Pigment & Resin Technology: Volume 19 Issue 8

Comment

Statistics compiler, IAL Consultants, has updated and revised its data‐base on six of the major national markets for paint in Europe.

Calcium stearate ‐ Part 1

Edgar S. Lower

A general review of the manufacture, properties, and uses of calcium stearate appeared in 1984. Its uses include that of a flating agent in paint, a lubricant, plasticizer and…

Modern antifouling compositions Part III. The effect of filler and extender pigments on the efficiency of organotin polymers, copper antifouling paints

Mounir, M.Abd El‐Malek, Nagi, N. Messiha, Magdy, M.H. Ayoub

The effect of pigment filler and extender on the antifouling efficiency of six compositions containing organotin polymer is studied. The binder mixture is a blend containing a…

Japan's ambitious bridge project:

Masami Okajima

Japan consists mainly of four large islands. They are, from north to south, Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. In 1988 Honshu and Hokkaido were connected by the Seikan undersea…

Columbian Chemicals Company open European Central Laboratory

The International Chemical Company, Columbian Chemicals Company based in Atlanta, Georgia, recently opened its European Central Laboratory at Avonmouth, England. A £1.25 million…

Filling and labelling equipment: update: Viscous materials keep on flowing

A new heavy duty two post ram for pumping high viscosity materials has been added to the range of fluid handling equipment offered by The Aro Corporation (UK) Ltd.

Materials

An important technological innovation by Haverhill‐based Macpherson Woodfinishes, part of the Finnish multinational Kemira, significantly reduces the formaldehyde content of all…

Equipment

The new 5000 Series Disposable Gas and Vapour Respirators from 3M Occupational Health and Environmental Safety is said to be ideal for use in all paint and resin applications…

Industry

Paint Manufacturer, AB Wilhelm Becker is this year celebrating its 125th Anniversary, with worldwide parties commemorating the event.