For more than 20 years, the coatings industry has been undergoing a change from solventborne to waterborne products. The main drivers for this change include increased general awareness of health and the environment, more strict government regulations on VOCs and HAPs, as well as the common goal of manufacturers to reduce their carbon footprint. A significant challenge in waterborne coating formulations is related to the control of rheological properties and the stabilization of pigments in formulations under extreme pH conditions. Therefore, there is a strong need for bio-based additives that can mimic synthetic solutions while also improving sustainability.