Articles Tagged with ''formulating tips''

ACS 2026 brought coatings professionals to Indianapolis for technical sessions, exhibitor innovations, live industry polling and PCI’s expanded show-floor coverage.

This article examines how multifunctional architectural coatings combine air-purification and thermal-regulation technologies within sustainable building envelopes.

Life cycle assessments are redefining how coatings sustainability is measured, linking formulation decisions to quantifiable environmental impacts and product-level transparency.

Biobased formulations are reshaping preservation strategies as formulators balance microbial risk, sustainability pressures and regulatory limits.

Soy-derived solvents reduce VOCs in alkyd coatings while improving corrosion resistance and flexibility, offering a viable alternative to PCBTF.

A 100% acrylic emulsion extender improves scuff and mar resistance while reducing inorganic extender use in low-sheen coating formulations.

Short courses and new program elements deepen the link between coatings research and real-world performance challenges.

Silane-modified colloidal silica improves block resistance in low-VOC acrylic paints while maintaining gloss, stability and compatibility in waterborne coating formulations.

This article examines non-fluorinated surfactant and defoamer strategies for maintaining wetting, defect control and performance in waterborne coating formulations.

An overview of dispersion blade design, flow mechanics and best practices for achieving consistent particle dispersion in paint and coatings manufacturing.