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Application guides, formulation notes, and technical articles from JCT Chemical’s team of polymer chemists — practical knowledge to help you formulate better products.
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Technical Articles & Guides
Paints & Coatings
How to Choose the Right Acrylic Emulsion for Exterior Wall Paint
Understanding glass transition temperature (Tg), minimum film formation temperature (MFT), and particle size — and how these affect exterior durability, scrub resistance, and early rain resistance.
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Construction
Polymer Modification of Cementitious Waterproofing Membranes
How acrylic and vinyl-acrylic polymers improve crack-bridging, elongation at break, and adhesion in 1K and 2K cementitious waterproof coatings. Includes recommended polymer dosage ranges.
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Additives
Rheology Modifier Selection Guide: HASE vs HEUR vs HEC
A practical comparison of the three main thickener chemistries — their rheology profiles, compatibility with different emulsion types, and performance in architectural vs industrial coating applications.
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Adhesives
Formulating Water-Based Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives with Acrylic Emulsions
How to balance Tg, crosslink density, and tackifier ratio to achieve the required loop tack, peel, and cohesion profile. Covers permanent, removable, and repositionable PSA grades.
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Polyurethane
Waterborne PUD Technology for Wood Floor Coatings
Why aliphatic polyurethane dispersions outperform solvent-based polyurethanes in parquet floor coating applications — abrasion resistance, UV stability, and block resistance at reduced VOC.
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Packaging
Replacing PFAS in Paper Packaging: Barrier Coatings Using Acrylic Technology
How crosslinked acrylic emulsions (particularly self-crosslinking grades) can replace fluorinated barrier coatings in food packaging applications, meeting upcoming EU PFAS restrictions.
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