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Global coating resins demand is rising as sustainability regulations, emerging markets and bio-based technologies reshape binder innovation and coatings formulation strategies.

Advances in acrylic and vinyl acrylic resin technologies improve hiding efficiency, durability and sustainability across interior and exterior architectural coating formulations.

Cut recoating cycles and ensure regulatory compliance with Eastman’s Tetrashield™️PC4000.

The Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit call for abstracts is in its final weeks, with rolling review continuing as the technical program takes shape. The deadline for submissions is April 10. 

Chitosan is emerging as a multifunctional biobased polymer enabling antimicrobial performance, corrosion protection, and sustainable coating design across multiple paint and coatings applications.

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

Waterborne alkyds require tailored emulsifier strategies, with resin architecture, emulsifier type and neutralization parameters determining stability, hardness, drying and paint performance.

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

Two longtime employees at Wacker Chemical’s Calvert City site mark more than a century of combined service and contributions to polymer binders.