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2K Waterborne Epoxy-Fortified Technology

For Increased Cure Speed of Institutional Coatings

Barry Goldslager

August 1, 2013

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A new 2K epoxy-fortified resin system has been developed that reaches full performance in 3 days.

Tailor-Made Comb Copolymer

Dr. Stefan Mößmer Marcel Krohnen Dr. Bernd Göbelt

August 1, 2013

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Excellent pigment stabilization and universal compatibility in solventborne, solvent-free and waterborne systems can be obtained with a single additive.

Cytec Coating Resins Establishes New Identity as Allnex

May 31, 2013

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Effective June 1, Cytec Coating Resins is operating as Allnex.

Sustainability Drives ECS

The latest paint and coating technology was featured at Europe’s largest industry show.

Kristin Johansson

May 1, 2013

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This year’s show and congress showed that sustainability is a major innovation driver for the coatings industry.

Self-Crosslinking Acrylic and Acrylic/Polyurethane Resins

for Waterborne Wood Finishes

The Dow Chemical Company

May 1, 2013

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This study demonstrates that a waterborne acrylic coating system designed for finishing wood products can perform well compared to traditional solventborne finishes.

Silicone-Based Technology for Decorative Paints

Their Contribution to Sustainability

Vicky James Pierre Leger Robin Shen

April 1, 2013

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Silicone resins offer coatings formulators ways to improve sustainability.

A Novel Polyol for Use in High-Performance Polyurethane Applications

Justin Virgili

April 1, 2013

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A newly developed polyether polyol delivers liquid processing at room temperature, low unsaturation and optimized extent of microphase separation from conventional urethane hard segment chemistries.

Improved Saturated Polyester and Alkyd Coatings

From Renewable, Bio-Based Building Blocks

Bas van Leeuwen Paul Cordfunke

March 1, 2013

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Purac has introduced its renewable PURALACT™ lactide as a monomer for creating sustainable coating resins.

Low-VOC Waterborne Wet-Look Sealer

New Coating Technology for Decorative Concrete

Richard Flecksteiner Regina Matranga Katie Lawhorn Susan Stetzik

January 4, 2013

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Sealers are applied to concrete to protect the surface from water and salt damage.

The Hydrosol Polymer

An Alternative to Emulsion-Based Binders

Kansai Plascon Research Centre

January 4, 2013

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The binders used in water-based paints are traditionally produced by emulsion polymerization.

AkzoNobel Moves to Exit Another Market

PPG Announces Global Price Increase, Updates Earnings Guidance

Harvesting a field of soybeans with a combine harvester

Evaluation of Soy-Derived Solvents as PCBTF Alternatives in Industrial Alkyd Coatings

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September 4, 2025

N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

ON DEMAND: EPA published a regulation proposal around N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in June 2024 to ban or limit NMP in many applications, such as paints and coatings and their removers. N-butylpyrrolidone (NBP) is a powerful and versatile solvent for a variety of industries looking for alternatives to substance of very high concern (SVHC)-listed solvents.

September 15, 2026

Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit

The Coatings Trends & Technologies (CTT) Summit is an annual conference for both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers to discuss innovations in coatings technology. This event combines high-quality technical presentations, a resource-rich exhibit hall, and dedicated networking opportunities to connect scientific minds, foster innovation, and cultivate game-changing new ideas!

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