Articles Tagged with ''formulating tips''

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

Testing shows how colloidal silica loading, drying time and rheology chemistry influence block resistance in three commercial low-VOC acrylic paints.

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.

Industry leaders share real-world examples of how AI is reshaping coatings R&D, from data foundations to formulation speed, sourcing and talent strategy.

Behr outlines how sustainability goals, digital tools and high-performance coatings are influencing product development and customer expectations.

Understanding how TiO₂ surface chemistry influences dispersion, stability and formulation behavior helps improve consistency and reduce variability in paint and coatings.

A primer on alkyd resins, including formulation, oil length effects, curing chemistry and their role in industrial coatings.

This follow-up explores the experimental methods behind using simulation tools and physicochemical data to evaluate pigment dispersants.

Technical sessions, short courses and networking await at this year’s CTT Summit, set for September in Illinois.