Volatile organic compounds (vocs) - Articles - Page 9

ARKEMA COATING RESINS: Waterborne Alkyd

September 26, 2013

This new binder is an APEO and ammonia-free short oil alkyd emulsion designed for use in a variety of coatings in which performance similar to solvent-based alkyds is desired.

INTERNATIONAL PAINT LLC: Primer Finish Resin

August 13, 2013

This company has announced the North American launch of Intercure^®4500, a high-performance, polyaspartic resin, semi-gloss primer finish.

H.B. FULLER CO.: GREENGUARD-Certified Adhesives

August 6, 2013

This company offers a complete line of high-performance, GREENGUARD-certified adhesives for laminating decorative overlays and films to composite panels for furniture, cabinets, retail displays, and other common woodworking applications.

Low-Volatile Pure Monomer Resins

Several new low-volatile pure monomer resins with varying softening points have been developed in response to general demand for low-VOC raw materials.

P. Rajesh Raja, Ph.D. Wei-Min Cheng, Ph.D.

July 1, 2013

Pure monomer resins (PMRs) are produced from pure aromatic monomer streams, especially styrene and alkyl styrene derivatives.

Strategic Solutions: The True Meaning of Green

Neither the adhesives industry nor the coatings industry can fly info a “green” future, nor should they try.

George R. Pilcher

May 1, 2013

For many years, we have been hearing about green adhesives, paints, household cleaners and buildings—basically, green everything.

EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO.: Monomer Resins

April 26, 2013

A new line of low-volatile pure monomer resins is now available from this company.

ASC Questions Environment Canada’s Proposed Use of California Rule for VOC Reduction

April 3, 2013

The Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. (ASC) recently announced it has submitted comments to Environment Canada (EC).

3M: Water-Based Adhesive

March 20, 2013

3M™ Fast Tack water-based adhesive 1000NF can reportedly serve as an alternative to solvent-based adhesives.

OMNOVA SOLUTIONS: Colloidal Dispersion

February 22, 2013

PLIOTEC® SA60 is a new colloidal dispersion fortified with a water-based epoxy to form a 2K coating system.

Regulatory Review: Categorical Considerations for VOC Regulation

Some products that are considered to be coatings may not lie within the architectural coatings rule, but may instead cross over to adhesives and sealants rules—or even others.

Michael Schmeida

February 1, 2013

Given any of the variety of adhesive and sealant products on the market, many ASI readers could probably determine the specific VOC rule and level that would apply.