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BASF Coatings Launches First ChemCycling Products in the Automotive Refinish Market

by in Industrial News September 19, 2024

First in refinish market to leverage unique, advanced ChemCycling technology under BASF’s mass balance approach. BASF Coatings officially introduced new product lines at Automechanika 2024, the world’s leading international trade fair for the automotive aftermarket. Further driving sustainability in the refinish industry, BASF’s next generation of clearcoats employs the company’s unique ChemCycling technology. The product lines, manufactured using […]

Water solubility and dissolution mode of HPMC and HEMC

by in Industrial News September 18, 2024

HEMC (Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose) and HPMC (Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose) commonly used in the construction industry have excellent water solubility, but if directly added to water, they can cause clumping. So for fine powdered methyl cellulose ethers (non surface treated), to avoid clumping in water, the appropriate dissolution method is: First, disperse cellulose ether in hot […]

Gardco Launches Viscosity Calculator and Psychrometric Calculator Apps

by in Industrial News September 13, 2024

Gardco announces two new custom Gardco mobile apps to enhance efficiency and precision. Paul N. Gardner USA (Gardco) – worldwide distributors, producers, and designers of quality physical and inspection instruments for the paint, coatings, and related industries – announces two new custom Gardco mobile apps to enhance efficiency and precision.Gardco announced the release of two new innovative […]

Viscosity Variation of Cement Pastes Modified by Cellulose Ethers

by in Industrial News September 12, 2024

Thickening is an important modification effect of cellulose ether on cement-based materials. The effects of cellulose ether dosage, viscosity meter rotation speed, and temperature on the viscosity changes of cellulose ether modified cement slurry were studied. The results showed that as the content of cellulose ether increased, the viscosity of the cement slurry continued to […]

PPG Launches PPG STEELGUARD 951 Fire Protection Coating in Americas

by in Industrial News September 10, 2024

Flexible epoxy coating provides commercial infrastructure with up to four hours of fire protection. PPG announced the launch of PPG STEELGUARD 951 epoxy intumescent fire protection coating in the Americas. This innovative product is designed for advanced manufacturing facilities, including semiconductor plants, electric vehicle battery facilities, data centers and other commercial infrastructure. After a successful launch […]

What are the factors that affect the water solubility of Cellulose Ether?

by in Industrial News September 9, 2024

The water solubility of cellulose ether depends on the type of etherification group and its degree of substitution (DS), and may also be affected by the production process. 1.Types of etherification groups: Cellulose ethers can be monoethers or mixed ethers, and their properties vary to some extent. Low substituted hydrophilic groups, such as hydroxyethyl groups, […]

How to identify the quality of Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose?

by in Industrial News September 5, 2024

1.Adulterated Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) is different from pure hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC). Appearance: Pure Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) looks fluffy and has a small bulk density, ranging from 0.3-0.4g/ml; The adulterated Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) has better fluidity and a heavier feel, which is significantly different from the appearance of the genuine product.  Condition: Pure Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) powder is fibrous […]