Functional Additives

The development and improvement in soft feel plastics such as PVCs and thermoplastic polyolefins (TPOs) has continued unabated. Consumers in industries…

Coatings formulators and manufacturers of protective and decorative coatings are often forced to make compromises. Ideally any protective coating will be…

Do you have problems or concerns using polymeric microspheres in certain solvents and are not sure which microspheres to choose? Making the wrong choice…

The composite industry is highly competitive and wrestles with a number of variables in production. Examples are long exotherms and surface roll-out…

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Most people are aware that polymeric microspheres can dramatically reduce the cost and weight of their formulas/products. In addition to cost…

Are very low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) projects challenging your need for the correct cost performance balance? Do you want to build coating…

There are several types of low-density hollow microspheres to consider when choosing a microsphere for your application. Thermoplastic, glass, ceramic and…

Do you formulate coatings or adhesives for industrial or consumer products that require high durability and low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)? Are…

The market for adhesives is very competitive. It is difficult to reduce the density/cost of your adhesive without affecting the quality and performance of…