Coatings World - April 2012

ing their newly redesigned web site, www.kingindustries.com at the show. Designed to offer “solutions through chemistry”, the site will provide in-depth technical assistance for the use of all of King’s products for coatings including: Nacure and K-Cure catalysts, K-Kat catalysts, K-Sperse dispersants, K-Stay rheology modifiers, Nacorr rust and corrosion inhibitors and Disparlon thixotropes and surface control additives.

Kraton Polymers LLC

Booth 939 www.kraton.com

Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. products are recognized as the vital ingredients that can improve performance in a wide variety of applications, and help companies win in their markets. This is why we have seen a steady increase in global demand for Kraton polymers, confirming our position as the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of SBCs. In addition, we make and supply unique, high molecular weight polyisoprene grades. We continue to expand our capacity to satisfy the growing needs of our customers. We have production sites in five countries, major research and development centers in Brazil, Japan, The Netherlands, U.S.A., and an international workforce of committed professionals.

Lonza Microbial Control

Booth 1239 www.lonza.com

Lonza Microbial Control, formed by Lonza’s acquisition of Arch Chemicals, is now the largest microbial control business in the world. The benefits to our customers include the availability of a more complementary range of products and actives in both established and emerging markets and an expansive service portfolio with solutions for your every need. Other product features include: color-stable formulations; dual-action protection; zero VOCs; broad-spectrum activity; CMIT/MIT-free products; low and formaldehyde-free products; and long-term preservation. Visit us at the American Coatings Show, Booth 1239 to learn more about how we can become a responsible part of your en-vironmentally-preferred solution.

viscometers are based on the combination of a sensor and transmitter and are manufactured for use in all sorts of scenarios from standard to highly individual applications. For successful viscosity measurements, it is important both to understand the measurement task and have knowledge of local conditions. Discussing the project allows us to maximize the benefit of our many years of know-how and develop a functioning concept design in the shortest possible time. Our customer support extends through start-up and operator training and for many years to come. In addition, we ensure a high degree of flexibility and availability.

Michelman

Booth 2123 www.michelman.com Michem Emulsion D310 is a VOC-free aqueous dispersion of a high melt polyamide. Its key features include excellent film forming properties, very low coefficient of friction, heat sealability on various surfaces, abrasion resistance, tensile strength and elongation. Michem Emulsion D310 adheres well to nylon and other substrates, and can be used as a coating or additive.

Micro Powders, Inc.

Booth 1729 www.micropowders.com Micro Powders, the recognized leader in advanced wax technology, will showcase three new products at the 2012 American Coatings Show. AquaMatte 31 imparts uniform gloss reduction and burnish resistance to waterborne paints and coatings, with a silky smooth surface feel. PropylMatte 450 provides consistent matting in all types of paints and coatings, especially where durability is required. The particle size is carefully controlled to yield smooth surface characteristics and improved rheology when compared to silica matting agents. Last, EcoPoly 331, a renewable, biodegradable bio-plastic with wax-like properties, imparts burnish and scrub resistance to architectural and industrial finishes while providing efficient gloss reduction and smooth surface characteristics.

Marimex America

Booth 1545 www.marimex-america.com Process viscometers “ViscoScope” from Marimex are a guarantee of reliable service in every branch of industry. Our modular inline