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The article explores the advent of water-based paints and coatings brought its fair share of challenges. For formulators looking to offer new and innovative products for their customers, approximating the performance of solvent-based coatings in low-VOC, water-based alternatives can be a constantly moving target — there's no shortage of microbial foes standing in the way, from bacteria and yeast, to mold and algae.

The article offers information on the artists' acrylic company Atelier Acrylic and its provisions. It outlines details on the provisions in its website available for artists in New Zealand to choose according to their preferences, which include choosing of painting mediums from retailers, the art competition announced in the digital newsletter released by the company in November 2018 and the Unlocking Formula for ensuring more wetting time for painting mediums.

The article focuses on a report issued by Fact.MR which reveals that the coating binders market is set to expand at a modest pace as demand is expected to surpass 36,000,000 tons by the end of 2018. Information about the move of the manufacturers in the coating binders market to shift their focus from solvent-based coatings to water-based coatings is presented.

The article focuses on the growing demand for low-volatile organic compound (VOC) architectural coatings with functional binders in the construction industry. Topics covered include role of environmental sustainability in the adoption of low-VOC architectural coatings, regulation introduced by the U.S. concerning VOC emissions and the improved water resistance with the integration of functional binders in low-VOC architectural coatings.

KAWS' work straddles the line between fine art and popular culture, crossing the mediums of painting and sculpture, along with fashion, merchandise, vinyl toys, and most recently, augmented reality. This comprehensive monograph on the work of KAWS, one of the most sought-after artists and creative forces of our time. This book was made in close collaboration with the artist, and features his most well-known works alongside sketches, preparatory drawings and never-before-seen images of KAWS at work. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the advantages of using acrylic mediums and gel mediums. Topics discussed include how gel mediums can change acrylic paint, how acrylic gels build texture and increase transparency, and how acrylic gel mediums can be used as a binder. Also discussed are the properties of the different types of acrylic gel mediums including regular gel medium, heavy gel, super heavy gel, gloss gel, semi-gloss gel and matte gel.

The article profiles Z Corporation, a company that develops, manufactures, and markets the world's fastest machines that produce physical prototypes. It started on a research and development program at the Massachusetts Institutes of Technology (MIT) that examined the implementation of ink jet printer mechanics in creating product prototypes. However, after creating ink jet printer, the company shifted to and rely upon a proprietary liquid binder and high-performance polymer blend.

Several letters to the editor are presented, including articles on the 3XY Freedom Machine, the purchase of binders and Queensland's hoon laws.

The author focuses on the art method using pigments in paintings. It is noted that a binder for all pigments is needed wherein the binding agent determines the name of the paint. An indication is mentioned that painting methods have evolved over time such as in Fresco painting, wherein it originated in the ancient Egypt and handed down to Italians. However, the author refers to his invented binding procedure similar from fresco which employs an organic chemical reaction while on molding process.

The article discusses the mass balance method adapted by chemicals manufacturing firm BASF to manufacture binders using sustainable raw materials instead of fossil fuels. Topics include the development of the first dispersions for interior paints using the approach, the renewable raw materials used by the company like naphtha, natural gas, and methanol, and the partnership of the company with different producers for the European Union (EU) PROcessing Diluted Aqueous Systems (PRODIAS) project.

The article describes the waterborne acrylic latex polymer binder for direct-to-metal (DTM) coatings. It states that this binder is suitable to various light- to medium-duty industrial maintenance segments and can be utilized as a primer, midcoat, or top coat to enable paint manufacturers to use a single resin for multiple product categories. According to the article, coatings based on this binder release low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOC), which benefits the environment and poses less health risk to workers.

The article announces that the Alberdingk Boley has received the Special Environmental IKOM Award 2018 in recognition of its environmentally friendly water-based ALBERDINGK binders.

The article offers information on the Acrodur 950 L binder by chemical producer Baden Aniline and Soda Factory (BASF), used in the development of IAC FiberFrame lightweight component developed by BASF and car interior system manufacturer International Automotive Components Group (IAC).

The article previews several products, including the EBECRYL 898 solvent-free ultraviolet (UV)-curable binder from speciality chemicals firm Allnex, the Masil Ultra SL1000 water-based zero-volatile organic compound (VOC) additive from Emerald Specialties Group, and the Natrostone H30 rheology modifier from speciality chemical company Ashland.

The article examines advances in construction materials manufactured by BASF. Regulations have forced the shift towards water-borne paints which are said to be inferior to solvent-based paints. BASF has developed an aqueous binder that is comparable to solvents but is also like water-based paints because it is harmless. The company is planning to utilize the features of organic light emitting diodes (OLED).

The article presents a profile on the German paint company Keimfarben and discusses the company's history, paint compounds, and binding mediums in paint.

The article offers information on several products related to coatings industry including Pliotec HDT 12 binder from Omnova Solutions Inc., the Additol VXW 6503 N wetting and leveling agent from Cytec Industries Inc. and the Dual-Shaft Mixer from Charles Ross & Son Co.

The article offers news briefs related to patents in the coatings industry as of December 2012. A patent has been granted to the company Sachtleben Pigments for a method of preparing dispersable microcrystalline titanium dioxide product. A patent of a binder made of saturated polymer with silyl functional groups has been granted to PPG Industries Inc. A patent for a one-component structural adhesive has been granted to Henkel Corp.

The article describes Rohm & Haas Co.'s Avanse™ MV-100, a high solids, acrylic binder, which allows the paint manufacturer a broad formulating latitude. It can be used in both primer and topcoat lines. This is said to be the first waterborne technology that is a system approach for 100 grams/liter volatile organic compound formulations.

Presents information on several paint and coating materials. Avanse MV-100 high solids acrylic binder from Rohm and Haas Co.; Advantex neutralization amine additive from Arkema Inc.; VINNOL range of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate copolymers from WACKER.

Reports on the development of the ICD-1141 and ICD-1143 TG-S2 binders, the water-reactive polymers which control the self-polishing behavior of marine antifoulant paints, by researchers at Arkema Inc. Function of the mechanical and chemical properties of the polymers.