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Resins
16 Weather beater
An organic binder, from Wacker, provides weather resistance without impairing its mechanical properties
Powder Coatings
18 Straining power
Russell Finex discusses how to overcome the problems faced with product quality using vibratory sieving
Printing Inks
21 Barrier coatings
Sun Chemical looks at the evolution of barrier technologies in packaging
Extenders & Fillers
24 Alternative use
Neuburg Siliceous Earth has the potential to become one of the finest TiO2 extenders in the market according to Hoffmann Mineral
Architectural Coatings
28 Foam control
Ashland’s foam control agents overcome problems during application on waterborne paints and coatings
32 High performer
Eco-friendly inorganic pigments, which extend the palette range in bright solid colours, are discussed by Rockwood Pigments
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35 Indiana coatings
This year’s American Coatings Show is taking place in Indianapolis in May
Market Focus
36 Russian prospects
Alex Gurov provides an overview of the Russian paint market plus who will be at Interlakokraska in Moscow next month