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Advanced latex design enables exterior paints to meet weatherability, hardness and VOC limits without sacrificing performance or durability.

Recycled PET is transforming powder coating technology, offering a sustainable solution that reduces waste while maintaining high performance standards.

Bio-based agricultural chemicals are degrading legacy finishes, pushing formulators to develop new resin systems that resist acids, microbes and ultraviolet exposure.

A co-curing blend of polyolefin, polyurethane and polyaspartic resins eliminates layers without losing protection.

A plastics manufacturer implemented an AI-driven materials informatics platform to unify data, accelerate R&D and improve sustainability. This case study examines the impact. 

New rPET-based polyester resins reduce waste and support circularity in high-durability powder coatings.

Compare properties and performance of key industrial resins, from alkyds to silicones, and select the best fit for your application.

In this PCI interview, a Dow research scientist discusses the carbon-cutting potential of plant-based binders in interior paint formulations.

As PFAS gets phased out, new materials rush in — but do they hold up under pressure?

A solvent-free polyurethane/acrylic hybrid resin shows early potential for low-VOC coatings with better water resistance and adhesion.