Paint and Coatings Additives

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Edge corrosion poses major risks across industries, but innovations in powder and liquid coatings offer new strategies for robust protection.

Plant-based additives are emerging as eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors, reducing VOCs, heavy metals and environmental impact while delivering premium protection.

Bio-based citrate esters and xanthan gum offer sustainable alternatives in paint formulations, reducing VOCs while maintaining application and performance.

This article applies Hansen solubility parameters and relative energy difference to guide dispersant selection, comparing surfactants for carbon black performance.

Experimental data and simulation insights show how physicochemical parameters can guide additive selection for dispersants in coatings formulations.

Replacing PTFE in fine-texture powder coatings requires higher additive dosages, rebalanced formulations and extensive performance validation.

Half of Holyhead station was painted with a traditional system, while the other half used a next-generation inhibitor for comparison.

A closer look at the top additives transforming paint formulations for durability, aesthetics, and compliance.

New composite wax additives use inorganic particles to replace PTFE and deliver surface durability without PFAS concerns.

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