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Co-dependent: Adhesion on Steel via Covalent Bonding

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Jochum Beetsma — 3 comments

Painted steel bridge - learn about coating adhesion on steel in the Prospector Knowledge Center.

Introduction Excellent adhesion on the substrate is a key requirement for most coating systems. The quality of the substrate-coating interface, and by that the adhesion strength, is governed by … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings Tagged With: Application

The Challenges of Formulating Universal Colorants

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Jochum Beetsma — 16 comments

  Introduction A universal colorant is a concentrated dispersion of colour pigment that is used to tint a base paint. A line of well-designed universal colorants can be used for both … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings Tagged With: formulation challenge

Wetting Agents and Dispersants – What’s the Difference? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Jochum Beetsma — 2 comments

What's the difference between wetting agents and dispersants? Find out in this infographic in the Prospector Knowledge Center!

To achieve optimal pigment dispersion in coatings, multiple additives are often necessary. Two such additives are wetting agents and dispersants. But what's the difference between wetting agents and … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings Tagged With: Infographic, Category Overview

Formulating Foolproof Waterbased Colorants

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Jochum Beetsma — 4 comments

From additives to dispersants, learn the essential keys to formulating waterbased colorants that are compatible with a variety of paints and coatings.

Introduction A colorant is a concentrated dispersion of colour pigment that can add colour to a base paint. An immense variety of colours can be obtained when colorants, each containing one … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings

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