New Product Announcement: Surface Protection Coating

Malaysian technology firm IGL Coatings recently announced the launch of its new graphene reinforced protection coating for a variety of surfaces.

Graphene in Coatings Provides Chemical Resistance

Specialty graphene nanoplatelet dispersion producer Applied Graphene Materials recently announced that new tests have shown that its dispersions can enable paints and coatings to protect a s...

New Product Announcement: Epoxy Tank Lining

Global coatings manufacturer PPG recently announced the launch of its new phenolic epoxy tank lining that offers chemical and temperature resistance.

Chemical-resistant polyesters and vinyl esters are used in what way?

True or false: For resistance to fluorine in high heat exposure, potassium silicate polymer concretes are a good choice.

How do you successfully apply a chemical-resistant lining to the interior of small-diameter pipes (3 inches or less)?

What type of coating system (and surface prep) should be used to protect a steel factory roof that is subject to hydrochloric acid vapors and other industrial pollutants and particulates in a hot, humid environment?

Penny-Wise or Pound-Foolish?: Holding Primers for Solvent-Free Epoxy Tank Linings

from JPCL, March 2019 ; by Mike O’Donoghue, Ph.D. and Vijay Datta, MS, International Paint LLC; and Margaret Pardy, Mag Consulting Inc.

This article discusses performance and productivity issues associated with a tandem a...

Novel Isocyanate-Free Resins for One- and Two-Component Protective Coatings

from JPCL, February 2019 ; by Denis Heymans and Catherine Romanowska, Hexion Research Belgium; and Marcelo Herszenhaut, Hexion Inc.

Two-component polyurethane systems (2K PU) are the most widely used topcoats for high...

Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.

Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Pipeline Coatings

issued by ASTM

The data obtained for short-term tests are of interest only in eliminating the most unsuitable ...

Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Coatings and Linings for Use in Nuclear Power Plants

issued by ASTM

The lining test described in 6.2 may be used to evaluate the chemical resistance characteristic...