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Ask the Expert C O M PA NY NEWS Michael Peck Research Chemist HALOX® to Distribute Products in Israel HAMMOND, IN — HALOX®, a manufacturer and distributor of corrosion inhibitors, has announced its partnership with Ormeca Industrial Supplies Ltd., a company representing foreign chemical manufacturers in Israel. Ormeca Industrial Supplies Ltd. is a family-owned company affiliated with Dormeco Ltd. The company has represented foreign chemical manufacturers since 1964, including manufacturers of paint raw materials. for UV-curable silver chloride compositions for producing silver coatings. Allied currently has over 70 patents reserved solely for UV technology. Q A As a formulator, what does Air Products offer to help me in the formulation of resin-free pigment dispersions? Dow Studies TDI Expansion in Brazil/Breaks Ground on Polyols Expansion in Terneuzen MIDLAND, MI — Dow Polyurethanes, a business group of The Dow Chemical Co. (Dow) and its subsidiaries, is conducting a feasibility study to expand toluene diisocyanate (TDI) production at its manufacturing facility in Camaçari, Brazil. The proposed expansion, which involves a new process technology designed to turn Camaçari into a leading production facility, would help support growing demand for enduse polyurethanes products in Latin America. Key decisions on the project Here at Air Products, we recognize that just supplying products is not enough. That is why we offer FAZT (the Formulator Assistance Zetasperse Tool), a unique aid for chemists who are formulating pigment dispersions. This on-line tool instantly recommends a dispersant and calculates a formulation using your choice of speciﬁc pigment grades from over 1800 products in our database. This easy-to-use, interactive tool allows you to compare pigments, ﬁnd alternative dispersants and identify appropriate lab-tested formulations. A starting point calculator is also included, which enables you to input your unique speciﬁcations to determine the most appropriate formulation. Even better, there is no cost or obligation associated with using this valuable tool. Visit www.airproducts.com/fazt today to put the power of FAZT to work for you. Allied PhotoChemical Receives 17th U.S. Patent MARYSVILLE, MI — Allied PhotoChemical, Kimball, MI, recently received its 17th U.S. patent based on a key UV technology. The patent is used Improve the quality of your coatings The Russell Self-Cleaning Eco Filter ® • Accurately removes oversize contamination to ensure the quality of your liquid coatings • Reduces operating costs - no bags or cartridges to replace • Does not require operator involvement • Gives tool free dis-assembly for quick product changeovers Whether you are processing paints, coatings, inks, resins or chemicals, only a Russell Self-Cleaning Filter ensures superior product quality and reduces production costs. Visit our website at www.russellfinex.com or call us at (704) 588 9808 for more information See us at the American Coatings Show BOOTH 837 tell me more www.airproducts.com/ fazt © Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., 2008 (28233) B82 Russell Finex Inc. Tel: 704 588 9808 Fax: 704 588 0738 Email: sales@russellfinexinc.com Visit ads.pcimag.com PCI05082APRD-ATEB82.indd 1 Visit ads.pcimag.com PCI04082Russ.indd 1 3/4/08 2:24:33 PM 26 WW. CIM MAY 2008 | W 4/10/08 P 3:04:38A G . C O M PM http://www.airproducts.com/fazt http://www.russellfinex.com http://www.airproducts.com/fazt http://www.russellfinex.com http://www.airproducts.com/fazt http://www.airproducts.com/fazt http://ads.pcimag.com http://ads.pcimag.com http://WWW.PCIMAG.COM

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Paint & Coatings Industry - May 2008 Contents Viewpoint Industry News Calendar of Events Company News Mergers and Acquisitions Names in the News Charlotte Dining Guide Exhibits-in-Print Waterborne Alkyds Break Through the Performance Barrier New Matting Agents for Waterborne Coatings and Varnishes Silicon-Based Technology for the Coatings Industry High-Performance Microgrinding The Development of New SMA Esters as Pigment Dispersants for Waterborne Coatings and Inks The Right Choice New Coating Technology Expands Color Choices for Vinyl Building Products BioPreferred Federal Biobased Products-Preferred Procurement Program European Union's REACH Regulation Sustainability - The New Nano Improved Dirt Pickup Resistance Critical to Future Coating Innovation NanoNews Protective Coatings NDT - Energy-Saving Paint Static Electricity - The Hidden Danger in Hazardous Areas Wacker Chemie - A Profile of Success Materials Watch Products and Literature Classifieds Advertiser Index

Paint & Coatings Industry - May 2008

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