Test & Weathering Equipment
16 Rate increase
Two Atlas test methods can provide the results necessary to meet R&D requirements
Additives
22 Rub resistance
Using ester alcohol has proved successful in resisting wet abrasive cleaning according to Eastman
26 Flexible silicones
Dow Corning discusses how the use of silicone additives can improve paint consistency
Country Focus – Eastern Europe
30 Growing paints
While Western Europe remains idle, Eastern paint and coatings market continues to grow
Titanium Dioxide
34 Market update
The titanium dioxide pigment market in 2011
suffered mixed fortunes according to TZMI
37 TiO2 Buyers’ Guide
This year’s updated directory of titanium dioxide suppliers is sponsored by Cristal Global
European Adhesives & Sealants
44 Application
HMG has helped conservationists restore late Iron Age storage pots
