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    D.W. Renzmann
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    Heisler
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    Ideal-Pak
    
    MixMor Incorporated
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    MM Industries, Inc.
    
    MYERS Mixers, LLC
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    PASE Group
    
    Rexson
    
    StateMix
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    SureKap, Inc.
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    Vale-Tech Ltd
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    Young Industries
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Paint Formulation

PAINT FORMULATION

Formulation Basics

Paint consists of four basic components:

Resin
Pigment
Solvent
Additives

The performance of a coating is influenced by the selection of these components and the relationship between them. Several rations play an important function in the overall performance of a coating.

Formulating Ratios

Pigment/Binder Ratio

P/B = Mp/Mb

where:

P/B – Pigment/Binder Ratio
Mp – Mass of pigment
Mb – Mass of Binder

PVC (Pigment Volume Concentration)

The ratio of the volume of pigment to the volume of total nonvolatile material present in a coating. The figure is usually expressed as a percentage.

The non-volatile material, the material in the dried film, is represented by pigment and binder. Solvents and other materials not present in the dried film must not be included in the denominator.

Coatings are usually composed of a mixture of multiple pigments and binders. In this case, contributions of individual components must be considered. When multiple components are considered, ideal mixing is assumed (i.e. volumes are additive).

PVC = volume of pigment / volume total solids = Vp / (Vp + Vb)

where:

PVC – Pigment Volume Concentration
Vp – volume of pigment
Vb – volume of binder

CPVC (Critical Pigment Volume Concentration)

The point where there is just sufficient binder present within a paint to cover each extender particle with a thin layer and fill all voids between particles. CPVC can be calculated from oil absorption (OA) as follows:

CPVC = 1/(1+ OA ρ/K)

where:

CPVC – Critical Pigment Volume Concentration
OA – Oil Absorption
ρ – specific gravity of the pigment
K – 100 x specific gravity of binder

Reduced PVC

Reduced PVC is the ratio comparing Pigment Volume Concentration (PVC) to Critical Pigment Volume Concentration (CPVC). It is useful in comparing one paint formulation to another.

λ = PVC/CPVC

where:

λ – Pigment/Binder Ratio (lambda)
PVC – Pigment Volume Concentration
CPVC – Critical Pigment Volume Concentration

Extenders Substitution at Constant Gloss

Past a certain level, as PVC increases gloss decreases. As extenders serve the dual function to impart specific properties to the coating AND reduce the overall cost. By substituting an extender with a lower oil absorption (vehicle demand) it is possible to increase the PVC while not adversely affecting gloss.

E= A1 * D2 / A2 * D1

where: