Technical Articles

The Art and Science of Paint Deformulation

Michele L. Bruck, M.S., Director of Analytical Services and G. Fred Willard, Ph.D., Vice President Technology discuss paint deformulation, or reverse engineering. The various reasons for performing paint deformulation projects are discussed. Several levels of deformulation are presented, depending upon how much time, effort, and money can be invested. Analytical techniques are described that are used to break down the components of a paint formula.

"Plastics in Reverse"

Dr. Fred Willard, Vice President - Technology, CAS-MI Laboratories is interviewed by Plastic Engineering Magazine about the challenges of plastic deformulation. Understanding the composition of plastic parts can help understand a competitor's products, or troubleshoot batch-to-batch variations. this article illustrates the challenges in the separation, identification and quantification of additives and components in complex plastic formulations.