Paint and Coatings Additives

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A practical guide to assessing regulatory requirements, technical data, and performance characteristics when evaluating raw materials for latex paint.

This study evaluates how open time extending additives influence open time, wet edge, viscosity, gloss and blocking across architectural and wood coatings.

Modular coating platforms combine antimicrobial, hydrophobic and durability features in customizable formulations engineered for efficiency, performance and multifunctional protection.

A new calcium carbonate with a negative carbon footprint allows formulators to reduce Scope 3 emissions while maintaining performance.

Researchers engineered a silicone-based coating that repels water and oil while significantly reducing PFAS content compared to traditional non-stick materials.

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.