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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"latex paint"”.
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Emissions of 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate from latex paint
Latex paints constitute over 70% of interior architectural coatings in the United States. This dissertation is focused on one component of latex paint, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentadediol monoisobutyrate (TMPD-MIB). Four substrates (gypsum board, plywood, concrete-A and aluminum) and two simplified …
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Composition Effects on Sheen and Spread Rate of an Interior Flat, One Coat Latex Paint Formulation
<p>Interior flat, white latex paint is a common coating applied to walls around the world. Development of a coating with one coat hide capability is a pinnacle achievement for paint formulators as it has the potential to save consumers both time and money. One coat paints already exist on the …
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Utilising Waste Paint and Waste Glass in Concrete
Significant volumes of waste paint and stockpiles of crushed waste glass bottles exist in New Zealand and both are an environmental concern, prompting this doctoral study which investigated the viability of concrete that utilised waste paint as a replacement for conventional water-reducing and …
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Protocol for characterizing contaminant emissions during construction activities
… tile removal, carpet removal/installation, painting, air duct caulking/sealing. Sampling was performed near each activity, at some distance from the activity to estimate spreading potential, and in supply air to determine background concentrations. In addition, ventilation/exhaust rates were …
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Investigations of the destructive behavior, and method for control of the lesser mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer), (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)
… insulation. Insecticide sprays, plastic films, paint barriers applied to the surface of extruded polystyrene, and different types of insulation were evaluated for lesser mealworm resistance. In a laboratory study, tetrachlorvinphos and pirimiphos-methyl sprayed on extruded polystyrene produced …