BASF Corporation Beachwood, OH Feb 2008 to Dec 2013 Catalyst Research Scale-Up TechnicianEngelhard Beachwood, OH May 1995 to Feb 2008 Color Dispersions Research TechnicianEngelhard Corporation Beachwood, OH Mar 1991 to May 1995 Architectural Coatings Color Laboratory TechnicianHarshaw/Filtrol Partnership Beachwood, OH Aug 1986 to Mar 1991 Plastics Color Laboratory Technician
Education:
Miami University Oxford, OH 1981 to 1984 BA in GeologyEvangel College Springfield, MO 1980 to 1981 First Year in History
Nilanjan Chakrabarti - Middletown DE, US Lee E. Young - Browntown MI, US Nancy Almasarweh - Sterling Heights MI, US Shakera Thamanna - Hamtramck MI, US Christopher Flanders - Solon OH, US William M. Wunch - Cleveland OH, US Amrit P. Bindra - Brecksvile OH, US
A colorant composition for tinting or coloring surface coverings or paint is. provided that has a low volatile organic compound (VOC) concentration, alkylphenoi ethoxylate surfactants (APE) free and hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) free. Additionally, the colorant composition has performance properties substantially equal to or better than tinters possessing high VOC concentrations. The colorant composition includes a colorant component, a dispersant including a polyamide, a surface active agent, water, and optional additives, The polyamide is a high molecular weight polyamide. having at least two anchoring amines, and the surface active agent includes phosphoric acid, phosphate esters, or salts thereof.