Paint and Coatings Additives

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Polyamide wax additives form reversible three-dimensional networks that help waterborne coatings balance pigment suspension, sag resistance, application flow and structural recovery after shear.

Meet Omyaloop™️ FC, Omya’s UL-validated functional additive made with 100% pre-consumer recycled content.

New testing examines how thixotropic thickeners influence dispersion, viscosity, syneresis and sag resistance across paint formulations.

A lab comparison examines how a bio-based dispersant can affect grinding, binder compatibility and coating performance in interior latex paints.

Ralph Barthel of Univar Solutions discusses pigment and surface finishing challenges, from PFAS replacement and resin trade-offs to newer technologies improving coating performance.

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

ACD research shows how Responsible Distribution supports safer chemical handling, stronger environmental controls and more reliable coatings supply chains.

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

New developments in graphene, nanoparticle and silicone additives point to more integrated performance, improved durability and evolving formulation strategies.

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