Europe’s Tumultuous Chemicals Industry: How are Coatings Impacted?

by ChemQuest | Jan 2026 | IPCM

The European ProblemRamifications for CoatingsLonger-Term Priorities and ActionsThe Fear of the Domino Effect It is hard to imagine Europe without a chemicals industry. Inconceivable, in fact, that a shared history spanning two centuries of discovery, invention, and...

Oven temperature range: How much temperature variation is acceptable when curing powder coatings?

by ChemQuest | Jan 2026

Q: I have a question for you about allowable oven temperature variation. Our ovens were recently calibrated and were 1° off from our control unit reading to what was measured inside. Due to our ISO regulations, I may possibly need to shut them down until it...

The ChemQuest Group Newsletter – January/February 2026

by ChemQuest | Jan 2026 | Newsletter

This year marks a remarkable milestone for ChemQuest – our 50th anniversary. It’s also special to me as I enter my 30th year with the company. Looking back today, I am filled with gratitude and pride in our history of growth and success. What started as a small...

Powder coating a homemade smoker: Is the powder coating on my used industrial electrical box safe to use?

by ChemQuest | Jan 2026

Q: I am trying to make a homemade meat smoker. I have been given a used industrial electrical box, which is fire rated, but I was told it is powder coated. As far as I know, it looks like the typical gray colour of most electrical boxes. In your opinion, would...

Understanding distinctness of image: What is DOI and how is it measured?

by ChemQuest | Jan 2026

Q: The thought below from some of my colleagues is close but not perfect: “I conclude that either DOI or gloss, the issue is the smoothness of the dried top coat. Which in turn depends on size and shape (of the filler particle) and how much resin is absorbed by each...