Acrylic paint

May 30 2017

What is an Acrylic Polymer Emulsion?

When working with water based acrylic polymers, you will surely come across acrylic polymer emulsions. To better understand what exactly an acrylic polymer emulsion is, we should first look at what emulsions are. What is an Emulsion? The word “emulsion” is derived from the Latin word meaning “to milk”, as milk is technically an emulsion of fat and water. Emulsions are a mixture of two or more liquids that aren’t normally mixable. Within an emulsion, one liquid, known as the dispersed phase, is dispersed within the other, known as the continuous phase. The two liquids can form different types of […]

May 16 2017

Getting Acquainted with Acrylic Paints

In 1934 the first usable acrylic resin dispersion was created by the German chemical company BASF, patented by Rohm and Haas. By the 1940s the first synthetic paint was used, combining some of the properties of oil and watercolor paints to create one of the first water based acrylic polymers. Sometime between 1946 and 1949, Leonard Bocour and Sam Golden put their heads together and created a solution acrylic paint under the brand Magna Paint. Acrylic paints were made commercially available in the 1950s. This sprung the development of a water based acrylic polymer paint known as “Aquatec”, created by […]

August 26 2016

OTTOPOL K12 Reverse the Rusting Process

Here at Gellner we are continually developing unique products to solve specific problems. Rust is one such problem that, even when treated, can still cause additional corrosion. Rust is naturally occurring and metals must be treated to prevent it from causing serious problems. With OTTOPOL K-12 we have developed a solution to stop rust and inhibit further damage. Ottopol K-12 is a revolutionary Cationic Acrylic Emulsion for formulating a rust converting primer. The starting formula consists of Ottopol K-12 and Halox RC-98 which will convert rust to a black iron oxide barrier within minutes of application. It is non-hazardous and […]

May 15 2016

Prevent Tannin Stains with Eco-Friendly Emulsion

Have you ever finished a wood project and been disappointed when the finish has been marred by mysteriously appearing dark spots? These spots are caused by naturally occurring tannin, an astringent, plant polyphenolic compound that is a binder for proteins in trees. It is a common problem when working with many wood species and can make finishing the wood difficult. Solvent systems that have been used in the past are generally not sustainable today. Water-based, environmentally sustainable products are the best choice and a water-based emulsion that prevents oils from rising to the surface is the ideal product to meet […]

December 1 2015

Wondering about VOC s? Gellner Industrial Can Clear That Up For You

Environmental safety and health concerns have a lot of people wondering about volatile organic compounds, more commonly known as “VOCs.” A safety industry report says, “Reducing exposure to these chemicals[ VOC s ] can lead to better health outcomes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.” The report lists common sources for VOC s, and this list includes paints, varnishes and stains. The report also advises readers to “select products that emit low or no VOCs when choosing new carpets, flooring, office furniture and paints.”Gellner Industrial offers WonderWet IV, a VOC -free 100% acrylic solution polymer additive for paints upon […]

April 1 2015

Understanding Latex and Acrylic Paints

Latex and acrylic paints are water-based and made up of synthetic polymers that resemble natural latex—but there is no actual latex in them. They are an umbrella term, and within this category of synthetic water-based paints are a variety of specific types. This includes acrylics, vinyl acrylics, styrene acrylics, and more. So when you’re looking at one paint type vs. another, it’s not latex vs. acrylic because acrylics fall under the latex paint umbrella. That said, roughly 75% of the paints sold today are latex because they offer a number of advantages over the alternative—oil-based paints. The acrylic within these […]