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VFI Coatings to Protect Flexible Surfaces

VFI Coatings to Protect Flexible Surfaces Volatile Free, Inc. has formed a niche line of softer coatings that provide certain applications with much-needed flexibility and... Read More

Understanding the Properties of Industrial Polyurea and Hybrid Coatings

Understanding the Properties of Industrial Polyurea and Hybrid Coatings Understanding the properties of industrial polyurea and hybrid coatings is essential for proper use. Some industrial... Read More

What Is Polyurea Hybrid?

What Is Polyurea Hybrid? Polyurea hybrids have been closely confused and mistaken for a polyurea. While they have some components of polyureas, they are vastly... Read More

What Is Shore Hardness & Why Does It Matter?

What is Shore Hardness & Why Does It Matter? Shore hardness is a property that determines how hard a material is, or rather, its resistance…

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What Is Polyurethane?

What Is Polyurethane? Since the 1930s, polyurethane has become a popular material used in a handful of applications. Polyurethane is chains of urethane linkages called... Read More

What Is Polyurea?

What Is Polyurea? Polyurea is a two-component polymer produced through a process known as step-growth polymerization. This process is the chemical reaction between an isocyanate... Read More

Is Polyurethane Rubber or Plastic?

Is Polyurethane Rubber or Plastic? While there has been some confusion on the matter, polyurethane is neither rubber nor plastic. It often looks and feels... Read More

Polyurea vs Polyurea Hybrid: How to Tell the Difference

Polyurea vs Polyurea Hybrid: How to Tell the Difference Polyurea and polyurea hybrids are used for a similar purpose, as they are both sprayable coatings... Read More

Thermoset vs Thermoplastic: Which is Better?

Thermoset vs Thermoplastic: Which is Better? When looking at thermoset vs thermoplastic, choosing the best material for your project will highly depend on the application,... Read More

Determining Shore Hardness of Rubbers & Plastics

Shore Hardness is the resistance a material has to indentation. Determining a materials Shore Hardness requires the use of a durometer, which is a device…

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VFI is Celebrating 25 Years!

We are excited to announce that Volatile Free is celebrating our 25th anniversary in 2020. To honor the milestone, we are unveiling a refreshed logo…

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