| Repellent (Encapsulation Coating) | General Topic Information | Encapsulation coatings act as repellants in certain conditions and environments, and they provide important protection from exterior elements. Several industries, from food to chemical engineering, use encapsulation to repel undesirable factors such as moisture and oxidization. Using encapsulation coatings as repellents can make products resistant to extreme temperatures, abrasion, humidity, mold, and water . Using an encapsulation coating such as an epoxy...view more Encapsulation coatings act as repellants in certain conditions and environments, and they provide important protection from exterior elements. Several industries, from food to chemical engineering, use encapsulation to repel undesirable factors such as moisture and oxidization. Using encapsulation coatings as repellents can make products resistant to extreme temperatures, abrasion, humidity, mold, and water . Using an encapsulation coating such as an epoxy adhesive can provide excellent protection in a variety of environments and circumstances. There are hundreds of different types of encapsulations and just as many combinations of ingredients to create a repellent. For example, repellents used on woods, may consist of chromated arsenicals, creosote, and pentachlorophenol (PCP). Newer wood preservatives may have ingredients like propiconazole (a fungicide), acid copper chromate, and alkaline copper quaternary (an insecticide). Encapsulation options for metal and cement surfaces will typically come in the form of water-based acrylic coatings that prevent corrosion. Hydrophobic repellents will protect surfaces and products from water, moisture, debris, and abrasions. Hydrophobic coatings are important for protecting wood, electronic devices, and other products from water damage. view less | |
| Resins | General Topic Information | Resins are convertible into polymers, and there are many different types of resins. Other materials that fall under the category of “resin” include acrylic, cellulose, and alkyds. Gel coat resins also exist, which are combinations of additives and base resins. Every resin has a unique purpose and properties that make it valuable across numerous industries. Most resins are flexible, versatile, strong, and resilient – making them important in manufacturing, automotive, construction, aerospace, and a number of other industries. Common products that utilize natural resins include: plastics, medicine, flavors, aromas, varnishes and coatings, printing inks, adhesives, insecticides, insulation, and stimulants. Synthetic resins have similarities to natural ones but with different chemical makeups. Synthetic resins and plastics are often interchangeable. There are two types of synthetic resins: thermosetting and thermoplastic. Thermosetting resins retain their shape permanently after the heating process. Thermoplastic resins, on the other hand, remain fluid after heat treatment and can undergo reshaping as necessary. Examples of synthetic resins include polyester, epoxy...view more Resins are convertible into polymers, and there are many different types of resins. Other materials that fall under the category of “resin” include acrylic, cellulose, and alkyds. Gel coat resins also exist, which are combinations of additives and base resins. Every resin has a unique purpose and properties that make it valuable across numerous industries. Most resins are flexible, versatile, strong, and resilient – making them important in manufacturing, automotive, construction, aerospace, and a number of other industries. Common products that utilize natural resins include: plastics, medicine, flavors, aromas, varnishes and coatings, printing inks, adhesives, insecticides, insulation, and stimulants. Synthetic resins have similarities to natural ones but with different chemical makeups. Synthetic resins and plastics are often interchangeable. There are two types of synthetic resins: thermosetting and thermoplastic. Thermosetting resins retain their shape permanently after the heating process. Thermoplastic resins, on the other hand, remain fluid after heat treatment and can undergo reshaping as necessary. Examples of synthetic resins include polyester, epoxy, and polyurethane. view less |
