Supplier’s Corner Troy offers new multifunctional additive
Troy Corp. has introduced Troysol
ZLAC, a substrate wetting and flow
additive that contributes zero VOCs to
aqueous systems. The product is the
latest addition to Troy’s Z-line of
“green” performance additives engineered to help paint and coatings manufacturers achieve regulatory compliance and still maintain optimum performance. Troysol ZLAX provides the
same benefits and attributes associated with Troysol LAC, but without the
VOCs, the company reports. Silicone-free, APE-free Troysol ZLAC is the latest in a class of multifunctional additives developed by Troy. Troysol ZLAC
promotes wetting of low energy substrates and provides higher gloss,
improved flow and leveling, and excellent color acceptance.
ULTRABLEND DISPENSER MELDS
SMALL SIZE, SPEED, PRECISION
Colorant dispenser and mixer manu-
facturer Ultrablend has introduced
the UltraBlend XE automatic dis-
penser. Ideal for smaller stores, the
XE can be used as a backup unit or
for running specialty dispensing jobs
in bigger stores that already have
large capacity dispensers. At 32 inch-
es x 32 inches, the UltraBlend XE
measures a smaller footprint than
one manual dispenser. It is capable of
simultaneously dispensing up to 16
colorants and is accurate up to 1/768
fluid ounce (+/- 2%). Programmable
automatic agitation prevents col-
orant settling or separation and it
accommodates any size container
from ½ pint up to five gallons. The
XE has a canister capacity of up to 16
three-quart canisters, is zero-VOC
and low-VOC compatible and offers a
humidifying nozzle with automatic
the Auto-Cap and SmartChamber
humidification system to prevent
nozzle drying and the need for spe-
cial cleaning tools. All of Ultrablend’s
equipment is also web-enabled,
which allows the company to remote-
ly diagnose and in most cases repair
any problems that arise, as well as
upload color formulation databases
as they are regularly updated.
NEW DOW CORNING
255 FLAKE RESIN
Dow Corning Corporation has introduced a new silicone solid flake resin
to its full line of flake resins that is tailored to meet needs for higher-temperature performance, VOC reduction and
FDA compliance in powder coatings
and cookware/bakeware coatings. Dow
Corning 255 Flake Resin is a 100 percent silicone, hydroxyl-functional solid
flake resin designed for use as a binder
for powder coatings to increase heat
stability and weatherability. The high
glass transition value offers greater
assurance of storage stability and powder flowability, and the high residual
silicon dioxide content contributes to
higher-temperature performance. Dow
Corning 255 Flake Resin also can be
used as a blending resin with solvent-based silicone resins to reduce VOC
content or with solvent-based organic
resins to improve heat stability and
weatherability.
SHAMROCK SHOWCASES
NEW ADDITIVES TECHNOLOGY
Shamrock Technologies’ latest prod-
uct offerings include MicroFLON,
NanoFLON and Fluoro-T fluoropoly-
mer additives. Part of Shamrock’s
premium line of PTFE products, they
are specifically designed for applica-
tions where anti-wear and friction
modification are essential, according
to the company. The MicroFLON
prime PTFE grade offers customers a
broader range of applications includ-
ing food contact, and the tight
process and particle size control
deliver superior dispersion and dis-
tribution benefits. NanoFLON prime
PTFE grade offers particle sizes as
small as 200 nanometers, which pro-
vides a break-through in slip, abra-
sion-resistance and release, accord-
ing to the company. The Fluoro-T
product line offers outstanding coef-
ficient of friction and wear resistance
in both nylon and acetal (POM)
applications.
COGNIS LAUNCHES FOAMSTAR
A 46 POLYMER-BASED DEFOAMER
Cognis has launched FoamStar A 46,
a Star polymer-based organo-modi-fied silicone defoamer, which can
improve the film appearance properties of paint. According to the firm, it
is an excellent defoamer for zero to
50 g/l VOC, medium to low PVC premium paints, and enables manufacturers to meet the need for low emission paint. The new high-performance defoamer works agains micro-foam and can be used in both highly
tinted and high-gloss paints. Its high
persistency and good dispersibility
help to improve the film properties of
VOC-free paints. In addition,
FoamStar A 46 reduces the amount
of defoamer needed by up to 50%,
while also delivering very fast bubble
break times.
UNION PROCESS’ NEW LAB
MODEL ATTRITOR FOR SMALL MEDIA
Union Process has built an 05-SDM
hybrid mill capable of small media
milling. The model 05-SDM combines
the features of a standard wet grinding, laboratory Attritor batch mill
with the added benefits of being able
to handle small media milling. CW
