Engineered Polymer Solutions (EPS) is at the forefront of delivering advanced polymers essential for formulating cutting-edge coating technologies. Our experts are dedicated to excellence, consistently innovating and developing next-generation products that empower coatings manufacturers to create highly successful solutions, elevating performance in the industry.

EPS is pioneering the next generation of polymers with innovative acrylic resins for architectural coatings, all without intentionally added fluorosurfactants. We offer our customers outstanding formulation and technical support, backed by decades of exterior exposure data with test fences in Florida evaluating UV light resistance in hot, humid climates; in Illinois assessing freeze-thaw cycling and grain crack resistance from a climate with cold winters and humid summers; and in California measuring performance in hot, dry areas that experience high UV exposure, heat and dirt pickup.

Our next-generation portfolio has been rigorously tested for up to seven years, demonstrating broad adhesion to poorly prepared substrates, and consistently outperforming benchmark products in water, surfactant leaching and alkaline resistance. Additionally, our products’ excellent gloss and color retention properties have been validated through extensive testing in California and Florida, proving its durability.

Ideal for institutional, commercial and other high-traffic areas, EPS all-acrylic architectural polymers set new standards in performance and durability for both interior and exterior applications.

Flat to Semi-Gloss Topcoats

EPS® 2706: An all-acrylic film-forming emulsion that provides excellent exterior durability with advanced dirt pickup resistance technology and adhesion to chalky and glossy substrates.
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NEW EPS® 2731: A versatile all-acrylic polymer with an excellent price-to-performance ratio that sets itself apart by offering exterior durability, dirt pickup resistance, color fade and efflorescence resistance on alkali substrates, surfactant leaching resistance and water resistance.
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EPS® 2746: A versatile, all-acrylic, film-forming polymer offering excellent performance in DIY and professional paint formulations, with features like scrub resistance over a wide formulation space (ASTM® D2486, MPI #53 and #141), stain removal and washability (ASTM® D4828), self-priming properties, tannin stain and water-soluble marker stain blocking.

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Semi-Gloss to High-Gloss Topcoats

EPS® 2786: A self-crosslinking all-acrylic film-forming polymer ideal for high-performance gloss interior and exterior architectural DIY or professional paints. EPS® 2786 is a versatile polymer recommended for use in semi-gloss to high gloss enamels that require exceptional hardness and tack resistance in both white/pastel bases and fully tinted clear/neutral bases. This polymer offers exceptional durability, gloss retention, resistance to dirt pickup and household cleaners.

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All these architectural polymers can be formulated at near-zero VOC using EPS® 9147, a versatile coalescent that provides excellent film performance for architectural, construction, and industrial coatings.

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Driving Performance Through Innovation and Partnership

EPS' dedication to innovation extends beyond architectural polymers. We offer a diverse range of resins that cater to various industries, including construction and roof coatings, industrial metal and wood applications, pressure-sensitive adhesives and specialty products like artist paint. Our wide range of pigment dispersions, which are used in architectural and industrial applications by both POS and in-plant OEM customers, have minimal impact on critical paint and coatings properties while offering low-VOC capability and remarkable compatibility across a wide spectrum of coating systems.

Headquartered in Marengo, IL, USA, EPS operates in the United States, Europe and China, offering innovative products with exceptional R&D resources. In the United States, our national manufacturing grid enhances supply chain efficiency and product scale up.

At EPS, we are committed to listening and responding to customer and market needs, delivering efficient solutions, and continuously improving formulations. Our R&D team maintains close and constant partnerships with its customers to simplify the formulation process and help them deliver premier results. 

Our continuously growing portfolio is a testament to our dedication to excellence, agile innovation and commitment to our customers.