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Analysis of the causes of Calcium Formate agglomeration and solutions

by in Industrial News September 29, 2024

Calcium formate is a common chemical substance widely used in fields such as food, agriculture, and industry. However, during storage and use, calcium formate may sometimes clump, which not only affects its effectiveness but may also cause certain economic losses. In order to better understand the causes of calcium formate agglomeration and find solutions, this […]

Sherwin-Williams Interior Paint Earns Top Honors from J.D. Power

by in Industrial News September 27, 2024

Customers name Sherwin-Williams brand no. 1 in customer satisfaction with interior paint. According to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Paint Satisfaction Study, Sherwin-Williams achieved the highest ranking in the interior paint segment. Complementing this top ranking, HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams—available exclusively at Lowe’s—brings together HGTV’s design expertise with the renowned quality of Sherwin-Williams paints. “HGTV Home by […]

New Acrylic Resin for Architectural Coatings Without Fluorosurfactants from EPS

by in Industrial News September 25, 2024

EPS 2746 is a versatile polymer for architectural DIY and professional paint formulations. Engineered Polymer Solutions (EPS®) launched a new all-acrylic polymer for cutting-edge flat through semi-gloss interior and exterior architectural coatings. “EPS 2746 is a versatile polymer for architectural DIY and professional paint formulations,” said Robert Sandoval, Ph.D. EPS R&D Director. “It sets itself apart by […]

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 […]