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Get a Reaction with 1K Self-Crosslinking and Isocyanate-Free Technology

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Marc Hirsch — 2 comments

Previous UL Prospector articles have discussed typical crosslinking chemistries1,2,3,4. These were predominantly polyurethane-based, relying on the reaction between a polyisocyanate (PI) and a polyol … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings Tagged With: material deep dive

Architectural Coatings: Paint Formulations and their Properties

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Marc Hirsch — 5 comments

To beautify and protect - architectural coatings can serve a variety of purposes. Learn more about paint formulations and their properties in the Prospector Knowledge Center.

There are many different types of paints and coatings for the various substrates they beautify and protect. The type of paint or coating also impacts its properties and applications. In … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings

Understanding Polyesters

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Marc Hirsch — 3 comments

Mylar balloon, just one application of polyester plastics. Learn more about polyesters in the Prospector Knowledge Center.

A polyester polymer contains the ester functional group in their main chain. The backbones are formed by the “esterification condensation of polyfunctional alcohols and acids1.” There are several … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Plastics, Materials Tagged With: plastics, Category Overview, polyesters

Specialty Coatings: Protecting Against Electromagnetic Emissions

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Marc Hirsch — Leave a Comment

Learn about the applications of electrically conductive specialty coatings in the Prospector Knowledge Center.

EMI shielding, thermal and electrical conductivity, electro dissipation - these type of specialty coatings are sometimes classified under the general heading of “smart” coatings. However, I define … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings Tagged With: coatings, Formulating Advice

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