Coatings World articles from September 2005

Coatings World archives from September 2005

Powder market gets tough.(Editor's Page)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
September 1, 2005... As one of the paint and coatings industry's younger technologies, the powder coatings market has had its share of growing pains. Hard to resist double-digit growth prospects caused a flood of entries into the marketplace, with each firm hoping...

Wattyl announces 2004/05 sales, layoffs.(As We Go To Press)
September 1, 2005... Australian paint maker Wattyl had sales of approximately $331 million for the 2004/2005 fiscal year, a drop of approximately $64 million. The company reported a $7.5 million net profit for the year compared to a loss of $21.4 million last year....

Sherwin-Williams offers paint guide for Daimlerchrysler dealerships.(As We Go To Press)(Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC) has teamed up with several major paint manufacturers, including Akzo Nobel, PPG, DuPont and BASF, to produce a new reference guide for DaimlerChrysler dealerships. The Refinish Paint Suppliers...

Ford, PPG form alliance.(As We Go To Press)(Ford Motor Co.)(PPG Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Ford Motor Co. and PPG Industries have entered into a cooperative agreement that will extend the benefits of both the Ford Certified Collision Repair Network (CCRN) and PPG's CertifiedFirst Network to Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership...

PPG acquires Crown Coating of Singapore.(Fresh Paint)
September 1, 2005... PPG Industries has acquired Crown Coating Industries, a privately held manufacturer of specialty wood coatings based in Singapore. Terms of the accord were not disclosed. Incorporated in 1991, Crown is a leader the Asian flooring industry...

Akzo's roller tray lid earns Design Award, increases sales.(Fresh Paint)(Akzo Nobel N.V.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) has presented a gold Design Excellence Award (IDEA) to Akzo Nobel for its 1-2 Paint System, in which the lid of the rectangular packaging transforms into a paint tray when opened. ...

BASF Coatings de Mexico named GM Supplier of the Year.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... For the second time since 2002, BASF Coatings de Mexico has received a General Motors "Supplier of the Year" award for outstanding performance as an automotive coatings supplier for the automaker's Silao and Ramos Arizpe assembly plants. ...

Dunn-Edwards creates green building guide for designers and architects.(Fresh Paint)
September 1, 2005... Dunn-Edwards is making it easier for architects, designers and contractors involved in green building projects to navigate the complicated requirements for paint and coatings. The paint maker has published the Green Building Guide, a quick-read...

RPM acquires German Sealant maker Illbruck.(Fresh Paint)
September 1, 2005... RPM's Tremco unit has acquired Illbruck Sealant Systems, a high-performance sealant and installation systems maker based in Leverkusen, Germany. The purchase gives Tremco a "global footprint in its core waterproofing and sealant system...

PPG honored by Visteon.(Fresh Paint)(PPG Industries Inc.)(Visteon Important Partner)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... PPG Industries, Inc. has been named as a Visteon Important Partner, exemplifying "best in class" performance as a North American non-metals supplier. PPG provides Visteon with a full line of coatings for the automotive parts and...

ICI sells wood finishes business in Germany.(Fresh Paint)(Zweihorn Gmbh)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Akzo Nobel has acquired ICI Group's Zweihorn Gmbh, a maker of industrial wood finishes for the professional joinery sector with sales of approximately 18 million [euro] in 2004. Akzo Nobel will acquire all shares of Zweihorn, which has 55...

Homeowners say product availability and convenience dictate where they shop.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Today's homeowners overwhelmingly head to the home center when it comes to home improvement products, according to a new survey from the National Hardware Show and the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI). According to the poll, 67% of...

PPG Aerospace coatings take flight on first Airbus A380.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... While the world watched the first A380 airplane successfully complete its first flight earlier this year, the PPG Aerospace--PRC-DeSoto coatings staff watched closely too as the flight marked a new livery that they helped create. The A380 was...

Honda Motorcycle approves Lesonal refinish paint in India.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd has approved Akzo Nobel's Lesonal refinish paint for after market painting jobs at their dealer network. The approval came just six months after the companies initiated the process, according to Akzo...

CCAI honors members.(Fresh Paint)(Chemical Coaters Association International)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... At its annual meeting in Tucson, AZ, the Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) recognized user and supplier members for their yearlong service and dedication. Among those honored was Fred Wells of Hentzen Coatings, Inc. (Wisconsin...

California Paints'.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... California Paints' Fres-Coat premium paint once again ranked at the top of the list in a study of exterior paints conducted by a leading consumer reporting magazine. The independent study tested the overall performance of exterior paints in the...

PPG.
September 1, 2005... PPG has completed the integration of Megaflon MC and Megaflon EX factory-applied coatings into its new Coraflon brand of architectural coatings. The products will now be known as Coraflon MC and Coraflon EX, respectively...

RPM.(joined with the law firm)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... RPM joined with the law firm of Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP to staff a volunteer clinic of The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, as part of the Cleveland Bar Association's "Our Commitment to Our Community" program. In the program, attorneys...

BASF's Coatings.
September 1, 2005... BASF's Coatings technical support center in Whitehouse, OH has marked more than one million hours without a recordable injury or work-related illness. The Whitehouse site employs approximately 140 people.

Chinese paint production and demand.(Fresh Paint)
September 1, 2005... Paint production in China is currently 3.6 million tons with demand at 3.75 million tons, according to a new study from IRL, the London-based market research group. Approximately 90% of the output is accounted for by domestic consumption as a...

PPG patents color matching system.(Patents Update)(PPG Industries)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,875,800 B2 PPG Industries has been granted a patent for a method of color matching over the visible spectrum a preselected protective and decorative coating. It is comprised of determining the visible color of a...

Rohm and Haas patents moisture-curing adhesives.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,872,770 B2 Rohm and Haas has received a patent for an adhesive comprising one to 50% by weight based on the weight of the composition of cristobalite silica, and 50-99% by weight based on the composition of moisture...

Engelhard patents multi-layer effect pigment.(Patents Update)
September 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,875,264 B2 Engelhard Corp. has received a patent for a multilayer effect pigment comprising a transparent substrate having a layer of a transparent high refractive index material, at least one pair of transparent layers,...

Nippon Paint patents crater inhibiting method.(Patents Update)
September 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,881,313 B2 Nippon Paint Co. has been granted a patent for a method for inhibiting a crater from occurring in a coated film at the time when a coated film is formed. The method comprises cathodically conducting...

coating composition containing polytrimethylene ether diol.(Patents Update)
September 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,875,514 B2 E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company has received a patent for a coating composition comprising a film forming binder comprised of an acrylic polymer having pendant groups that are reactive with isocyanate...

Coating material for inorganic-film formation.(Patents Update)
September 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,881,254 62 Kansai Paint Co. has been granted a patent for an inorganic film-forming coating composition prepared by adding a basic compound to a titanium-containing water-based solution obtained by reacting hydrogen...

Bayer patents pigment preparations.(Patents Update)
September 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,881,255 B2 Bayer Chemicals AG has received a patent for pigment preparations comprising at least one pigment, at least one polyethyleneimine which is alkoxylated, and at least one condensation product based on sulphonated...

Outside the box store.(International Coatings Scene: EUROPE)
September 1, 2005... Changes in the European decorative paint market are prompting coatings company to revamp their distribution channels in the sector. In Western Europe the decorative paints segment is mature with growth rates dependent on factors such as...

Bulls Eye oil-based odorless primer.(New Products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Zinsser's Bulls Eye High Hide Odorless Primer-Sealer and Stain Killer is a high-solids, low-VOC specialty primer for interior use when the performance of an oil-based primer is required, but odor is a concern. Developed specifically for...

Sto Corp. offers StoTique interior/exterior coating for antique appearance.(New Products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Sto Corp., a manufacturer of cladding, coating and restoration systems, has launched StoTique, a coating treatment that creates the illusion of aging through the creation of patina surfaces while enhancing the aesthetics and performance of the...

The strategic planning process.(Business Corner: STRATEGIES & ANALYSIS)
September 1, 2005... Three levels of planning exist that must come together for a strategic plan to work correctly and in harmony. Corporate strategy is the overall direction in terms of its general attitude toward growth and management of its various businesses...

RPM's fiscal 2005 sales rise 10.8%.(Financial News)
September 1, 2005... Fueled by organic growth, RPM reported record sales for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2005. The company's net income and earnings per share declined compared with the 2004 fiscal year and fourth quarter, due to continued asbestos liability...

ICI Paints' sales rise 5% in first half of 2005.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... In the first half of 2005, ICI Paints' sales rose five percent to 1.12 billion [pounds sterling], with particularly strong performance in Asia helping to offset generally weak retail markets in Europe. In Asia, decorative sales rose 22%...

Architectural sector helps Sico post 5% sales growth in Q2.(Financial News)
September 1, 2005... Sustained sales growth in the architectural paint market and benefits from streamlining carried last year in its industrial sector helped Sico offset rising operating costs and strong competition in the North American industrial coatings...

The powder coatings market: with "easy" conversions and double-digit growth gone from the U.S. and Western Europe, powder coatings manufacturers are eyeing Asia for growth. But will spiraling raw materials prices and the inability to promote the value of their products hamper their efforts to remain profitable?
September 1, 2005... Powder coatings manufacturers would love to turn back the hands of time to when there was an abundance of companies considered "easy" targets to make the switch from liquid, when powder seemed to be the most viable alternative and when...

New easy-dispersing Black Iron Oxide.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... Hoover Color announces HB-1090 Thermal Black Iron Oxide. HB-1090 has the blue undertone desired by many formulators. HB-1090 utilizes a unique and patented thermal process, which creates perfect spheres of high-purity Magnetite or Black Iron...

Measure color ... measure quality.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... The LabScan[R] XE color measurement spectrophotometer is ideal for quality control and color formulation of paint. Its advanced optical design automatically includes the effects of gloss and texture so it "sees" color the way your eye does. The...

ECKART offers zinc pigment brochure.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... ECKART offers a brochure featuring STAPA Zinc pastes and STANDART Zinc flakes. Unlike conventional zinc dust primers which often shatter, ECKART zinc flakes virtually eliminate this problem. ECKART zinc pastes and flakes are ideal for use in...

Troysol[TM] LAC.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... Troysol LAC is a superior substrate wetting additive for aqueous coatings. The product is particularly effective in wetting low energy and contaminated surfaces, without causing undesired fisheyes and other problems. Troysol LAC eliminates...

Paint and coatings test instruments.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... The PAUL N. GARNDER CO. announces its 69th Anniversary catalog. This free catalog is in excess of 1,600 pages and has many new products offered with descriptions, instructions, specification references and prices, It includes test...

Toyo global pigment group.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Toyo Pigments is one of the top 5 global organic pigment manufacturers. Our reputation has been built on our unique and extensive surface treatment chemistries that provide formulation and performance enhancements for our users. Toyo Color...

Aqueous pigment dispersions.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... The Alex Color Company manufactures low cost, high quality aqueous dispersions for use in water-based inks and coatings. Al-flex, Al-Gloss, Al-Sparse, C-series and new low VOC W-series dispersions are available. Custom dispersions are also...

Micro-macro milling media.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... Zirconox is a rare earth stabilized tetragonal Zirconia polycrystal ceramics. Zirconox milling media last around 160 times longer than glass, 8 to 9 times than ZTA, 15 times than MgO stabilized Zirconia and and 6 to 8 times than Zirconium...

Brochure for UV/EB coatings formulators.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... Full-color, six page brochure features 19 new monomers and oligomers for high-performance UV/EB-cure applications. Product matrix provides performance data -functionality, color, viscosity, density, refractive index, elongation, modulus, glass...

Specialty wax additives for coatings.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... Micro Powders' expanded Product Brochure outlines over 150 products and applications for easy reference. Contained in these 8-pages, are the company's complete range of specialty additives for use in paint, coatings and ink formulations. These...

Clariant's your source for surfactants.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... It's well known Clariant is one of the world's leading suppliers of pigments. But Clariant also offers a full range of technically advanced surfactants Clariant's product range encompasses anionic, nonionic, cationic and amphoteric surfactants,...

New fluoropolymer & wax brochure.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... Shamrock has updated its popular "yellow" brochure to include a new PTFE properties chart. Along with this chart, the brochure continues to detail information on Shamrock's full line of micronized PTFE and waxes, dispersions, compounds, and...

Noveon Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... Six-page brochure describes Sancure[R] polyurethane and Carboset[R] acrylic resins for High Performance Clear Wood Finishes Sancure dispersions provide outstanding durability and protection, resist yellowing, improve adhesion and resist water...

Discover the advantages of powder.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... A worldwide supplier to the powder coatings and liquid paint and coatings industry, Unimin is committed to providing premium mineral fillers and extenders. Our objective is to exceed our customers' expectations and to provide products that will...

Industrial mixing equipment.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... Conn and Co., LLC. designs and manufactures industrial mixing equipment. The company has introduced three patented blades under the tradename Corm Blade[R] The ITT style features a combination of louvers and teeth. The IT has louvers for gentle...

Little Joe Industries.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... Little Joe Industries offers the ADM Automatic Draw Down Machine for use with grind gages. The ADM automates the draw down process controlling scraper angle, speed, and force Since these aspects are no longer operator dependent your grind gage...

Surf(ace) protection: with a focus on water-related tourism, environmental concerns drive AustralAsia's maritime coatings market.
September 1, 2005... Concerns about the environment and the preservation of the booming tourism industry in the South Pacific region are driving demand for the latest technology in industrial marine and yacht coatings, says John Cotter, the assistant marine manager...

Searching for water's divine solutions: there is enormous pressure for water-based coatings to match the performance characteristics of solvent-based coatings.
September 1, 2005... Problems, potentials and pitfalls still characterize large parts of the water-based coatings sector with water being one of several possible solutions for compliance in the industrial sector. Water-based industrial coatings technology, still a...

Biocides and fungicides update: in response to limitations placed on the biocides market by the BPD, suppliers focus on biocidal "cocktails.".
September 1, 2005... Constraints placed by the European Biocidal Products Directive (BPD), set to be completed in 2010, on biocides and fungicides producers have had a profound effect on the coatings market. First and foremost, BPD has severely limited biocide and...

Pigment suppliers directory.(Directory)
September 1, 2005... For more details on the products listed in this guide, contact the companies directly. Clariant Corp. Coventry, RI (800) 441-4414/Fax: (401) 823-2565 E-mail: info@clariant.com Web: www.pa.clariant.com Pigments...

Modern approach to pigmentation in powder coatings: exploring the use of pre-dispersed pigments, their composition, application and advantages in powder coatings.
September 1, 2005... The first references to "electrostatic coating of powder" can be attributed to French researchers in the early 1800s. Back in the 1950s powder was applied using a fluidized bed application process. Between 1958-1965, all powder coating was made...

Changes in effect pigments marketplace.(Industry News)
September 1, 2005... Two major announcements have come from the global special effect pigments market. In August, Altana Chemie announced plans to acquire Eckart GmbH & Co., KG, a leading privately held manufacturer of metallic effect pigments for paint, printing...

Ice 2006 and NPCA annual meeting move to New Orleans.(Industry News)
September 1, 2005... The U.S.'s paint and coatings executive and formulation trade associations have announced plans to move their annual meetings-and a key trade show--to New Orleans, LA from Chicago. FSCT has announced that ICE 2006, its annual meeting and...

NDSU Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials celebrates 100th anniversary.(Industry News)(North Dakota State University)
September 1, 2005... The Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials at North Dakota State University has scheduled a celebration Oct. 20-22 to commemorate its centennial year. Events include an open house, tours, banquet and alumni gatherings. The department...

European Construction Chemicals Federation formed.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The Brussels-based European Federation for Construction Chemicals (EFFC), an affiliate of CEFIC, has been established as a forum for construction chemicals manufacturers, such as Sika and Remmers, as well as diversified chemicals groups such as...

Detroit Colour Council's panel conference is Sept. 20.(Industry News)
September 1, 2005... The Detroit Colour Council's annual panel conference will be held Sept. 20 at Michigan State University's Manage-ment Education Center. "Automotive Exterior Color Harmony Issues" will address major issues surrounding body-to-bumper and...

Tim Scott, CFO of ICI.(OBITUARIES)
September 1, 2005... Tim Scott, chief financial officer for ICI collapsed and died Aug. 12 from a sudden and severe while traveling New York. He was 43 and leaves a wife and two sons.

Carl Archer of Eckart America.(OBITUARIES)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Carl Archer, a 36-year veteran of the coatings industry and a territory sales manager for Eckart America, has passed away. According to John Kruzel, Eckart America director of sales--coatings and plastics, "Carl was a good friend and...

Caloghiris to head DuPont transformation.(appointment of Terry Caloghiris )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... DuPont has appointed Terry Caloghiris vice president and general manager, Performance Coatings Transformation. In this role, Caloghiris will lead the strategic transformation of DuPont's coatings businesses. He is currently vice president and...

President of Tikkurila resigns, management reorganizes.(People on the Move)(Ulf Koivula)(appointed Ilpo Jousimaa )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Ulf Koivula, president of Tikkurila Coatings Oy, has resigned from his position. Ilpo Jousimaa has been appointed to take his place. Prior to this appointment, Jousimaa was vice president, Tikkurila Oy, with responsibility for the company's...

BASF Coatings makes organizational changes within Refinish unit.(changes in management)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Colin von Ettingshausen, currently managing director of BASF Coatings Refinish GmbH in Eugendorf, Austria, has moved to BASF Coatings Japan Ltd., based in Tosuka, Japan. von Ettingshausen will manage the automotive refinish and commercial...

Sun Performance Pigments names technical sales rep.(Melissa Koester )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Melissa Koester has joined Sun Chemical Perfor-mance Pigments' North American sales team as a technical sales representative. Covering the greater Cincinnati area, Koester will be responsible for establishing and developing relationships with...

BASF appoints Smith marketing manager specialty intermediates.(appointment of Justine D. Smith )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... BASF has appointed Justine D. Smith marketing manager for the company's specialty intermediates business in North America. In her new position, Smith is responsible for implementation of BASF's specialty intermediates strategy in North America,...

McBurney elected chairman of Valspar board.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Valspar Corp. has elected Thomas R. McBurney, currently a director of Valspar, to the position of chairman of the board. McBurney, a non-executive chairman, replaces Richard M. Rompala, who is retiring after serving seven years as chairman and...

Silberline promotes Gingras to managing director NA.(North America)(Steven R. Gingras)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Silberline Manufacturing Co., Inc. has promoted Steven R. Gingras to the position of managing director-North America. Gingras is a five-year veteran of the firm, most recently holding the position of vice president of operations. In his new...

Dow Corning names Shirahata science & technology manager.(People on the Move)
September 1, 2005... Dow Corning Corp. has named Akihiki Shirahata science and technology manager, silane products. A 25-year veteran of Dow Corning, Shirahata will direct the global activities of silane product development, process engineering and product...

Muralo Paints hires Micale for northeast sales.(People on the Move)
September 1, 2005... Muralo Paints has hired Michael Micale as district sales manager for Long Island, the Bronx and parts of Brooklyn and Queens. Micale has previously worked in managerial positions for Lowe's Home Center.

Michelman names Wiseman VP global operations.(People on the Move)
September 1, 2005... Michelman has appointed Donald Wiseman VP global operations. Wiseman will be responsible for all global manufacturing operations, logistics, process engineering and purchasing at Michelman. He has more than 15 years of experience in the...

ChemQuest Group names Zhou general manager, China.(Zhiming M. Zhou)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... ChemQuest Group, Inc. has appointed Zhiming M. Zhou general manager, China. Zhou, who will be located at ChemQuest's newly opened office in the country, has more than 18 years experience in various aspects of adhesives and coatings in the U.S.,...

Holliday Pigments names three new sales managers.(Bob Hopkins, Frank Davies and Frank Dong appointments)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Holliday Pigments has named Bob Hopkins UK regional sales manager, Frank Davies regional sales manager in the U.S. and Frank Dong technical sales manager in China. Hopkins was previously an applications technologist at Holliday Pigments'...

United Gilsonite Laboratories names Potter senior formulator.(People on the Move)
September 1, 2005... United Gilsonite Laboratories has named Richard Potter senior formulator. In his new position, Potter will oversee the formulation and quality control of new products and the company's existing product lines, as well as supervising quality...

Brookfield names Moi vp international bus. development.(People on the Move)
September 1, 2005... Brookfield Engineering Laboratories has promoted Joe Moi to vice president of international business development. For the past 16 years, Moi has served as managing director of Brookfield Viscometers Ltd. UK. In his new position, Moi is...

Maroon appoints Szabo customer service rep.(People on the Move)
September 1, 2005... Maroon Inc., a specialty chemical distributor, has appointed Nanette Szabo customer service representative. She has more than 10 years of experience in customer service.

Degussa offers new matting agents.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Degussa has launched Acematt 3200, a new matting agent for use mainly in the automotive and plastics industries. Imparting silky or velvety tactile properties, Acematt 3200 has been developed specifically for formulation of water-based...

Noveon offers brochure on resins and polymers for wood.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... A new brochure on its Sancure polyurethane and Carboset acrylics is available from Noveon Inc. For use in high-performance clear wood finishes, Sancure waterborne polyurethane dispersions provide outstanding durability and protection. The...

Air Products offers Anquamine 287 curing agent.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Air Products' Anquamine 287 curing agent is a new high-performance primer and sealer for application to freshly poured concrete. A waterborne epoxy curing agent, this product allows for a faster return to service. It can be applied to fresh...

Worlee-Chemie launches new acrylic emulsions.(WorleeCryl 7158 acrylic emulsion)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Worlee-Chemie has launched several new acrylic emulsions. WorleeCryl 7158 was developed for the production of corrosion protection primers with excellent outdoor resistance and high corrosion protection. WorleeCryl 7463 is a self-crosslinking,...

EFKA offers dispersing agent for water-based coatings.(EFKA Additives polymeric dispersant )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... EFKA 4590 is a new addition to EFKA Additives' high-molecular weight polymeric dispersant range of additives, which has been specially designed to stabilize organic and inorganic pigments in water-based decorative systems. EFKA 4590 also...

Heubach presents new self-dispersing hybrid pigments.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Heubach now offers Autosperse, new self-dispersing inorganic/organic hybrid pigments which stir in and eliminate the need for further milling in most applications. Autosperse are low dust pigment powders with universal applicability in solvent-...