Waterborne Coatings

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A modular chemistry platform has been successfully leveraged to generate a new class of high-performance polymeric pigment dispersants.

A new difunctional water-based crosslinker is used to crosslink acid or carboxyl functional coatings, inks and adhesives to increase adhesion, physical and chemical properties.

Recent research conducted at Iowa State University has developed an innovative coating additive made from amphiphilic Janus particles that can alter the surface properties of a waterborne coating system.

Water-based epoxy resin and curing agents have been developed that can used together as a system to provide corrosion protection coatings with low VOC content, less than 100 grams per liter.

A new low-VOC self-crosslinking polyurethane dispersion technology can be formulated as a clear coating for PC substrates or auto headlight covers with UV and scratch resistance properties.

Manufacturing organizations have incorporated sustainable formulations that supports a circular economy by the inclusion of renewable raw materials, as well as water- and vegetable oil-based products in place of solvent-based like mineral oil.

RAW Paints has developed a patented white pigment formula to replace TiO2 in white paints for use on interior and exterior surfaces, in one formula.

The COVID-19 pandemic has escalated the aggressiveness and frequency of cleaning in higher-risk healthcare environments. This, coupled with existing guidelines, has created a need for more durable and chemical-resistant solutions in the healthcare built environment.

Over the past couple of decades, there has been a lot of discussion, R&D, marketing and sales efforts aimed at converting as many products that are based upon fossil fuel-derived specialty chemicals to “green” (biosourced) analogs, as possible.

This work demonstrated that using NCMPO emulsions can allow formulators to bond to low-surface-energy substrates and high-surface-energy substrates.