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Surface Active Agents (Surfactants)

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Marc Hirsch — 24 comments

Learn about different types of surface active agents (surfactants) and their applications in the Prospector Knowledge Center.

The word “Surfactant” is a contraction of the three words “Surface Active Agents.” What is a surfactant? Surfactants are materials that lower the surface tension (or interfacial tension) between two … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings Tagged With: deep dive, wetting agents, dispersants, surfactants

The Career Success Toolkit, Part 2: 4 Steps to Fast-Track Your Growth

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Marc Hirsch — 2 comments

The activities discussed in part one of this article are typically associated with a coatings career in its early stages, although some continue throughout one’s career. In part two, we’ll take a look … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings

Recent Advances in Waterborne Coatings Technology

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Marc Hirsch — 1 comment

In the first article of several to follow, I will provide an overview of technological advances enabling superior performance in the architectural segment versus historical technologies. In subsequent … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings Tagged With: Waterborne Coatings, Resin

The Career Success Toolkit, Part 1: Jumpstarting Your Coatings Career

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Marc Hirsch — Leave a Comment

Having had to punch cards at a computer lab to run simple computer programs in college, I truly appreciate both the personal computer and the internet. But it amazes me that many of those born into … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings

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