OH-functional acrylic emulsions can be designed with a wide range of hydroxyl values and performance characteristics to address the needs of many different applications in plastic, wood, automotive, and construction coatings.

Wood is a very popular building material not only for exterior applications such as window frames and cladding but also for the creation of outdoor living space such as wooden patios, decks, fences and garden furniture.

This study aims to elucidate the influence of select hydrophobic monomers on the physical and chemical properties of binders, and ultimately on the overall performance of exterior wood coatings derived from such combinations.