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PODCAST
Deep Dive Podcast #1 into Coating Failures (Zinc Silicate Coatings)
LEGAL NEWS
Carboline vs. Sherwin-Williams (False Advertising Lawsuit) — Current
- Carboline Global Inc. has filed a federal lawsuit against The Sherwin-Williams Company in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.
- The complaint alleges false advertising under the Lanham Act, claiming that Sherwin-Williams misrepresented performance data for its fire-protective coating FIRETEX FX9502 in marketing and testing.
- Carboline says Sherwin-Williams promoted FX9502 as requiring significantly less coating thickness to achieve fire-resistance ratings, based on inaccurate or misleading third-party test data, resulting in Carboline losing contracts and sales.
- Carboline is seeking compensatory damages and asserts the inaccurate performance claims pose safety risks for buildings where the product was applied.
BUSINESS NEWS
AkzoNobel says Axalta Merger is ‘Complementary’ But May Require Concessions
AkzoNobel Completes $1.4 Billion Sale of AkzoNobel India to JSW Group
Hempel Announces Shock CEO Succession
Jotun Unveils ‘Groundbreaking’ Passive Fire Protection Coating
Jotachar 1709XT, engineered for hydrocarbon fires, delivers superior mechanical strength, faster application, and significant carbon savings by preserving steel integrity,
In the rapidly growing passive fire protection market, Jotun’s Jotachar 1709XT supports regional net-zero ambitions
Jotun Signs 50-Year Lease for New Abu Dhabi Paint and Coatings Facility
PPG Industries sees soft European, industrial markets in 2026 after Q4 profit miss
A New Generation of Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Risk Monitoring System – Corrosion RADAR: LR
CorrosionRADAR: LR introduces a dual sensor system- Corrosion and Moisture Sensor, offering a total range of 50 metres for each sensor.
This dual-sensor approach enhances the system’s ability to detect and monitor corrosivity rate with higher accuracy than ever before.
Sherwin-Williams Q4 2025 Earnings Beat Expectations
Sparc Technologies and Dulux Launch Graphene Coating Trial in Australia
Collaborated with Dulux Australia on application of an ecosparc® enhanced Dulux Protective Coating system at the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse
Interview: “Corrosion Creates a Major But Often Hidden Environmental Burden”
Corrosion-related waste significantly contributes to environmental burdens, with around 40 % of global steel production used to replace corroded metal. In this interview, Jorrit van Rijn, Marketing Director at Akzo Nobel Powder Coatings, discusses how advanced powder-coating technologies and testing methodologies can help mitigate these impacts by extending product lifecycles and improving sustainability.
NEW RESEARCH
Durable Self-Lubricating Epoxy Coatings through Microcapsule-Based Lubricant Delivery
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COATINGS FAILURE ANALYSIS
Exploring Epoxy Coating Failures with ExcelPlas Labs
While epoxy coatings are generally durable and effective at preventing corrosion, there are a few common types of epoxy coating failures that can occur:
- Adhesion failure: This occurs when the epoxy coating fails to properly adhere to the surface of the pipe, which can be caused by factors such as improper surface preparation or a poorly formulated coating. Adhesion failure can result in the coating peeling or flaking off, exposing the underlying steel surface to corrosion.
- Blistering: This occurs when small bubbles or blisters form on the surface of the epoxy coating, which can be caused by improper surface preparation, moisture contamination, or excessive heat during curing.
- Cracking: This occurs when the epoxy coating develops small cracks, which can be caused by factors such as thermal expansion and contraction, improper coating thickness, or exposure to chemicals.
- Delamination: This occurs due to intercoat or interfacial adhesion failure due to the presence of a weak boundary layer such as silicone or hydrocarbon oil contamination.
Failure Analysis and Investigation of Protective Coatings in Mining, Marine Offshore Oil & Gas Chemical Plants, Energy Infrastructure and Bridges (Ask the Experts)
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Critical Questions for Protective Coatings for Asset Protection in Oil & Gas, LNG:
- Why is the coating not stopping corrosion?
- Why is the coating delaminating or blistering?
- Has the coating been correctly specified / applied?
- Does the coating meet the manufacturing standard, including properties such as correct hardness/cure, adhesion and thickness?
- What surface preparation and atmospheric conditions must be achieved to successfully apply the coating?
- Does the coating have any defects in it? How will these affect performance?
- Why did the coating fail? Root cause assessment.
- How can the coating be successfully repaired/remediated so that it doesn’t fail again?
ExcelPlas Labs can answer these questions and more…
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