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Editor’s note: This column is a roundup of notable product releases from the coatings and allied industries. To submit a product release for consideration, email publications@paint.org. Please note that all submissions are subject to editorial approval and publication is not guaranteed.

Energy-curable Coil Coatings

PPG has introduced DuraNEXT™ energy curable coil coatings, an alternative to traditional thermally cured systems. These coatings utilize electron beam (EB) or ultra-violet (UV) energy for quick curing, which eliminates the need for substrate heating. The company says this results in energy savings and improves productivity by reducing the overall coating process time.

According to the company, the product’s key features include requiring less energy; sustainability, because it is formulated without solvents that release VOCs during the curing process; efficiency, because coated parts can be handled almost immediately after application; and versatility with compatibility across a wide range of techniques.

This family of products includes backers, primers, basecoats, and clearcoats.

Learn more at ppg.com

New LED Light Booth

X-Rite Incorporated has introduced the Judge LED light booth, engineered for precise visual color evaluation. According to the company, the booth ensures compliance with environmental regulations as industries shift from fluorescent to energy-efficient LED lighting.

Equipped with seven distinct light sources, the booth simulates a variety of lighting conditions, offering a wide range of standard illuminants. These include LED D50, D65, LED-B2 3000K, LED 3500K, LED-B3 4000K, UV, A, CWF LED, TL84 LED, U30 LED, and U35 LED.

Other features include instant warm-up time for color evaluation consistency, enhanced defect inspection and surface evaluation, an optional integrated calibrated monitor, energy efficiency, and compliance with ISO, ASTM, AATCC, and BSI visual assessment requirements.

For more information, visit x-rite.com

Wetting and Dispersing Additive

Evonik has introduced TEGO® Dispers 780 W, a polymeric, slightly anionic wetting and dispersing additive for high-quality waterborne ink formulations. Designed for resin-containing, resin-reduced as well as resin-free grinds, TEGO® Dispers 780 W provides pigment stabilization for organic and inorganic pigments on tinting industrial coatings and façade paints.

According to the company, the additive provides superior stabilization in aqueous dispersions, is suitable for binder-containing and binder-free colorants, and has effective viscosity reduction.

Visit evonik.com for more information.

High-temperature-resistant Silicon Resin

SIO New Material (SIOResin®) has launched SIO-517, a room-temperature curing, high-temperature-resistant silicone resin designed to a dense, durable coating that protects surfaces from environmental damage while remaining resilient under extreme conditions.

With a cured hardness exceeding 8H, SIO-517 is designed to maintain structural integrity without cracking or peeling with the ability to withstand temperatures up to 650 °C without discoloration. It provides resistance to corrosion by isolating metal surfaces from water, air, and salt. SIO-517 is also designed to be environmentally friendly with zero VOCs, high solid content, and low viscosity.

SIO-517 is designed for a variety of industries and applications, including high-temperature coatings for household appliances, stoves, and automotive exhaust systems. According to the company, it is also ideal for weather-resistant coatings on outdoor structures, pipelines, and
To learn more, visit sioresin.com.

New Multifunctional Additives

Advancion Corporation, formerly ANGUS Chemical Company, has announced the commercial launch of OPTIMINE™ multifunctional additives. OPTIMINE™ additives are tailored for advanced waterborne coatings formulations with a low-VOC and emissions profile.

OPTIMINE™ additives are readily biodegradable and perform as a high-efficiency stabilizers, pigment co-dispersants and neutralizers in a wide range of consumer and industrial applications, including architectural coatings, industrial and automotive coatings, adhesives and sealants, and resins and emulsion polymerization.

Learn more at advancionsciences.com.