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One should always obtain a certificate of approval from the appropriate health authorities of the country.\n\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1185316587420586963"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1185316587420586963"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/06/fluorescent-pigments-for-cosmetic.html","title":"Fluorescent pigments for cosmetic products"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3183462264982606642"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-22T20:44:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-09T12:35:38.501+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Non-stick coatings to printed film."},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"We are looking for a non-stick coating which we can apply to printed film.\n\nWe would recommend a coating based on phenyl methyl silicone resin for the present case ( protective coating of printed film ). The non-stick affect can be varied by varying the phenyl content of the silicone resin. In the same way, the flesibility of the coating can likewise be matched to that of the substrate, which "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/3183462264982606642"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/3183462264982606642"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/06/non-stick-coatings-to-printed-film.html","title":"Non-stick coatings to printed film."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1440178315065934457"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-21T20:47:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-09T12:38:05.981+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Resins for shoe lacquers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which resins can we use for lacquers intended to coat PVC shoes ?\n\nLacquers which show good adhesion to plasticised PVC can be formulated on the basis of thermoplastic polyacrylates, possibly also on polyurethane. Very probably however, special additives will have to be incorporated.\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1440178315065934457"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1440178315065934457"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/06/resins-for-shoe-lacquers.html","title":"Resins for shoe lacquers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1615994347861293901"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-20T07:43:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-09T12:39:30.884+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Thermoplastics for road marking paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which thermoplastic materials can be used for road marking paints ?\n\nThere is a wide range of road marking paints and compositions, suitable for any kind of application. 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Here one has to remember that do it yourself enthusiasts only have limited experience in the application of paints.\n\nFor this group, thixotropic paints are to be recommended. These become liquid when stirred, making them "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/2736633644044920613"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/2736633644044920613"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/06/thixotropic-paints.html","title":"Thixotropic paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1098173489273341395"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-17T07:02:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-09T12:51:25.023+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Thickening agent for water-based paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Could you recommend suitable alternatives for polyurethane and acrylate based thickeners for water borne paints ?\n\u0026nbsp; \nThere is a wide range of organic thickening agents of which we would single out additives based on carbohydrate or albumins, such as proteins, starch derivatives, mannans and galactomannans, alginates and polyuronides. There are noted not only for their rheological effect bus "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1098173489273341395"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1098173489273341395"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/06/thickening-agent-for-water-based-paints.html","title":"Thickening agent for water-based paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-9155067558152911111"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-15T20:34:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-09T13:01:43.828+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Suitable amine and polyamide hardeners"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What criteria should be considered when selecting an amine or polyamide hardener ?\n\nFor polyadditive linkingof epoxide resins the hardenersused generally have hydrogen atoms bonded to notrogen. This prerequisite is satisfied by both polyamines and polyamides. The use of amines is particularly recommended for ambient curing. These result in coatings with outstanding hardness and hig chemical "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/9155067558152911111"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/9155067558152911111"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/06/suitable-amine-and-polyamide-hardeners.html","title":"Suitable amine and polyamide hardeners"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4621737855123661041"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-14T20:00:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-09T13:05:24.562+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Latex based corrosion protection"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How do we formulate a latex, anti corrosion coating ?\n\nThe stringent demands made on anti-corrosion paints can only be fulfilled in aqueous systems if the intended materials are selected so as to be compatible each other and are optimally combined in the mixture. Water thinnable dispersions and emulsions of acrylate / styrene copolymers, air drying alkyd resins or, better, combinations of these ("},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/4621737855123661041"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/4621737855123661041"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/06/latex-based-corrosion-protection.html","title":"Latex based corrosion protection"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1648345746461746450"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-14T05:32:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T14:33:22.372+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Exterior paints for buildings"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What paints can you recommend for exterior use on buildings ?\n\nThere are a number of paints which can be used for buildings which have not been painted before. The choice will depend on the condition of the walls. Adequate preparation of the surface ist important if a high quality finish is aimed at. This can be achieved by brushing ( manually or mechanically ) by sanding down or sandblasting, "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1648345746461746450"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1648345746461746450"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/06/exterior-paints-for-buildings.html","title":"Exterior paints for buildings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1273296554469947874"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-13T19:58:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T14:35:16.777+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Alkyd phenolic resin blends for coating plastics"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"With which alkyd phenolic resin systems can we achieve good adhesion to plastic materials ?\n\nadhesion to plastics depends on many factors, including the chemical nature of the substrate ( i.e. what kind of plastic ) and its surface finish and of course the composition of the paint. Particular care should be taken to ascertain whether the plastic is affected by the solvents contained in the paint."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1273296554469947874"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1273296554469947874"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/06/alkyd-phenolic-resin-blends-for-coating.html","title":"Alkyd phenolic resin blends for coating plastics"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1486115670975630829"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-12T21:57:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T14:37:02.907+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mechanically stressed coatings"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What formulation is suitable for floor coatings for tranport vehicles ?\n\nOrganic coatings on continually used floor surfaces dirty with sand must resist abrasive, compressive and shearing forces. In addition to mechanical stresses there are usually other stresses from heat, moisture and light. There are only a few coating systems which can cope at least so some extent with such extreme conditions"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1486115670975630829"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1486115670975630829"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/06/mechanically-stressed-coatings.html","title":"Mechanically stressed coatings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7171605568691913368"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-11T22:41:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T14:38:35.979+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Polyester repair filler"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Could you tell me what points must be watched when formulating a repair filler based on an unsaturated polyester resin ?\n\u0026nbsp; \nThe most important condition for formulating a\u0026nbsp; UP repair filler which can be easily sanded, is fast curing and flexible is to use unsaturated polyester resins which are pre-accelerated with special tertiary amines. 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One can also use a solvent base synthetic "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/507071453852940007"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/507071453852940007"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/06/making-brickwork-water-repellent.html","title":"Making brickwork water repellent"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5784639374166097769"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-06T08:52:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T14:48:17.369+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Resin for printing inks"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you give us some basic information on resins suitable for printing inks ?\n\nThere is an exceptionally wide range of resins for printing inks to choose from, even if one restricts onesel to fabric screen printing inks. 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The last named are only suitable for stoving finishes, i.e. they cannot be used on site. 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Such films should also have high tensile strength and elasticity and, of course, they should have excellent adhesion to concrete.\n\nSuch produces are often combined with aqueous "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/8857850084366964303"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/8857850084366964303"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/06/coating-compounds-for-roofs.html","title":"Coating compounds for roofs"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5383361468288969159"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-02T20:25:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T14:58:26.266+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Flexographic printing ink for polyethylene"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Are there any formulations for flexographic inks for polyethylene, which do not contain nitrocellulose ?\n\nSuitable alternatives for nitrocellulose include acrylic and vinyl resin as well\u0026nbsp; as chlorinated rubber and resin derivatives. Inks based on polyamide resins are, however, probably the best for printing on polyethylene.    Here is a guide formulation\u0026nbsp; :\n\nPolyamide resin ( 50% "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5383361468288969159"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5383361468288969159"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/06/flexographic-printing-ink-for.html","title":"Flexographic printing ink for polyethylene"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5468537510113837424"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-02T20:22:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T14:59:36.395+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fast drying alkyd resin"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you recommend a guide formulation for an alkyd paint which will cure in 10 minutes at 170o C ?\n\nHere we would suggest the following. All figures are in parts by weight.\n\n50 parts oil-free alkyd resin \n35 parts titanium dioxide \n5 parts polyoxymethyl melamine \n0,5 parts unplasticised melamine \n2 parts butyl glycol \n7 parts of some other thinner \n\nSuch a paint can be stoved for even shorter "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5468537510113837424"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5468537510113837424"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/06/fast-drying-alkyd-resin.html","title":"Fast drying alkyd resin"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8381937297151080459"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-01T20:20:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T15:00:52.459+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Bronze powder pigmented wood lacquer for outside use"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How does one formulate a wood lacquer, suitable for outdoor use, pigmented with bronze powder ?\n\nSuch as lacquer can be based on an alkyd resin or a blend of alkyd and nitrocellulose. Outdoor weathering resistance is determined by the correct choice of resin. Certain acrylic resins can also be used.\n\nSeveral different metallic pigments can be mixed to achieve the required shade of bronze. 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The\u0026nbsp; substances used are usually quaternary ammonium salts or anionic compounds, the letter generally in the form of fatty acid salts, alkyl sulphonates and similiar "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/6539096094438703166"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/6539096094438703166"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/05/choosing-surface-active-dispersing-agent.html","title":"Choosing a surface active dispersing agent"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-6419426882612338249"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-27T20:14:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T15:08:13.085+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Hardener for Epoxy Powder Coatings"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"With what can we replace the amidine hardener we are now using for epoxy powder coatings ?\n\nOne solution would be to use anhydrides such as pyromellitic anhydride, but we would particularly recommend a modified dicyandiamide. These products are made by Huls, Shell and Ciba-Geigy to mention just three."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/6419426882612338249"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/6419426882612338249"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/05/hardener-for-epoxy-powder-coatings.html","title":"Hardener for Epoxy Powder Coatings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3153421458414965457"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-27T20:09:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T15:11:18.914+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Antistatic paints in different colours"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can paints, pigmented in different colors, be made antistatic ?\n\u0026nbsp; \nAntistatic behaviour is connected with the paint's conductivity. Carbon black and graphite are normally used to make a paint conductive - but both are, of course, black. More effective, but also more expensive, are metals, especially silver. 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A PVC with medium molecular weight, combined with a suitable plasticisers will give outtanding results. Recommended plastisers for this type of application are phthalates such as "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/4433267527370184748"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/4433267527370184748"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/05/floor-covering-compositions-based-on.html","title":"Floor covering compositions based on polyvinyl chloride"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8365128054882863459"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-23T19:53:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T15:19:28.925+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fungicidal Coatings for buildings food industry"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Could you give us some fundamental guidelines on the formulation of fungicidal coatings systems which can be used in plants and buildings in the food industry ?\n\u0026nbsp; \nCoating systems for this type of application must produce films that are resistant to damp, organic acids and detergents and must show good adhesion to mineral surfaces. They must, of course, contain effective biocides to combat "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/8365128054882863459"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/8365128054882863459"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/05/fungicidal-coatings-for-buildings-food.html","title":"Fungicidal Coatings for buildings food industry"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7938032955117278762"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-22T19:56:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T15:20:04.180+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Anti Corrosive Pigments"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which anti corrosive pigments can be used for incorporation in polyacrylate and polyurethane dispersions ?\n \nHere we would recommending of the following, depending on specific requirements : \n1. Aluminium triphosphate   2. Calcium phosphate    3. Zinc iron phospate    4. Calcium ferrite    5. Zinc phosphosilicate    6. Calcium phosphosilicate    7. Calcium borosilicate    8. Phosphorus silicate\n\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7938032955117278762"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7938032955117278762"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/05/anti-corrosive-pigments.html","title":"Anti Corrosive Pigments"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5283747634245431542"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-22T19:51:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T15:20:24.639+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pigmenting Polymethyl Methacrylate"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What pigment can we use to colour polymethyl methacrylate sheets ?\n\u0026nbsp; \nIf the sheets are to be transparent, organic pigments are recommended, whilst inorganic pigments will be prefered for opaque sheets. The method of incorporation will depend on specific requirement, but will in any case consist of addition prior to polymerisation."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5283747634245431542"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5283747634245431542"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/05/pigmenting-polymethyl-methacrylate.html","title":"Pigmenting Polymethyl Methacrylate"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7574770843838075942"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-20T19:50:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T15:20:48.952+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Paints for application to masonry surfaces"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you tell us which resins can be used for paints suitable for masonry surfaces ?\n\u0026nbsp; \nIf the main requirement is to achieve a water repellent effect without sacrifing water vapour permeability, then we would recomend the use of coating compounds based on silicone resins.\nSuch finishes will generally also protect the surface against blooming due to the presence of salt residues within the "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7574770843838075942"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7574770843838075942"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/05/paints-for-application-to-masonry.html","title":"Paints for application to masonry surfaces"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-409750365448061513"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-18T15:52:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-11T15:21:49.270+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Selecting a Protective Coating System"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"A mild steel machine part is to be coated for corrosion prevention. The part is exposed to (discontinuous) splash of industrial cooling water. What will be a suitable coating system for this?\u0026nbsp;\n\nWithout knowing more about the part or the conditions of exposure, I suggest you look into epoxy systems; i.e. epoxy primer and epoxy topcoat. On the other hand, if the part will be exposed to "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/409750365448061513"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/409750365448061513"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/05/selecting-protective-coating-system.html","title":"Selecting a Protective Coating System"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4160258579890523639"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-17T19:48:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-08-11T19:48:49.688+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Corrosion protection for aluminium"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you suggest a paint suitable for protecting aluminium surfaces from corrosion ?   Generaly speaking, aluminium surfaces are relatively resistant to corrosion, especially when anodised. If, however, such surfaces are exposed to very corrosive media, several coats of a suitable paint are essential. Provided the surface has been thoroughly cleaned and primed, the anti-corrosive paint will show "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/4160258579890523639"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/4160258579890523639"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/05/corrosion-protection-for-aluminium.html","title":"Corrosion protection for aluminium"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5273332857940663576"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-16T19:46:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-08-11T19:46:42.982+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Alternatives for lead and cobalt-based driers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you suggest suitable alternatives for lead and cobalt-based driers ?   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These are hardly used nowadays because of ecological as well as health reasons. 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Modern resins for solvent base and water based products should ensure good mechanical properties. 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Their properties depend on a number of factors. The most important is molecular weight ( indicating the degree of polymerisation ), type of alkyl group used for "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/2167138263754843337"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/2167138263754843337"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/05/natural-alternatives-for-carboxymethyl.html","title":"Natural Alternatives for Carboxymethyl Cellulose"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2022997721036354130"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-05T17:00:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:17:02.644+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Anti settling agents to improve the storage stability epoxy primers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What anti settling agents can we use to improve the storage stability of our industrial epoxy primers ?\n \nThere are a number of different products on the market which will prevent settling out in paints. 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Polyolefin-based products or those based on hydrogenated castor oil are, generally"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/2022997721036354130"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/2022997721036354130"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/05/anti-settling-agents-to-improve-storage.html","title":"Anti settling agents to improve the storage stability epoxy primers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8982800025846804416"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-03T14:25:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:16:36.506+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fatty acid-based antifoam agents"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which fatty acid-based antifoam agents would you recommend ?\n\nThe important factors to be borne in mind when chosing and formulating an antifoam agent are a high degree of surface activity and mobility on the one hand and limited solubility in the surface coating compound on the other. The first two properties are found in fatty acid derivatives if their molecular weight is not too high - the "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/8982800025846804416"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/8982800025846804416"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/05/fatty-acid-based-antifoam-agents.html","title":"Fatty acid-based antifoam agents"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5661656666506119714"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-03T13:36:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:16:10.628+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Renovating Facades which had been coated with Pliolite"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you suggest s paint suitable for renovating an old facade which had been coated with Pliolite ?\n\nAssuming that the Pliolite film on the facade is still intact, although the worse for weart and slightly damaged - in other words that the surface underneath has not been exposed anywhere - in this case, two coats of pliolite paint could be applied. Specially suitable are grades incorporating "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5661656666506119714"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5661656666506119714"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/05/renovating-facades-which-had-been.html","title":"Renovating Facades which had been coated with Pliolite"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5498106414545750394"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-02T13:14:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:17:42.925+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Formulation of leather finishes"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we formulate a leather finish ?\n\nIt is necessary to distinguish between self coloured leather finidhing lacquers and clear lacquers frequently incoporating transparent pigments which emphasize the appearance of the leather. In the first case inorganic pigments are generally used ( mainly as preparations ) because of the high demands made on tint uniformity and opacity. In the case of "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5498106414545750394"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5498106414545750394"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/05/formulation-of-leather-finishes.html","title":"Formulation of leather finishes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-6879865738397834441"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-30T22:33:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:18:23.657+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Formulation of marine paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What marine paint formulationshave proved satisfactory ?\n\nMaritime steel structures normally require highly effective protection against corrosion. This can be achieved by applying a high-build system (200-300 ym) base on chlorinated rubber or epoxy-tar paint. Zinc silicate systems can also be used. 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There is a wide choice of suitable additives, the most important being substances which generally improve flow, such as dyclohexanol, decahydronaphthalene, "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/2620169340007609016"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/2620169340007609016"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/flow-aid-for-highly-pigmented-systems.html","title":"Flow aid for highly pigmented systems"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-75717421197615610"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-30T22:29:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:21:35.603+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Replacement for lead naphthenate"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What alternative could we use replace the toxic drier lead naphthenate ?\n\nIt is not easy to dispense with lead naphthenate and other lead based driers for technical reasons, but the toxicity of these compounds makes this unavoidable. One alternative could be to use driersbased on manganese or zirconium. Although manganese driers are effective, they do cause discolouration of light coloured paints"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/75717421197615610"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/75717421197615610"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/replacement-for-lead-naphthenate.html","title":"Replacement for lead naphthenate"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-6613162882299747905"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-29T22:28:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:28:17.124+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Printing inks for Polyester Fabrics"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we formulate a printing ink for polyester fabrics ?\n\nThis type of printing ink can be formulated using acrylate, vinyl and vinylidene and acrylonitrile polymers and copolymers, as well as cellulose derivatives ( alkylated or in ethoxylated or carboxymethylated form ) Products which dry through oxidation are usually synthetic in origin, i.e. modified resins, phenolic resins or ketone "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/6613162882299747905"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/6613162882299747905"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/printing-inks-for-polyester-fabrics.html","title":"Printing inks for Polyester Fabrics"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-539619457520459109"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-28T22:27:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:36:35.817+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Formulation of Aluminnium Powder Paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What are the points to note when formulating aluminium powder paints ?\n\nA relatively high proportion of solvent has to be used. As this released, the film thickeness will decrease, the aluminium powder particles become oriented and the desired metallic effect becomes evident. Self-curing acrylic resins as well as those requiring the use of a curing agent are organicsuitable binders. As far as "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/539619457520459109"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/539619457520459109"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/formulation-of-aluminnium-powder-paints.html","title":"Formulation of Aluminnium Powder Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7387589123316808469"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-27T22:23:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:38:23.121+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Water thinnable melamine resins as binders for wood chipboard"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which water thinnable melamine resin can we use as a binder for wood chipboard which can be sanded after 60 seconds (100o C) and will be solvent resistant after 24 hours ( room temperature ) ?\n\nA number of products can be used. However, if you require fast curing ti achieve sanding after only 60 seconds this would mean using a highly reactive resin and this could well be brittle. It would "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7387589123316808469"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7387589123316808469"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/water-thinnable-melamine-resins-as.html","title":"Water thinnable melamine resins as binders for wood chipboard"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1025197420059860476"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-27T22:22:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:39:21.575+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Adhesion Promoter  for acrylic and polyester paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which adhesion promoters would you recommend for acrylic and polyester paints intended for household appliance ?\n\nHere we would recommend the use of silanes, which distincly improve the adhesion of the paints you mention. Various functionalities can be introduced into these silanes, so that there is good compatibility with the paint resin.\nThe adhesionof acrylic resins with hydroxyl and/or "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1025197420059860476"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1025197420059860476"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/adhesion-promoter-for-acrylic-and.html","title":"Adhesion Promoter  for acrylic and polyester paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2899314148008132667"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-26T22:20:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:40:19.179+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Heat Resistant Coatings"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which coatings will withstand temperatures of about 120o C in the presence of oxygen ?\n\nOnly silicone-modified systems can be used there, the best heat resistance in the presence of oxygen bein achieved with products based onmethyl silicone resins. Here, the oxygen can only react with the methyl groups, the silica skeleton remaining unaffected and with it the coating structure. We should, however"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/2899314148008132667"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/2899314148008132667"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/heat-resistant-coatings.html","title":"Heat Resistant Coatings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-466761484897208979"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-24T22:17:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:40:57.904+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Alkyd Based Wood Primers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which alkyd resins are suitable for fast drying primers for wood surafaces ?\n\nSuch primers are normally based on a non drying, ground nut-alkyd resin, usually blended with low to medium viscosity cellulose nitrate ( nitrocotton, nitrocellulose ). The type of nitrocellulose used, and the amount, will determine drying time. Nearly all major producers will be able to suggest suitable alkyd resins "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/466761484897208979"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/466761484897208979"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/alkyd-based-wood-primers.html","title":"Alkyd Based Wood Primers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-985407765794983402"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-24T22:04:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:41:56.596+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Primers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Primers are used when the adherence of the coating to the substrate is weak. Primer is an intermediate layer between the substrate and the coating having a strong adhesion to the both.   \nPrimers are commonly low viscosity liquids easily wetting the substrate surface and filling its the microscopic pores.\n\nPrimer and the topcoat (paint, adhesive, sealant) are usually made of the same polymer base"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/985407765794983402"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/985407765794983402"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/primers.html","title":"Primers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-792113941109319962"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-22T23:45:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:42:58.369+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Coating application to concrete surfaces"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you recommend paints specially suitable for application to concrete surfaces ?\n\nThis, of course, largely depends on what environmental influences act on the concrete and also its condition. Let us take two examples :\n\nDry rooms, mild climate. Here we would advise, if the surfaces are smooth and no longer fresh, applying a base coat of a colourless of slightly pigmented copolymer paint or a "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/792113941109319962"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/792113941109319962"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/coating-application-to-concrete-surfaces.html","title":"Coating application to concrete surfaces"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-6069641158097783010"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-22T22:54:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:43:37.224+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Modern Anti fouling finishes"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What are modern anti-fouling finishes capable of - and are redispersible resins available for such compositions ?\n\u0026nbsp; \nAnti-fouling paints for application to ships' bottoms must provide perfect corrosion protection but, above all, they must have a biocidal affect. Recent developments in this field are formulations based on trialkyltin acrylates copolymerised, for example, with methyl "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/6069641158097783010"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/6069641158097783010"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/modern-anti-fouling-finishes.html","title":"Modern Anti fouling finishes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-78819132853702212"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-21T23:18:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:51:00.036+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"What is the definition of a high solids coating?"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What is the definition of a high solids coating ?\n\nThere is no true definition of \"high solids\". In paint and coating circles \"high solids\" coatingS are generally solvent-based coatings that comply with regulatory limits, such as 3.5 lbs/gal. As you will probably remember from the training program, a coating with a VOC of 3.5 lbs/gal has a volume solids content of \"approximately\" 52%. That is "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/78819132853702212"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/78819132853702212"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/what-is-definition-of-high-solids.html","title":"What is the definition of a high solids coating?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5209381362511420043"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-21T22:52:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:52:48.573+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Solvent for high viscosity nitrocellulose"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What solvent would you recommend for high viscosity nitrocellulose ? \nLow molecular weight alcohols and ketones are generally excellent solvents for cellulose nitrate, e.g.\u0026nbsp; n-butanol, acetone and methylethylketone (MEK). Since cellulose nitrate, or nitrocellulose, often has to be mixed with plasticisers or soft resins, its reaction to solvent may differ slightly under these circumstances."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5209381362511420043"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5209381362511420043"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/solvent-for-high-viscosity.html","title":"Solvent for high viscosity nitrocellulose"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1848675036057415667"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-19T22:48:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:53:33.170+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Trends in Emulsion Paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What trends are evident in emulsion paints ?\n\nFor ecological reasons there is hardly a surface coating resin on the market today which cannot be used in emulsion paints. Important examples include polyacrylates and copolymers of methacrylic acid esters and styrene, butadiene copolymers with acrylic acid esters, acrylonitrile and styrene, polyvinyl chloride copolymers with vinyl\u0026nbsp; ethers and "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1848675036057415667"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1848675036057415667"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/trends-in-emulsion-paints.html","title":"Trends in Emulsion Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2605296941470949032"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-19T15:59:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:54:07.377+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Enamel Paint"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"We are looking to paint piping systems at an LNG plant using enamel paint thinned with paint thinner or mineral spirits via an airless sprayer. I am looking to see if there are regulations supporting or prohibiting this operation. Any help you could provide would be appreciated.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe only regulations that I can think of would relate to air quality. You should call your local air pollution "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/2605296941470949032"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/2605296941470949032"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/enamel-paint.html","title":"Enamel Paint"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-664586544346290597"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-18T22:44:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:54:55.167+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Corrosion inhibitor selection criteria"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What are the criteria underlying the choice of corrosion inhibitors?\n\nA corrosion inhibitor should meet the following requirements :\n\nIt should be effective over a wide pH range.\nIt should react with the metallic substrate with the formation of products that are far less soluble tha the inhibitor.\nIts solubility in the primer should neither be too slight ( in order to guarantee effectiveness ) "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/664586544346290597"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/664586544346290597"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/corrosion-inhibitor-selection-criteria.html","title":"Corrosion inhibitor selection criteria"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8768081742692144905"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-18T15:55:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:55:32.568+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How to Create a Semi-Gloss Black"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"I would like to know if I can mix a gloss black and flat black and create a semi-gloss paint? 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I suggest you start by mixing small quantities of the flat "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/8768081742692144905"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/8768081742692144905"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/how-to-create-semi-gloss-black.html","title":"How to Create a Semi-Gloss Black"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-970056994907281112"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-18T15:41:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:56:31.067+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Flash Point and Solubility"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"I have intention to purchase the epoxy water based coating, but how ever, does it easily flash up or may I know does those paint / coating have a specific flash point? 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Could you please suggest suitable formulations?\n\nFlexographic printng inks are often based on acrylic copolymer emulsions containing ammonia or an amine such as triethanolamine as solubilising agent. Lower alcohols such as isopropanol. as well as low boiling esters and ketones can also be used as co-solvents.\n\nThe collaidal state of "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/3059775664475983876"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/3059775664475983876"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/flexographic-printing-inks.html","title":"Flexographic printing inks"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4653387276701686920"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-16T22:24:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:58:22.559+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Acrylate based automotive finish"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which car retouching paint based on pure acrylic resin offers not only high flecibility and fuel resistance but also 85% gloss in a 60 oC determination?\n\nIn Europe, at least, there ist no pure acrylate-based paint which would meet your requirements. Only a stoving or two-pack finish would be suitable, which is also suitable for multi cost application. Such a combination of properties can hardly "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/4653387276701686920"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/4653387276701686920"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/acrylate-based-automotive-finish.html","title":"Acrylate based automotive finish"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5740223325252788520"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-15T17:10:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T11:59:17.584+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"VOC % Conversion"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"I understand that VOC's have to be tracked by % by weight and not VOC by volume. I have been given a VOC % by volume instead of VOC % by weight for a new coating. Are these numbers equal, or would I have to convert from % volume to % weight? I know that % volume only equals % weight if the specific gravity/density are equal, but I don't know if VOC's even have a density. 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There are many different unreactive grades with which one can also formulate blends.\n\nCertain polyamides and polyacrylates can also be used. 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Air is ionized in the high voltage (40-100 kV) electrostatic field generated by an elctrode located in the spraying gun"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/8963442924565589169"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/8963442924565589169"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/04/methods-of-application-powder-coatings.html","title":"Methods of application powder coatings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3014315941185911951"},"published":{"$t":"2012-04-03T18:57:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:29:53.556+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Reflective Glass Beads"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"I have to paint a wall. 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Cotton fabric require different inks from non-wovens, because of their different water absorption. For non-wovens, the following formulation can be recommended : 70% "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7963210225486283166"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7963210225486283166"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/03/acrylate-base-for-fabric-printing-inks.html","title":"Formulation acrylate base for fabric printing inks"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1650295467951746835"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-29T14:55:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:33:22.963+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Formulation of alkyd based paint ?"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Alkyd Based Paint: Also Called Oil Based Paint    \nAlkyd paint is not commonly used in home painting applications. It used to be that these paints were the standard for bathrooms and other \"wet\" areas since they were easy to scrub, had a higher sheen and were more durable than the early latex paints.\n\nThat is no longer true and now many latex paints equal or even outperform alkyd based paints "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1650295467951746835"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1650295467951746835"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/03/formulation-of-alkyd-based-paint.html","title":"Formulation of alkyd based paint ?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5073106174398162637"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-28T17:18:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:33:44.370+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Zinc Chromate Vs. Zinc Phosphate Primer"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which one is better a option for structural steel work with normal environment condition in temp range 8-44 deg C.?\n\nZinc chromate is usually considered more effective for corrosion resistance than zinc phosphate. However, zinc chromate is known to be a carcinogen (cancer causing chemical) and in the USA most companies have stopped using zinc chromate as a primer."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5073106174398162637"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5073106174398162637"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/03/zinc-chromate-vs-zinc-phosphate-primer.html","title":"Zinc Chromate Vs. 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What are the basic equipments needed in the lab and what are the basic tests we must be carrying out to help our economize our cost of production? \n\nUnfortunately you have asked a very broad question and I can't really give you an answer. Before you purchase any equipment, you first need "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/34034257145781033"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/34034257145781033"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/03/building-standard-lab-for-paint-industry.html","title":"Building a Standard Lab for paint industry"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8106135211929970326"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-28T14:50:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-01T21:35:04.433+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How to calculate VOC in a paint formulation ?"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"I want to do a draft calculation to determine how much is the VOC in a paint formulation. But I don't know where to begin ?\u0026nbsp;\n\nIf you mean latex paint, then simply add all the VOCs reported from the vendors of your raw materials, adjusted to the amounts in your formula of course. For instance, if you buy a latex from vendor A, and they report 100 ppm VOCs, and this latex comprises 90% of your"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/8106135211929970326"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/8106135211929970326"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/03/how-to-calculate-voc-in-paint.html","title":"How to calculate VOC in a paint formulation ?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7139513628385420068"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-27T22:47:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:36:23.741+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How to Accelerating the drying process"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we speed up the drying time of our medium-oil Alkyd-based car touch-up paints with a metallic effect?\n\nThe best solution would appear to be to find a drier for medium-oil alkyd paints which will not affect the metallic effect. There is a wide choice of compounds, but naphthenates, octoates, resonates etc, containing lead, manganese or cerium should not be used. lt would be best to use "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7139513628385420068"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7139513628385420068"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/03/how-to-accelerating-drying-process.html","title":"How to Accelerating the drying process"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5735803191472157541"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-25T19:55:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:36:52.901+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A different finish in washability and wearability"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"All paints have a finish and each finish differs in wearability and washability. The type of finish, therefore, should be considered when selecting the right paint for a specific room. paint comes in several types of finishes. They are flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and highgloss. The higher the gloss, the easier it is to wash.\n\nFlat paint finishes have no shine and a dull mat finish, which "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5735803191472157541"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5735803191472157541"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/03/different-finish-washability-wearability.html","title":"A different finish in washability and wearability"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3766210079770976637"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-25T18:57:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:37:09.257+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Odour of plastisol coated plastics containers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we avoid the smell which occurs when we coat polyamide drinking water containers with plastisol. Our formulation includes dioctyladipate as plasticiser and epoxidised soya oil.\n\nlt is certainly not due to dioctyladipate, or more precisely di-2-ethylexyladipate. lt is more probably caused by the epoxidised soya oil or other components. probably metal salts of higher molecular weight fatty "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/3766210079770976637"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/3766210079770976637"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/03/odour-of-plastisol-coated-plastics.html","title":"Odour of plastisol coated plastics containers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5817643720702119060"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-19T19:06:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T13:38:41.285+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Swelling Polyester Filler"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Our filler, based on polyester and 5 % styrene, is subsequently overpainted with nitrocellulose. 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In other words, you "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/6043364145554860484"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/6043364145554860484"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/03/substitution-of-lead-chromate.html","title":"Substitution of Lead Chromate"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2344028932455476106"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-18T15:47:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-09-30T20:43:04.509+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Zinc Chromate Primer and Red Oxide Zinc Chromate Primer"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Is there any difference between zinc chromate primer and red oxide zinc chromate primer?\n\nZinc chromate is a chemical that is added to a primer to prevent or retard corrosion. 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Plasma treatment causes foration of oxygen "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/6564077236951155307"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/6564077236951155307"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/03/plasma-treatment.html","title":"Plasma Treatment"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-737032506375705779"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-14T17:12:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T14:03:38.716+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Painting Thickness"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Could you please tell what is the min/max tolerance applied on the specified film thickness? is there any standard specifying the same or industy practice ?\n\nEach paint has its own tolerances and usually the paint vendor states the tolerance on its technical data sheet. 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I disagree. If you heat a liquid, you increase it's volume because as the molecules are heated, they move \u0026amp; take up more space. The mass of the liquid, on the other hand, has not changed. Since the formula for density is mass divided by volume, the density of a heated liquid may change because its volume has changed"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/3143075279980916334"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/3143075279980916334"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/03/viscosity-and-density.html","title":"Viscosity and Density"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5913424207053497093"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-13T16:23:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T14:17:53.800+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"IR Paint"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"I am looking for paint the fluoresces under infrared lighting. I use digital infrared cameras to capture wildlife for research, and I want to use a paint on an animal (hippopotamus) that would fluoresce as they walk by the camera. Do you know any company that might sale something like this?\u0026nbsp;\n\nYou are clearly working on a very interesting and hopefully not a dangerous project. I'm curious "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5913424207053497093"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5913424207053497093"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/03/ir-paint.html","title":"IR Paint"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2938470916557494438"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-12T17:30:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T14:20:35.620+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Average Painting Speed"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"I want to know about average painting speed of an operator spraying cylindrical object about 1 ft diameter and 1 ft height.\n\nIt depends on the fluid flow rate of the paint passing through the spray gun, the atomizing air pressure, whether the cylindrical object rotates on a conveyor or whether the painter must walk around it, and more. Are the cylinders close together, or do they hang from as "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/2938470916557494438"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/2938470916557494438"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/03/average-painting-speed.html","title":"Average Painting Speed"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7732656376588048307"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-10T17:26:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T14:20:53.927+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Percent of Volume Solids"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"I have data on % Wt solids present in my paint. Further, I know the specific gravity of paint \u0026amp; solvents. With these datas how do I determine % Volume solids present in paint.\n\nSince you know the percent weight solids you can easily calculate the percent weight solvents by subtraction. If you need an accurate calculation of percent volume solids, you will need to break down the solvents into "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7732656376588048307"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7732656376588048307"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/03/percent-of-volume-solids.html","title":"Percent of Volume Solids"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3682012176039472642"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-09T18:41:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T14:21:40.113+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Zinc Metal Spraying"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"We have a requirement from a large company to zinc metal spray and then paint with 2 part epoxy our zintec 2 metre cubicles 2 mm thick. The application is for a oil rig in the North Sea in the UK. The cubicle type is our standard 2 metre design 2 metres tall and 60 cm wide square, 2 mm thick. \nWe have had quotes back but this is very expensive £730 each a cubicle and they have also stated we "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/3682012176039472642"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/3682012176039472642"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/03/zinc-metal-spraying.html","title":"Zinc Metal Spraying"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5377095330134811724"},"published":{"$t":"2012-03-07T22:49:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-12T14:24:35.805+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Paint Curing and VOC Emissions"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"I inquired about obtaining air emission permits for oven drying. 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The additive whose role is to provide anti-bacterial effect is \"Biocides\". 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We are looking for something with better adhesion qualities. Can you recommend something ?\n\nFor excellent toughness, durability, etc., you should consider a clear polyurethane topcoat. Here are points to consider: \n\nThe surface must be properly prepared. Polyurethanes do not have excellent adhesion to many substrates; "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/3959701193026930437"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/3959701193026930437"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2012/02/getting-good-adhesion-and-toughness.html","title":"Getting Good Adhesion and Toughness with a Clearcoat"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3469298767205481002"},"published":{"$t":"2011-11-07T08:32:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-14T14:08:35.938+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Amino-fatty acid compounds"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you give us any advice on the use of amino-fatty acid compounds ?\n\nAmong arnino-fatty acid derivatives the amino oleates have achieved technical importance in the formulation of paints, in that they can be used as corrosion inhibitors. They exhibit relatively pronounced chemisorption in iron surfaces, especially in the presence of sulphuric acid. The structure of such paint films depends on "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/3469298767205481002"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/3469298767205481002"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2011/11/amino-fatty-acid-compounds.html","title":"Amino-fatty acid compounds"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1310422751400885084"},"published":{"$t":"2011-11-06T07:16:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-14T14:15:59.651+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Permeability of polyethylene"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What is known about the solvent permeability of low density polyethylene ?\n\nPolyethylene film and sheeting, used for making carrier bags with reinforced handles for example, is generally considered to be relatively impermeable. There are, however, some notable differences because the permeation rate is related to the molecule diameter d and depends on the particular solvent. Accordingly, the "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1310422751400885084"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1310422751400885084"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2011/11/permeability-of-polyethylene.html","title":"Permeability of polyethylene"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1539691667315576173"},"published":{"$t":"2011-11-05T21:27:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-14T14:16:26.293+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Alcohol soluble acrylates"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What advantages do alcohol soluble acrylates offer ?\n\nAlcohol solubility increases with increasing concentrations of monomers containing hydroxyl and carboxyl groups incorporated during polymerisation. One can even achieve water solubility by these means. The hydroxyl value and acid number can be used as control variables and are usually high. The incorporation of unsaturated fatty acids also "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1539691667315576173"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1539691667315576173"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2011/11/alcohol-soluble-acrylates.html","title":"Alcohol soluble acrylates"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4535402669127437140"},"published":{"$t":"2011-11-05T17:12:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-14T14:19:50.567+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Hot melt compounds and wrinkle finishes"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you give us information on hot melt compounds and wrinkle finishes ?\n\nHot melt compounds are used for road marking paints, being applied in thicknesses between 3 and 15 mm. Such compounds consist of solvent-free thermoplastic polymers such as vinyl chloride copolymers, polyacrylates and sometimes also polyester resins. Special grades of titanium dioxide may be used as white pigments, together"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/4535402669127437140"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/4535402669127437140"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2011/11/hot-melt-compounds-and-wrinkle-finishes.html","title":"Hot melt compounds and wrinkle finishes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5761402246965789233"},"published":{"$t":"2008-12-28T20:35:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-03T19:29:38.710+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Quality of Natural Pigments"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we check the quality of natural pigment?\n\nPigments obtained from vegetable, animal and mineral products are hardly used nowadays. When they are still in use, they are convened into a usable condition by various physical and chemical methods such as purification, size reduction, micronisation, surface treatment etc.\nAmong the simplest tests are colour stability, particle size, particle "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5761402246965789233"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5761402246965789233"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/12/quality-of-natural-pigments.html","title":"Quality of Natural Pigments"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7388835770150983723"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-29T14:59:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-01T23:06:26.949+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Indoor And Outdoor Paint ?"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How are the outdoor paint formulations differ from indoor paint formulations?\u0026nbsp;\n\nThey have UV protectant additives, denser pigment and more moisture resistant bonding agents."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7388835770150983723"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7388835770150983723"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/indoor-and-outdoor-paint.html","title":"Indoor And Outdoor Paint ?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5939443183953823527"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-25T14:50:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-01T23:17:45.549+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"PVC Odour"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What causes the smell from camping articles (such as tents and rucksacks) which are made of materials coated with PVC plastisol? The plastisol contains a stabiliser based on barium and zinc.\nAre there reactions between adhesion promoters (e.g. isocyanate) and colorants in the material polyamide 66) as this might be expected to give rise to a smell of amine? On the other hand could the odour come "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5939443183953823527"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5939443183953823527"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/pvc-odour.html","title":"PVC Odour"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3589302333258977762"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-23T14:44:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-01T23:35:11.058+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Low-odour amine"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"The set pH value of emulsion paints is to remain stable. Ammonia is effective, but has a strong smell. An aminomethyl propanol smells les strongly, but remains in the film for too long. Can you suggest a solution?\n\nThere is 2-dimethylamino-2-methyl-1-propanol which does not smell so strongly and improves gloss and flow. There is also 2-amino-2-ethyl propanediol-1,3 which is low-odour, acts as a "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/3589302333258977762"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/3589302333258977762"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/low-odour-amine.html","title":"Low-odour amine"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7416804353394143516"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-22T14:34:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-01T23:53:52.659+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Unstable Knifing Fillers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Could you suggest reasons why our knifing filler, containing 77 % calcium carbonate as filler, cures prematurely in the drum ?\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe cause of your problem would appear to be ion release t by the calcium carbonate filler, something one must always reckon with if contaminants have not been removed before use. Here, trivalent cations are specially critical and one should check these specially. 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Can you suggest a remedy?\n\nTo prevent the orange peel effect, it is necessary to incorporate a suitable flow control agent in the paint formulation. Here there is a very wide choice of products. Those based on linear acrylic resins have proved to be good all-round flow control agents, but products based on urea. Melamine, cellulose "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1253294091512128279"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1253294091512128279"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/flow-problems.html","title":"Flow Problems"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2703450825793464086"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-20T14:01:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T00:06:12.977+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Anti-settling Agents"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Our metallic pigment paste containing 5,5 % linseed oil and an anti-settling agent tends to separate. Can you suggest a remedy?\n\nThere is a certain risk of separation attached to such pigment pastes because of the considerable differences in density between the metallic pigment and the film-forming substance, even if This separation probably takes place only gradually because of the relatively "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/2703450825793464086"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/2703450825793464086"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/anti-settling-agents.html","title":"Anti-settling Agents"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-6794883622496716136"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-20T13:56:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T00:09:25.526+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sedimentation in Water-Borne Paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Our emulsion paints, based on a terpolymer and pigmented with calcium carbonate and titanium dioxide settle out after a month, despite the fact that we incorporate sodium hexametaphsophate and pigment dispersing agent. What would you advise us to do ?\n\nThere are many different anti-settling agents on the market, suitable for aqueous systems.These include products based on cellulose derivatives, "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/6794883622496716136"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/6794883622496716136"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/sedimentation-in-water-borne-paints.html","title":"Sedimentation in Water-Borne Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7286411853547531260"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-17T13:49:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T00:10:55.693+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rust despite using a primer"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Although a good primer is used, metal components which have to be stored for several months show distinct signs of rusting. How can we solve this problem?\n\nThe most important point to consider is the preparation of the metal surfaces. This means that they must really be scrupulously clean. Only when this has been achieved can one immerse the components in the phosphating bath. lf the primer is "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7286411853547531260"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7286411853547531260"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/rust-despite-using-primer.html","title":"Rust despite using a primer"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-165996781463911116"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-17T13:26:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T00:12:47.883+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Microfoams in Anti-Corrosive Systems"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"We have been unable to prevent the formation of microfoam in anti-corrosive systems with conventional silicabased thickening agents, nor with cellulose derivatives. What would you advise us to do?\n\nThe obvious solution would seem to be use bentonites, i.e. layer-lattice silicates of the montmorillonite type, organically modified. These products impart an easily controllable degree of thixotropy "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/165996781463911116"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/165996781463911116"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/microfoams-in-anti-corrosive-systems.html","title":"Microfoams in Anti-Corrosive Systems"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-6172436158037557411"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-17T13:21:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T00:14:16.899+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Separation of Gel Particles"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Is there an effective but simple method of separating gel particles?\n\nRegular filtration is and remains the easiest, most effective and most economic method. If the particles are very small, the only other way would be to centrifuge the product. Here we refer, of course, to just the resin solution without any pigments or fillers. The greater the difference in density between resin and solvent, "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/6172436158037557411"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/6172436158037557411"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/separation-of-gel-particles.html","title":"Separation of Gel Particles"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4759724533870637067"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-16T13:17:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T15:17:26.478+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Avoiding Gel Formation"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we reverse undesirable gel formation or at least prevent it?\n\nIf the gel state is reached, increases in molar mass occur rapidly. Initiators are small molecular modules (mono- or oligomers), the mobility of which is limited by the gel. ln general, it is then too late to take correcting steps, at least without noticeable reductions in quality. There are various preventive measures. The "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/4759724533870637067"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/4759724533870637067"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/avoiding-gel-formation.html","title":"Avoiding Gel Formation"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2805848521149238627"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-16T13:10:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T15:24:04.471+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Improving the Hardness of DD Lacquer"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we improve the hardness of a DD lacquer? The product is a pigmented 2 pack lacquer.\n\nIn the formulation of polyurethane lacquers, the well known principle particularly applies that high hardness is best achieved with strongly branched molecular components with aromatic nuclei. This fundamental rule is of such importance for this class of lacquers because it allows considerable latitude in"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/2805848521149238627"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/2805848521149238627"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/improving-hardness-of-dd-lacquer.html","title":"Improving the Hardness of DD Lacquer"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8896656177729311345"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-15T13:06:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T15:40:42.779+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Improved Adhesion on Metal"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Adhesion of our primer on metal surfaces is inadequate. How can we solve the problem?\n\nlf the choice of components can be varied, suitably formulated carboxylic acid containing PVC resins are a possibility. The carboxyl functionality in these improves considerably the adhesion properties of the coating. A suitable product should be able to selected from the relatively large number of terpolymers "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/8896656177729311345"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/8896656177729311345"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/improved-adhesion-on-metal.html","title":"Improved Adhesion on Metal"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8990467593429258472"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-15T12:53:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T15:42:23.388+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Reducing Adhesion"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Polyvinylbutyral has a very high adhesion in screen printing. Can it be reduced?\n\nThe question refers to the adhesion of screen printing colours on a base of polyvinylbutyral and how it can be avoided. Several possibilities are open: \n\nUse of a high-melting type of polyvinylbutyral (e.g. BL 16 from Wacker). \nUse of an additive for improving the surface. There are a great many of these, for "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/8990467593429258472"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/8990467593429258472"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/reducing-adhesion.html","title":"Reducing Adhesion"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1755626547452923070"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-15T12:46:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T15:45:07.472+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Gel Particles in Polyurethane Paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"We are having problems with our metal-finish paints based on polyurethanes. After stoving, the paint film is marked by particle agglomerates. Can you suggest a reason for this?\n\nThe reason for this defect is evidently the presence of gel-particles formed by partial separation of the blocking component in the isocyanate, which then reacts prematurely with the polyhydroxyl compounds by crosslinkage"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1755626547452923070"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1755626547452923070"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/gel-particles-in-polyurethane-paints.html","title":"Gel Particles in Polyurethane Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4767788770830198853"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-14T12:44:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T15:47:25.765+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fast Drying Primer"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we speed up the drying of our phosphoric acid-based Mowital/Phenodur primers?\n\nln a two-pack primer the phosphoric acid is stirred in only shortly before application and drying will then take place within a few hours. ln the case of a one-pack primer, the material can be kept longer, but when applied to metal surfaces will take two months to dry.\nOther factors, too, can be varied, eg "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/4767788770830198853"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/4767788770830198853"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/fast-drying-primer.html","title":"Fast Drying Primer"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7961194654051753824"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-14T12:41:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T15:56:40.081+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Drying Problems with Metallic Paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What reason could there be for our metallic paint still not being dried through after 36 hours?\n\nIn principle the drying process of metallic paints is the same as that of conventionally pigmented systems. Drying time is determined primarily by the resin type and solvent composition. ln the present case, the high boiling component is too pronounced. lt could also be due to the metallic pigments.\n\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7961194654051753824"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7961194654051753824"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/drying-problems-with-metallic-paints.html","title":"Drying Problems with Metallic Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-338952521994634318"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-13T12:40:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:03:42.377+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Drying Times for Paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we speed up the drying of our paints?\n\n\u0026nbsp;If you cannot increase the temperature, you will have to modify your formulation. Here it is important to know whether the paint dries through solvent evaporation of through chemical reaction. If the latter, there will usually be more possibilities of achieving your aim.\nFor a solvent-based, clear lacquer, a drying time of maximum 30 minutes "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/338952521994634318"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/338952521994634318"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/drying-times-for-paints.html","title":"Drying Times for Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4172172324665378787"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-13T12:38:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:08:57.597+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Delaying the Drying of Alkyd Paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Our alkyd paints containing the brown pigment \"Kupen-VAT\" take an exceptionally long time to dry. Can you suggest a reason for this?\n\nA common cause is that radical formation initiated by atmospheric oxygen is inhibited by the fatty acid radicals. lt could also be possible that, although driers have been used, their activity appears reduced as a result of adsorption by the pigment.\nThe brown "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/4172172324665378787"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/4172172324665378787"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/delaying-drying-of-alkyd-paints.html","title":"Delaying the Drying of Alkyd Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1927112219985780774"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-12T20:33:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:19:50.237+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Accelerating the Drying Process"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we speed up the drying time of our medium-oil Alkyd-based car touch-up paints with a metallic effect?\n\nThe best solution would appear to be to find a drier for medium-oil alkyd paints which will not affect the metallic effect. There is a wide choice of compounds, but naphthenates, octoates, resonates etc, containing lead, manganese or cerium should not be used.\nlt would be best to use "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1927112219985780774"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1927112219985780774"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/accelerating-drying-process.html","title":"Accelerating the Drying Process"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3887348598317509544"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-12T20:13:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:25:04.661+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rapid Drying"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can the rapid drying of a combination of cellulose nitrate solution with short-chain alkyd resin in the preparation of nitro-putty fillers be reduced?\n\nThe drying of such a combination can be freely adjusted to be fast or slow. However the method of doing this depends on the composition. Without knowing the composition only the following recommendations can be given. Drying will b slowed by:\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/3887348598317509544"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/3887348598317509544"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/rapid-drying.html","title":"Rapid Drying"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3868029781016464662"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-12T20:11:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:28:30.082+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Discolouration caused by TiO2?"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Some of our paints, pigmented with TiO2, discolour on anodic oxidation. What causes this?\n\nThere are many hundreds of known types of TiO2, including many with modined surfaces. ln principle interference effects are possible with these varieties, although we do not know of any case of this. lt is probable that it is the binder which is discolouring rather than the titanium dioxide."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/3868029781016464662"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/3868029781016464662"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/discolouration-caused-by-tio2.html","title":"Discolouration caused by TiO2?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4532206529475508692"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-11T20:01:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:34:24.001+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Temperature and Humidity range for Waterborne Acrylic coatings"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What is the temperature and humidity range normally recommended with waterborne acrylic coatings?\n\nThe best temperature range for use of waterborne acrylics is between about 60° F and 90° F, although painting at temperatures as low as 45° F can be done. Most manufacturers recommend temperature ranges of about 45 to 110° F. Painting at very high relative humidity (\u0026gt;90%) can lead to "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/4532206529475508692"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/4532206529475508692"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/temperature-and-humidity-range-for.html","title":"Temperature and Humidity range for Waterborne Acrylic coatings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5364993368835090336"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-11T19:38:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:35:24.029+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Types of waterborne acrylic coatings for use on steel"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What types of waterborne acrylic coatings are commercially available for use on steel?\n\nThere are a number of different types of industrial coatings available that are based on waterborne acrylics. Anti-corrosive primers designed for direct application to prepared steel surfaces are usually formulated with inhibitive pigments to aid in long term corrosion protection.\nTopcoats are available in a "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5364993368835090336"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5364993368835090336"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/types-of-waterborne-acrylic-coatings.html","title":"Types of waterborne acrylic coatings for use on steel"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-896135612228663435"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-10T16:47:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:40:11.469+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Waterborne coatings considered zero VOC"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Why aren’t all waterborne coatings considered zero VOC (volatile organic content)?\n\nAlthough they are more environmentally-friendly alternatives compared to many solventborne coatings, most waterborne acrylic coatings do contain some volatile organic compounds, and thus are not zero VOC. The organic compounds often enter the paint formulation from co-solvents called coalescents, which are "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/896135612228663435"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/896135612228663435"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/waterborne-coatings-considered-zero-voc.html","title":"Waterborne coatings considered zero VOC"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4108579160778688979"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-10T16:43:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:45:28.609+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Waterborne Acrylic Coatings"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Are waterborne acrylic coatings useful for immersion service?\n\nWhile waterborne acrylic coatings can be successfully used in many aggressive industrial environments, they are not recommended for immersion service. Some waterborne acrylics, such as those used for roof coatings, can withstand periods of contact with pooled water, but they are not suitable for permanent immersion."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/4108579160778688979"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/4108579160778688979"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/waterborne-acrylic-coatings.html","title":"Waterborne Acrylic Coatings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7962204987619832158"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-10T16:38:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:52:39.017+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Waterborne industrial paint with water to make it flow"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can I thin my waterborne industrial paint with water to make it flow or spray better?\n\nWaterborne paints are designed to be applied at the supplied viscosity, and thinning should not be necessary. If thinning is required, use only clean water and use it sparingly. Excessive thinning will result in sagging, reduced film build, and possibly performance problems. Always follow the manufacturer’s "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7962204987619832158"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7962204987619832158"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/waterborne-industrial-paint-with-water.html","title":"Waterborne industrial paint with water to make it flow"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-9015264788779470561"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-09T16:43:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:55:34.083+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Flash Rusting"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What is flash rusting and how can it be prevented?\n\nFlash rusting is signaled by the presence of small rust spots on the paint film, or sometimes by a tarnishing of larger areas, and usually appears shortly after application and before the coating is dry to touch. It generally results from slow drying conditions, especially at high humidity, and is caused by the migration of corrosion products "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/9015264788779470561"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/9015264788779470561"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/flash-rusting.html","title":"Flash Rusting"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8900085324232421633"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-09T15:49:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T16:57:19.491+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Waterborne acrylic coatings be used on steel"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can waterborne acrylic coatings be used on steel?\n\nAbsolutely. A common perception is that if a waterborne coating is applied to clean steel, the result will be rust. Although steel will rust in the presence of water, oxygen and electrolyte (salt), waterborne acrylic industrial coatings designed for coating metal are formulated to inhibit the rusting of the steel surface while the paint is drying"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/8900085324232421633"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/8900085324232421633"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/waterborne-acrylic-coatings-be-used-on.html","title":"Waterborne acrylic coatings be used on steel"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5343416979033553902"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-08T22:13:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T17:00:03.037+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Colour defects in polyester systems"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"When we use our black pigment pastes in the production of gelcoat and polyester systems, some colour defects in the form of points occur in the required grey surface. Do you have any suggestions?\n\nThis is obviously a special manifestation of the floating effect. It can easily occur in mixtures of white pigment and carbon black due to its low density and variety of surface states. This applies "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5343416979033553902"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5343416979033553902"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/colour-defects-in-polyester-systems.html","title":"Colour defects in polyester systems"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-935521418468118081"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-08T22:02:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T17:01:37.999+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Colour changes in printing inks pigmented with carbon black"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we deal with colour changes in our printing inks pigmented with carbon black?\n\nCarbon black is the most effective black pigment but its quality must be checked more thoroughly than that of others. In contrast to pigment of other colours, more or less lightening can occur. The type of carbon black must really be carefully matched to the film former and the other pigments, particularly the "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/935521418468118081"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/935521418468118081"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/colour-changes-in-printing-inks.html","title":"Colour changes in printing inks pigmented with carbon black"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8595307538578121258"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-06T21:57:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T17:04:01.282+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Whiteness Instability"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"\nOur textured paint, based onTiO2, PVA and vinyl chloride / ethylene copolymers changes colour after nine months. What can we do about this?\n\nThe reduction in whiteness of your textured emulsion paints would appear to be due to nothing more than a loss of the whiteness which one would expect from the total pigment volume concentration (pigment + extender) and thet ype of film-forming binder used."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/8595307538578121258"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/8595307538578121258"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/03/whiteness-instability.html","title":"Whiteness Instability"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-9046335521043770420"},"published":{"$t":"2008-03-06T21:51:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-02T17:07:02.221+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Colour Stability of Automotive Paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Our automotive paints based on a short-oil alkyd resin show a change of colour after being stored for only two to three months.    What do you think could be the reason for this ?\u0026nbsp;\n\nlt would appear that the full colour never even had a chance to develop. 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Would seem to indicate insufhcient colour intensity during the production process. 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Rheological properties must be checked, as well as optical properties and the behavior of the inks during drying. 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The metal content of the ash can then be determined using old established methods. Several physical methods can also be used such as gas chromatography,thin layer "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/3271296638443992052"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/3271296638443992052"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2008/01/metal-content-of-driers.html","title":"Metal content of driers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8978521040485487749"},"published":{"$t":"2007-12-31T18:32:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-03T13:50:14.959+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Calculating the percentage of driers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Is it possible to calculate in advance the exact percentage of driers for an air drying alkyd paint?\n\nThere is, in fact,no such thing as an \"exact percentage\".The amounts of dry solids can be composed of very different mixtures of identical quality, even if the amount and chemical constitution of the binder has been specified. New possibilities are opened up all the time, especially through new "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/8978521040485487749"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/8978521040485487749"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/12/calculating-percentage-of-driers.html","title":"Calculating the percentage of driers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8162827249964816718"},"published":{"$t":"2007-12-30T18:28:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-03T14:03:32.747+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Measurement of Thixotropy"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What is the best way of measuring thixotropic properties?\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe rotary viscometer is the only instrument suitable for determining the thixotropic behavior of a paint. This continually measures shear stress under conditions of gradually increasing shear rate (normally this increase is time-proportional). From the results, the viscosity at a given point in time is calculated. 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These are suitable for application to a wide range of surfaces, including fabrics, cardboard and leather. They are produced by reacting hydroxyfunctional compounds such as polyesters with excess be- or multifunctional polysocyanates.\n\nThe resultans "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/4907658470780234808"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/4907658470780234808"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/12/moisture-curing-coatings.html","title":"Moisture-Curing Coatings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1216407586821803034"},"published":{"$t":"2007-12-28T18:23:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-03T19:31:49.007+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Testing of bronze-colour aluminium powder pastes"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What methods can we use to test bronze colour aluminium powder pastes?\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe most important test is probably checking the platelet structure of the aluminium powder, i.e. shape and particle size, and the stabilizer deposited on the particle surface, e.g. stearic, oleic and other mono and polycarboxylic acids. To do this, one must first separate the pigment from the paste by careful thinning,"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1216407586821803034"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1216407586821803034"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/12/testing-of-bronze-colour-aluminium.html","title":"Testing of bronze-colour aluminium powder pastes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-6809751562944321731"},"published":{"$t":"2007-12-26T20:28:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-03T19:33:32.973+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Solvent Content of Emulsion Paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can we determine the solvent content of emulsion paints?\u0026nbsp;\n\nEmulsion paints contain only small concentrations (5-15 %) of organic solvents as co solvents. The most important volatile constituent of such paints is water. Both the water and the solvent must first be separated from the nn-volatile part of the paint, e.g. by drying at 105 °C. More accurate separation is, however, achieved by "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/6809751562944321731"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/6809751562944321731"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/12/solvent-content-of-emulsion-paints.html","title":"Solvent Content of Emulsion Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3088722563919589837"},"published":{"$t":"2007-12-26T18:14:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-03T19:36:18.280+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"IR Spectroscopy"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can coatings resins be indentified by comparison with a standard using infrared spectroscopy?\n\nModem infrared spectroscopy is so well developed that many coatings resins can be identified by comparison with a standard. lf the sample is a mixture which gives too many peaks to be identified as it stands, prior separation using other analytical methods (e.g. gas chromatography) is necessary.\n\nThe "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/3088722563919589837"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/3088722563919589837"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/12/ir-spectroscopy.html","title":"IR Spectroscopy"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8187869367255225277"},"published":{"$t":"2007-12-25T20:07:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-03T19:37:29.916+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pigment-Volume Concentration"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you give us some information on correct pigment- volume concentration?\u0026nbsp;\n\nGenerally speaking, paint quality will be at its highest if every pigment particle is just enveloped by binder. This condition is not easy to achieve and to measure it is also a complicated procedure. One has to separate the \"pigment cake\", wash it with solvent, dry and weigh it.\n\nThe pigment cake is separated as "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/8187869367255225277"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/8187869367255225277"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/12/pigment-volume-concentration.html","title":"Pigment-Volume Concentration"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8501698984285426830"},"published":{"$t":"2007-12-10T18:26:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-03T19:38:36.471+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Adhesives for PVC"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What are adhesives for PVC based on?\u0026nbsp;\n\nNormal and chlorinated PVC can be boaded with an adhesive based on PVC it self dissolved in a solvent. More multipurpose adhesives are based on rubber, and on chlorinated and cyclic rubbers. Good results have also been obtained with block copolymers using methyl methacrylate. Adhesive systems based on polychloroprene also have important industrial "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/8501698984285426830"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/8501698984285426830"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/12/adhesives-for-pvc.html","title":"Adhesives for PVC"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1896140249744577284"},"published":{"$t":"2007-12-09T17:43:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-03T19:40:24.283+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Regeneration of a Thickened Enamel"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can the working life of an air-drying alkyd resin enamel based on unsaturated fatty acids and melamine resin be extended and how can a thickened enamel on this basis be regenerated?\u0026nbsp;\n\nWithout knowing further details, the procedure is as follows : Use of a less reactive melamine resin. The course of reaction can also be influenced by siccatives of which there is a large choice. The amount"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1896140249744577284"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1896140249744577284"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/12/regeneration-of-thickened-enamel.html","title":"Regeneration of a Thickened Enamel"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2034766854499514084"},"published":{"$t":"2007-12-09T17:25:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-03T19:45:17.350+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Literature on Solvents"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Could you give me a few literature references on the subject of solvents?\u0026nbsp;\n\nThere is a great deal of published literature on the properties of solvents suitable for use in paints and printing inks, mostly in the form of monographs and articles in technical journals. The following list is therefore necessarily incomplete and has been compiled more or less at random. 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Polymerisation efficiency is checked by determining the residual vinyl acetate content gas chromatographically. 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Small amounts of unreacted maleic anhydride can, however, remain behind. This can be washed out with water, but maleic acid quickly re-forms. To recover maleic anhydride from "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7495804061712819523"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7495804061712819523"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/12/unreacted-maleic-anhydride.html","title":"Unreacted Maleic Anhydride"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1679642430651056657"},"published":{"$t":"2007-12-02T17:43:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-03T20:13:36.830+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Preparation of vinyl esters and polyesters"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What points must we watch when preparing vinylesters and polyesters?\u0026nbsp;\n\nVinyl resins obtained by polymerisation are being increasingly used in the form of copolymers, usually based on vinyl acetate. Another group of copolymers which is of major importance is based on polyvinyl chloride and its deri vatives. Their relatively high molecular weight, caused by the method of manufacture can make "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1679642430651056657"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1679642430651056657"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/12/preparation-of-vinyl-esters-and.html","title":"Preparation of vinyl esters and polyesters"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8066001016471014816"},"published":{"$t":"2007-12-02T15:33:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-03T22:04:19.409+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Diluent and Thinner"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What is the difference between diluents and thinners?\n\nPaints are often diluted to a suitable consistency prior to application. 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Adducts are formed, or there is condensation, leading to methylol groups. These can be further reacted by esterification or ethertication, which leads to crosslinkage of the "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/2769750830377661766"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/2769750830377661766"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/12/formaldehyde-modfied-alkyd-and-melamine.html","title":"Formaldehyde-modfied alkyd and melamine"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1560460629841497019"},"published":{"$t":"2007-12-01T14:48:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-03T22:15:32.559+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Terpolymer Dispersions for Polystyrene"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"We would like our methyl methacrylate / butylacrylate / methacrylic acid terpolymers to show good adhesion to polystyrene.\n\nIt is very difficult to achieve good adhesion of an aqueous dispersions to plastics surface. 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Such a resin should be compatible with casein solution at a 15 % resin concentration and a pH value of 9.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThis question embodies an exceptional number of conditions. 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For aromatic amines, however, a far higher temperature is needed, in some cases up to 200 ‘C. Secondary amine structures will normally be formed which can agian be reacted with the epoxide ring, thereby producing a tertiary amine compound between two epoxy resin "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/932757120655292550"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/932757120655292550"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/amine-curing-of-epoxy-resins.html","title":"Amine Curing of Epoxy Resins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7359928351331988287"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-29T12:56:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-03T22:31:32.050+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Stable Solution of Ammonium Caseinate"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How can one produce a stable concentrated solution of ammonium caseinate?\u0026nbsp;\n\nVarious polysaccharides, particularly xanthanc, a high molecular weight natural carbohydrate have proved themselves as additives which effect thickening which is stable in the presence of basic or acid media and salts. The action of most of the (numerous) thickeners is more or less dependent on temperature, pH and "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7359928351331988287"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7359928351331988287"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/stable-solution-of-ammonium-caseinate.html","title":"Stable Solution of Ammonium Caseinate"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4901120965654297835"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-28T22:34:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-03T22:38:55.196+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Use of Methyl Siliconates"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What are aqueous methyl siliconates used for, and how do they function?\u0026nbsp;\n\nSilicone-based masonry water repellents are used to impregnate porous, mineral building materials. 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One can incorporate, for example, a polyol which contains precisely such groups e.g. a polyethylene glycol. An alkyd resin based on this has good water compatibility.\nA high degree of water solubility is helped by an appreciable concentration of carboxyl groups. 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Toluylene di-isocyanate is today used only as a prepolymer, for ecological reasons, e.g. the variant which is formed through the addition to "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/3027451053972436917"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/3027451053972436917"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/isocyanurates-isocyanates-and.html","title":"Isocyanurates, Isocyanates and Naphthenates"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5287041820876329080"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-25T17:01:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-03T23:27:43.965+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Diethyl Aniline"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What is the mode of action of diethyl aniline?\u0026nbsp;\n\nInitiators for polymerising unsaturated polyester resins are usually employed in inhibited form. Dibenzoyl peroxide. for example, is used in the form of a 50 % paste in plasticiser, whilst cyclohexanone peroxide is used in solution form. 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The first group includes tertiary amines.To prevent premature polymerisation of the isocyanates one should add these to the paint that is to be cured. An amount of 0,5 %, calculated on the solids content, is "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/9061080660733585578"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/9061080660733585578"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/catalytically-accelerate-isocyanate.html","title":"Catalytically Accelerate Isocyanate Curing Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7956518925975012188"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-22T16:09:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T00:52:38.605+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Thermochromic Pigments"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How does one use pigments whose colour changes with temperature?\u0026nbsp;\n\nThere are several ways in which pigments whose colour changes with temperature can be used. One way is to incorporate them in chalks used to determine temperatures of large surfaces, e.g. on machines and equipment. Such pigments can also be incorporated in standard paint formulations for detecting temperature variations. One "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7956518925975012188"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7956518925975012188"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/thermochromic-pigments.html","title":"Thermochromic Pigments"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4182986990791083558"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-21T21:51:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T15:07:57.793+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Alkyd Resin Modifiers for N C Lacquers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can we use medium oil-length alkyd resins (dissolved in xylene for modifying nitrocellulose Lacquers?\u0026nbsp;\n\nFor the purpose mentioned, probably for plasticising, there are various soft resins but alkyd resins of the medium oil-length type are considered the best. As far as the solvent used with them is concerned. xylene should be more advantageous than white spirit because of better matching of "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/4182986990791083558"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/4182986990791083558"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/alkyd-resin-modifiers-for-n-c-lacquers.html","title":"Alkyd Resin Modifiers for N C Lacquers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4795762612913287675"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-21T16:02:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T15:18:48.647+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Balsam Resin Modified Alkyd Resins"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can alkyd resins which have been modified with balsam resin be used for making paints and varnishes ?\u0026nbsp;\n\nAlkyd resins modified with balsam resins can, indeed, be used for many types of paint formulations. They will produce water resistant, hard films which are fast drying. They can, if necessary, be made flexible by incorporating plasticisers such as phthalates in the formulation. Suitable "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/4795762612913287675"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/4795762612913287675"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/balsam-resin-modified-alkyd-resins.html","title":"Balsam Resin Modified Alkyd Resins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-297023715408012563"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-20T15:36:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T15:20:02.886+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Improving Gloss and Hiding Power"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Is it true that gloss and hiding powder of our paints can be improved if the refractive indices of binder and pigments are matched?\n\nYour assumption is indeed correct. The problem with this kind of formulation is that there is but limited scope for varying the refractive index of binder resins, where one can only vary the values between 1,4 and 1,6. For maximum gloss it is best to use a resin "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/297023715408012563"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/297023715408012563"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/improving-gloss-and-hiding-power.html","title":"Improving Gloss and Hiding Power"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-6488759941647062303"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-19T15:28:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T15:21:02.594+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Drying of Isocyanate-Modified Paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can we reduce the curing time of our paints still further via the isocyanate content?\u0026nbsp;\n\nExperience has shown that modification of conventional paints, especially those based on alkyd resins, with isocyanate adducts causes a considerable reduction in drying time. Aromatic compounds such as toluylene di-isocyanate (TDI) and diphenylmethane di-isocyanate (MDI) have proved particularly suitable "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/6488759941647062303"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/6488759941647062303"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/drying-of-isocyanate-modified-paints.html","title":"Drying of Isocyanate-Modified Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4723309133245019751"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-18T18:11:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T15:22:36.427+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How much filler can one use ?"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How much filler can one use?\u0026nbsp;\n\nlf one regards the filler’s only function to reduce the cost of the paint formulation, one will try to use as much of it as possible. Quite often one wants to replace some of the expensive, but very strong white pigment in light coloured paints by fillers such as calcium carbonate, aluminium silicates of magnesium silicates.\n\nIf quality is a major requirement "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/4723309133245019751"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/4723309133245019751"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/how-much-filler-can-one-use.html","title":"How much filler can one use ?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7332122866306378625"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-16T16:32:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T16:01:26.843+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Aluminium bronze pigments for car touch-up paints"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What points must we consider when using aluminium bronze pigments for car touch-up paints?\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe most important condition for achieving a perfect metallic finish in car touch-up paints is the use of easily wetted aluminium powder pigments. So called \"non-leafing\" grades, which are enveloped by the film forming resin, will become evently dispersed in the paint film and do not tend to float. 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From the application point of view however, there is a major difference. Bronzing is regarded as a drawback and is found mainly in organic coloured pigments such as the phtalocyanins "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5104602690747167420"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5104602690747167420"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/bronzing-and-fiop.html","title":"Bronzing and FIop"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8461565447469359486"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-13T14:57:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T22:09:11.485+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Methyl Methacrylate Resins"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Could you tell us something about the use of methyl methacrylate resins?\u0026nbsp;\n\nThis type of resin is normally used in the form of the copolymer, e.g. with ethyl, propyl, butyl and isobutyl methacylate, as well as with the corresponding acrylates, in other words acrylic acid esters. There are therefore products with a wide range of properties, ranging from hard and birtle to soft and flexible in "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/8461565447469359486"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/8461565447469359486"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/methyl-methacrylate-resins.html","title":"Methyl Methacrylate Resins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8072979507456076575"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-13T14:02:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T22:10:18.981+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Modification of Synthetic Rresin Dispersion with Alkyd resins"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Are there any advantages in modifying synthetic resin dispersions with alkyd resins?\u0026nbsp;\n\nSuch a combination is possible and, indeed, can lead to improved quality. The alkyd resin will, in any case, have to be emulsified or dispersed first. lf it is necessary to use a surfactant to emulsify the resin, the amount should be kept to a minimum. It would be better to use a water-thinnable alkyd "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/8072979507456076575"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/8072979507456076575"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/modification-of-synthetic-rresin.html","title":"Modification of Synthetic Rresin Dispersion with Alkyd resins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5859066872811995145"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-11T13:33:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T22:12:47.244+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Production of Hydroxyalkyl Acrylates"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you tell me how one uses hydroxyalkyl acrylates and how they are prepared?\u0026nbsp;\n\nHydroxyethyl and hydroxypropyl acrylates are used as reactive thinners for acrylate resins containing crosslinkable hydroxyl groups, in amounts not exceeding 25% of the monomer blend. Acrylic acid is often added to adjust the acid value to a pre-set level, especially in the case of systems which have to be "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5859066872811995145"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5859066872811995145"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/production-of-hydroxyalkyl-acrylates.html","title":"Production of Hydroxyalkyl Acrylates"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3487129937993996003"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-10T13:17:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T22:15:28.035+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Acrylate Modified Alkyd Resins"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What possibilities are offered by acrylate-modified alkyd resins?\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe possibilities are considerable since one can use the methyl, ethyl and butyl esters of acrylic and methacrylic acid. Alkyd resins specially recommended are those based on linseed oil, dehydrated castor oil, soya bean oil as well as on non drying oils. These produces are readily soluble in the usual solvents, but not in "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/3487129937993996003"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/3487129937993996003"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/acrylate-modified-alkyd-resins.html","title":"Acrylate Modified Alkyd Resins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5812816733583169609"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-09T13:02:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T22:25:32.203+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Wetting Agents for Pigment Pastes"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"ls there a wetting agent which can be used for manufacturing both solvent-based and water-based pigment pastes?\u0026nbsp;\n\nWetting agents generally lower the quality of a paint film; their content should be kept as low as possible. Whether they are necessary at all in the manufacture of a pigment paste depends on the character of the constituents. The binder should be low viscosity, resistant and "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5812816733583169609"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5812816733583169609"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/wetting-agents-for-pigment-pastes.html","title":"Wetting Agents for Pigment Pastes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3491594512530101770"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-07T12:53:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T22:28:39.541+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Synthetic Resins for Furniture Lacquers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Which types of synthetic resins are nowadays being used for making furniture lacquers? Are solvent-based furniture lacquers likely to be replaced in the foreseeable future by watersoluble systems?\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe type of synthetic resin to be used will depend on the particular furniture lacquer system. ln nitrocellulose lacquers, for example, one normally uses alkyd resins with an oil content of "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/3491594512530101770"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/3491594512530101770"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/synthetic-resins-for-furniture-lacquers.html","title":"Synthetic Resins for Furniture Lacquers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7765592969498597994"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-05T13:46:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T22:57:32.593+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lacquering of Plastics Tableware"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What materials can be used for coating plastics tableware?        Unsaturated polyester resins are a possibility. Particular attention must be paid to pretreatment. Because of the relatively susceptible surface, cleaning media must be very mild, eg. based on alcohol. The actual lacquering process is best carried out in a two step process even for mass produced goods.\n\nA primer based on 2-pack "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7765592969498597994"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7765592969498597994"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/lacquering-of-plastics-tableware.html","title":"Lacquering of Plastics Tableware"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1261908973978569326"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-03T23:03:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T23:27:37.469+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Resins for Bonding Abrasives"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What resins are suitable for bonding abrasive powders?\u0026nbsp; The substrate we use consists of copper cylinders and ceramic materials.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe binding resin must be compatible with the abrasive, e.g. comndum, but above all with the substrate. In the case of copper cylinders. microcracks are likely to occur, so that hard binder films cannot be used. Such films can even exhibit internal stresses."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1261908973978569326"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1261908973978569326"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/resins-for-bonding-abrasives.html","title":"Resins for Bonding Abrasives"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-3641635537654372790"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-03T12:34:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T23:31:13.895+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Suggested Formulations for Permeable Wood Primers"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Could you suggest some good quality formulations for permeable wood primers which are not too expensive?       Two points should be noted when formulating permeable primers. Firstly, the pigment volume concentration should not be less than 30 %, so as to achieve a certain degree of permeability. Secondly, the binder used should not be too flexible in order to avoid problems during sanding.\n\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/3641635537654372790"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/3641635537654372790"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/11/suggested-formulations-for-permeable.html","title":"Suggested Formulations for Permeable Wood Primers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2030830253749645802"},"published":{"$t":"2007-11-01T22:44:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T23:35:25.523+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Ethyl Silicate Binders"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"How does one fomiulate ethyl silicate binders for making one- and two-pack, self—curing, inorganic zinc-rich paints?        The chemistry of silicid acid esters, i.e. silicates such as ethyl silicate, methyl silicate and other high molecular silicates ist extremely complex because of their reactions, which are difficult to control. 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As this released, the film thickness will decrease, the aluminium powder particles become oriented and the desired metallic effect becomes evident. Self-curing acrylic resins as well as those requiring the use of a curing agent are organic suitable binders. As far as "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5820560338331280320"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5820560338331280320"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/07/formulation-of-aluminium-powder-paints.html","title":"Formulation of Aluminium Powder Paints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7793396151312652815"},"published":{"$t":"2007-07-22T01:53:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-05T00:05:01.035+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Defoamer Additives for Waterborne Alkyd Coatings"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"I am formulating waterborne alkyd coatings and need defoamer additives to improve my coating manufacturing, application and performance properties.\n\nWaterborne alkyd coatings are gaining popularity due to their enhanced properties, green chemistry and low VOCs. However, like most resins, waterborne alkyd coatings require specific defoamers to achieve optimal performance. Defoamers reduce or "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7793396151312652815"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7793396151312652815"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/07/defoamer-additives-for-waterborne-alkyd.html","title":"Defoamer Additives for Waterborne Alkyd Coatings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8573489548929806611"},"published":{"$t":"2007-07-11T16:27:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-05T00:25:29.330+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Paint History"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Paint industry is one of the oldest industries in the world. Around 20,000 years ago, humans lived in caves for communication activities using paint, decoration and protection. They use metrial-available materials in nature such as charcoal (carbon), blood, milk, and leads from plants that have interesting colors. Surprisingly, these paints have good durability, as shown in the Altamira cave "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/8573489548929806611"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/8573489548929806611"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/07/paint-history.html","title":"Paint History"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5311989173043219980"},"published":{"$t":"2007-07-02T15:44:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-05T00:44:41.011+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Suitable Amine and Poly Amide Hardeners"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What criteria should be considered when selecting an amine or poly amide hardener ?\n\nFor poly additive linking of epoxide resins the hardeners used generally have hydrogen atoms bonded to nitrogen. This prerequisite is satisfied by both poly amines and poly amides. The use of amines is particularly recommended for ambient curing. These result in coatings with outstanding hardness and high "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5311989173043219980"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5311989173043219980"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/07/suitable-amine-and-poly-amide-hardeners.html","title":"Suitable Amine and Poly Amide Hardeners"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-6934937304452301047"},"published":{"$t":"2007-06-21T21:51:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-05T00:50:51.109+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Luminescent Pigments"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What points should be specially watched when selecting suitable fluorescent and phosphorescent pigments ?\n\nBoth these types of luminescence, i.e. fluorescence ( emission of light caused by irradiation with incident light ) and phosphorescence ( fluorescence which persists after the source of incident light has been removed ) are, in fact, caused only by dyestuffs.\n\nPigments are dispersed in a "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/6934937304452301047"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/6934937304452301047"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/06/luminescent-pigments.html","title":"Luminescent Pigments"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7216422856266703864"},"published":{"$t":"2007-05-23T15:22:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-05T00:56:35.866+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pigments for Epoxy Polyamide Enamels"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What pigments are suitable for red, yellow and orange enamels based on epoxy-poly amide ?\n\nHeat resistance, lime resistance, light and weathering resistance are probably not so important for a two-pack, room temperature curing epoxy-poly amide enamel. There should be no problems with the colours mentioned. in selecting suitable pigments, attention should be paid particularly to small particle "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7216422856266703864"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7216422856266703864"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/05/pigments-for-epoxy-polyamide-enamels.html","title":"Pigments for Epoxy Polyamide Enamels"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-2632588573891611706"},"published":{"$t":"2007-03-24T14:04:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-05T01:08:04.734+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Replacement of Mercury Containing Biocides"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"With what can we replace mercury-containing biocides, which are becoming increasingly risky ?\n\nA wide range of biocides which do not contain any heavy metals are now on the market. These include phenol derivatives such as p-chloro-m-cresol and sodium pentachlorophenolate, of which the first is use on its own in emulsion paint or blended in equal parts with the second.\n\nObviously there will be "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/2632588573891611706"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/2632588573891611706"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/03/replacement-of-mercury-containing.html","title":"Replacement of Mercury Containing Biocides"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-6457268025255599855"},"published":{"$t":"2007-03-23T13:50:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-05T01:11:58.306+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Painting of Aluminium"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you give us some hints on the formulation of aluminium paint ? \n\nProducts based on polyurethanes have proved suitable and these has been a market tendency towards powder coatings. Also suitable are cellulose acetobutyrate and saturated polyesters. Electrophoretic paints can also be used, including anaphoretic as well as kataphoretic ones. obviously, the surface to be painted must be "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/6457268025255599855"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/6457268025255599855"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/03/painting-of-aluminium.html","title":"Painting of Aluminium"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-1617895097486589240"},"published":{"$t":"2007-01-06T21:53:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-05T11:32:48.173+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Coating of Concrete Surfaces"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Can you recommend paints specially suitable for application to concrete surfaces ?\n\nThis, of course, largely depends on what environmental influences act on the concrete and also its condition. Let us take two examples :\n\n1. Dry rooms, mild climate. Here we would advise, if the surfaces are smooth and no longer fresh, applying a base coat of a colourless of slightly pigmented copolymer paint or a"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/1617895097486589240"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/1617895097486589240"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/01/coating-of-concrete-surfaces.html","title":"Coating of Concrete Surfaces"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-4660907250775157210"},"published":{"$t":"2007-01-02T19:33:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-04T23:55:09.625+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Coating Selection"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Virtually any desired property can be built into the coating if the need exists. Ultraviolet light resistance, chemical resistance, impact resistance, glossy appearance, smoothness, and many more characteristics can be part of the formula. It is important to carefully define the needs of the end product to be sure that the coating will perform properly. Keep in mind that any special "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/4660907250775157210"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/4660907250775157210"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2007/01/coating-selection.html","title":"Coating Selection"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-8604587601159666588"},"published":{"$t":"2006-12-16T21:26:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-05T11:47:27.245+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Solvent for Nitrocellulose"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"What solvent would you recommend for high viscosity nitrocellulose ?\n\nLow molecular weight alcohols and ketones are generally excellent solvents for cellulose nitrate, e.g.\u0026nbsp; n-butanol, acetone and methylethylketone (MEK). Since cellulose nitrate, or nitrocellulose, often has to be mixed with plasticisers or soft resins, its reaction to solvent may differ slightly under these circumstances."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/8604587601159666588"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/8604587601159666588"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2006/12/solvent-for-nitrocellulose.html","title":"Solvent for Nitrocellulose"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7431463528086084750"},"published":{"$t":"2006-08-28T00:33:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-05T12:02:16.487+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Requirements for Decorative Coatings"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Some points to make best paint, requirements for decorative coatings, \n\n* High water vapour permeability\n* Mineral like appearance\n* Resistant to microorganisms \n* Good substrate adhesion\n* Low water absorption (proof against driving rain) \n* Durability\n* Good protective properties (pollutants)\n* Recoatability\n* Uncritical combustion behaviour\n\n\nRequirements for the binder\n\n* Easy to apply\n* "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7431463528086084750"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7431463528086084750"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2006/08/requirements-for-decorative-coatings.html","title":"Requirements for Decorative Coatings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5085812619744616500"},"published":{"$t":"2006-08-23T00:21:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-05T13:00:20.025+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Standardised Classifications Decorative Coatings"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Water vapour transmission rate:sd: diffusion-equivalent \nair layer thickness [m] V (\u003dWDD): water vapour transmission rate\n\n\n\n\nsd [m] \nwater vapour transmission rate V \n[g/m²d] \nISO 7783-2 \n\n\u0026lt; 0.14 \n\u0026gt; 150 \nI (high) \n\n0.14 - 1.4 \n15 - 150 \nII (medium) \n\n\u0026gt; 1.4\n\u0026lt; 15 \nIII (low) \n\n\nlow sd-value \u003d high water vapour \npermeabilityLiquid water transmission rateW: water \nabsorption [kg/m²]w: "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5085812619744616500"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5085812619744616500"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2006/08/standardised-classifications-decorative.html","title":"Standardised Classifications Decorative Coatings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7803782345629712070"},"published":{"$t":"2006-05-18T15:13:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-05T13:26:56.072+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pretreatment for a Polyester Powder Coating"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"We are currently coating steel sectioncs that have been shot blasted to \"near white\" condition, akaline wash, tektalis pre-treated, sprayed with a polyester powder and baked. \nThe problem is that the salt spray test results are 200 hours and we are having difficulty achieving 250 hours consistently. Should we change the pre-treatment for ZN phosphate? The previous pre-treatment was iron-phosphate"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7803782345629712070"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7803782345629712070"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2006/05/pretreatment-for-polyester-powder.html","title":"Pretreatment for a Polyester Powder Coating"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-7226161679363964443"},"published":{"$t":"2006-01-18T15:03:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-05T11:56:40.411+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Zinc Phosphate Primers - Zinc Chromate"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Please explain the basic differences (pro and con) of the two primers with regard to application. We're painting aluminum castings to be used in a salt-water marine environment. Which primer type would be more appropriate?\n\nSince you are coating aluminum castings for salt water marine water environment you will need excellent corrosion protection. Therefore, I would recommend zinc chromate over "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/7226161679363964443"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/7226161679363964443"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2006/01/zinc-phosphate-primers-zinc-chromate.html","title":"Zinc Phosphate Primers - Zinc Chromate"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179880158628201978.post-5898824160473083166"},"published":{"$t":"2006-01-15T23:37:00.000+07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-05T13:33:19.430+07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Problem Solving Paint Manufacturing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Why use Primers Paint"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"These are used under the finish coat for more even painting and to provide a bonding between the undersurface and the top paint finish. Primers are also used on surfaces that need to be repainted after part or most of the paint has been removed or worn off. The surface may need to be scraped and sanded before applying the primer. In addition, there are a lot of special primers on the market, "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://draft.blogger.com/feeds/9179880158628201978/posts/default/5898824160473083166"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/feeds/posts/default/5898824160473083166"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.archiepaint.com/2006/01/why-use-primers-paint.html","title":"Why use Primers Paint"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"duipee"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNMp9UgViXwkI0_OhYPETAiybYV4Owy1ywNjla3JQGuHjvrkBNYgSoNM1dUT_CUX_jZVdlPNAcs6PQrBpw9Awe_Nasg8bp-k2mSmMgtQTfild-kEFEDabkanQy7WaOWU/s113/duipee.jpg"}}]}]}});