The Indispensable Power of Titanium Dioxide in Coatings
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) remains a staple in paints and coatings for several reasons, despite advancements in technology and the...
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Dec 14, 20212 min read
Super white paint that cools buildings
According to an article in the New Scientist, staff at Purdue University have developed a new superwhite paint is so reflective that it...
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Dec 2, 20212 min read
Ink & Pigments
What is printer ink made of? Ink is a liquid or paste that contains pigments or dyes. Pigments give ink its colour and they can come from...
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Nov 9, 20212 min read
Resins
Resins are typically viscous substances that convert into rigid polymers through a curing process. They are naturally occurring but are...
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Sep 30, 20212 min read
Understanding different types of paints
Industrial paint, as used to protect metal, wood, and a wide range of other materials, possesses a variety of traits that can be...
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Sep 10, 20212 min read
Paint Constituents
Paint is used to decorate, protect and prolong the life of natural and synthetic materials, and acts as a barrier against environmental...
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Sep 10, 20212 min read
What is Rheology?
In the paints and coatings industry, flow properties of the final formulation hold a prime importance. The manufacturing & storage of...
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Jul 9, 20212 min read
Eco-friendly Paints
Eco-friendly paint, or natural paint, is paint that has been specially designed to have lower levels of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs,...
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Jun 1, 20212 min read
Emulsion Paints
Emulsion paints are basically water-based paint principally used for internal as well as an external surface coating of the building....
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Jun 1, 20212 min read
The Importance of Extenders
At its most basic an extender pigment is a naturally occurring chemical substance (usually having a white colour) that is added to a...
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Dec 2, 20202 min read
About Calcined Kaolin
Kaolin is one of the most indispensable fillers in the paint industry. It is a natural clay raw material, containing Ca and Na and is...
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