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Booth descriptions of ACS exhibitors.


List of exhibitors as of April 16, 2008
20 Microns Ltd                                                   210
3M Energy & Advanced Materials                                  1745
Aakash Chemicals                                                1957
ACC Solvents Industry Group                                      918
Acme-Hardesty                                                   1211
ACT Test Panels LLC                                             1128
AGC Chemicals Americas                                           520
Air Power Inc.                                                   611
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.                                1439
Alberdingk Boley Inc.                                           1557
Alliance Chemical Co., Ltd, Changshu                             340
Alnor Oil Co., Inc.                                              811
AMCEC                                                           1104
American Colors, Inc.                                            139
Anton Paar USA                                                  1030
Arch Chemicals, Inc.                                            1739
Arizona Instrument LLC                                           941
Arkema Inc.                                                      310
Aros Group                                                       905
Ascott Analytical Equipment Ltd.                                 829
Ashland Inc.                                                    1619
Asiafine Chemical Co. Ltd                                       1963
AVEKA Inc.                                                       947
Bajaj Exports (India)                                           1965
BASF Corporation                                                1421
Baxenden Chemicals Ltd                                          1623
Bayer Material Science LCC                                      1545
Benda-Lutz Corporation                                          1411
Bio Reaction Industries                                          748
Bitoner International Corp. Qingdao Free Trade Zone              324
Blackmer                                                         945
Borchers                                                        1749
Borica Co., Ltd.                                                1705
Brenntag North America                                          1756
Brenntag Specialties, Inc.                                      1756
Bright Industrial Corporation, Ltd.                              245
Brookfield Engineering                                           723
Buckman Laboratories Inc.                                       1415
Buhler Inc.                                                      947
Burgess Pigment Co.                                             1966
BWAY Corporation                                                 841
BYK USA Inc.                                                    1507
BYK-Gardner USA                                                 1507
Cabot Corporation                                               1766
CAL Poly-SLO                                                     215
Canadian Finishing & Coatings Manufacturing - CFCM               839
Canadian Paint and Coatings Association (CPCA)                   712
Cardolite                                                        313
Cargill, Inc.                                                    919
CAS-MI Laboratories                                              930
CB Mills                                                        1028
CCPIT Sub-Council of Chemical Industry                           213
Celanese                                                        1710
CEM Corporation                                                  711
Central Can Company                                              731
Chemexcil                                                        145
ChemFine International Co., Ltd.                                 608
Chemguard, Inc.                                                 1866
Chemical Marketing Concepts, Inc.                               1039
Chemidex LLC                                                    1243
Chemsfield Co., Ltd, Shangyu                                     211
Chori America, Inc.                                              608
Cilas Particle Size                                              929
CINIC Chemicals America, LLC                                    1860
Clariant Corporation, Functional Chemicals Division             1721
Clariant Corporation, Pigments & Additives Division             1721
Cleveland Steel Cotainer                                        1044
CNCCC China National Chemical, Construction Corp.                322
CoAtex                                                          1021
Coatings World Magazine, Ink World Magazine, Rodman Publishing   647
CoatingsPro Magazine, Four Point Publishing                      231
Cognis Corporation                                              1519
Collano Inc.                                                    1733
Colorwen International Corp.                                     911
Columbia Machine Inc.                                            300
Columbian Chemicals                                             1000
Container Management Systems                                    1829
Cook Composites & Polymers                                      1810
CPS Color Equipment, Inc.                                       1038
Cristal Global                                                   900
Croda Inc.                                                      1113
CSM Instruments                                                  824
Custom Milling & Consulting                                      633
Custom-Pak Products                                              621
Cytec Industries, Inc.                                          1529
CZNACHEM Group ChangZhou, Sunkee Chemicals Co., Ltd              307
Datacolor                                                       1241
Datacor, Inc.                                                    242
Deacom, Inc.                                                    1036
Degen Oil & Chemical Co.                                         401
DEUREX AG                                                       1510
Disti Kleen, Inc.                                               1804
DKSH North America, Inc                                         1954
DMG World Media Ltd.                                             933
Dominion Colour Corporation                                     1848
Dow Coating Solutions                                           1153
Dow Corning Corporation                                          610
Draiswerke, Inc.                                                 822
DSM NeoResins                                                   1355
DuPont Weathering Systems                                       1101
DuPont[TM] Zonyl[R], Fluorosurfactants                           347
Dura Chemicals, Inc.                                             420
Eastern Michigan University                                     1761
Eastman Chemical Company                                        1445
Ebonex Corporation                                               704
EC European Coatings Journal, Vincentz Network                  1639
ECKART AMERICA CORPORATION                                      1521
ECKART GmbH                                                     1521
EGE Kimya San ve Tic A.S.                                       1854
Eiger Machinery, Inc.                                            613
Elcometer Inc.                                                   637
ElektroPhysik USA, Inc.                                          932
Elementis Specialties                                            405
Eliokem                                                         1828
EMD Chemicals Inc.                                              1325
Emerald Performance Materials                                    421
Engineered Polymer Solutions (EPS)                               705
Essential Industries                                             314
Ethox Chemicals LLC                                             1220
Evergain Chemical Co., Ltd, Foshan                               241
Everlight USA Inc.                                              1004
Evonik Degussa Corporation                                       528
EXAKT Technologies, Inc.                                         831
Excalibar Minerals, Inc.                                        1111
F & F Chemical Co., Ltd                                          344
Fenchem Enterprises Ltd                                          316
Ferro Corporation                                               1947
FETTER                                                           617
FlackTek, Inc                                                   1031
Formulator & ColorTec Software                                  1100
Fortune International Technology                                1055
Fuji Silysia Chemical, Ltd                                      1221
Gardner Co., Paul N., Inc.                                      1047
Gelest Inc.                                                     1915
Gellner Industrial, LLC                                          509
General Paint and Mfg., Division of True Value Mfg.              938
Genky Chemical Co., Ltd., Zhejiang                               342
GEO Specialty Chemicals                                         1949
Glassfillers.com, A unit of Vitrominerals Inc                    701
Grace Davison                                                   1331
Green Seal Inc                                                   714
GSI Exim America                                                1212
GTI Graphic Technology, Inc.                                     810
Guocai Chemical Co., Ltd., Hangzhou                              221
Halox                                                           1405
Hetian Ceramic Co., Ltd., Pingxiang                              233
Heucotech, Ltd./Heubach GmbH                                    1838
HEXION, Specialty Chemicals, INC                                 853
Hockmeyer Equipment                                              937
Honeywell                                                       1225
hte Aktiengesellschaft                                          1029
Hualun Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Jiangsu                      330
Huber Engineered Materials                                       514
HunterLab                                                        208
Huntsman                                                         446
Hydrite Chemical Co.                                            1024
Imerys                                                           913
Incorez Ltd.                                                    1913
INEOS Silicas Americas                                          1621
Inpra Latina, Latin Press Inc.                                   713
Intercorp, Inc                                                  1123
Interfibe Corporation                                            912
International Speciality Products (ISP)                          335
ISI PLAST S.p.A                                                  739
J Color Chemicals                                                204
JCT CoatingsTech, Federation of Societies for Coatings           623
Technology
Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Group Co., Ltd                         239
Jixin, Guangdong Deqing Synthetic Resin Ltd.                     404
JLM Chemicals, Inc.                                             1956
JPCL--Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings, PaintSquare     1142
Jyoti Ceramic Industries                                         923
Kamin LLC                                                        323
Kaneka Texas Corporation                                         600
Kenrich Petrochemicals, Inc.                                    1010
Keystone Aniline Corp                                            414
King Industries, Inc.                                            329
Kion Specialty Polymers                                         1721
Korea International Trade Association                            411
Kowa American Corp                                              1906
Kronos Worldwide, Inc                                           1121
Kuraray America, Inc                                            1806
KW Container                                                     745
Kyowa Hakko USA                                                 1466
LANXESS                                                          515
Lehigh Technologies                                              410
Leneta Company                                                   743
Liaoning Liangang, Chemical Industry Co., Ltd                    225
Lingyu Powder Machinery Co., Ltd., Yantai                        722
Lintech International LLC                                       1566
Linx/AS LLC                                                      729
Lubrizol, (formerly Noveon)                                     1565
LUM Corporation                                                  814
Mathis USA, Inc                                                  830
Michelman Inc                                                   1022
Micro Powders Inc                                               1339
Minifibers, Inc                                                 1210
Mississippi Lime Company                                        1213
Momentive Performance Materials                                  422
Munzing                                                         1112
Muster-Schmidt, RAL-Farbkartenvertrieb                           728
Myers Engineering, Inc                                          1132
Nagase America Corporation                                       604
NANO-X GmbH                                                      521
National Paint & Coatings Association                           1539
NCS--Scandinavian Colour Institute AB                            715
NEPA OVERSEAS                                                    343
Netzsch, Inc., Fine Particle Technology                          833
New Way Packaging Machinery Inc                                  301
Newson Gale Ltd                                                  832
NiCHEM Corp                                                      412
Nobel NC Co., LTD                                               1831
Non-Metals, Inc                                                 1251
Norman International                                             625
Norstone Inc                                                    1249
North Dakota State University, Coatings & Polymeric Materials    235
NorthPak Container Corporation                                  1040
Nubiola Inc                                                      821
Nuplex Resins                                                    440
Oak Printing Co                                                  849
OM Group                                                        1749
Omega Minerals Germany GmbH                                     1123
Omya Inc                                                        1021
OPC Polymers                                                    1319
Oxen Special Chemicals Co, Ltd., Hebei                           320
Paint + Coatings Industry (PCI)                                  629
Paint PAC                                                        334
Palmer International                                             511
Pan Technology, Inc                                             1013
Paramount Colors/Meghmani Organics                              1053
PDCA Painting & Decorating, Contractors of America              1763
Peninsula Polymers, Inc                                         1810
PeopleFlo Manufacturing, Inc                                     101
Perstorp Polyols Inc                                             813
Pflaumer Brothers Inc                                           1418
PhibroChem                                                      1367
Phoenix Container, Inc                                           724
Piedmont Chemical Industries                                    1222
Polymer Valley Chemicals, Inc                                    321
Poly-Resyn Inc                                                  1119
Polyurea Development Association (PDA)                          1764
Potters Industries                                               910
Premier Mill, An SPX Brand                                       842
Priority One Packaging, Ltd                                     1923
Pritty/Aakash Pearlescent Pigments Co., Ltd                      229
Prom Chem Ltd                                                   1729
Prox-Chem America, Inc                                           507
Q-Lab Corporation                                                944
Quick Blades, Inc                                               1033
Raabe Company, LLC                                               845
Rainbow Pigments Co., Ltd, Anshan                                322
Ranbar Electrical Material, Inc                                 1001
Ranger Chemical Co., Ltd., Beijing                               311
Raschig North America                                           1122
Reactive Surfaces, LTD                                          1867
Reaxis Inc                                                      1023
Reichhold                                                       1305
Revelli Chemicals Inc                                           1467
Reynolds Industries Inc                                          928
RHE AMERICA LLC                                                 1104
Rio Tinto Minerals                                              1709
Riwa Chemical Co., Ltd., Hangzhou                                332
Rockwood Pigments NA, Inc                                       1345
Rohm and Haas Company                                            538
Russell Finex Inc                                                837
Sachtleben Corporation                                          1345
Saint-Gobain ZirPro                                              720
San Esters Corporation                                          1904
Sanmu Group Co., Ltd., Jiangsu                                   317
Schlenk Metallic Pigments GmbH                                  1704
Scott Bader                                                      602
Sensor Instruments - USA LLC                                     615
Shamrock Technologies Inc                                        607
Shine Aluminium Co., Ltd, ChangZhou                              305
SiLi Sigmund Lindner GmbH                                       1005
Siltech Corporation                                              921
Solutia Inc                                                     1219
Southern Clay Products                                          1345
Specialty Minerals Inc                                           601
Specialty Polymers Inc                                          1125
SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings                       1144
Stewart R. Browne Manufacturing Company, Inc                     832
Sumykhimprom OJSC                                                605
Sun Chemical(R) Corporation, Performance Pigments               1457
Super Urecoat Industries                                        1958
Synthesia. a.s                                                   920
The CMM Group, LLC                                              1045
The Shepherd Color Company                                       800
The University of Southern Mississippi                           812
Thor Specialties, Inc                                           1930
Three-Ring Pigments Co., Ltd., Hunan                             406
Toyobo Co. LTD                                                  1954
TRIAD Sales. LLC                                                 939
TRInternational Inc                                              341
Tronox LLC                                                      1844
Troy Corporation                                                1429
U.S. Silica Company                                              805
Ultrablend, LLC                                                  645
Unimin Specialty Minerals, Inc                                   423
Union Process Inc                                                931
United Mineral & Chemical Corporation                           1760
United Soybean Board                                            1011
Univar USA Inc                                                   819
Vanderbilt Company, Inc., R.T.                                  1014
Velsicol Chemical Corporation                                   1218
Verichem Inc                                                    1858
Vertec BioSolvents, Inc                                         1223
Vertellus Performance Materials Inc                             1110
Vicinity Manufacturing                                           721
Vihol Shailesh                                                  1958
VMA-GETZMANN GMBH, Verfahrenstechnik                            1146
Wacker Polymers, L.P                                             653
World Minerals                                                   913
Worlee-Chemie GmbH                                               523
WSSFC Wuzhou Sun Shine, Forestry & Chemicals Co., Ltd. of        223
Guangxi
Xinjing Chemical Co., Ltd, Wuhan                                 243
Xinjing Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Guangxi                  217
X-Rite, Incorporated                                            1138
Yillong Chemical Group Limited                                   206
Yinlong Industrial Co., Ltd., Deqing                             328
YongFeng Chemicals Co., Ltd                                      505
Young's Corporation                                             1130
Zhuerna Hi-Tech Powder Material Co., Ltd. Shanghai               338
Zing Tsai Colour Creation Co., Ltd., Guangzhou                   240


The following information was provided by ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server.  exhibitors.

Aakash Chemicals 1957

www.aakashchemicals.com

Aakash Chemicals is proud to introduce its new line of high performance pigments, pearlescent pearl·es·cent  
adj.
Having a pearly luster or gloss.



pearl·escence n.

Adj. 1.
 pigments, and dispersing additives for the coatings industry. These products have been specifically manufactured to meet the requirements of the coatings industry, increased hiding power, excellent weather resistance, and low VOC (Vertical Online Community) See vertical portal. .

Acti-Chem Specialties, Inc 1963

www.actichem.com

Acti-Chem is highlighting its ultra low-VOC biocides for both in-can and dry film preservation. Learn how our biocides and lab services will improve the quality of your products. We have low-VOC biocides for coatings, adhesives, plastics, polymers, construction, and consumer care products. Acti-Chem is also introducing our new Dry Film Biocide biocide (bī`əsīd'), synonym for pesticide.  Acticide MKW MKW Mario Kart Wii (game)
MKW Manokwari, Indonesia - Rendani (Airport Code)
MKW MittelKlasseWagen (German: middle class car) 
1. This biocide uses new technology to protect against the growth of both fungus and algae algae (ăl`jē) [plural of Lat. alga=seaweed], a large and diverse group of primarily aquatic plantlike organisms. These organisms were previously classified as a primitive subkingdom of the plant kingdom, the thallophytes (plants that  on exterior coatings.

AGC AGC Automatic Gain Control
AGC Automotive Glass Cartridge (fuse)
AGC Associated General Contractors
AGC Associated General Contractors of America
AGC Atypical Glandular Cells
AGC Attorney-General's Chambers
 Chemicals Americas, Inc 520

www.agcchem.com

AGC Chemicals features LUMIFLON[R] fluoropolymer A fluoropolymer is a polymer that contains atoms of fluorine. It is characterized by a high resistance to solvents, acids, and bases.

Fluoropolymers were discovered serendipitously in 1938 by Dr. Roy J. Plunkett.
 resins, used to make ultra-weatherable coatings for architectural, industrial maintenance, aerospace, and automotive applications. LUMIFLON-based coatings have outstanding color and gloss retention even in the most severe environments. Applications include coatings for bridges, monumental buildings, offshore platforms, water towers, commercial and military aircraft, and gas stations. LUMIFLON products include solvent-based resins, solid resins for low VOC/HAPS-free coatings, water-based resins, and resins for powder coatings.

Alberdingk Boley 1557

www.alberdingkUSA.com

Alberdingk Boley is a global manufacturer of waterborne resins for the coatings industry, with a USA manufacturing facility located in Greensboro, NC. The booth is featuring technology specifically for concrete and wood application. Products include acrylics, polyurethane dispersions, polyurethane and epoxy acrylic hybrids, and UV curable cur·a·ble
adj.
Capable of being cured or healed.
 dispersions.

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc 1439

www.airproducts.com/coating

Air Products is a global manufacturer of performance-oriented epoxy curatives and modifiers; specialty resins; and surfactants, defoamers, and pigment grind aids. New products to be highlighted: waterborne epoxy curatives and resins, novel polyamides, pigment dispersing additives plus HAPS-free, APE-free and low-VOC additives. Learn more at our Coatings e-Learning Center at www.airproducts.com/coatings or call 800.345.3148.

Anton Paar 1030

www.anton-paar.com

Anton Paar develops and produces highly accurate and extremely reliable instruments for analysis tasks. For the paints and coatings industry, we produce top-of-the-range rheometers at attractive prices for QC and product development. Visit our booth to speak with a sales representative about your needs.

Arch Chemicals Founded in 1999, Arch Chemicals (NYSE: ARJ) is a biocides company with over a billion dollars in annual sales. It consists of four divisions:
  • Water Treatment Products
  • Wood Protection
  • Industrial Biocides
  • Personal Care Products
External Links
, Inc 1739

www.archbiocides.com

Arch[R] Chemicals, Inc. offers products that function independently or that may be formulated with other biocides. We provide solutions for adhesives and sealants, architectural paints, and marine antifouling an·ti·foul·ing  
adj.
Counteracting or preventing the building up of deposits on underwater surfaces, such as the undersides of boats: antifouling paint. 
 and polymer emulsions, including Omadine.[TM], Omacide.[TM], Proxel.[TM] and Densil [TM] antimicrobials. Visit booth #1739 and learn more about how we can become a part of your solution.

Arizona Instrument LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

LLC - Logical Link Control
 941

www.azic.com

The Computrac[R] MAX[R] 2000XL moisture/solids analyzer utilizes rapid loss-on-drying technology for a fast and easy testing alternative to measure non-volatile content of paints and coatings. The MAX[R] 5000 moisture/solids/ash analyzer has three features designed for the paints and coatings industry: syringe tests, foil tests, and a nitrogen purge option.

BASF BASF Bar Association of San Francisco (since 1872; San Francisco, California)
BASF Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik (German chemical products company)
BASF Builders Association of South Florida
 Corporation 1421

www.basf.com/ACS2008

As the world's leading chemical company, BASF offers high-value solutions to help formulators of coatings and printing systems for architectural, industrial, and wood applications to be more successful. Our portfolio incorporates materials, science, and BASF's sustainability philosophy to help you develop new products and meet your business needs.

Baxenden, a Chemtura Company 1623

www.baxenden.co.uk

From low temperature heat activated crosslinkers, to low monomer monomer (mŏn`əmər): see polymer.
monomer

Molecule of any of a class of mostly organic compounds that can react with other molecules of the same or other compounds to form very large molecules (polymers).
 prepolymers, to breathable breath·a·ble  
adj.
1. Suitable or pleasant for breathing: breathable air.

2. Permitting air to pass through: a breathable fabric.
 coatings, from waterborne to solvent-free, for high-tech urethane urethane (yoor´ithān´),
n ethyl carbamate used as an anesthetic agent for laboratory animals, formerly used as a hypnotic in humans.
 intermediates for the coatings world, it's easy to see why Baxenden is a leader in urethane technologies. Baxenden, a Chemtura Company--we know urethanes.

Blackmer 945

www.blackmer.com

Blackmer: A global leader in the design and manufacture of high quality flow technologies. Products include sliding vane Vane , John Robert 1927-2004.

British pharmacologist. He shared a 1982 Nobel Prize for research on prostaglandins.



vane

the membranous or main part of the contour feather in birds as distinct from the shaft.
, peristaltic peristaltic

pertaining to or emanating from peristalsis.


peristaltic reflex
onward movement of a bolus of ingesta in the intestine is preceded by a reflex dilation of the intestine.
, eccentric disc positive displacement A positive displacement meter is a type of flow meter that requires the fluid being measured to mechanically displace components in the meter in order for any fluid flow to occur.

A diaphragm meter, with which most homes are equipped, is an example of a positive displacement meter.
, and centrifugal pumps; and screw, sliding vane, and reciprocating compressors. All address the many applications found in paints, coatings, adhesives, inks, and varnish and industrial chemicals industries.

BWAY BWAY Breakaway Solutions (stock symbol)  Corporation 841

www.bwaycorp.com

BWAY Corporation offers rigid metal and plastic containers with manufacturing plants in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  and Canada. BWAY Corp.'s three business units, BWAY Packaging, Nampac, and ICL (International Computers Ltd., London) The former name of Fujitsu Services, the European-centered arm of the global Fujitsu Group and one of the leading IT services companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. , offer a full line of metal and plastic containers: metal and plastic paint, aerosol, steel and plastic pails, plastic bottles and tight heads, oblong, cone top, open top and screw neck cans.

BYK BYK Bouake Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast airport code)  Additives & Instruments 1507

www.byk.com

BYK supplies additives to the paint and plastics industry where they are used, for example, in automotive paints, printing inks, or wood and architectural coatings. BYK-Gardner develops and manufactures measuring instruments for quality evaluation, allowing the surface properties of coatings and plastics to be determined very precisely and objectively.

Cabot Corporation Cabot Corporation is a specialty chemicals and performance materials company. It operates in four segments: the Carbon Black Business, the Metal Oxides Business, the Supermetals Business, and the Specialty Fluids Business. Cabot's headquarters is located in Boston, Massachusetts.  1766

www.cabot-corp.com

Cabot will launch three new fumed fume  
n.
1. Vapor, gas, or smoke, especially if irritating, harmful, or strong.

2. A strong or acrid odor.

3. A state of resentment or vexation.

v.
 silica grades: CAB-O-SIL[R] CT-9709: improves abrasion resistance; CAB-O-SIL TS-382: prolonges viscosity stability; CAB-O-SIL CT

1111G: improves flow properties in powder coatings. Will also show high performance EMPEROR[R] black pigments and NANOGEL[R] aerogel aerogel, any of a group of extremely light and porous solid materials; the lightest is less than four times as dense as dry air. Aerogels are produced from certain gels (see colloid) by heating the gel under pressure, which causes the liquid in the gel to become  for demanding coatings applications.

Canadian Finishing & Coatings Manufacturing 839

www.cfcm.ca

CFCM is Canada's new large tabloid format trade magazine for paint and coatings manufacturing and industrial finishing Industrial Finishing is a broad term used to describe any kind of secondary process done to any metal, plastic, or wood product used in a common market such as automotove, OEM, telecommunications or point-of-purchase. . www.cfcm.ca is the portal for news about the Canadian market. Our on-line Buyers' Guide will launch in June when the print edition is sent out.

Cardolite Corporation 313

www.cardolite.com

Curing agents for epoxy resins, reactive diluents, anti-corrosion, and renewable raw materials.

CAS-MI Laboratories 930

www.cas-mi.com

CAS-MI Laboratories solves problems using a customized approach at our ISO (1) See ISO speed.

(2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI.
 9001:2000 certified testing facility serving the polymers, paint, and coatings industries. We offer full analytical capabilities including deformulation, contaminant contaminant /con·tam·i·nant/ (kon-tam´in-int) something that causes contamination.

contaminant

something that causes contamination.
 identification, problem solving problem solving

Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error.
, failure analysis, formulation, industrial troubleshooting, scale-up, and consulting. Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute.

When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation.
 support expert witness testimony is available.

CB Mills Div. Chicago Boiler Co 1028

www.cbmills.com

CB Mills will present our complete family of products, vertical and horizontal media mills, tank, tote and drum washers, small to large volume solvent recovery systems, and intermix in·ter·mix  
tr. & intr.v. in·ter·mixed, in·ter·mix·ing, in·ter·mix·es
To mix or become mixed together.



[Back-formation from obsolete intermixt, from Latin
 dispensing systems using interactive digital media. On display will be the newest of our full featured laboratory media mills, the affordable and compact Research Lab Mill.

Celanese Emulsion Polymers 1710

www.celanese-emulsions.com

Celanese Emulsions is a global leader in vinyl emulsion technology including VAE n. 1. See Voe. , PVAc homopolymer and copolymers, vinyl acrylic, as well as styrenated acrylic and all acrylic grades. Ask us how we can help you solve tough formulating issues including low VOC compliance in low odor paints.

www.celanese-emulsions.com or e-mail emulsionstechserv@celanese.com.

Central Can Company 731

www.centralcancompany.com

Central Can Company will feature steel pails and cans and plastic containers used to package coatings solvents, sealants, paints, and food products. We will showcase our hybrid and all-plastic recyclable containers used for latex paint. Our booth will display product samples with printed lithography and roller coated linings.

Chemguard, Inc 1866

www.chemguard.com

Chemguard manufactures high performance specialty fluorosurfactants for the coatings industry. The product line includes anionic an·i·on  
n.
A negatively charged ion, especially the ion that migrates to an anode in electrolysis.



[From Greek, neuter present participle of anienai, to go up : ana-, ana-
, cationic cationic

having qualities dependent on having free cations available.


cationic detergents
are wetting agents that disrupt or damage cell membranes, denature proteins and inactivate enzymes.
, amphoteric amphoteric /am·pho·ter·ic/ (am?fo-ter´ik) having opposite characters; capable of acting as both an acid and a base; capable of neutralizing either bases or acids.

am·pho·ter·ic
adj.
, and nonionic fluorosurfactants. They find wide applications in paints, stains, cleaners, waxes, polishes, and sealers. Chemguard fluorosurfactants are telomer based and use the C-6 perfluoro backbone and contain no PFOS PFOS Perfluorooctane Sulfonate
PFOS Perfluorooctyl Sulfonate
PFOS Principle Field of Study
PFOS Production, Fielding, and Operational Support Life Cycle Phase
PFOS Professional Field of Study
 or PFOA PFOA Perfluorooctanoic Acid (suspected carcinogen used in making Teflon)
PFOA Problem Formulation and Options Assessment
PFOA Peninsula Friends of Animals (Sequim, WA) 
.

Chori America, Inc. & ChemFine International Co., Ltd 608

www.chori.co.jp

www.chemfineinternational.com

Chori America is an international trading company and we provide specialty chemicals (monomers, polyols, resins, and additives) from Japan and China to the coatings industries. Polycarbonate A category of plastic materials used to make a myriad of products, including CDs and CD-ROMs.  diol diol

an organic compound containing two hydroxy groups, a dihydric alcohol. Called also glycol.
 is among the highlighted products on display. ChemFine International is the leading manufacturer and supplier of biocides, flame retardants, organic and inorganic pigments, photoinitiators, fluorescent brightening agents, dyestuffs dyestuffs nplcolorants mpl

dyestuffs dye nplFarbstoffe pl

dyestuffs nplcoloranti
, UV absorbers, hindered amine Hindered amines are chemical compounds conatining an amine functional group surrounded by a crowded steric environment. They have uses such as gas scrubbing, as stabilizers against light-induced degradation of polymers, and as reagents for organic synthesis.  light stabilizer stabilizer: see airplane. , and more. We provide solutions to your powder coating and UV curing requirements.

Cilas Particle Size Particle size, also called grain size, refers to the diameter of individual grains of sediment, or the lithified particles in clastic rocks. The term may also be applied to other granular materials.  929

www.particle-size.com

Cilas' new line of high resolution laser particle size analyzers is designed with multiple lasers for the highest accuracy and precision. A fully automated dispersion unit ensures reproducible results for even the most challenging samples. A new high resolution imaging system allows for the analysis of particle shape down to one micron.

Clariant Corp., Pigments & Additives 1721

www.pa.clariant.com

Clariant, a global leader in colorants and additives, will feature the Colanyl 500 range of low-VOC pigment preparations for aqueous architectural coatings and a newly developed "ED" (Easy Dispersible) organic pigment line. Ceridust waxes will also be highlighted for their utility in powder and wood coating applications.

Cleveland Steel Container Corp. 1044

www.cscpails.com

Cleveland Steel offers various styles of steel pails including open head nested, open head straight sided, and tight head with sizes ranging from 2 1/2 gal. to 71/2 gal. We offer un-regulated steel pails for shipping hazardous materials and non-regulated steel pails. CSC serves nationwide and ships throughout the U.S. from four manufacturing facilities: Niles, OH; Quakertown, PA; Peotone, IL; Oakland, CA; and Kilgore, TX.

The CMM (Capability Maturity Model) A process developed by SEI in 1986 to help improve, over time, the application of an organization's supporting software technologies.  Group, LLC 1045

www.thecmmgroup.com

For companies in need of emission controls or with current systems that are outdated or incorporate a low heat recovery design, Thermal and Catalytic Oxidizers and Rotary Contrators from CMM destroy up to 99% of VOCs/HAPs while substantially reducing energy use and operating costs operating costs nplgastos mpl operacionales . Complete turnkey services available.

CoAtex LLC 1021

www.coatex.com

CoAtex produces dispersants, acrylic, (HASE v. t. 1. See Haze,

v. t. os>
) and polyurethane (HEUR HEUR Hydrophobe-modified Ethoxylated Urethane
HEUR heating energy use rate
) rheology modifiers for paints and coatings. CoAtex offers products providing rheology control of > 50 g/L latex. We can tailor our solutions to your needs, giving you control of the rheology of your formulations. Come see us at Booth #1021 or visit www.coatex.com to learn more.

Cognis Corporation 1519

www.cognis.com

Cognis is a worldwide supplier of specialty coatings additives, surfactants, and resins designed for coating applications. Innovative technological developments based on environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1]  materials are the focus of Cognis products displayed. Visit us at booth #1519 and learn the benefits of partnering with Cognis.

Collano 1733

www.collano.com

The limelight for Collano at the ACS is on nolax, the new unit specializing in system developments. Nolax is the knowledge and innovation resource for radical system developments. Visitors are invited to exchange ideas and visions with nolax, because for nolax, thinkable is doable. Don't miss your chance to meet us!

CPS Color Equipment, Inc 1038

www.cpscolor.com

CPS Color is the leading supplier of advanced tinting systems, offering all the components for complete tinting systems: [CPSCOLOR.sup.TM] colorants, [COROB.sup.TM] dispensing and mixing equipment, software, color marketing tools, customer support, and service. CPS Color strives for eco efficiency in the color production process. Please visit our booth for a hands-on demonstration of our dispensing and mixing equipment.

Cristal Global 900

www.cristalglobal.com

Cristal Global is proud to be a leading provider of high performance [TiO.sub.2] for paint and coatings. It operates nine manufacturing plants in six countries and on five continents and is well-positioned to serve existing and growing markets with local production.

Custom Milling & Consulting, Inc 633

www.cmcmilling.com

Custom Milling & Consulting wants to be the one stop shop for all of your dispersion needs. As part of our "Circle of Success," the latest innovations in nano-fine media milling will be on display, along with information describing CMC's extensive product development and toll processing capabilities.

Deacom, Inc 1036

www.deacom.net

Deacom, Inc. produces the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer.  Software System for paint, ink, coatings, and specialty chemical manufacturers with hard-to-handle requirements. Visit booth #1036 to see how DEACOM can streamline your business processes--from formulation and inventory control, to sales order The sales order, sometimes abbreviated as SO, is an order received by a business from a customer. A sales order may be for products and/or services. Given the wide variety of businesses, this means that the orders can be fulfilled in several ways.  entry and accounting--in one, integrated software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package.  system.

Dow Corning Dow Corning is a multinational corporation headquartered in Midland, Michigan, USA. Dow Corning specializes in silicon and silicone-based technology, offering more than 7,000 products and services. Dow Corning is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Inc.  Corporation 610

www.dowcorning.com/coatings

Dow Corning is showcasing silicon-based enabling technologies for paints, inks, and coatings. The silicone leader's lineup includes a wide range of problem-solving additives and resins. Dow Corning will also feature silane-based water repellents for the protection of construction substrates. To ensure your success, Dow Corning offers innovative thinking and technical expertise.

Dow Coating Solutions 1153

www.dowcoatingsolutions.com

The Dow Chemical Company The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW TYO: 4850 ) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Midland, Michigan. Overview
The Dow Chemical Company is currently the second largest chemical manufacturer in the World (after BASF)[1].
 introduces Dow Coatings Solutions--a new single portal to Dow's entire product and technology portfolio, which blends the art and science of coatings based on your needs and targeted for your success. Visit Booth #1153 to see how we can work for you, or visit www.dowcoatingsolutions.com.

Eastman Chemical Companyn 1445

www.eastman.com/markets/coatings

Eastman will be exhibiting an array of products and expertise at this year's ACS. Featured products include specialty additives, adhesion promoters, specialty ketones Ketones
Poisonous acidic chemicals produced by the body when fat instead of glucose is burned for energy. Breakdown of fat occurs when not enough insulin is present to channel glucose into body cells.

Mentioned in: Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Urinalysis
, resin intermediates, and coalescents for application across a broad portfolio of markets including transportation, industrial maintenance, industrial wood, and architectural coatings.

ECKART 1521

www.eckart.net

ECKART, the world's leading manufacturer of metallic and pearlescent effect pigments, is presenting itself as the innovative and experienced consulting partner for innovative effect pigment applications. A wide range of new developments awaits coatings manufacturers this year. The ECKART team will be happy to welcome you at our booth.

Elcometer, Inc 637

www.elcometer.com

Elcometer will be displaying their entire line of coating, concrete, and physical test inspection instruments for both field and laboratory use. We specialize in the design and manufacture of a complete range of instrumentation providing a full range of products and services to meet your requirements.

ElektroPhysik USA Inc 932

www.ElektroPhysikUSA.com

ElektroPhysik is a leading manufacturer of coating thickness testing instruments and your source for coating-related quality control instruments. ElektroPhysik carries viscosity related devices, color and gloss along with film application, adhesion testing, and physical test devices conforming to ASTM ASTM
abbr.
American Society for Testing and Materials
 and international standards.

EMD EMD Electromechanical dissociation, see there  Chemicals 1804

www.emdchemicals.com

EMD Chemicals, an affiliate of Merck KGaA This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , is a manufacturer of effect pigments based on metal oxide-coated substrates. With pigment ranges such as IRIODIN pearl luster pigments, COLORSTREAM multi-color effect pigments, XIRALLIC high chroma Short for "chrominance." The attributes of a color, which include its hue (frequency) and saturation (amount of black). See hue and saturation.  crystal effect pigments, MIRAVAL transparent glitter effect pigments, MINATEC functional pigments, and BIFLAIR silky silver luster pigments, EMD Chemicals offers an innovative product portfolio to the entire spectrum of the coatings industry.

Emerald Performance Materials 421

www.emeraldmaterials.com

Emerald Performance Materials features specialty additives and polymers for coatings. Well-known trusted brands include Hilton Davis[R] colorants for paints and stains, Foam Blast[R] defoamers/antifoams, Masil[R] functional silicones/silanes, CVC See CSC.  Specialty Epoxy resins, modifiers and additives for thermoset A polymer-based liquid or powder that becomes solid when heated, placed under pressure, treated with a chemical or via radiation. The curing process creates a chemical bond that, unlike a thermoplastic, prevents the material from being remelted. See thermoplastic.  systems in automotive, floor, and IM coatings, plus water repellents, plasticizers plasticizers

mostly triaryl phosphates, such as tricresyl, triphenyl phosphates, which are poisonous. See also triorthocresyl phosphate.
, intermediates, and preservatives preservatives,
n.pl food additives that hinder spoilage by reducing the growth of microorganisms. Include nitrates and nitrites, benzoates and sulfites, and many others.
.

Essential Industries 601

www.essentialrmd.com

Essential Industries--Raw Materials Division manufactures environmentally preferred polymers, water-based polyurethane, and acrylic chemistries. In addition to n-MP-free polyurethane dispersions, solvent-free polyurethane/acrylic hybrids, HAP's-free urethane and acrylic polymers, Essential is introducing non-yellowing BIO-BASED polyurethane dispersions. We also make self-crosslinking polymers with excellent chemical and mar-resistant properties not achieved by traditional 1-K systems.

Ethox Chemicals, LLC 1220

www.ethox.com

Ethox Chemicals, LLC, exhibits an ever growing list of high performance additives for inks, paints, and coatings. Contributing to our expansive E-Sperse line is our newest product, E-Sperse PPD (1) (Parallel Presence Detect) The method used by earlier SIMM memory modules to communicate their capacity to the computer. A binary number coming from a parallel set of pins was read by the system, with each pin representing one bit. Contrast with SPD. . Newly developed rheology modifiers, slip and mar resistant additives, dry clay, and solvent replacement systems will be exhibited.

Evonik Degussa Corp 528

www.smart-formulating.com

The business area chemicals (formerly Degussa) of Evonik, active in the field of specialty chemicals, is known worldwide for its innovative solutions in the development of additives, coloring, crosslinkers, matting, raw materials for resins and resins. Brands include: Acematt[R], Aerodisp[R], Aerosil[R], Chroma-Chem[R], Colortrend[R], Dynacoll[R], Dynapol[R], Polytrend[R], Printex[R], Tego[R], Vestanat[R], Vestamin[R], Vestagon[R], and Vestosint.[R].

Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology 623

www.coatingstech.org

The coatings industry's leading technical organization, FSCT FSCT Federation of Societies for Coating Technology
FSCT Fire Support Control Terminal
 has earned an international reputation for innovative educational programs and publications. Featured is information on FutureCoat! 2008, the FSCT's popular ACSeries programs, and ground-breaking Virtual Learning Conferences. One newest offering--VLC On Demand will be on display. Stop by for sample copies of JCT JCT Junction
JCT Jerusalem College of Technology
JCT Joint Contracts Tribunal (UK build contracts governing body)
JCT Journal of Coatings Technology
JCT John Christner Trucking
JCT Journal of Curriculum Theorizing
 CoatingsTech, and to learn how FSCT connects you to the world of coatings!

Ferro 947

www.Ferro.com

Ferro Corporation is a global producer of Geode[R] Complex Inorganic Color Pigments. Geode pigments are used in many high performance applications such as coil coatings, coatings, for plastics, implement enamels, high temperature coatings, military camouflage Camouflage became an essential part of modern military tactics after the increase in accuracy and rate of fire of weapons during the 19th century. Despite camouflage's demonstrated value, until the 20th century, armies tended to use bright colours and bold, impressive designs.  systems, and our new line of Cool Colors and Eclipse pigments for solar reflective applications.

Paul N. Gardner Co., Inc 1047

www.gardco.com

The Paul N. Gardner Company is a distributor, producer, and designer of physical testing and inspection instruments for the paint, coatings, and related industries. These include the automotive, aerospace, specialty chemical, petroleum, plastics, pharmaceutical, and food among others. Request a free copy of our 1600-page color catalog that includes full descriptions, instructions specification references, and prices, and to enter our drawing.

Gellner Industrial LLC 509

www.Gellnerindustrial.com

Gellner Industrial, LLC is the premier manufacturer of water-based acrylic resins for the graphic arts graphic arts: see aquatint; drawing; drypoint; engraving; etching; illustration; linoleum block printing; lithography; mezzotint; niello; pastel; poster; silk-screen printing; silhouette; silverpoint; sketch; stencil; woodcut and wood engraving.  and coatings industry. We offer anionic and cationic acrylic resins. Ask about our latest development feature, Ottopol KX-99, that develops alkali, acid, and solvent resistance at room temperature cure with extremely high gloss readings.

Glassfillers.com 701

www.glassfillers.com

www.vitrominerals.com

Glassfillers.com, a unit of Vitro Minerals, is introducing their LA 3 and LA 7 glass fillers that are produced from post-industrial by-product by·prod·uct or by-prod·uct  
n.
1. Something produced in the making of something else.

2. A secondary result; a side effect.


by-product
Noun

1.
 reinforcement fiberglass. These products are white, have very low oil absorption, are crystalline silica free, and will reduce the carbon footprint A carbon footprint is the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full life cycle of a product or service.  of your products.

HALOX HALOX Halogen Oxide  1405

www.halox.com

Meet the Inhibitor and take an in-depth look at HALOX products! This year, HALOX will exhibit its new and unique sol-gel technology, HALOX 550, as well as hybrid corrosion inhibitors and specialty products designed for thin films. If you're looking for Looking for

In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with.
 corrosion resistance, put the "Rust Busters" to the test.

Hexion Specialty Chemicals Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company based in Columbus, Ohio that is the world’s largest producer of binder, adhesive, coating and ink resins for industrial applications.  853

www.hexion.com

Hexion brands like [EPON See PON. .sup.TM] [EPIKURE.sup.TM] [Aquamac.sup.TM] [Duramac.sup.TM] [VeoVa.sup.TM] and [Cardura.sup.TM] have been synonymous with synonymous with
adjective equivalent to, the same as, identical to, similar to, identified with, equal to, tantamount to, interchangeable with, one and the same as
 the Next Level of Performance for years. To advance your high-solids, water-based, UV or powder coating formulations, stop by and consult with Team Hexion about epoxies, amines amines (mēnz´),
n.pl organic compounds that contain nitrogen.
, polyesters, acrylics, vinyl acrylics, alkyds, and [Versatic.sup.TM] derivatives.

Huntsman 446

www.huntsman.com

Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals. It's operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging. Please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.

Incorez Corporation 1913

www.incorez.com

Incorez Corporation excels in the development and manufacture of high performance, low hazard polymers--particularly wa-terborne PUDs and PU/acrylic hybrid dispersions, polyurethane prepolymers, oxa-zolidines, and waterborne epoxy curing agents that include a new high gloss W/B W/B Wideband
W/B Write Back
W/B Welcome Back
W/B Week Beginning
w/b Water-Binder ratio (concrete) 
 polyamine polyamine /poly·am·ine/ (-am´en) any compound, e.g., spermine or spermidine, containing two or more amino groups.

pol·y·a·mine
n.
 epoxy curing agent and a high gloss emulsified hardener hardener,
n an ingredient (potassium alum) of the photographic and radiographic fixing solution that serves to harden the gelatin of the film to prevent softening and swelling of the gelatin.
 for lacquers and paints.

Interfibe Corp 912

www.interfibe.com

The leader in the development of cellulose fibers, a natural raw material, Interfibe provides a wide variety of cellulose fiber grades for the coatings industry. Interfibe products are 100% recycled content; using them validates coatings formulations as environmentally friendly.

International Specialty Products 335 www.ispcorp.com

ISP (1) See in-system programmable.

(2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines.
 provides a broad range of ingredients and technologies for an increasingly diverse range of coating applications. The [CleanGuard.sup.TM] family of "greener" industrial biocides shields paints, architectural coatings, plastics, adhesives, and other coating surfaces from damaging microbial microbial

pertaining to or emanating from a microbe.


microbial digestion
the breakdown of organic material, especially feedstuffs, by microbial organisms.
 growth without hurting the environment. ISP performance polymers, as well as technical coating expertise, are available to for-mulators seeking to address the coating challenges posed by the rapid growth of inkjet printing on a growing number of unique substrates.

JLM JLM Jesus Loves Me
JLM Just Like Me
JLM Junior League of Memphis
JLM Junior League of Minneapolis
JLM Junior League of Mobile
JLM Junior League of Madison
JLM Junior League of Montgomery
JLM Junior League of Miami, Inc.
JLM Junior League of McAllen, Inc.
 Chemicals Inc 1956

www.jlmi.com

JLM Industries has understood the importance of a worldwide perspective in the chemical industry. To respond rapidly to the changes in the world economy, JLM International has built a strategic network of offices worldwide. The key elements in distribution are transportation, storage, compliance, and sourcing. By maintaining control in all these areas, |LM maximizes efficiency throughout the process. JLM can provide transportation of chemical products between locations across the globe.

Kenrich Petrochemicals, Inc 1010

www.4kenrich.com

Ken-React(R) Titanates, Zirconates and Aluminates bond, catalyze and phosphatize phos·pha·tize  
tr.v. phos·pha·tized, phos·pha·tiz·ing, phos·pha·tiz·es
1. To change into phosphates or a phosphate.

2. To treat with phosphate or phosphoric acid.
 waterborne, high solids and powder coatings to benefit: adhesion, viscosity, dispersion, anti-corrosion, flame retardance, anti-aging, acid-resistance, hydrophobicity, anti-tannin staining, gloss, reverse impact, mandrel mandrel /man·drel/ (man´dril) the shaft on which a dental tool is held in the dental handpiece, for rotation by the dental engine.

man·drel or man·dril
n.
1.
 bend and nanoparticle exfoliation exfoliation /ex·fo·li·a·tion/ (eks-fo?le-a´shun)
1. a falling off in scales or layers.

2. the removal of scales or flakes from the surface of the skin.

3.
. Ken-Stat(R) Antistatic Agents are transparent, permanent, non-blooming, and non-moisture dependent. Kenplast(R) reactive/non-reactive epoxy/PU diluents.

King Industries 329

www.kingindustries.com

Everyone is invited to King's "Property World Open House" where they can learn how King products including resin modifiers, dispersants, surface control additives, catalysts, corrosion inhibitors, rheology modifiers, and thixotropes can improve their formulations' performance properties. Visitors who fill out a "home survey" will be eligible to win a Home Depot The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is an American retailer of home improvement and construction products and services.

Headquartered in Vinings, just outside Atlanta in unincorporated Cobb County, Georgia, Home Depot employs more than 355,000 people and operates 2,164 big-box
 Gift Card for their own property improvements.

Kowa American Corp. 1906

www.chemical.kowa.com

Kowa offers a full spectrum of monomers including dimethyl di·meth·yl  
n.
An organic compound, especially ethane, containing two methyl groups.
 acrylamide acrylamide /acryl·a·mide/ (ah-kril´ah-mid) a vinyl monomer used in the production of polymers with many industrial and research uses; the monomeric form is a neurotoxin. , sulfonate sul·fo·nate
n.
A salt or ester of sulfonic acid.

v.
1. To introduce one or more sulfonic acid groups into an organic compound.

2. To treat with sulfonic acid.
 monomers, phosphate functional methacrylates, polyethylene glycol polyethylene glycol (PEG): see glycol.  (meth meth
n.
Methamphetamine hydrochloride.
)acrylates, high [T.sub.g] and high crosslink density (meth)acrylates. Also offering VOC-exem.pt PCBTF and proposed VOC-exempt dimethyl carbonate Dimethyl carbonate, often abbreviated DMC, is a flammable clear liquid boiling at 90 °C, insoluble in water. It has recently found use as a methylating reagent. Its main benefit over other methylating reagents such as iodomethane and dimethyl sulfate is its lesser toxicity  and propylene carbonate Propylene carbonate (PC), also known as cyclic propylene carbonate, carbonic acid propylene ester, cyclic 1,2-propylene carbonate, propylene glycol cyclic carbonate, 1,2-propanediol carbonate, and 4-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane . Hexamethylene diisocyanate
For other uses of the abbreviation HDI, see HDI (disambiguation).


Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) is an organic compound in the class known as isocyanates. More specifically, it is an aliphatic diisocyanate.
 (HDI HDI Human Development Index (UNDP yardstick of human welfare)
HDI Help Desk Institute
HDI Humpty Dumpty Institute (New York, New York)
HDI High Density Interconnect
) trimer and biuret derivatives offer low viscosities and high NCO NCO
abbr.
noncommissioned officer


NCO noncommissioned officer

NCO n abbr (Mil) (= noncommissioned officer) → Uffz. 
 content.

KW Plastics .745

www.kwplastics.com

KW's ALL Plastic container is made from 100% recycled materials that are 100% recyclable. KW also provides assistance in developing recycling programs structured around existing logistical/manufacturing assets. For a closed loop container solution that is good for the environment and your bottom line, contact KW Container.

LANXESS Corporation 515

www.US.LANXESS.com

LANXESS Corporation makes some of the most trusted brands in pigments, biocides, and additives. With a portfolio of thousands of products, we are able to help manufacturers meet consumer demand for more environmentally friendly coatings.

Leneta Company 743

www.leneta.com

Leneta is recognized worldwide as the foremost manufacturer of quality standardized substrates since 1 956. Register at our booth for Catalog No. 6 describing our selection of over 100 drawdown Drawdown

The peak to trough decline during a specific record period of an investment or fund. It is usually quoted as the percentage between the peak to the trough.

Notes:
 charts plus other substrates in paper, plastic, metal, wood, and glass.

Linx/AS LLC 729

www.linxas.com

Linx/AS is a leading Product Lifecycle Product lifecycle or product life cycle is the course of a product's sales and profits over time. The five stages of each product lifecycle are product development, introduction, growth, maturity and decline.  Management (PLM (Product Life cycle Management) A comprehensive information system that coordinates all aspects of a product from initial concept to its eventual retirement. Sometimes called the "digital backbone" of a product, it includes the requirements phase, analysis and design ) consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee
consulting company

business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a
 that helps small-to mid-sized businesses up to Global 2000 companies accelerate speed-to-market while effectively reducing compliance challenges. The success of Linx/AS in maximizing ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot).  in SAP technology and lowering TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI.  for IT organizations spans verticals with a focus in process industries.

Lubrizol 1565

www.lubrizol.com

Lubrizol supplies a comprehensive portfolio of products for use in paints and coatings applications. Our complete line includes resins/polymers, surface modifiers, hyperdispersants, rheology control agents, and flow promoters--all designed to enhance product performance. Lubrizol products are used in paints and coatings for plastics, architectural, wood, and metal surfaces, and are backed with a global service and support network that is unmatched in the industry.

Michelman 1022

www.michem.com

Michelman is promoting its surface modifying additives Michem Emulsions, Michem(R) Lubes, and Michem(R) Guards to improve performance in aqueous systems, including OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and  coatings for wood, metal, and plastic. Our Michem(R) Prime line enhances adhesion and performance in anti-corrosive coatings. Michelman expertise helps our customers thrive in competitive, global markets.

Munzing 1112

www.munzing.com

Munzing offers the broadest portfolio of defoamer active chemistries available in the coatings industry. We offer state-of-the-art technical service testing to all customers, regardless of size. Please visit us to meet and spend time with our sales and technical staff.

NANO-XGmbH 521

www.nano-x.de

The SiliXanes (R)--a new class of binders--opens new possibilities for the production of functional coating materials to improve scratch resistance, because mechanical impacts on plastics leads to a loss in transparency and gloss and therefore to a reduction in the performance of the material.

National Paint and Coatings

Association 521

www.paint.org

Stop by booth #1539 and find out why NPCA NPCA National Parks Conservation Association
NPCA National Peace Corps Association
NPCA National Precast Concrete Association
NPCA National Paint & Coatings Association
NPCA National Pest Control Association
NPCA Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
 is the leading voice of the industry. Experts will be on hand to discuss national and international regulations--including REACH--as well as federal and state legislation affecting the industry. Learn about the history of the association, the benefits of membership, our new Grassroots Issue Advocacy and Communications Outreach Programs, and more. See you there!

NETZSCH Fine Particle Technology .. 833 grinding.netzschusa.com

NETZSCH Grinding & Dispersing team is showcasing Micro [PSI]-[MIX.sup.TM]. NETZSCH's [PSI]-MIX and Micro [PSI]-MIX inline dispersers achieve unmatched homogeneous pre-dis-persion results when fine powders are rapidly wetted in a large liquid surface. The machine's high dispersion capacity guarantees higher pigment concentrations and more efficient processing.

Newson Gale, Inc 832

www.newson-gale.com

Static control systems for liquid or powder handling applications in flammable or combustible com·bus·ti·ble
adj.
Capable of igniting and burning.

n.
A substance that ignites and burns readily.
 areas. Static ground-indicating systems for drums, totes, supersacks, tank trucks, railcars, and process plant and equipment. Also available, static grounding and bonding clamps, cables, and reels.

Nichem 412

www.nichemcorp.com

Nichem manufactures acid catalysts. They are p-TSA or DDBSA-based and are blocked and not blocked. Nichem manufactures anti-corrosives (chromates and chrome-free). We also do toll processing.

Nuplex Resins 440

www.nuplexresins.com

Nuplex Resins is an international manufacturer of high performance resins for coatings based on a wide range of innovative technologies, including waterborne, sol-ventborne, high solids, and powder. The company has operations in the Americas, New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. , Australia, Europe, and Asia. Nuplex Resins technologies include: G-Cure(R) acrylic polyols; [Setaqua.sup.TM] resins for waterborne coatings; Setalux(R) acrylic polyols; and Seta!(R) alkyds and polyesters.

Omya Inc 1021

www.omya-na.com

Omya is one of the world's leading producers of calcium carbonate-based functional additives and engineered opacifiers for coatings. We have six production sites covering North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , with a sales and technical support staff focused on the specific needs of our customers.

OPC (1) (OpenGL Performance Characterization) A project group within GPC that manages OpenGL benchmarks. OPC endorses the Viewperf and GLperf benchmarks. Viewperf was created by IBM and OPC provides viewsets for it, which are combinations of tests using specific  Polymers 1319

www.opcpolymers.com

OPC Polymers will introduce new lower VOC products including alkyd al·kyd  
n.
A widely used durable synthetic resin derived from glycerol and phthalic anhydride. Also called alkyd resin.



[alky(l) + (aci)d.]

Noun 1.
 emulsions and alkyd dispersions as well as high-solids, water-reducible, and VOC-exempt alkyds. The conventional line of alkyds, modified alkyds, alkyd copolymers, and urethanes are also available for discussion.

Paint & Coatings Industry 629

www.pcimag.com

PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS.

(2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus).
 Magazine brings you state-of-the-art, cutting-edge technology on topics such as smart coatings; hybrids; sol-gel coatings; nanotechnology; coatings for plastics; and innovative research on new materials to make products better, greener, and at lower cost. We cover everything from agitators to zeolites in the coatings industry.

Palmer International, Inc 511

www.palmerint.com

Palmer International, a global manufacturer of products based on Cashew cashew (kăsh`, kəsh`), tropical American tree (Anacardium occidentale  Netshell Liquid, will showcase recent developments for coatings additives. Based on natural and renewable resources, [Cashewthane.sup.TM] resins offer formulators the opportunity to lower VOC, improve film hardness, and reduce dry times. Palmer will also introduce cashew-based emulsions.

Pan Technology, Inc 1013

www.pantekinc.com

PanTINT(R) Zero-VOC waterborne colorants and 100% solids chip dispersions can help you go green in industrial, OEM and architectural coatings, UV and EB cured coatings, packaging inks, digital printing inks, and adhesives. New PanSPERSE 900 zero-VOC dispersing agent can help you simplify ail your waterborne pigment dispersing applications. PanTINT dispersions...manufactured excellence.

PeopleFlo Manufacturing 101

www.peopleflo.com

PeopleFlo produces sealless pumps and ancillary pump equipment. EnviroGear(R) is a sealless gear pump A Gear pump uses the meshing of gears to pump fluid by displacement. They are one of the most common types of pumps for hydraulic fluid power applications. Gear pumps however are also widely used in chemical installations to pump fluid with a certain viscosity.  designed to help reduce maintenance costs by at least 50% and eliminate environmental costs for an affordable up-front investment. Major markets include paints/coatings, adhesives, polyure-thanes, vegetable fats/oils, and biofuels.

PhibroChem 1367

www.phibrochem.com

PhibroChem, your specialty chemical technology link for adhesion promoters, performance resins, organic pigments, and additives. We provide formulating solutions for obtaining adhesion to low surface energy substrates by using Superchlon(R) chlorinated chlorinated /chlo·ri·nat·ed/ (klor´i-nat?ed) treated or charged with chlorine.

chlorinated

charged with chlorine.


chlorinated acids
some, e.g.
 polyolefin resins.

Polyn-Resyn, Inc 1119

www.polyresyn.com

HAPs-free and VOC-free rheology additives for solvent systems will be shown, HAPs-Free Suspenso 201-NBA using our new original moisture free technology will be featured. Suspenso 201 -NBA is an anti-sag, anti-settling Theological additive for use in solvent formulas requiring HAPs compliance. VOC-free thixotropes such as polytrol FT and polytrol GFT GFT Global Forex Trading (Global Futures & Forex, Ltd.)
GFT Glasgow Film Theatre (Glasgow, Scotland)
GFT Geographic Full-Time
GFT General Flight Test (pilot licensing) 
 for sag control in solvent systems will offer a complete Theological package. For improved brushability and settling control in trade sale formulas we will exhibit Suspenso 201-MS, also using our new original moisture free technology.

Potters Industries, Inc 910

www.pottersbeads.com

Potters Industries manufactures solid and hollow glass microspheres used as functional additives in paints and coatings. These microspheres, when added to your formulations, will reduce weight and VOC, and improve flow, scrubability, hiding power, and thermal insulative in·su·la·tive  
adj.
Serving to insulate or keep safe: the insulative value of an animal's fur; insulative packing materials. 
 properties. Most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent"
above all, most especially
, it will reduce your overall costs. Our line of glass microspheres offer you almost limitless potential.

Premier Mill, an SPX (Sequenced Packet EXchange) The transport layer protocol in the NetWare operating system. Similar to the TCP layer in TCP/IP, it ensures that the entire message arrives intact. SPX uses NetWare's IPX as its delivery mechanism.  brand 842

www.spx.com

As a brand of SPX, Premier Mill is known globally as a leading manufacturer of milling, mixing, and dispersion equipment for specialty process applications. Examples of machinery, spare parts Spare parts, also referred to as Service Parts is a term used to indicate extra parts available and in proximity to the mechanical item, such as a automobile, boat, engine, for which they might be used.

Spare parts are also called “spares.
, and improved technologies to meet industry demand are on display. Our commitment has resulted in the development of a long list of product improvements necessary to keep customers on the leading edge of technology.

Q-Lab Corporation 944

www.q-lab.com

Q-Lab is the global provider of Q-Panel brand test substrates and weathering equipment and services. The QUV QUV Relative Magnetic Bearing (radiotelegraphy) , Q-Sun, Q-Fog, and Q-Lab Florida outdoor weathering exposures are used by manufacturers worldwide to improve the weatherability and corrosion resistance of their products for industrial, commercial, and consumer markets.

Quickblades, Inc 1033

www.quickblades.net

Quickblades' standard saw tooth blade, turbo blade, or revolutionary turbo/pump blade will make short work of your dispersion needs. Coatings manufacturers have reported decreases of up to 50% in batch times, along with better shear characteristics using Quickblades, as compared to using OEM manufactured blades. Stop by booth 1033 and see why "it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a  to change your blade!"

Raabe Company, LLC 845

www.raabeco.com

Raabe is the industry leader in exact match touch-up coatings and private label packaging. Touch-up is ideal for nicks, light spots, product blemishes, and as a value added Value Added

The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers.

Notes:
This can either increase the products price or value.
 service offered to your customers. Standard packaging includes aerosols, bottles, pens, and bulk containers.

Ranbar Electrical Materials, Inc 1001

www.ranbar.com

Ranbar is a supplier of alkyd and polyester resins. Ranbar's 2008 exhibit will present the company's new specialty line of products, which include high-solids and water-reducible resin technology. The exhibit will also emphasize the company's commitment to specialized service tailored to meet the needs of each customer.

Reactive Surfaces Ltd 1867

www.reactivesurfaces.com

Enzyme and peptide-based additives for the paint and coatings industry; bio-engineered with "green" chemistry. Anti-microbial, degreasing, deodorizing, and decontaminating surfaces.

Revelli Chemicals 1467

www.revellichemicals.com

Revelli Chemicals is an importer and distributor of pigments, resins, and other raw materials. Featured products include titanium dioxides, synthetic iron oxides, hydrocarbon resins, fumed silicas, anticorrosive pigments, and organic pigments. Materials are stocked in 10 locations across the USA and also in Canada.

Rio Tinto Rio Tinto may refer to:
  • Rio Tinto (Paraíba), in Paraíba State, Brazil.
  • Río Tinto (river), a river in Spain.
  • Rio Tinto Group, a multinational mining company.
  • Rio Tinto (Gondomar), a civil parish in the municipality of Gondomar, Portugal.
 Minerals 1709

www.riotintominerals.com

Rio Tinto will showcase talc, chlorite chlorite

Widespread group of layer silicate minerals composed of hydrous aluminum silicates, usually of magnesium and iron. The name, from the Greek for “green,” refers to chlorite's typical colour.
, and borate borate /bo·rate/ (bor´at) a salt of boric acid.

bo·rate
n.
A salt or ester of boric acid.



borate

any salt of boric acid.
 products that are engineered for improved performance in many types of paints and coatings. Rio Tinto will highlight the expanded Vertal[R] product line, which is a unique, platy, and low binder demand mineral pigment that is an excellent choice for low-VOC architectural paints and primers. For industrial paints and primers, Rio Tinto Minerals Mistron[R], Nicron[R], and Silverline[R] products function as anti-corrosive pigments and reduce film permeability while improving coating rheology.

Sachtleben Corporation 1345

www.sachtleben.com

Sachtleben offers a broad range of Blanc fixe blanc fixe  
n.
Powdered barium sulfate used as a base for watercolor pigments and as a filler in paper.



[French : blanc, white + fixe, fixed.]

Noun 1.
, zinc sulfide zinc sulfide
n.
A yellow to white crystalline compound, ZnS, occurring naturally as sphalerite and wurtzite, and used as a phosphor and as a pigment in the manufacture of paper.

Noun 1.
 and titanium dioxide materials for OEM, powder, and architectural coatings. Our newest Blanc fixe grade is optimized for high speed dispersion processes. Nano particle titanium dioxide for self cleaning and UV protection. Nano particle barium sulfates for basecoats.

San Esters Corp 1904

www.sanesters.com

Offering a wide range of acrylate Noun 1. acrylate - a salt or ester of propenoic acid
propenoate

salt - a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
, methacrylate methacrylate /meth·ac·ry·late/ (meth-ak´ri-lat) an ester of methacrylic acid, or the resin derived from polymerization of the ester. See also acrylic resins, under resin.  and acrylamide monomers. Our most popular items include glycidyl methacrylate, isobornyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylate, allyl allyl /al·lyl/ (al´il) a univalent radical, —CH2dbondCHCH2.

al·lyl
n.
The univalent, unsaturated organic radical C3H5.
 methacrylate, cyclohexyl methacrylate, n-butoxymethyl acrylamide, and tert-butyl acrylamide. Introducing the technical advantages of our tert-butyl methacrylate for high [T.sub.g.] and solubility properties along with 4-hydroxybutyl acrylate for making fast curing acrylic polyols.

Scott Bader Inc 602

www.scottbader.com

An international business, Scott Bader has over 50 years of experience manufacturing several different types of specialty polymers for use in industrial and exterior coatings. It has the flexibility to provide its customers with the personal attention necessary to create custom solutions to meet their specific needs.

Shamrock Technologies, Inc 607

www.shamrocktechnologies.com

Shamrock is a global manufacturer of a broad line of specialty additives including low micron PTFE PTFE

polytetrafluoroethylene.
 and wax powders, dispersions, and emulsions. Technical associates are available to discuss various products, including PowderMatte 58 (non-texture matting agent), EverGlide UV600D (abrasion resistance), Miton CF70 (metal mark resistance), and the newest offerings: Hydrocer 132 (carnauba/wax water dispersion) and X-7564 (UV matting agent).

Siltech Corporation 921

www.siltechcorp.com

Siltech manufactures modified and reactive silicones for waterborne, solventborne, and UV/EB systems. Our additives and monomers provide a wide range of properties including wetting, flow and leveling, slip, recoatability, flexibility, and foam control. Siltech specializes in providing the optimum silicone chemistry to fit our customer's technology.

Sun Chemical Performance Pigments 1457

www.sunpigments.com

What's behind our shining SunMetallics[R]? Sheer brilliance! Sun Chemical, a global leader in the pigments industry, is dedicated to bringing you consistent and reliable products, solutions tailor-made and break-through technology. Our latest innovation, a brilliant series of metallic aluminum pigments currently offers two exciting product lines, with many more in development. Backed by our worldwide supply chain network and global distribution offices, our industry experts are working for you to deliver quality pigments wherever you do business. Visit us at America Coatings Show, booth #1457.

SSPC SSPC Society for Protective Coatings (formerly Steel Structures Painting Council)
SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council (now Society for Protective Coatings) 
: The Society for Protective Coatings SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) is a professional organization for the industrial coatings industry. It was founded in 1950 as the Steel Structures Painting Council, a non-profit association concerned with the use of coatings to protect industrial steel structures  1144

www.sspc.org

Visit SSPC for information on the benefits of membership, which include the monthly magazine, journal of Protective Coatings and Linings, access to standards and discounts on products and services. Information on other resources will also be available including our training and certification programs and our new web portal, the SSPC Marketplace.

TRInternational, Inc. 341

www.tritrading.com

"Supplying Industry Worldwide." TRInternational, Inc. is a chemical distributor and international trading company with exclusive import positions on several key commodities sold into the paint and coatings industry, among others. Please visit us and explore how we can meet your needs through innovative sourcing options. We fix customer problems!

TRIAD Sales, LLC 939

www.triadsales.com

Representing the following products in the powder coating, toner, resins, plastics, adhesives, and chemical markets: MIXACO stationary/container style dry powder Dry Powder

A slang term for cash reserves kept on hand to cover future obligations.

Notes:
For example, if a venture capitalist expects bad times in the IPO markets you might hear him say something like, "we want to keep enough dry powder around to keep funding our
 mixers and heating/cooling mixers. ENTEX planetary roller extruder/compounder for continuous mixing/extruding/reacting. BBA BBA
abbr.
Bachelor of Business Administration
 Innova drum and belt coolers for non-aqueous contact cooling.

Troy Corporation 1429

www.troycorp.com

Troy Corporation's zero-VOC products and solutions help global coating manufacturers to not only solve problems but meet or exceed stringent safety and environmental standards. Troy products help coating manufacturers formulate high quality, "green" coatings with low or no VOC that exhibit better performances than traditional products. Troy zero-VOC products include Dry-Film Preservatives, In-Can Preservatives and a complete line of Performance Additives for aqueous and powder coatings.

U.S. Silica Company 805

www.u-s-silica.com

MIN-U-SIL[R] and SIL-CO-SIL[R] Ground Silica are used in products requiring tight control of physical and chemical properties. MIN-U-SiL renders paint more resistant to chemicals because of its acid resistance. Its properties make it an excellent product for epoxy, adhesives, coatings, mastics, and sealants. MIN-U-SIL/SIL-CO-SIL plants are ISO 9001 registered.

Ultrablend Color 645

www.ultrablend.com

Ultrablend will be featuring their industry leading [TruBlend.sup.TM] colorant col·or·ant  
n.
Something, especially a dye, pigment, ink, or paint, that colors or modifies the hue of something else.

adj.
Of or being a subtractive primary color.
 dispensers and [TruMix.sup.TM]mixers and shakers. In addition, they will be highlighting their new [TruBlend.sup.TM] Hybrid colorant dispensers. Ultrablend's new Hybrid dispensers allow any paint retailer to accurately tint paint in quantities ranging from a four-ounce sample to a five-gallon pail on the SAME machine.

United Mineral & Chemical Corp. 1760

www.umccorp.com

UMC UMC United Methodist Church
UMC United Microelectronics Corporation
UMC University Medical Center
UMC United Microelectronics Corp (Republic of China)
UMC University of Missouri-Columbia
 is an industry leader in special effect pigments. We offer phosphorescent phos·pho·res·cence  
n.
1. Persistent emission of light following exposure to and removal of incident radiation.

2. Emission of light without burning or by very slow burning without appreciable heat, as from the slow oxidation of
, daylight fluorescent and UV fluorescent pigments. These, combined with classical organic pigments, inorganic pigments, as well as chemicals and allied products, make UMC the best choice for all your coating needs.

United Soybean soybean, soya bean, or soy pea, leguminous plant (Glycine max, G. soja, or Soja max) of the family Leguminosae (pulse family), native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Asia, where it has been  Board 1011

www.unitedsoybean.org

The United Soybean Board (USB USB
 in full Universal Serial Bus

Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer.
) is a farmer-funded organization working with industry, academia, and government to commercialize: (1) stable, waterborne architectural coatings, (2) high performance, low-VOC coatings for industrial applications, (3) soy polyols for polyurethane coatings, (4) new printing ink formulations, and (5) powder coatings. The USB represents over 600,000 U.S. soybean farmers.

R.T. Vanderbilt Co., Inc. 1014

www.rtvanderbiit.com

Our booth introduces new grades of VANSIL W wollastonite wol·las·ton·ite  
n.
A white to gray mineral, essentially CaSiO3, found in metamorphic rocks and used in ceramics, paints, plastics, and cements.



[After William Hyde Wollaston.
 for high performance industrial, architectural, and texture paint, including VANCOTE treated wollastonite and our expanded VANTALC talc offerings. Our technical staff will be available to discuss ACTIV[R] as a drier accelerator/stabilizer for autooxidative resins, VANCOR corrosion inhibitors, VANCIDE[R] fungicides This page aims to list well-known chemical compounds, to stimulate the creation of Wikipedia articles.

This list is not necessarily complete or up to date – if you see an article that should be here but isn't (or one that shouldn't be here but is), please update the page
, and PYRAX pyrophyllite py·ro·phyl·lite  
n.
A silvery white or pale green aluminum silicate mineral, Al2Si4O10(OH)2, occurring naturally in soft compact masses.

Noun 1.
. BILT-PLATES 156 kaolin kaolin (kā`əlĭn): see china clay.  clay and VANGEL[R] smectite Smec´tite

n. 1. (Min.) A hydrous silicate of alumina, of a greenish color, which, in certain states of humidity, appears transparent and almost gelatinous.
 thixothrops.

Velsicol Chemical Corporation Velsicol Chemical Corporation is a chemical company founded in 1931 that specializes in plasticizers. It has approximately 450 employees and is owned by the private equity firm Arsenal Capital.  .. 1218

www.velsicol.com

Velsicol continues to be on the forefront of developing alternative, environmentally friendly coalescent co·a·lesce  
intr.v. co·a·lesced, co·a·lesc·ing, co·a·lesc·es
1. To grow together; fuse.

2. To come together so as to form one whole; unite:
 agents. We are proud to announce our new low-odor, low-VOC, and readily biodegradable coalescent agent, Velate ve·late  
adj. Biology
Having or covered by a velum or veil.
[R]375. Visit us for more information.

Verichem Incorporated 1858

www.verichem.com

Verichem offers a complete portfolio of products for the control of biodeterioration of aqueous industrial systems. Our high performance biocides are used for a variety of applications and are designed to meet the highest safety and performance standards at reduced dosages.

Vicinity Manufacturing [TM] 721

www.vicinitymanufacturing.com

Vicinity is a software solution designed exclusively for the process manufacturing industry. Our product extends the leading Microsoft [Dynamics.sup.TM] financial and distribution family to deliver a powerful and flexible ERP solution. Vicinity works to streamline the coordination of raw materials to finished goods, increasing productivity and profit.

Vincentz Network 1639

www.european-coatings.com

Vincentz Network, a Germany based publishing company serving the coatings industry since 1893, with showcase new and exciting information and sponsoring tools for America: technology events, premium publications, cutting-edge books, and electronic media.

Wacker Wacker may refer to:
  • EMS Wacker http://i9.tinypic.com/4veeqvo.jpg http://i2.tinypic.com/5xrb2g0.jpg
  • Wacker Drive
  • Wacker process
Sports
  • VfB Admira Wacker Mödling
  • Wacker Berlin
  • Wacker Burghausen
 Chemie AG 653

www.wacker.com

Welcome to more commitment, more service, more expertise--VAE dispersions by WACKER. We provide novel technologies to cover the range of interior architectural coatings, exterior applications such as primers for fresh masonry, roof and texture coatings, and unique chemistry for areas such as vapor barrier and flame retardant coatings.

Worlee-Chemie GmbH 523

www.worlee.de

Worlee-Chemie GmbH presents a range of performance additives for surface wetting, slip, anti-blocking, mar resistance, anti-foam and special primers for poly-olefins, new waterborne alkyd emulsions for "high gloss > 50g/I VOC formulations, alkyds and acrylics for high-solid formulations, waterborne functional acrylics, and nano resins.

X-Rite 1138

www.xrite.com

X-Rite offers solutions which connect color accurately; reducing costs by minimizing product scrap, production downtime, off-color product, and rework. We offer non-contact in-fine solutions, portable instruments, benchtop instruments, software applications, and visual products. X-rite is a world leader in providing global color control solutions for manufacturing and quality management requirements.

June 3-5, 2008 Charlotte Convention Center The Charlotte Convention Center opened in 1995 and attracts more than half a million visitors each year. It was designed by Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates (TVS).  

Charlotte, NC, USA
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