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India Dry Mix Mortar Market 2024 Opportunity, Challenge, Drivers, Restraint, Trend, Demand and Global Business Growth by 2031

by in Industrial News November 1, 2024

India Dry Mix Mortar Market Research Report By DataM Intelligence: A comprehensive analysis of current and emerging trends provides clarity on the dynamics of the India Dry Mix Mortar market. The report employs Porter’s Five Forces model to assess key factors such as the influence of suppliers and customers, risks posed by different entities, competitive […]

The role of molecular defoaming active agents in the formulation of low-VOC paint defoamers

by in Industrial News October 31, 2024

Causes of foam formation Water-based paints are not pure liquids; they are colloidal dispersions of particles (pigments, resins) in a carrier (water). One of the key factors in the stability of air bubbles in paints is surfactants, as it is they that hold all the different ingredients together and prevent them from separating or settling. […]

PPG Reaches Agreement to Sell Architectural Coatings U.S. and Canada business to American Industrial

by in Industrial News October 30, 2024

PPG announces comprehensive cost reduction program. PPG has reached a definitive agreement to sell 100% of its architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada at a transaction value of $550 million to American Industrial Partners (AIP), an industrials investor. The transaction, which is expected to close in late 2024 or early 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, […]

In water-based coatings, foaming is a hazard!

by in Industrial News October 29, 2024

In the production process of paints, materials such as emulsions, dispersants, thickeners, leveling agents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, etc. are actively used, causing the paint to be prone to foaming. Moreover, these bubbles have a stable and long-lasting effect. In particular, emulsifiers are added to water-based latex paints, and the use of these emulsifiers can greatly […]

The Marine Coating Market in Asia

by in Industrial News October 25, 2024

Asia accounts for the bulk of global marine coating market due to the concentration of ship building industry in Japan, South Korea and China. The marine coating market in Asian countries has been dominated by established ship-building powerhouses such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and China. During the last 15 years, growth in the shipbuilding […]

World Coatings Council Supports WHO International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action

by in Industrial News October 22, 2024

“Bright futures begin lead free” The World Coatings Council (WCC) supports the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action, Oct. 20-26, 2024. During the campaign week, the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (Lead Paint Alliance or LPA) reminds governments, civil society organizations, health partners, industry and others of the unacceptable risks of lead […]

A common additive for improving the early strength of cement mortar——Calcium Formate

by in Industrial News October 21, 2024

Calcium formate is a common early strength agent for improving the early strength of cement. It is widely used in dry powder mortar and has the performance of accelerating hydration and improving the early strength of mortar. Especially at low temperatures, calcium formate can significantly improve the early strength of mortar. 1. How to distinguish […]