Quiz: Wood coatings additives

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In this first episode of "Talks with Tony" podcast, Erin Moore, Marketing Manager for Formulation & Performance Additives, and Tony Moy, Technical Specialist for Formulation Additives, discuss the advantages of BASF’s new silicone-free, energy curable defoamer, EFKA® PB 2770, in industrial, automotive, and furniture and flooring applications.

BASF's additives experts chat about our additive brand of choice for non-aqueous systems.

In this paper, the properties of novel silicone-free non-ionic star-type surfactants are compared, showing clear dependencies of their compositional parameters on the ability to reduce the surface tension and dosage to reach the lowest values.

A BASF study looks at the performance of JONCRYL® xDTM, a new acrylic polyol suitable for low VOC solvent based direct-to-metal 2K urethane coatings. The new resin provides low VOC capability, long pot life, good dry and wet adhesion to various metal substrates, good corrosion resistance as measured in salt spray and good UV durability.

A BASF study looks at a unique technology for intumescent coatings that can dramatically decrease application times and in many cases preclude the need for a topcoat.

The latest addition to the JONCRYL® HPD Line combines strong color strength with Swiss Ordinance List compliance

Solar reflective coatings are an effective and sustainable answer to environmental challenges

Deep history paves the way for future innovations in sustainable resins and emulsions

Ben Cook, a freelance volunteer with Crisis Response International was on the ground for recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, and shares his experience with the Gen-2-O by Power Panel® and what we can learn about our own disaster preparedness.

Terreform ONE designs a one-of-a-kind monarch habitat filled with milkweed that would serve as a way station for migrating butterflies to support the population.

Alexandra Jasman always sustained injuries while training—until she found the Brooks shoe.

Developing next-generation technology to meet anticipated demand of the e-mobility market

A chemical company helps Seven Crash bring its futuristic vision to life through eco-fashion.

Removing snow and ice from parking lots and parkades is easy, but getting the job done without damaging the deck takes some know-how.

Frances Arnold speaks to BASF about winning the most prestigious award in chemistry.

Reebok brings footwear into the next century by developing a new material that eliminates the need for shoe molds

Car manufacturers are in a race to the bottom of the scale. To help them get there, we're talking about a new technology that makes one lightweighting trend way more effective

Chris Casteel collaborates with BASF and Essentium to bring revolutionary 3D-printed sockets to life

Your paper coffee cup may seem like it's recyclable, but chances are it's not. It's an issue that paper cup manufacturers have struggled with for decades. Until now