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Effective Functional Additives

for Low- to Zero-VOC Coating Formulations

Ayaz Khan Michael Rhodes Jose Ruiz Sel Avci

March 3, 2014

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Two new additives have been developed with patented applications for improving performance in solvent free, coatings.

Unique Aliphatic Polyurethane Hardcoats from CO2-Based Polyols

Michael Quinn Sam Wang Guy Stokes Tudor Samoila Jason Anderson Chris Simoneau

March 3, 2014

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The carbon dioxide-based hardcoats developed in this project offer a unique balance of properties that make them viable alternatives to existing hardcoat technologies, in particular for substances such as thermoplastic polycarbonate.

Report Estimates Demand for ‘Green’ Coatings to Reach $85 Billion by 2018

October 20, 2013

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A new report estimates the demand for “green” coatings to reach approximately $85 billion by 2018.

A New Generation of High-Speed Fluorosurfactants

Performance Based on Environmentally Friendly Fluorochemistry

Merck KGaA

May 1, 2013

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The concept of branched, short-chain fluorosurfactants not only leads to more environmentally friendly products, but also to one of the fastest surfactants ever measured.

Rhodia

January 4, 2013

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RHODIA presented its newest offering of additives for low-VOC sustainable coatings, including the Sipomer® range of specialty monomers.

New Functionalized Particles

Solutions for Enhanced Performance, Efficiency and Sustainability

Milan W. Krumble

January 4, 2013

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Today’s coatings market expects more from its white pigments than brightness and opacity. White pigments, such as titanium dioxide (TiO2), barium sulfate (BaSO4) and zinc sulphide, are just examples of many ingredients possible in a complex coatings formulation.

The Hydrosol Polymer

An Alternative to Emulsion-Based Binders

Kansai Plascon Research Centre

January 4, 2013

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The binders used in water-based paints are traditionally produced by emulsion polymerization.

What the AkzoNobel–Axalta Merger Means for the Future of Coatings

AkzoNobel and Axalta Announce $25 Billion Merger

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September 4, 2025

N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

ON DEMAND: EPA published a regulation proposal around N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in June 2024 to ban or limit NMP in many applications, such as paints and coatings and their removers. N-butylpyrrolidone (NBP) is a powerful and versatile solvent for a variety of industries looking for alternatives to substance of very high concern (SVHC)-listed solvents.

March 24, 2026

The Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX)

MAX presents a rare opportunity to observe the full scope of manufacturing in one environment. From systems integration and materials handling to automation, quality, safety, and packaging, each discipline is represented through live, operational displays. By experiencing these technologies side by side, as they are on actual production floors, attendees gain a grounded understanding of how manufacturing functions align, overlap, and evolve in practice.

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Automotive Paints and Coatings, 2nd Edition

Now in its second edition and still the only book of its kind, this is an authoritative treatment of all stages of the coating process.

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