIf the main requirement is to achieve a water repellent effect without sacrifing water vapour permeability, then we would recomend the use of coating compounds based on silicone resins.\nSuch finishes will generally also protect the surface against blooming due to the presence of salt residues within the "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7574770843838075942"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7574770843838075942"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/05\/paints-for-application-to-masonry.html","title":"Paints for application to masonry surfaces"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-409750365448061513"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-18T15:52:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T15:21:49.270+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Selecting a Protective Coating System"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"A mild steel machine part is to be coated for corrosion prevention. 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On the other hand, if the part will be exposed to "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/409750365448061513"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/409750365448061513"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/05\/selecting-protective-coating-system.html","title":"Selecting a Protective Coating System"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4160258579890523639"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-17T19:48:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-08-11T19:48:49.688+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Corrosion protection for aluminium"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you suggest a paint suitable for protecting aluminium surfaces from corrosion ?   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Provided the surface has been thoroughly cleaned and primed, the anti-corrosive paint will show "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4160258579890523639"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4160258579890523639"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/05\/corrosion-protection-for-aluminium.html","title":"Corrosion protection for aluminium"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5273332857940663576"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-16T19:46:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-08-11T19:46:42.982+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Alternatives for lead and cobalt-based driers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you suggest suitable alternatives for lead and cobalt-based driers ?   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Investigations being carried out by the Paint Research Association in England are still in progress, but have already shown that alternative metals such as zirconium or calcium will produce dries with\u0026#160; "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5273332857940663576"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5273332857940663576"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/05\/alternatives-for-lead-and-cobalt-based.html","title":"Alternatives for lead and cobalt-based driers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3690995499888150896"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-14T17:41:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T20:58:34.582+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Formulate printing inks for non-polar plastics"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"\nCan you tell us how to formulate printing inks for non-polar plastics such as polyolefins ?\n\n\nPrinting on non-polar plastics can always be a problem if the surface has not first made wettable, e.g. by corona treatment or at least by flame treatment. \nHere's suggested formula - all figures are in percent by weight \n\n\nNylon resins15 - 20 %\nOrganic pigment8 - 12 %\nEthanol10 - 20 %\nIsopropanol15 - "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/3690995499888150896"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/3690995499888150896"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/05\/formulate-printing-inks-for-non-polar.html","title":"Formulate printing inks for non-polar plastics"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8918247715626143964"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-13T17:30:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T21:00:43.130+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Forced drying paints for polyvinyl chloride surfaces"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which raw materials would you recommend for forced drying paints for polyvinyl chloride surfaces ? \nThe choice will primarily depend on whether the PVC is in its plasticised or unplaticised form. In the former case, the paint must match the flexibility of the substrate but must also be unaffected by possible platiciser migration.\n\nAdhesion of he paint filmnot only depends on whether or not a "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/8918247715626143964"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/8918247715626143964"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/05\/forced-drying-paints-for-polyvinyl.html","title":"Forced drying paints for polyvinyl chloride surfaces"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1722197905629380490"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-12T08:11:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T21:02:15.231+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Water Compatible Waxes for Leather Lacquers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Could you recommend any particular water-compatible waxes for formulating leather lacquers?\n\nBecause of their pronounced hydrophobics character, most waxes are difficult to use in water-based formulations. Here it is best to use polyethylene waxes, either in conjunction with surfactans ( this, of course, is the method used to prepare wax emulsions ) or by oxidative treatment of the accepted sense"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1722197905629380490"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1722197905629380490"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/05\/water-compatible-waxes-for-leather.html","title":"Water Compatible Waxes for Leather Lacquers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4065807270128350029"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-11T17:18:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T21:06:50.717+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Degreasing agents"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can You tell us which degreasing agents are currently available ?\n\nUntil recently, degreasing agents based on chlorinated hydrocarbons were used for cleaning surfaces prior to painting. These are hardly used nowadays because of ecological as well as health reasons. Fortunately, these are several environment friendly alternatives which are water-based and just as effective.\n\nDetergent from very "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4065807270128350029"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4065807270128350029"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/05\/degreasing-agents.html","title":"Degreasing agents"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5869262502798879048"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-09T17:26:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T10:49:21.913+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Formulation of Paint for rolling stock"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you give general guidelines on the formulation of paints for rolling stock ?\n\nAfter treating the surface to be painted with a preparation containing phosphoric acid, at room temperature, a normal anti-corrosive primer is applied. This is normally followed by the application odf a surface filler, which is sprayed on. When this is dry, it can be sanded down. A top coat is then applied, usually "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5869262502798879048"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5869262502798879048"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/05\/paint-for-rolling-stock.html","title":"Formulation of Paint for rolling stock"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-6464908297325165811"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-07T22:24:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T10:55:18.216+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fast curing coatings filled with carbon black"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"We are looking for a system which we can fill with up to 30 % carbon black and which will from a resistants, 10 - 50 micron thick film after than 15 seconds at 80o C - 90o C.\n \nSome of your requirements ae easy to fulfil, others very dificult. Modern resins for solvent base and water based products should ensure good mechanical properties. More of a problem is the demand for extremely short "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/6464908297325165811"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/6464908297325165811"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/05\/fast-curing-coatings-filled-with-carbon.html","title":"Fast curing coatings filled with carbon black"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2167138263754843337"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-06T17:14:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:07:37.655+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Natural Alternatives for Carboxymethyl Cellulose"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you recommend any natural alternatives for carboxymethyl cellulose ?\n\nA part from carboxymethyl cellulose ( CMC ) there are a number of others likewise derived from cellulose, which can be used as water soluble, non-ionic thickeners. Their properties depend on a number of factors. The most important is molecular weight ( indicating the degree of polymerisation ), type of alkyl group used for "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/2167138263754843337"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/2167138263754843337"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/05\/natural-alternatives-for-carboxymethyl.html","title":"Natural Alternatives for Carboxymethyl Cellulose"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2022997721036354130"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-05T17:00:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:17:02.644+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Anti settling agents to improve the storage stability epoxy primers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What anti settling agents can we use to improve the storage stability of our industrial epoxy primers ?\n \nThere are a number of different products on the market which will prevent settling out in paints. One important factor to be borne in mind when selecting a suitable product is to know its possible side effects. Polyolefin-based products or those based on hydrogenated castor oil are, generally"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/2022997721036354130"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/2022997721036354130"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/05\/anti-settling-agents-to-improve-storage.html","title":"Anti settling agents to improve the storage stability epoxy primers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8982800025846804416"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-03T14:25:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:16:36.506+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fatty acid-based antifoam agents"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which fatty acid-based antifoam agents would you recommend ?\n\nThe important factors to be borne in mind when chosing and formulating an antifoam agent are a high degree of surface activity and mobility on the one hand and limited solubility in the surface coating compound on the other. The first two properties are found in fatty acid derivatives if their molecular weight is not too high - the "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/8982800025846804416"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/8982800025846804416"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/05\/fatty-acid-based-antifoam-agents.html","title":"Fatty acid-based antifoam agents"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5661656666506119714"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-03T13:36:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:16:10.628+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Renovating Facades which had been coated with Pliolite"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you suggest s paint suitable for renovating an old facade which had been coated with Pliolite ?\n\nAssuming that the Pliolite film on the facade is still intact, although the worse for weart and slightly damaged - in other words that the surface underneath has not been exposed anywhere - in this case, two coats of pliolite paint could be applied. Specially suitable are grades incorporating "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5661656666506119714"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5661656666506119714"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/05\/renovating-facades-which-had-been.html","title":"Renovating Facades which had been coated with Pliolite"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5498106414545750394"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-02T13:14:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:17:42.925+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Formulation of leather finishes"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we formulate a leather finish ?\n\nIt is necessary to distinguish between self coloured leather finidhing lacquers and clear lacquers frequently incoporating transparent pigments which emphasize the appearance of the leather. In the first case inorganic pigments are generally used ( mainly as preparations ) because of the high demands made on tint uniformity and opacity. In the case of "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5498106414545750394"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5498106414545750394"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/05\/formulation-of-leather-finishes.html","title":"Formulation of leather finishes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-6879865738397834441"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-30T22:33:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:18:23.657+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Formulation of marine paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What marine paint formulationshave proved satisfactory ?\n\nMaritime steel structures normally require highly effective protection against corrosion. This can be achieved by applying a high-build system (200-300 ym) base on chlorinated rubber or epoxy-tar paint. Zinc silicate systems can also be used. In shipbuilding one also uses multi-layer systems with primers based on oil modified phenolic "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/6879865738397834441"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/6879865738397834441"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/formulation-of-marine-paints.html","title":"Formulation of marine paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2620169340007609016"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-30T22:31:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:19:24.454+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Flow aid for highly pigmented systems"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Are there additives with which we can improve the wetting power of paints for hot embossing foils ?\n\nObviously, paints used to coat hot embossing foils have relatively poor flow and wetting power on account of their high pigment content. There is a wide choice of suitable additives, the most important being substances which generally improve flow, such as dyclohexanol, decahydronaphthalene, "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/2620169340007609016"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/2620169340007609016"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/flow-aid-for-highly-pigmented-systems.html","title":"Flow aid for highly pigmented systems"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-75717421197615610"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-30T22:29:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:21:35.603+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Replacement for lead naphthenate"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What alternative could we use replace the toxic drier lead naphthenate ?\n\nIt is not easy to dispense with lead naphthenate and other lead based driers for technical reasons, but the toxicity of these compounds makes this unavoidable. One alternative could be to use driersbased on manganese or zirconium. Although manganese driers are effective, they do cause discolouration of light coloured paints"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/75717421197615610"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/75717421197615610"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/replacement-for-lead-naphthenate.html","title":"Replacement for lead naphthenate"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-6613162882299747905"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-29T22:28:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:28:17.124+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Printing inks for Polyester Fabrics"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we formulate a printing ink for polyester fabrics ?\n\nThis type of printing ink can be formulated using acrylate, vinyl and vinylidene and acrylonitrile polymers and copolymers, as well as cellulose derivatives ( alkylated or in ethoxylated or carboxymethylated form ) Products which dry through oxidation are usually synthetic in origin, i.e. modified resins, phenolic resins or ketone "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/6613162882299747905"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/6613162882299747905"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/printing-inks-for-polyester-fabrics.html","title":"Printing inks for Polyester Fabrics"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-539619457520459109"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-28T22:27:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:36:35.817+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Formulation of Aluminnium Powder Paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What are the points to note when formulating aluminium powder paints ?\n\nA relatively high proportion of solvent has to be used. As this released, the film thickeness will decrease, the aluminium powder particles become oriented and the desired metallic effect becomes evident. Self-curing acrylic resins as well as those requiring the use of a curing agent are organicsuitable binders. As far as "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/539619457520459109"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/539619457520459109"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/formulation-of-aluminnium-powder-paints.html","title":"Formulation of Aluminnium Powder Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7387589123316808469"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-27T22:23:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:38:23.121+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Water thinnable melamine resins as binders for wood chipboard"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which water thinnable melamine resin can we use as a binder for wood chipboard which can be sanded after 60 seconds (100o C) and will be solvent resistant after 24 hours ( room temperature ) ?\n\nA number of products can be used. However, if you require fast curing ti achieve sanding after only 60 seconds this would mean using a highly reactive resin and this could well be brittle. It would "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7387589123316808469"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7387589123316808469"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/water-thinnable-melamine-resins-as.html","title":"Water thinnable melamine resins as binders for wood chipboard"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1025197420059860476"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-27T22:22:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:39:21.575+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Adhesion Promoter  for acrylic and polyester paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which adhesion promoters would you recommend for acrylic and polyester paints intended for household appliance ?\n\nHere we would recommend the use of silanes, which distincly improve the adhesion of the paints you mention. Various functionalities can be introduced into these silanes, so that there is good compatibility with the paint resin.\nThe adhesionof acrylic resins with hydroxyl and\/or "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1025197420059860476"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1025197420059860476"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/adhesion-promoter-for-acrylic-and.html","title":"Adhesion Promoter  for acrylic and polyester paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2899314148008132667"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-26T22:20:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:40:19.179+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Heat Resistant Coatings"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which coatings will withstand temperatures of about 120o C in the presence of oxygen ?\n\nOnly silicone-modified systems can be used there, the best heat resistance in the presence of oxygen bein achieved with products based onmethyl silicone resins. Here, the oxygen can only react with the methyl groups, the silica skeleton remaining unaffected and with it the coating structure. We should, however"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/2899314148008132667"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/2899314148008132667"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/heat-resistant-coatings.html","title":"Heat Resistant Coatings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-466761484897208979"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-24T22:17:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:40:57.904+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Alkyd Based Wood Primers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which alkyd resins are suitable for fast drying primers for wood surafaces ?\n\nSuch primers are normally based on a non drying, ground nut-alkyd resin, usually blended with low to medium viscosity cellulose nitrate ( nitrocotton, nitrocellulose ). The type of nitrocellulose used, and the amount, will determine drying time. Nearly all major producers will be able to suggest suitable alkyd resins "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/466761484897208979"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/466761484897208979"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/alkyd-based-wood-primers.html","title":"Alkyd Based Wood Primers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-985407765794983402"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-24T22:04:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:41:56.596+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Primers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Primers are used when the adherence of the coating to the substrate is weak. Primer is an intermediate layer between the substrate and the coating having a strong adhesion to the both.   \nPrimers are commonly low viscosity liquids easily wetting the substrate surface and filling its the microscopic pores.\n\nPrimer and the topcoat (paint, adhesive, sealant) are usually made of the same polymer base"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/985407765794983402"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/985407765794983402"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/primers.html","title":"Primers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-792113941109319962"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-22T23:45:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:42:58.369+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Coating application to concrete surfaces"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you recommend paints specially suitable for application to concrete surfaces ?\n\nThis, of course, largely depends on what environmental influences act on the concrete and also its condition. Let us take two examples :\n\nDry rooms, mild climate. Here we would advise, if the surfaces are smooth and no longer fresh, applying a base coat of a colourless of slightly pigmented copolymer paint or a "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/792113941109319962"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/792113941109319962"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/coating-application-to-concrete-surfaces.html","title":"Coating application to concrete surfaces"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-6069641158097783010"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-22T22:54:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:43:37.224+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Modern Anti fouling finishes"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What are modern anti-fouling finishes capable of - and are redispersible resins available for such compositions ?\n\u0026nbsp; \nAnti-fouling paints for application to ships' bottoms must provide perfect corrosion protection but, above all, they must have a biocidal affect. Recent developments in this field are formulations based on trialkyltin acrylates copolymerised, for example, with methyl "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/6069641158097783010"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/6069641158097783010"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/modern-anti-fouling-finishes.html","title":"Modern Anti fouling finishes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-78819132853702212"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-21T23:18:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:51:00.036+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"What is the definition of a high solids coating?"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What is the definition of a high solids coating ?\n\nThere is no true definition of \"high solids\". In paint and coating circles \"high solids\" coatingS are generally solvent-based coatings that comply with regulatory limits, such as 3.5 lbs\/gal. As you will probably remember from the training program, a coating with a VOC of 3.5 lbs\/gal has a volume solids content of \"approximately\" 52%. That is "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/78819132853702212"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/78819132853702212"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/what-is-definition-of-high-solids.html","title":"What is the definition of a high solids coating?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5209381362511420043"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-21T22:52:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:52:48.573+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Solvent for high viscosity nitrocellulose"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What solvent would you recommend for high viscosity nitrocellulose ? \nLow molecular weight alcohols and ketones are generally excellent solvents for cellulose nitrate, e.g.\u0026nbsp; n-butanol, acetone and methylethylketone (MEK). Since cellulose nitrate, or nitrocellulose, often has to be mixed with plasticisers or soft resins, its reaction to solvent may differ slightly under these circumstances."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5209381362511420043"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5209381362511420043"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/solvent-for-high-viscosity.html","title":"Solvent for high viscosity nitrocellulose"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1848675036057415667"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-19T22:48:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:53:33.170+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Trends in Emulsion Paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What trends are evident in emulsion paints ?\n\nFor ecological reasons there is hardly a surface coating resin on the market today which cannot be used in emulsion paints. Important examples include polyacrylates and copolymers of methacrylic acid esters and styrene, butadiene copolymers with acrylic acid esters, acrylonitrile and styrene, polyvinyl chloride copolymers with vinyl\u0026nbsp; ethers and "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1848675036057415667"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1848675036057415667"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/trends-in-emulsion-paints.html","title":"Trends in Emulsion Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2605296941470949032"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-19T15:59:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:54:07.377+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Enamel Paint"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"We are looking to paint piping systems at an LNG plant using enamel paint thinned with paint thinner or mineral spirits via an airless sprayer. I am looking to see if there are regulations supporting or prohibiting this operation. Any help you could provide would be appreciated.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe only regulations that I can think of would relate to air quality. You should call your local air pollution "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/2605296941470949032"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/2605296941470949032"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/enamel-paint.html","title":"Enamel Paint"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-664586544346290597"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-18T22:44:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:54:55.167+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Corrosion inhibitor selection criteria"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What are the criteria underlying the choice of corrosion inhibitors?\n\nA corrosion inhibitor should meet the following requirements :\n\nIt should be effective over a wide pH range.\nIt should react with the metallic substrate with the formation of products that are far less soluble tha the inhibitor.\nIts solubility in the primer should neither be too slight ( in order to guarantee effectiveness ) "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/664586544346290597"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/664586544346290597"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/corrosion-inhibitor-selection-criteria.html","title":"Corrosion inhibitor selection criteria"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8768081742692144905"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-18T15:55:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:55:32.568+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How to Create a Semi-Gloss Black"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"I would like to know if I can mix a gloss black and flat black and create a semi-gloss paint? Is there a kind of ratio I need to get the semi-gloss mix?\n\nIf the gloss and flat paints are of the same composition, you can mix them to obtain a lower gloss finish. Only experimentation will allow you to get to the semi-gloss level you desire. 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Could you please suggest suitable formulations?\n\nFlexographic printng inks are often based on acrylic copolymer emulsions containing ammonia or an amine such as triethanolamine as solubilising agent. 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Only a stoving or two-pack finish would be suitable, which is also suitable for multi cost application. 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I have been given a VOC % by volume instead of VOC % by weight for a new coating. Are these numbers equal, or would I have to convert from % volume to % weight? I know that % volume only equals % weight if the specific gravity\/density are equal, but I don't know if VOC's even have a density. 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There are many different unreactive grades with which one can also formulate blends.\n\nCertain polyamides and polyacrylates can also be used. 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I'm using them on 6\" to 8\" post or will it not stick to linseed oil?\u0026nbsp;\n\nIn my opinion the beads will stick provided you select the appropriate size beads. If the beads are too heavy they might slide down. I suggest you "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/8547114017457333566"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/8547114017457333566"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/linseed-and-reflective-beads.html","title":"Linseed and Reflective Beads"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1234652603175969064"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-05T22:15:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:21:46.435+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cleaning surface preparation techniques"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"The first and mandatory stage of any surface preparation prior to the cating  deposition is cleaning and degreasing.\nAt this stage the contaminants are  removed from the substrate surface: mineral oils (Rust protection oils, Cutting  fluids (coolants), greases, etc.), miscellaneous organic soils (paints, animal  lubricants and vegetable lubricants, fingerprints).\n\nThe cleaning techniques:  \n\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1234652603175969064"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1234652603175969064"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/cleaning-surface-preparation-techniques.html","title":"Cleaning surface preparation techniques"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5643894680712542242"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-05T17:50:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:22:07.312+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Arsenic in Paint"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Is it possible to have paint tested for arsenic content? Are there any labs in southern California, for example, that might do this?\u0026nbsp;\n\nWhy would anybody use arsenic in paint? 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The substrate surface may be roughened by either mechanical or chemical method.\n\nSand blasting, Shot peening, wire brushing, tumbling, hand sanding are used for mechanical abrading. The main "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/35007990379105172"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/35007990379105172"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/surface-roughening.html","title":"Surface roughening"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1205383481856841068"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-04T21:17:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:24:30.426+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Advantages and disadvantages of powder coatings"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Advantages of powder coatings :   \n   \nHigh coating properties \nEasy application \nPossible automation \nLow capital investment \nLow toxicity due to absence of VOC (volatile organic compounds) \nLow amount of paint is stored, shipped and sprayed for obtaining a coating of a given thickness and area. \nSimple and non-expensive exhausting equipment is required \nLow fire hazard \nSimple substrate Surface"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1205383481856841068"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1205383481856841068"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-powder.html","title":"Advantages and disadvantages of powder coatings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8963442924565589169"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-04T21:13:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:28:54.914+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Methods of application powder coatings"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Electrostatic spraying. \nElectrostatic spraying utilizes electrostatic attraction of elctrically charged powder particles to the grounded metallic substrate. 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Air is ionized in the high voltage (40-100 kV) electrostatic field generated by an elctrode located in the spraying gun"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/8963442924565589169"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/8963442924565589169"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/04\/methods-of-application-powder-coatings.html","title":"Methods of application powder coatings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3014315941185911951"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-03T18:57:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:29:53.556+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Reflective Glass Beads"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"I have to paint a wall. 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Cotton fabric require different inks from non-wovens, because of their different water absorption. For non-wovens, the following formulation can be recommended : 70% "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7963210225486283166"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7963210225486283166"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/03\/acrylate-base-for-fabric-printing-inks.html","title":"Formulation acrylate base for fabric printing inks"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1650295467951746835"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-29T14:55:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:33:22.963+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Formulation of alkyd based paint ?"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Alkyd Based Paint: Also Called Oil Based Paint    \nAlkyd paint is not commonly used in home painting applications. It used to be that these paints were the standard for bathrooms and other \"wet\" areas since they were easy to scrub, had a higher sheen and were more durable than the early latex paints.\n\nThat is no longer true and now many latex paints equal or even outperform alkyd based paints "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1650295467951746835"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1650295467951746835"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/03\/formulation-of-alkyd-based-paint.html","title":"Formulation of alkyd based paint ?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5073106174398162637"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-28T17:18:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:33:44.370+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Zinc Chromate Vs. Zinc Phosphate Primer"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which one is better a option for structural steel work with normal environment condition in temp range 8-44 deg C.?\n\nZinc chromate is usually considered more effective for corrosion resistance than zinc phosphate. However, zinc chromate is known to be a carcinogen (cancer causing chemical) and in the USA most companies have stopped using zinc chromate as a primer."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5073106174398162637"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5073106174398162637"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/03\/zinc-chromate-vs-zinc-phosphate-primer.html","title":"Zinc Chromate Vs. 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Before you purchase any equipment, you first need "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/34034257145781033"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/34034257145781033"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/03\/building-standard-lab-for-paint-industry.html","title":"Building a Standard Lab for paint industry"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8106135211929970326"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-28T14:50:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-01T21:35:04.433+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How to calculate VOC in a paint formulation ?"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"I want to do a draft calculation to determine how much is the VOC in a paint formulation. But I don't know where to begin ?\u0026nbsp;\n\nIf you mean latex paint, then simply add all the VOCs reported from the vendors of your raw materials, adjusted to the amounts in your formula of course. For instance, if you buy a latex from vendor A, and they report 100 ppm VOCs, and this latex comprises 90% of your"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/8106135211929970326"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/8106135211929970326"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/03\/how-to-calculate-voc-in-paint.html","title":"How to calculate VOC in a paint formulation ?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7139513628385420068"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-27T22:47:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:36:23.741+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How to Accelerating the drying process"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we speed up the drying time of our medium-oil Alkyd-based car touch-up paints with a metallic effect?\n\nThe best solution would appear to be to find a drier for medium-oil alkyd paints which will not affect the metallic effect. There is a wide choice of compounds, but naphthenates, octoates, resonates etc, containing lead, manganese or cerium should not be used. lt would be best to use "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7139513628385420068"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7139513628385420068"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/03\/how-to-accelerating-drying-process.html","title":"How to Accelerating the drying process"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5735803191472157541"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-25T19:55:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:36:52.901+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A different finish in washability and wearability"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"All paints have a finish and each finish differs in wearability and washability. The type of finish, therefore, should be considered when selecting the right paint for a specific room. paint comes in several types of finishes. They are flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and highgloss. The higher the gloss, the easier it is to wash.\n\nFlat paint finishes have no shine and a dull mat finish, which "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5735803191472157541"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5735803191472157541"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/03\/different-finish-washability-wearability.html","title":"A different finish in washability and wearability"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3766210079770976637"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-25T18:57:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:37:09.257+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Odour of plastisol coated plastics containers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we avoid the smell which occurs when we coat polyamide drinking water containers with plastisol. 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The first step would be to check whether any polystyrene is present, due to accidental "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5817643720702119060"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5817643720702119060"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/03\/swelling-polyester-filler.html","title":"Swelling Polyester Filler"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3136300736601813577"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-19T16:16:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:39:07.962+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"VOC Question"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Does a standard interior flat house paint (Behr brand) continue to produce VOC's after it has completely dried? 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Could you tell me please which are the main properties we are losing in this change besides cost due high price of organic pigment ?\n\nOther than the higher cost of organic pigments, the main disadvantage of non-lead-chromate paints is that they tend to have less hiding power. In other words, you "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/6043364145554860484"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/6043364145554860484"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/03\/substitution-of-lead-chromate.html","title":"Substitution of Lead Chromate"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2344028932455476106"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-18T15:47:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-09-30T20:43:04.509+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Zinc Chromate Primer and Red Oxide Zinc Chromate Primer"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Is there any difference between zinc chromate primer and red oxide zinc chromate primer?\n\nZinc chromate is a chemical that is added to a primer to prevent or retard corrosion. Red oxide is also chemical that provides excellent exterior durability. A red oxide, zinc chromate primer contains both chemicals; one to prevent or retard corrosion, and the other to provide excellent exterior durability. 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Plasma treatment causes foration of oxygen "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/6564077236951155307"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/6564077236951155307"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/03\/plasma-treatment.html","title":"Plasma Treatment"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-737032506375705779"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-14T17:12:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T14:03:38.716+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Painting Thickness"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Could you please tell what is the min\/max tolerance applied on the specified film thickness? is there any standard specifying the same or industy practice ?\n\nEach paint has its own tolerances and usually the paint vendor states the tolerance on its technical data sheet. 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Further, I know the specific gravity of paint \u0026amp; solvents. With these datas how do I determine % Volume solids present in paint.\n\nSince you know the percent weight solids you can easily calculate the percent weight solvents by subtraction. 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The additive whose role is to provide anti-bacterial effect is \"Biocides\". 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Polyurethanes do not have excellent adhesion to many substrates; "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/3959701193026930437"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/3959701193026930437"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2012\/02\/getting-good-adhesion-and-toughness.html","title":"Getting Good Adhesion and Toughness with a Clearcoat"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3469298767205481002"},"published":{"$t":"2011-11-07T08:32:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-14T14:08:35.938+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Amino-fatty acid compounds"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you give us any advice on the use of amino-fatty acid compounds ?\n\nAmong arnino-fatty acid derivatives the amino oleates have achieved technical importance in the formulation of paints, in that they can be used as corrosion inhibitors. They exhibit relatively pronounced chemisorption in iron surfaces, especially in the presence of sulphuric acid. The structure of such paint films depends on "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/3469298767205481002"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/3469298767205481002"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2011\/11\/amino-fatty-acid-compounds.html","title":"Amino-fatty acid compounds"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1310422751400885084"},"published":{"$t":"2011-11-06T07:16:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-14T14:15:59.651+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Permeability of polyethylene"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What is known about the solvent permeability of low density polyethylene ?\n\nPolyethylene film and sheeting, used for making carrier bags with reinforced handles for example, is generally considered to be relatively impermeable. 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One can even achieve water solubility by these means. The hydroxyl value and acid number can be used as control variables and are usually high. The incorporation of unsaturated fatty acids also "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1539691667315576173"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1539691667315576173"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2011\/11\/alcohol-soluble-acrylates.html","title":"Alcohol soluble acrylates"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4535402669127437140"},"published":{"$t":"2011-11-05T17:12:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-14T14:19:50.567+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Hot melt compounds and wrinkle finishes"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you give us information on hot melt compounds and wrinkle finishes ?\n\nHot melt compounds are used for road marking paints, being applied in thicknesses between 3 and 15 mm. Such compounds consist of solvent-free thermoplastic polymers such as vinyl chloride copolymers, polyacrylates and sometimes also polyester resins. Special grades of titanium dioxide may be used as white pigments, together"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4535402669127437140"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4535402669127437140"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2011\/11\/hot-melt-compounds-and-wrinkle-finishes.html","title":"Hot melt compounds and wrinkle finishes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5761402246965789233"},"published":{"$t":"2008-12-28T20:35:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-03T19:29:38.710+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Quality of Natural Pigments"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we check the quality of natural pigment?\n\nPigments obtained from vegetable, animal and mineral products are hardly used nowadays. When they are still in use, they are convened into a usable condition by various physical and chemical methods such as purification, size reduction, micronisation, surface treatment etc.\nAmong the simplest tests are colour stability, particle size, particle "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5761402246965789233"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5761402246965789233"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/12\/quality-of-natural-pigments.html","title":"Quality of Natural Pigments"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7388835770150983723"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-29T14:59:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-01T23:06:26.949+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Indoor And Outdoor Paint ?"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How are the outdoor paint formulations differ from indoor paint formulations?\u0026nbsp;\n\nThey have UV protectant additives, denser pigment and more moisture resistant bonding agents."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7388835770150983723"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7388835770150983723"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/indoor-and-outdoor-paint.html","title":"Indoor And Outdoor Paint ?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5939443183953823527"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-25T14:50:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-01T23:17:45.549+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"PVC Odour"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What causes the smell from camping articles (such as tents and rucksacks) which are made of materials coated with PVC plastisol? The plastisol contains a stabiliser based on barium and zinc.\nAre there reactions between adhesion promoters (e.g. isocyanate) and colorants in the material polyamide 66) as this might be expected to give rise to a smell of amine? On the other hand could the odour come "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5939443183953823527"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5939443183953823527"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/pvc-odour.html","title":"PVC Odour"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3589302333258977762"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-23T14:44:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-01T23:35:11.058+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Low-odour amine"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"The set pH value of emulsion paints is to remain stable. Ammonia is effective, but has a strong smell. An aminomethyl propanol smells les strongly, but remains in the film for too long. Can you suggest a solution?\n\nThere is 2-dimethylamino-2-methyl-1-propanol which does not smell so strongly and improves gloss and flow. There is also 2-amino-2-ethyl propanediol-1,3 which is low-odour, acts as a "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/3589302333258977762"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/3589302333258977762"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/low-odour-amine.html","title":"Low-odour amine"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7416804353394143516"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-22T14:34:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-01T23:53:52.659+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Unstable Knifing Fillers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Could you suggest reasons why our knifing filler, containing 77 % calcium carbonate as filler, cures prematurely in the drum ?\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe cause of your problem would appear to be ion release t by the calcium carbonate filler, something one must always reckon with if contaminants have not been removed before use. Here, trivalent cations are specially critical and one should check these specially. 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Can you suggest a remedy?\n\nTo prevent the orange peel effect, it is necessary to incorporate a suitable flow control agent in the paint formulation. Here there is a very wide choice of products. Those based on linear acrylic resins have proved to be good all-round flow control agents, but products based on urea. Melamine, cellulose "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1253294091512128279"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1253294091512128279"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/flow-problems.html","title":"Flow Problems"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2703450825793464086"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-20T14:01:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T00:06:12.977+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Anti-settling Agents"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Our metallic pigment paste containing 5,5 % linseed oil and an anti-settling agent tends to separate. Can you suggest a remedy?\n\nThere is a certain risk of separation attached to such pigment pastes because of the considerable differences in density between the metallic pigment and the film-forming substance, even if This separation probably takes place only gradually because of the relatively "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/2703450825793464086"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/2703450825793464086"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/anti-settling-agents.html","title":"Anti-settling Agents"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-6794883622496716136"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-20T13:56:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T00:09:25.526+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sedimentation in Water-Borne Paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Our emulsion paints, based on a terpolymer and pigmented with calcium carbonate and titanium dioxide settle out after a month, despite the fact that we incorporate sodium hexametaphsophate and pigment dispersing agent. What would you advise us to do ?\n\nThere are many different anti-settling agents on the market, suitable for aqueous systems.These include products based on cellulose derivatives, "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/6794883622496716136"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/6794883622496716136"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/sedimentation-in-water-borne-paints.html","title":"Sedimentation in Water-Borne Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7286411853547531260"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-17T13:49:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T00:10:55.693+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rust despite using a primer"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Although a good primer is used, metal components which have to be stored for several months show distinct signs of rusting. How can we solve this problem?\n\nThe most important point to consider is the preparation of the metal surfaces. This means that they must really be scrupulously clean. Only when this has been achieved can one immerse the components in the phosphating bath. lf the primer is "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7286411853547531260"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7286411853547531260"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/rust-despite-using-primer.html","title":"Rust despite using a primer"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-165996781463911116"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-17T13:26:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T00:12:47.883+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Microfoams in Anti-Corrosive Systems"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"We have been unable to prevent the formation of microfoam in anti-corrosive systems with conventional silicabased thickening agents, nor with cellulose derivatives. What would you advise us to do?\n\nThe obvious solution would seem to be use bentonites, i.e. layer-lattice silicates of the montmorillonite type, organically modified. These products impart an easily controllable degree of thixotropy "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/165996781463911116"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/165996781463911116"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/microfoams-in-anti-corrosive-systems.html","title":"Microfoams in Anti-Corrosive Systems"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-6172436158037557411"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-17T13:21:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T00:14:16.899+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Separation of Gel Particles"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Is there an effective but simple method of separating gel particles?\n\nRegular filtration is and remains the easiest, most effective and most economic method. If the particles are very small, the only other way would be to centrifuge the product. Here we refer, of course, to just the resin solution without any pigments or fillers. The greater the difference in density between resin and solvent, "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/6172436158037557411"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/6172436158037557411"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/separation-of-gel-particles.html","title":"Separation of Gel Particles"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4759724533870637067"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-16T13:17:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T15:17:26.478+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Avoiding Gel Formation"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we reverse undesirable gel formation or at least prevent it?\n\nIf the gel state is reached, increases in molar mass occur rapidly. Initiators are small molecular modules (mono- or oligomers), the mobility of which is limited by the gel. ln general, it is then too late to take correcting steps, at least without noticeable reductions in quality. There are various preventive measures. The "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4759724533870637067"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4759724533870637067"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/avoiding-gel-formation.html","title":"Avoiding Gel Formation"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2805848521149238627"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-16T13:10:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T15:24:04.471+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Improving the Hardness of DD Lacquer"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we improve the hardness of a DD lacquer? The product is a pigmented 2 pack lacquer.\n\nIn the formulation of polyurethane lacquers, the well known principle particularly applies that high hardness is best achieved with strongly branched molecular components with aromatic nuclei. This fundamental rule is of such importance for this class of lacquers because it allows considerable latitude in"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/2805848521149238627"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/2805848521149238627"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/improving-hardness-of-dd-lacquer.html","title":"Improving the Hardness of DD Lacquer"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8896656177729311345"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-15T13:06:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T15:40:42.779+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Improved Adhesion on Metal"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Adhesion of our primer on metal surfaces is inadequate. How can we solve the problem?\n\nlf the choice of components can be varied, suitably formulated carboxylic acid containing PVC resins are a possibility. The carboxyl functionality in these improves considerably the adhesion properties of the coating. A suitable product should be able to selected from the relatively large number of terpolymers "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/8896656177729311345"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/8896656177729311345"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/improved-adhesion-on-metal.html","title":"Improved Adhesion on Metal"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8990467593429258472"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-15T12:53:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T15:42:23.388+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Reducing Adhesion"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Polyvinylbutyral has a very high adhesion in screen printing. Can it be reduced?\n\nThe question refers to the adhesion of screen printing colours on a base of polyvinylbutyral and how it can be avoided. Several possibilities are open: \n\nUse of a high-melting type of polyvinylbutyral (e.g. BL 16 from Wacker). \nUse of an additive for improving the surface. There are a great many of these, for "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/8990467593429258472"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/8990467593429258472"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/reducing-adhesion.html","title":"Reducing Adhesion"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1755626547452923070"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-15T12:46:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T15:45:07.472+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Gel Particles in Polyurethane Paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"We are having problems with our metal-finish paints based on polyurethanes. After stoving, the paint film is marked by particle agglomerates. Can you suggest a reason for this?\n\nThe reason for this defect is evidently the presence of gel-particles formed by partial separation of the blocking component in the isocyanate, which then reacts prematurely with the polyhydroxyl compounds by crosslinkage"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1755626547452923070"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1755626547452923070"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/gel-particles-in-polyurethane-paints.html","title":"Gel Particles in Polyurethane Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4767788770830198853"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-14T12:44:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T15:47:25.765+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fast Drying Primer"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we speed up the drying of our phosphoric acid-based Mowital\/Phenodur primers?\n\nln a two-pack primer the phosphoric acid is stirred in only shortly before application and drying will then take place within a few hours. ln the case of a one-pack primer, the material can be kept longer, but when applied to metal surfaces will take two months to dry.\nOther factors, too, can be varied, eg "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4767788770830198853"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4767788770830198853"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/fast-drying-primer.html","title":"Fast Drying Primer"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7961194654051753824"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-14T12:41:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T15:56:40.081+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Drying Problems with Metallic Paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What reason could there be for our metallic paint still not being dried through after 36 hours?\n\nIn principle the drying process of metallic paints is the same as that of conventionally pigmented systems. Drying time is determined primarily by the resin type and solvent composition. ln the present case, the high boiling component is too pronounced. lt could also be due to the metallic pigments.\n\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7961194654051753824"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7961194654051753824"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/drying-problems-with-metallic-paints.html","title":"Drying Problems with Metallic Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-338952521994634318"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-13T12:40:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:03:42.377+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Drying Times for Paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we speed up the drying of our paints?\n\n\u0026nbsp;If you cannot increase the temperature, you will have to modify your formulation. Here it is important to know whether the paint dries through solvent evaporation of through chemical reaction. If the latter, there will usually be more possibilities of achieving your aim.\nFor a solvent-based, clear lacquer, a drying time of maximum 30 minutes "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/338952521994634318"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/338952521994634318"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/drying-times-for-paints.html","title":"Drying Times for Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4172172324665378787"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-13T12:38:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:08:57.597+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Delaying the Drying of Alkyd Paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Our alkyd paints containing the brown pigment \"Kupen-VAT\" take an exceptionally long time to dry. Can you suggest a reason for this?\n\nA common cause is that radical formation initiated by atmospheric oxygen is inhibited by the fatty acid radicals. lt could also be possible that, although driers have been used, their activity appears reduced as a result of adsorption by the pigment.\nThe brown "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4172172324665378787"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4172172324665378787"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/delaying-drying-of-alkyd-paints.html","title":"Delaying the Drying of Alkyd Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1927112219985780774"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-12T20:33:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:19:50.237+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Accelerating the Drying Process"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we speed up the drying time of our medium-oil Alkyd-based car touch-up paints with a metallic effect?\n\nThe best solution would appear to be to find a drier for medium-oil alkyd paints which will not affect the metallic effect. There is a wide choice of compounds, but naphthenates, octoates, resonates etc, containing lead, manganese or cerium should not be used.\nlt would be best to use "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1927112219985780774"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/1927112219985780774"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/accelerating-drying-process.html","title":"Accelerating the Drying Process"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3887348598317509544"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-12T20:13:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:25:04.661+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rapid Drying"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can the rapid drying of a combination of cellulose nitrate solution with short-chain alkyd resin in the preparation of nitro-putty fillers be reduced?\n\nThe drying of such a combination can be freely adjusted to be fast or slow. However the method of doing this depends on the composition. Without knowing the composition only the following recommendations can be given. Drying will b slowed by:\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/3887348598317509544"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/3887348598317509544"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/rapid-drying.html","title":"Rapid Drying"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3868029781016464662"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-12T20:11:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:28:30.082+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Discolouration caused by TiO2?"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Some of our paints, pigmented with TiO2, discolour on anodic oxidation. What causes this?\n\nThere are many hundreds of known types of TiO2, including many with modined surfaces. ln principle interference effects are possible with these varieties, although we do not know of any case of this. lt is probable that it is the binder which is discolouring rather than the titanium dioxide."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/3868029781016464662"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/3868029781016464662"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/discolouration-caused-by-tio2.html","title":"Discolouration caused by TiO2?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4532206529475508692"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-11T20:01:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:34:24.001+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Temperature and Humidity range for Waterborne Acrylic coatings"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What is the temperature and humidity range normally recommended with waterborne acrylic coatings?\n\nThe best temperature range for use of waterborne acrylics is between about 60° F and 90° F, although painting at temperatures as low as 45° F can be done. Most manufacturers recommend temperature ranges of about 45 to 110° F. Painting at very high relative humidity (\u0026gt;90%) can lead to "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4532206529475508692"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4532206529475508692"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/temperature-and-humidity-range-for.html","title":"Temperature and Humidity range for Waterborne Acrylic coatings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5364993368835090336"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-11T19:38:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:35:24.029+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Types of waterborne acrylic coatings for use on steel"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What types of waterborne acrylic coatings are commercially available for use on steel?\n\nThere are a number of different types of industrial coatings available that are based on waterborne acrylics. Anti-corrosive primers designed for direct application to prepared steel surfaces are usually formulated with inhibitive pigments to aid in long term corrosion protection.\nTopcoats are available in a "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5364993368835090336"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/5364993368835090336"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/types-of-waterborne-acrylic-coatings.html","title":"Types of waterborne acrylic coatings for use on steel"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-896135612228663435"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-10T16:47:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:40:11.469+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Waterborne coatings considered zero VOC"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Why aren’t all waterborne coatings considered zero VOC (volatile organic content)?\n\nAlthough they are more environmentally-friendly alternatives compared to many solventborne coatings, most waterborne acrylic coatings do contain some volatile organic compounds, and thus are not zero VOC. The organic compounds often enter the paint formulation from co-solvents called coalescents, which are "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/896135612228663435"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/896135612228663435"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/waterborne-coatings-considered-zero-voc.html","title":"Waterborne coatings considered zero VOC"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4108579160778688979"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-10T16:43:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:45:28.609+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Waterborne Acrylic Coatings"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Are waterborne acrylic coatings useful for immersion service?\n\nWhile waterborne acrylic coatings can be successfully used in many aggressive industrial environments, they are not recommended for immersion service. Some waterborne acrylics, such as those used for roof coatings, can withstand periods of contact with pooled water, but they are not suitable for permanent immersion."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4108579160778688979"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/4108579160778688979"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/waterborne-acrylic-coatings.html","title":"Waterborne Acrylic Coatings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7962204987619832158"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-10T16:38:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:52:39.017+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Waterborne industrial paint with water to make it flow"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can I thin my waterborne industrial paint with water to make it flow or spray better?\n\nWaterborne paints are designed to be applied at the supplied viscosity, and thinning should not be necessary. If thinning is required, use only clean water and use it sparingly. Excessive thinning will result in sagging, reduced film build, and possibly performance problems. Always follow the manufacturer’s "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7962204987619832158"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9179880158628201978\/posts\/default\/7962204987619832158"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.archiepaint.com\/2008\/03\/waterborne-industrial-paint-with-water.html","title":"Waterborne industrial paint with water to make it flow"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}]}]}});