PRA News of the Month > February/March 2009

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2 day conference and mini-exhibition
Measurement & Testing of Coatings, 12 - 13 May 2009, Birmingham, UK

An additional paper has been included in the programme:

New Approach to Evaluate the Weathering Effects on Wood Coatings, to be presented by Dr Davide Menotti of the University of Udine. The paper will give details from a project whose aim is to identify new strategies to rapidly test wood coatings. Abstracts of all paperscan be seen on the website: www.pra-world.com/conferences/measurementandtesting/

New PRA Member

PRA is very pleased to welcome one new member this month:

John Myland Ltd

Contact Susan Conyers for information on becoming a member of PRA

European Coatings Show

31 March-2 April 2009, Nürnberg, Germany

Meet us at the European Coatings Show 2009 in Nuremberg - Stand number 204 Hall 7. PRA, now part of the Pera Innovation Network, is the world's most complete surface coatings advisor and the essential connector to the global surface coatings community throughout the supply chain. We provide independent knowledge based services that have positioned us as a catalyst for innovation and growth since 1926.

At the PRA stand, a special networking facility will be available. Technology researchers and R&D project participants are invited to register their specialty, competence and area of interest at our stand. This will enable you to be part of future collaborative research projects consortia and partnerships.

Visit us to learn how you can benefit from membership. Membership of PRA is open to all surface coatings related businesses including paint, ink, adhesive and sealant manufacturers, chemical raw material suppliers, other research associations, instrument & equipment manufacturers, end users of coatings and consultants. For further details, please contact Heena Mehta.

European Coatings Congress

30 March-1 April 2009,

The European Coatings Congress is drawing close. The full programme of papers, with abstracts, is available via the website: www.european-coatings-show.com

This event is the largest general coatings conference in Europe and takes place in Nuremberg in parallel to the European Coatings Show. A total of 160 original papers will be presented over the three days of the Congress, split into 26 sessions according to: Coatings (19), Printing Inks (2), Adhesives & Sealants (3), Construction Chemicals (1) and Production Technology (1).

For PRA members only: please note that employees of companies which are members of PRA are entitled to a discount of 10% off the normal registration fees, which is accommodated in the booking procedure.

Keep up to date with some of the latest developments in the Coatings Industry with Latest News. Recent headlines include:

Click on the links below for more details of PRA publications. For information about any of our technical publications please contact Richard Kennedy.

MARKET INFORMATION

A nano view of one of solar's big problems

Moths' eyes are inspiring a new approach to the development of anti-reflective coatings. Using semiconductor nanorods, researchers in the Netherlands say they have developed an anti-reflective coating that could increase the efficiency of photovoltaic cells by capturing more of the light from the entire solar spectrum and at many different angles. Coatings COMET, February 2009.

Dye-ing for more power

One promising approach to solar energy is the so-called dye sensitized solar cell, which has several advantages over traditional silicon cells. Coatings COMET, February 2009.

Coatings COMET - COmpanies, Markets and Economic Trends

COMET is the perfect market intelligence companion for busy coatings executives in such areas as: Marketing, Export Department, Business Planning, Product Development, Corporate Affairs and New Business Opportunities.

European Paint & Resin News (EPRN)

European Paint & Resin News contains the essential news of the global coatings industry, providing information in a clear and simple format.

For information about Coatings COMET or EPRN please contact the editor, Glenda Thisdell.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

Amendment of Annex XI of Reach Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

This Regulation clarifies the conditions under which registrants may omit the testing of substances in accordance with sections 8.6 and 8.7 of Annex VIII, Annex IX and Annex X to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.SHE Alert, February 2009.

Commission Decision on accident report form for major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances

Commission Decision 2009/10/EC contains an adopted major accident form for member states to report major accidents, including analysis of the accident and recommendations on future preventive measures. SHE Alert, February 2009.

European Parliament on IPPC Directive revision

The European Parliament's Environment Committee has approved the introduction of EU-wide emission limits for a revision of the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive 96/61/EC, regulating pollution from industrial installations. SHE Alert, February 2009.

SHE Alert - (Safety, Health and Environment Alert)

A monthly bulletin on global regulatory safety, health and environmental matters relevant to the coatings industry, also available online as a searchable database.

For information about SHE Alert please contact the editor.

LIBRARY AND DATABASE SERVICES

Paint Titles

Stay informed of all new scientific and technical knowledge with Paint Titles, PRA’s weekly alerting service covering paints, coatings, adhesives and inks. PRA Members can browse Paint Titles online or download the PDF version free of charge. For a fee, non-members can also subscribe to Paint Titles by contacting Dr Norman Morgan.

For details of our document delivery service, please contact the PRA library.

World Surface Coatings Abstracts (WSCA)

WSCA is the industry’s premier search tool for coatings related technical information. Produced monthly in print and as a pdf, the electronic version of WSCA contains more than 300 000 coatings-related abstracts collated over the last 30 years. See recent WSCA highlights. WSCA also offers ‘personalised alerts’ and ‘one-off searches’. For further information contact Dr Norman Morgan.

SPECIALIST TECHNICAL NEWS

Patents

Cost efficient binder for paper coatings and paints

A binder system is claimed comprising a conventional latex with a high charge, anionic dispersant grafted onto the polymer particles. Dispersion Polymers, February 2009

Block copolymers for two component coating compositions

A method of producing a block copolymer with two or blocks with each block having different crosslinking reactivity with the crosslinking agent is described. Waterborne and High Solids Coatings, February, 2009

1K moisture cure polyurethane-based adhesive

A moisture-curing polyurethane is prepared by mixing two isocyanate-based prepolymers, a tertiary amine catalyst and an organic solvent. Polymer Curing Technologies, February, 2009

Technology

Polystyrene/Silver nanocomposite dispersions

A novel approach for the synthesis of polystyrene/silver nanocomposites with control of particle size and uniformity of distribution of silver nanoparticles in the polymer matrix. Dispersion Polymers, Technology and Applications, February 2009

Environmentally friendly antifouling coatings

This paper describes the development of crosslinked polysiloxanes coatings with pendant quaternary ammonium salts. Waterborne and High Solids Coatings, February 2009

Living anionic polymerisation of (alkylvinyl)styrene derivatives

The anionic polymerisation of a number of (alkylvinyl)styrene derivatives is reported using different initiators and reaction conditions. The pendant alkylvinyl group can be later modified. Polymer Curing Technologies, February 2009

Waterborne and High Solids Coatings

Special Feature in February's Issue

Spotlight on heavy transport finishing: Commercial vehicles, rail and ACE

Helma Jotischky considers recent technical developments in commercial vehicle, rail and ACE (agricultural, construction and earth-moving equipment) finishing with particular emphasis on the waterborne vs high solids options.

A monthly bulletin covering all aspects of waterborne and high solids technology from the properties of raw materials to the application and performance of the final coatings. See highlights from Waterborne and High Solids Coatings.

RADnews

Special Feature in the Winter Issue of RADnews

Hybrid systems: Part II Organic-inorganic hybrids

Stephen Davidson surveys methods, reported in the literature, of preparing nanocomposites combining radiation curable systems with silica, titanium dioxide, zirconium dioxide and clays.

PRA’s quarterly newsletter for the radiation curing industry, RADnews, provides extensive information on patents relevant to radiation curing, articles appearing in the technical press — from academic research to commercial developments — and new developments in products and equipment.

Paint Research Association team up with Master Painters Institute

The Paint Research Association and the Master Painters Institute have teamed up to establish a performance-based 'qualified products list' for architectural paints and coatings in Europe and the Middle East.

MPI is an Institute dedicated to the establishment of quality standards and quality assurance in the painting and coating application industries in the USA and Canada. MPI evolved from a non-profit association established in 1899 and is now headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Further information is available from their website at www.mpi.net

MPI performance-based paint and painting specifications are now used by the US Military throughout the world; by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to replace the previous US Federal Paint Specifications; by the AIA MasterSpec, referenced by approximately half of US architects; by NASA for facilities; by US Veterans Administration hospitals; by the Canadian Government's National Master Specification; and thousands of other North American designers, and facility managers.

The PRA often receives requests for independent testing and approval of paints, which it carries out to a variety of national and international standards. However the pursuit of sustainable building design and construction in Europe now requires more emphasis on performance specifications rather than generic description of materials. The MPI scheme provides an established and well proven mechanism for doing this and PRA is now ready to carry out performance testing and administer the approval scheme in Europe and the Middle East.

Specifiers benefit by being able to determine use of systems that are fit for purpose, knowing that potential suppliers have had the quality of their products independently verified.
Suppliers benefit from knowing that they compete on the basis of formulation efficiency and performance to a minimum required quality level, rather than with cut price, lower quality offers that usually result in lower standards of construction and finish or higher cost processes.
Contractors benefit from tighter control of processes and margins hence reduced risk of problems and remedial work.

Irfab Multi-client Studies

The Sections and Chapters of the Global Industrial Coatings Markets 2006-2020 Study can be purchased individually or as packages. Contact our Sales Team (irfab@pra-world.com, T: +44 20 8487 0848).

For more information and a detailed listing of the contents of each chapter go to www.pra-world.com/publications/gic-report.htm

Irfab Multi-client Study: Specialist and Functional Architectural Coatings Market 2008-2018

The "Specialist and Functional Architectural Coatings Market" study will be the first of its kind on the European and Middle Eastern Markets providing a unique source of data and insights on this fragmented sector. It is intended to concentrate on the architectural coatings which have functional properties.

The study will bring you the benefit of this vital information base when formulating your global strategies - from technology to marketing. It will enable you to identify both the threats from competing technologies and future opportunities. Thus, the report will represent a reference guide for your long term strategic planning and provides a basis for more detailed segmental analysis.

The scope of the study will include Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Residential, and Recreational Buildings. Systems with additional functional purposes to the expected aesthetic and protective properties of coatings will be described in the study.

Whilst an overview will be given on the global market for architectural and decorative coatings, analysis of standard interior paints, and the Do It Yourself 'DIY' market will not be included.

For more information visit

www.pra-world.com/publications/sfacm-study.htm

Developing Skills and Knowledge in Surface Coatings Technology

Paint Technology Training Course

New Format Emphasises the Changes Taking Place in Modern Technology

Designed for newcomers to the industry who need a firm foundation in the technology of surface coatings

A comprehensive and intensive four day course that contains an overview of the raw materials used in surface coatings and their contribution to the final properties of the coatings. The study of coating systems emphasises the changes taking place in modern technology.

Topics include:-

Markets for Coatings
Substrates
Properties for Coatings
Raw Materials
Formulation
Waterborne & High Solids Coatings
Solventborne Coatings
Radiation Cured Coatings
Coating Application Methods
Surface Preparation
Powder Coatings
Microbiology of Coatings

For further information visit the website:

www.pra-world.com/training/painttechnology.htm.

To register for this or any of PRA's courses please use our online registration form

All PRA Courses are now accredited by OCCA and will be accepted as evidence of Continuing Professional Development. For further information contact Elisabeth Brown.

Training courses are held at the PRA Coatings Technology Centre in Hampton, near London's Heathrow Airport. Customised courses can often be organised to suit your individual needs based on one of the courses in the training programme or on other topics. These customised courses may be held at your own site or at PRA. This can be an effective way of training a workforce. To find out more contact our Training Manager Elisabeth Brown by email or phone +44 20 8487 0815 (Fax: +44 20 8487 0805).

2-day International Conference & Mini-Exhibition
Measurement and Testing of Coatings
12/13 May 2009, Birmingham, UK

The conference provides an ideal opportunity for suppliers and users of testing equipment to discuss problems and solutions in a creative atmosphere, with the ever topical objective of reproducing in the laboratory effects observed in the real world.

The organisers have selected a range of papers covering the latest innovations in measurement and testing and the mini-exhibition will enable delegates to see the latest in measuring and testing equipment.

The programme for this event can be seen on our website:-

www.pra-world.com/conferences/measurementandtesting/

PRA Conference: Architectural Coatings for the Green Age
27 – 28 October 2009, Nice, France

The Call for Papers has been issued for this conference, and can be seen on the website, www.pra-world.com/conferences.

The conference, which is being sponsored by Rohm and Haas and Huntsman Pigments Division, will cover new developments in the DIY and Professional paint markets in the next decade, with particular emphasis on environmental sustainability.

Papers with both Technical and Marketing focus are planned, to give a total picture of market-driven innovation. Key speakers from CEPE, EDRA (European Home Centre Retail Association) and Akzo Nobel have already committed to giving papers at the conference.

For all participants, the conference will deliver a cost effective way of making multiple contacts at one place and in a short space of time.

The easiest way to submit a paper is via the conference website.

Potential speakers are invited to visit the PRA stand at the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg to discuss any issues around contributing to this important industry event.

Conference Proceedings:

PRA conference papers can be purchased in bound or CD-ROM format. Recent conference papers available are from the 6th Woodcoatings Congress (Amsterdam, October 2008) and the Symposium "Predicting the Service Life of Organic Coatings", Hampton, January 2009).

Go to www.pra-world.com/conferences/proceedings to view abstracts and to order your set.

For information on PRA Conferences or to obtain copies of Proceedings from recent PRA Conferences, please contact Janet Saraty, Tel: +44 (0)20 8487 0811, Fax: +44 (0)20 8487 0801.

A list of other conferences, exhibitions and events is also available in our Coatings Events Diary.

6th International Exhibition and Conference for Coatings and Surface Treatment (Conference/Exhibition)
18 - 20 March 2009, Moscow, Russia.

Fifth International ENCP Conference on Nanostructured Polymers & Nanocomposites Conference
15 - 17 April, 2009, Paris, France.

Nanofair 2009(Conference/Exhibition
26 - 27 May 2009, Dresden, Germany.

Nanomaterials09 (Conference)
02 - 04 June, 2009, Dusseldorf, Germany).

5th Coatings Science International Conferencence
22 - 26 June 2009, Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

American/Canadian Conferences/Exhibitions

237th ACS National Meeting (Conference/Exhibition)
22 - 26 March 2009, Salt Lake City, USA.

36th International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films ICMCTF 2009
27 April - 1 May, 2009, San Diego, California, USA.

2009 CoatingsTech Conference
28 - 29 April 2009, Indianapolis, USA.

International Marine & Offshore Coatings Conference
18 - 20 May 2009, Virginia, USA.

12th Annual Coatings for Plastics Symposium
02 - 04 June 2009, Lombard, Illinois, USA.

Asia Pacific Conferences/Exhibitions

4th China International RadTech Expo(Conference/Exhibition)
31 March - 02 April, 2009, Guangdong, China

SCAA Annual Conference 6 - 8 August 2009, Glenelg, South Australia.

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News of the Month – February/March 2009

What’s New

2 day conference and mini-exhibition Measurement & Testing of Coatings, 12 - 13 May 2009, Birmingham, UK