There is a confusion between Zinc Powder and Zinc Dust. Though both of them have similar origins, their functions are different. This is primarily due to the difference between their particle size. Paint manufacturers sometimes interchange the names of these … Read More
Synthetic red iron oxide have become increasingly important due to their pure hue, consistent properties, and tinting strength. Single-component forms are mainly produced with red, yellow, orange and black colours. Their composition corresponds to that of minerals hematite, goethite, lepidocrocite, and magnetite. Brown … Read More
Skinning of paint is the biggest nuisance in protective coatings. Skinning causes the avoidable waste of a costly coating material. The loss of paint due to skinning is estimated to be as much as 3 to 5%. This not only worries … Read More
Zinc phosphate (Zn3(PO4)2) is an inorganic chemical compound used as a corrosion resistant coating on metal surfaces either as part of an electroplating process or applied as a primer pigment (see also red lead). It has largely displaced toxic materials based on lead or chromium, and by 2006 it had become the most commonly … Read More
Zinc pyrithione (or pyrithione zinc) is a coordination complex of zinc. It has fungistatic (inhibits the division of fungal cells) and bacteriostatic (inhibits bacterial cell division) properties. Why should Zinc Pyrithione be used in paint? The Problem: It is well known that most exterior coatings and many … Read More
C9 hydrocarbon resin – This articles will explain what it is and how it is used and tested. What is C9 Hydrocarbon Resin? C9 hydrocarbon resin is produced by C9 fraction by products of petroleum cracking through pretreatment, polymerization and … Read More
Introduction Several types of additives can be used in the dispersion process in which solid particles, like pigments and fillers, are distributed and stabilised in a liquid. Often two categories of additives, wetting agent (EU) and dispersants (EU), are mentioned in one breath. However, the two materials … Read More
About Polygloss 90: Polygloss 90 is the premium extender for semi- and high-gloss coatings.It is a milled, ultrafine, hydrous kaolin, best suited to extend titanium dioxide and resin in semi and high-gloss paints. Polygloss 90 is designed to optimize properties such … Read More
What is chlorinated rubber? An odorless, pale yellow resin prepared by adding up to 65% chlorine to an elastomer, such as natural rubber, butyl rubber, or styrene-butadiene. Chlorinated rubber produces a hard tough, glossy film. It is used primarily in the for paints, … Read More
What is MEKO? What is MEKO? MEKO stands for Methylethyl Ketone Oxime which is an organic compound with the formula C2H5C(NOH)CH3. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: Appearance: colourless liquid Density: 0.923 g/cm3 Melting point: −15 °C (5 °F; 258 K) Boiling point: 152 … Read More
