The original article on “Surfactants” (a contraction of the three words “Surface Active Agents”) was written in the fall of 2015i. Although the general topic of surfactants has not changed in nearly 6 years, several new chemistries have surfaced, and … Continued

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Imagine yourself as a newcomer to paint formulation. You have been cutting your teeth on modifying waterborne primers and topcoats for product finishes and your lab director feels you are ready to take the lead on a new development project. … Continued

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An isocyanate has the functional group with the formula R–N=C=O. Organic compounds that contain an isocyanate group are referred to as isocyanates. A di-isocyanate is an isocyanate that has two isocyanate groups. Di-isocyanates are manufactured for reactions with polyols in … Continued

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