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UV/EB CURING
10 UP TO SCRATCH: ABRASION-RESISTANT COATINGS
Cytec Industries reveals the latest demanding properties sought of high-end plastic coatings, describes their related testing methods and introduces several urethane products that demonstrate the required improved characteristics
12 HOW TO ENSURE THE IDEAL OVEN TEMPERATURE
By using temperature probes and the Ideal Finish software program, TQCfs Curve-X2 data logger not only indicates whether the drying or curing process was successful but also whether the oven heat was used as efficiently as possible
BIOCIDES
14 ELIMINATING ALGAE IN A GREENER WAY
Almost all biocides are regarded as dangerous substances but they are essential to protect surfaces from micro-organism growth. Coatings containing a esafef biocide such as Diuron reduce the impact on the environment, safety and health
INKS
17 GROWTH OF ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY INKS
Pira International reveals the latest developments from and the niche opportunities for environmentally friendly ink and equipment suppliers and forecasts which ink processes will experience the highest growth between now and 2014
APCJ's review of the top Asia Pacific companies
Meaningful analysis of the top 25 paints and coatings companies headquartered in the Asia Pacific region, including:
An introduction written by leading industry expert and consultant Louis McCulloch, who has compiled the top 25;
A table summarising the rankings and relevant figures;
11 pages of information about and contact details for the successful companies.
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