The Journal of Coatings Technology articles from June 1997

The Journal of Coatings Technology archives from June 1997

Direct VOC analysis of water-based coatings by gas chromatography and solid-phase microextraction. (volatile organic compound analysis)(includes brief article on solvents in water-based coatings)(Cover Story)
June 1, 1997... INTRODUCTION The solvents found in most water-based architectural and industrial maintenance coatings are relatively pure, generally contain oxygen, and are relatively few in number in a given coating. The majority of commercial solvent-based...

Model compound study for acrylic latex crosslinking reactions with cycloaliphatic epoxides. (cyclohexene oxide, methanol and acetic acid)
June 1, 1997... INTRODUCTION Crosslinking is one of the most important aspects of film formation in coatings.[1] It influences many film properties such as chemical stability, solvent resistance, network morphology, and mechanical properties.[1,2] Usually,...

Mechanical consequences of coating penetration.
June 1, 1997... INTRODUCTION Coating is applied to paper when a high quality printing surface is required. The purpose of the coated layer is to fill surface voids and irregularities to provide a smooth surface for printing. Qualities such as ink receptivity,...

Singlet oxygen drying of alkyd resins and model compounds.
June 1, 1997... INTRODUCTION Public concern regarding air pollution by air-drying solvent-borne alkyd paints has substantially increased recently. One way to reduce the amount of volatiles in paints is to use water as a solvent. Although waterborne paints...

Oleochemical polyols - a new raw material source for polyurethane coatings and floorings.
June 1, 1997... The efforts of both industrialized and developing countries to use and cultivate natural oils as a renewable source for food and foodstuff manufacture have led to a high growth in worldwide production of natural oils. These efforts have also led...

Paints & coatings demand worldwide to exceed 25 million tons in 2000.
June 1, 1997... Global demand for paints and coatings will increase just over three percent annually to 25.2 million metric tons in the year 2000. Industry analyst Luci Young of The Freedonia Group, Inc. (Cleveland, OH) sites a stronger global economy, improved...

The fun continues: CEPA's new substances notification regulations. (Canadian Environmental Protection Act)(International Update: Canada)
June 1, 1997... Environment Canada's New Substance Notification Regulations (NSNR), enacted in 1994 under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), have introduced some real "fun" for the Canadian paint, coatings and printing inks industries. Unique...

Associacao Brasileira dos Fabricantes de Tintas (ABRAFATI).(International Update: Brazil)
June 1, 1997... In Brazil, the industry is mature, with up-to-date technology, modern and efficient plants, and products that demonstrate international quality. Strong competition dominates the marketplace. Present trends involve an increase in productivity,...

Coatings under the legislative spectre.(International Update: Europe)
June 1, 1997... A spectre is haunting Europe. That spectre is the hand of the regulator. This hand is increasingly in control of both products and the workplace, legislating in the interest of workers, consumers, and the environment. The key areas which impinge...