by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | Jul 2025 | CoatingsTech
Applicable StandardsTesting SpecificsBlending Standards The idea of ASTM standards written for market specificity was introduced in the ASTM article from the January-February 2025 issue of CoatingsTech that discussed the requirements for coil-coated building...
by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | May 2025 | CoatingsTech
Assuming that paint chemistry, film thickness, and application techniques are matched to the intended service environment, the degree of cure is the single most important characteristic required for a painted system to perform well. During the coating development...
by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | Mar 2025 | CoatingsTech
First StepsFast-Forward to 2013Modern Colored SteelMultiple Benefits In the simplest terms, sustainability could be defined as less waste and more efficiency. This could mean fewer processing steps, the use of fewer chemicals or other building blocks, or the ability...
by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | Mar 2025 | CoatingsTech
One of the more discussed paint adhesion and hardness tests involves “scratching” paint off a substrate. Not only does this type of testing depict a qualitative level of adhesion, but in many instances, it also provides a relative idea of degree of cure and hardness...
by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | Feb 2025 | CoatingsTech
Details Included in the Product SpecificationTesting Protocols Most ASTM standards describe testing methods and protocols for analyzing individual material characteristics. There is also a group of standards that provide broad information needed for specific products....
