Pigment & Resin Technology: Volume 23 Issue 3

Vernonia and Epoxidized Linseed and Soybean Oils: As Low Yellowing Diluents in Alkyd Coatings

P. Muturi‐Mwangi, S. Dirlikov, P.M. Gitu

Yellowing of vegetable oils in coatings continue to be a problem to paint formulators and users and to resin manufacturers. This characteristic occurs in coatings where there is…

K‐White: Comparative Performance Tests with Zinc Phosphate

Yukihiko Taketani

Performance tests were carried out on the anti‐corrosion ability of K‐White, K‐White/zinc phosphate mixtures and modified zinc phosphate on the same cost basis. The results of…

Rheology and Viscosity Measurements: Their Relation to the Properties of Water‐based Coatings

In order to understand the performance of water‐based paints and coatings, during and directly after application, it is important to understand some of the basic fundamentals of…

Testing Equipment

An outstanding feature of Sheen Instruments' new Ref. 490 cone and plate high shear viscometer is the microprocessor temperature controller. This allows rapid adjustment of the…

Mini articles

Finishing Today's Bicycles The name Raleigh is undoubtedly one of the best known in cycling throughout the world and Kemira Coatings are proud to be their leading supplier of…

Regular features

LETTER FROM AMERICA Valspar Unit to Acquire Cargill The Valspar Corp. has announced that it has reached an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission that will allow its…