Coatings World - May 2012

Minerals Technologies launches new
products for application in paints and coatings

Minerals Technologies Inc. has launched three new precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) products for extension of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in paints and coatings applications. Specialty Minerals Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Minerals Technologies and provider of mineral additives, has introduced Albafil T10 and Albacar T10. These new products have been specifically designed with morphology and particle size to provide spacing and light-scattering properties in architectural paints and industrial coatings formulations. A 70 percent aqueous slurry version, Albafil S10, is also available for waterborne formulations. These products are very effective in semi-gloss, satin, eggshell and flat paint formulations the company said. The morphology and particle size distribution allows for 10 percent replacement of TiO2 with minimal reduction of white brightness, opacity, hiding and gloss. In addition, there is little affect on the viscosity, scrub and stain resistance of the paints produced.

Cytec introduces Ebecryl 8110 urethane acrylate Fingerprints and smudges on many consumer products such as mobile phones mar their intended sleek attractiveness. With this in mind, Cytec’s patented new second generation UV modified urethane acrylate, Ebecryl 8110, aims to satisfy this customer need for pristine, long lasting, easy-to-clean fingerprint without smudge products, at a competitive price. Ebecryl 8110 exhibits easy-to-clean fingerprints without smudge; oil and water repellent - low surface energy; resistance to permanent oil markers and inks; surface effects resistance to mechanical and chemical wear and superior chemical resistance.

Rhodia launches intermediates for paints and coatings Rhodia Polyamide & Intermediates (P&I), a member of the Solvay group, has developed an extended range of novel intermediates exploiting upstream C6 chemistry know-how in the polyamide 6. 6 manufacturing chain. As a direct result of the infinite range of intermediates derived and the array of potential end-use market applications, Rhodia is introducing new trademarks and logos for the company’s flagship polymer intermediates and derivatives: Rhodiacid and Rhodiamine, a comprehensive range of diacids and amines. These brands will now be used on all commercial and product documentation and packaging worldwide. End-use market applications include paint, coatings and inks, adhesives, surface treatment, aeronautics, marine and wind energy, agrochemical formulations, water treatment, paper industry, leather treatment and asphalt and bitumen in road construction.

Charles Ross offers X-Series
ultra-high shear mixer
Charles Ross and Son has introduced the X-
Series Ultra-High Shear Mixer. The X-series
mixer is ideal for products that require great
uniformity in a dispersion or emulsion. This
inline mixer is often used in processes
wherein exceptionally narrow particle size
distributions are desired within a single
pass. The X-Series delivers more vigorous
mixing, greater size reduction and higher
throughput compared to conventional col-
loid mills, according to the company. In cer-
tain applications, even formulations that
previously warranted a move to expensive
high pressure homogenizers can now be
successfully produced in an ultra-high shear
mixer. Sample applications include wax dis-
persions, specialty coatings and adhesives,
pigmented inks, paints, polymer suspen-
sions, nanodispersions, electronic pastes, lu-
bricants and other chemicals.