The Journal of Coatings Technology articles from June 2000

The Journal of Coatings Technology archives from June 2000

Sharing Knowledge Through JCT.
June 1, 2000... What does JCT mean to you? How are your needs for news and technical information about the coatings industry and coatings science changing? How should we shape the content and balance of the Journal to address your needs? I struggled with these...

Tools for Managing Technology for Strategic Success To Be Offered at ICE Executive Forum Course.
June 1, 2000... Recognizing the challenge faced by R&D and technology managers to fully integrate technology strategies with the stategic objectives of their companies, the International Coatings Technology Conference (ICTC) will offer an Executive Forum...

Annual Meeting Technical Program Set for ICE 2000.
June 1, 2000... The Annual Meeting Technical Program for ICE 2000 has been finalized. Scheduled for the Lakeside Center at McCormick Place, in Chicago, IL, on October 18-20, the event has been enhanced to improve both the technical content and the format to...

FSCT Hires New Membership Director; Staff Re-Organization Announced.
June 1, 2000... The FSCT is pleased to welcome Amy Whicker to the Staff as the FSCT Director of Membership/Society Relations. She began her duties at FSCT Headquarters on March 1. Previously, Ms. Whicker was Director of Member Affairs for the Society of...

Federal Affairs.
June 1, 2000... IRS Publishes Final Rule on Mineral Spirits/Kerosene Tax--The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on March 31 published its final rule concerning the taxation of kerosene and mineral spirits (65 Fed. Reg. 17149, March 31, 2000). In its original...

States Proposed Regulations and Legislation.
June 1, 2000... ALASKA Tributyltin--AK S 266 (Leman) repeals the exemptions from state law relating to the sale and use of tributyltin based marine antifouling paints. On March 28, this bill was sent from the House Committee on Resources to the House...

Ice INTERNATIONL COATINGS EXPO.
June 1, 2000... The combined International Coatings Technology Conference, FSCT Annual Meeting and International Coatings Expo, to be held at the Lakeside Center at McCormick Place, is a major educational activity of the FSCT. This international coatings...

Elf-Atochem's New Polymer Technology Center Centralizes R&D and Technical Support.
June 1, 2000... Elf Atochem North America, Inc., Philadelphia, PA, has opened its Polymer Technology Center in King of Prussia, PA. The new facility has been designed to centralize R&D and technical support for the company's Performance Polymers business units...

Troy Corporation to Open Crude Iodine Facility in Russia.
June 1, 2000... Troy Corporation, Florham Park, NJ, has announced the formation of a joint venture with the Krasnodarneftegas Company, an oil and gas producer in the Krasnodar region of Russia, for the production of crude iodine. The investment is supported by...

Epoxy Resins Demand to Reach 690 Million Pounds in 2004.
June 1, 2000... According to a report released by The Freedonia Group, Inc., Cleveland, OH, the demand for epoxy resins in North America is forecast to increase nearly three percent per year to 690 million pounds valued at $1.4 billion in 2004. The...

Tikkurila Increases Ownership in Polish Paint Factory.
June 1, 2000... The Tikkurila Group, part of the Finland-based Kemira Group, has finalized the negotiations for increasing its ownership in Tikkurila Baltcolor Sp. Z o.o, a paint factory in Szczecin, Poland. After the Polish party, Baltchem S.A., sold its 40%...

Federal Strategy for Eliminating Childhood Lead Poisoning Released by the White House.
June 1, 2000... According to the National Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA), Washington, D.C., the Lead Poisoning Prevention Workgroup issued a report calling for a comprehensive federal strategy aimed at eliminating childhood lead poisoning in the U.S. by...

Dow to Build Latex Plant in Zhangjiagang, China.
June 1, 2000... The Dow Co., Midland, MI, has held an official project ceremony for construction of a new grassroots latex plant in Zhangjiagang, China to serve the rapidly growing domestic coated paper and paperboard markets. The new plant is slated to start...

ASTM Finalizes Standard for Plastic Components Testing.
June 1, 2000... A new standard being finalized by the American Society for Testing and Materials' (ASTM), West Conshohocken, PA, Committee G02 on Wear and Erosion measures the friction wear resistance, or "sliding wear" of plastics. Expected to be available...

Distance-Learning Module on Coloration Theory Launched.
June 1, 2000... Following the introduction of its first distance-learning module last year, "Principles of Engineering," the Society of Dyers and Colourists, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, has announced the launch of a second module: "Coloration Theory."...

Low VOC, Low Viscosity UV Cationic Radiation-Cured Ink-Jet Ink System.
June 1, 2000... Eastern Michigan University [*] INTRODUCTION The use of zero VOC coatings is growing as more finishers see them as the solution to their VOC compliance challenges. The purpose of this work was to demonstrate zero VOC inkjet inks with...

Cationic UV-Curable Formulations Containing Hydroxy Functional Fluoropolymer Resins.
June 1, 2000... DSM Desotech Inc. [*] INTRODUCTION Cationic-cured UV coatings are an important segment of the radiation cure market. They are known for their good adhesion, lack of oxygen inhibition, low shrinkage, and ability to be post cured. These...

Influence of Coating Formulation Variables and Processing on the Adhesion of Melamine-Crosslinked Polyester Primer to Urethane-Crosslinked Epoxy Electrocoat.
June 1, 2000... Larry P. Haack [*] Joseph W. Holubka [+] INTRODUCTION Most paints currently used in electrophoretic, corrosion-protective OEM automobile coatings are epoxy-based materials that are internally crosslinked through urethane...

Formulating Water-Based Systems with Propylene-Oxide- Based Glycol Ethers.
June 1, 2000... Lyondell Chemical Company [*] To comply with environmental regulations, formulators have reformulated to water-based systems using non-hazardous air pollutants (non-HAP) cosolvents and developed new resin technology. In fully formulated...

Practical Example of a Coating Process Quality Improvement through Designed Experiments.
June 1, 2000... I.S.T.I.A. [*] The objective of this paper is to show how coatings quality improvements may be achieved using experimental design. Designed experiments are an empirical approach to solving quality-related problems. We present a...

People in the News.
June 1, 2000... Maroon Inc., Avon, OH, has added both Chicago Society member John Allyn and Jack F. Jones to their regional sales team, located in Chicago, IL. Mr. Allyn's territory will cover northern Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, while Mr. Jones will...

Flash Point Calculation.
June 1, 2000... A revision of Flash Un2, Flash VB1 is now available from JLM Solutions. Reportedly, it now looks and operates like standard Windows-type programs. Component names are selected from a list instead of typed. Calculation results can be...

Materials Modeling.
June 1, 2000... Molecular Simulations Inc. has launched its Materials [Studio.sup.TM] software environment. Running on Intel-based work-stations under Windows(r) 95, 98, or NT, Materials Studio lets chemicals and materials researchers build and manipulate 3D...

Acrylic Exterior Coating.
June 1, 2000... Duron, Inc. has introduced Siding in a [Can.sup.TM]. The system consists of a set of acrylic exterior coatings that reportedly restores worn and weathered siding, stucco, and masonry surfaces. The product is a 100% acrylic exterior coating...

Wear Preventive Coatings.
June 1, 2000... General Magnaplate Corp. has published an eight-page brochure entitled, "Engineering Data and Application Guide," that describes the company's coatings that prevent wear and corrosion while improving surface lubricity of metal parts. The guide...

Booth Barrier Coating.
June 1, 2000... A new barrier coating for paint spray booths is available from BetzDearborn. SC-1836A is a petroleum-based coating that can be applied as received by Spray, brush, or roller to clean surfaces of booth walls, conveyor covers, and equipment...

Waterborne Acrylic Coatings.
June 1, 2000... Developed as high-performance acrylic alternatives to alkyd products, Series 28 and 29 Tufcryl waterborne acrylic coatings are available from Triemec Company, Inc. The finish maintenance coatings offer long-term protection in both interior and...

Alkyd Coating.
June 1, 2000... The Sherwin-Williams Co. has added [Aqua-clad.sup.TM] to its industrial and marine coatings line. The water-based alkyd topcoat reportedly offers the storage and safety advantages of a waterborne coating coupled with exterior performance...

Powder Protective Coating.
June 1, 2000... The Nycote(R) thread coating powder application process has been developed by Nylok Fastener Corp. The protective coating is applied as a powder, not a liquid. Reportedly, the Nycote treated fasteners provide superior resistance to weld...

Exterior Stains.
June 1, 2000... Maxwood Siding and [Trim.sup.TM] is the new exterior stain line available from Duron, Inc. Designed as a "breathable" coating for siding and trim, the stain is available in a solid-color, easy-to-clean-up 100% acrylic formula. It also comes in...

Corrosion References.
June 1, 2000... NACE International, the Corrosion Society, has published five new books for engineers, technicians, and specialists involved in the prevention and control of corrosion. Corrosion Prevention by Protective Coatings, Second Edition, by C.G. Munger...

Maintenance Coatings Survey.
June 1, 2000... The Society for Protective Coatings has released a 46-page market survey entitled, "A Survey of the United States Industrial Maintenance Coatings Market." The survey results include breakdowns and comparisons of coating manufacturer sales and...

Safety Council Catalog.
June 1, 2000... A full-color, 88-page "Summer 2000 Product and Services Catalog" is available from The National Safety Council. The catalog features the newest and most-requested safety and health training programs, reference manuals and publications,...