What is the best way to prevent microbial contamination of my finished products based on UCAR latexes?
The first line of defense is keeping storage and manufacturing areas clean. Potential sources of contamination include raw materials, mixing tanks, hoses, and measuring containers. Cleaning equipment on a regular basis goes a long way towards preserving product life. In addition to keeping conditions clean, biocides are also an important part of preventing product spoilage. There are many preservatives that are commercially available. As with any formulation change, a full evaluation should be done before implementation. back to top How can I improve scrub resistance of an interior flat wall paint. There are several answers to this question. Scrub resistance of a paint is a function of several properties of the paint including the resin type, resin hardness, pigment type (oil absorption) and level (PVC), additives and other paint raw materials. A very simple approach to improving scrub resistance is simply to lower the PVC of the paint. A related approach is to use pigments with lower
