Pigment & Resin Technology: Volume 25 Issue 2

Novel synthesis of pyrazole disperse dye derivatives: their availability for dyeing of some textile fabrics

Y.M. Elkholy, A.W. Erian, A.A. Elassar

Details the process whereby several pyrazole disperse dye derivatives are synthesized. Tests these dyes for dyeing characteristics on nylon, polyester and cellulose acetate…

Modified barium metaborate pigment as a paper filler

Houssni El‐Saied, Snaa M. El‐Sawy, Altaf H. Basta

Reports on tests in which barium metaborate pigment and its modified form are prepared, identified by chemical and X‐ray diffraction methods, and specified according to standard…

Calcium stearate in resins and resinous polymers: part 2

Edgar S. Lower

The second in a two‐part series, describes various applications of calcium stearate in resins and resinous polymers. Focuses in particular on its use in polypropylenes and…

Achieving dominance

Peter Harland

Chronicles how five acquisitions in 24 months transformed Croda Paints from a medium‐sized paint maker with no noteworthy market share, to a major company with at least 20 per…

Conical bead mill improves the grinding process

In the printing ink industry, the trend increasingly points towards the application of special varnish systems and pigments for packaging and decorative inks. As a consequence…

Five litres of whatever industrial paint is needed in five minutes

Two thousand five hundred colours; 13 different individual paint systems; in 1 litre or 5 litre cans — that is the choice customers are offered from the new Crodamix Colour…

Infrared curing of resins, resin systems and other catalysed systems

In GB patent 2283 489, Delta Resins Ltd describes infrared curing of resins, resin systems and other catalysed systems. Infrared radiations are at the temperature corresponding to…