Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Ronald Brashear. Ron is the End Use Manager for Protective Coatings Additives in North America for BYK. The guys discuss the role of dispersing agents in
Catastrophic fire incidents in the UK, Norway, and South Korea demonstrate that legacy thermal response testing methods, such as cellulosic fire curves, are insufficient against today’s modern fire loads.
Fluoropolymer-based finish coats are the premier performers for elevated water storage tanks in exterior exposures. The specialty FEVE resin on which they are based withstands intense UV radiation, high winds, and intense precipitation while holding gloss and color for decades. And while all that comes at a cost, water industry expert Jeremy Sukola and chemistry nerd Kristen Blankenship explain how that cost represents a long-term investment that boasts a handsome return. In this episode of The Red Bucket, learn the chemistry, use cases, and regulatory considerations of fluoropolymer topcoats. Also, Kristen ponders the Atlantic Ocean from the top of a cliff, and Jeremy shares a strong opinion about spaghetti sauce.
The COO of TruQC Megan Brinker stops by to how TruQC can help report, track and analyze everything you need for compliance in a convenient mobile application. Paul, Jack and Megan also discuss
Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis talk about Alkyd resins, where they come from, and where they are now. They talk about uses, problems and benefits of alkyds.
