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Testing shows how colloidal silica loading, drying time and rheology chemistry influence block resistance in three commercial low-VOC acrylic paints.

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

Benjamin Moore and certification experts discuss low odor, zero-VOC coatings and the testing standards used to evaluate indoor air quality performance.

Advanced architectural coatings now protect structures from weathering, wear and microbes while improving energy efficiency and long-term durability.

Market trends, functional performance demands and evolving research are reshaping how pigments are selected and evaluated in modern coatings formulations.

A two-part Coat It! podcast conversation with Montaha Hidefi previews how CMG approaches long-range color forecasting for 2027+.

Sustainability reporting and EPDs are reshaping how long-term performance claims are defined, verified and communicated in architectural coatings.

Benjamin Moore’s 2026 Color of the Year reflects macro trends, longevity and how decorative color decisions intersect with coatings strategy.

Copper-anodized aluminum, fluoropolymer coatings, and curtain wall systems support durability, daylighting and sustainability at a renovated University of Minnesota chemistry facility.

A technical overview examines VOC sources, health considerations and measurement benchmarks with attention to low-VOC paint formulations.