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Acetone-Tolerant PCBTF/t-BAc-Free Polyurethane Clearcoats

Resin design for two-component systems achieves ≤ 2.1 lb/gal VOC compliance
Denis Heymans Gil Marquis David Vanaken
December 15, 2025
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This work shows how CE10P acrylic and hybrid polyols improve flow, drying speed and appearance in acetone-rich clearcoat formulations while meeting strict VOC limits.


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Tailored Emulsifier Portfolios for Sustainable Waterborne Alkyds

No One-Size-Fits-All
Ioanna Tzortzi Marie Westerblad
December 10, 2025
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Waterborne alkyds require tailored emulsifier strategies, with resin architecture, emulsifier type and neutralization parameters determining stability, hardness, drying and paint performance.


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Additives at Work: Where Science Meets Aesthetics

Persistance Market Research
September 5, 2025
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A closer look at the top additives transforming paint formulations for durability, aesthetics, and compliance.


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VOC-Free Color Changes for 2-Component Clear Coats

Dürr
February 24, 2025
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Dürr's new return system enables VOC-free color changes for two-component clear coats, reducing emissions, cycle times and paint booth costs.


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The Role of Self-Leveling Coatings

Mike Praw
February 4, 2025
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Self-leveling coatings offer high-build, durable solutions for concrete floors, addressing issues like uneven surfaces, water pooling and abrasion resistance.


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Additives for Waterborne Wood Coatings from Dow

March 1, 2021
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DOWSIL™ 211S additive is a low-cyclic, ultra-high molecular weight silicone delivered in a waterborne system that enhances mar resistance, slip and block resistance performance, enabling more durable, longer-lasting wood coatings.
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Using Staple Seasonings to Provide a Little Flavor to Your Coating Formulation

Kevin Biller
June 1, 2018
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Powder formulators enhance the performance of a coating formulation with the addition of a judicious amount of flow modifier and degassing agent. But be careful, a little goes a long way.


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Additives from Evonik

January 3, 2017
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Developed for can and coil coatings, TEGO® Flow 375 and TEGO Flow 460 N silicone-free flow and leveling additives are suitable for direct contact with food (FDA 175.300).


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Rheology Additives in Waterborne Basecoats

Dr. Joe Zhou
October 1, 2011
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Selecting the right rheology package is the key to formulating optimized waterborne basecoats that possess desirable application fitness and best finishing appearance.
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Additive Improves Over-Print Varnish Coatings for Graphic Arts

Dr. Jos de Wit
June 1, 2011
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This article discusses the three types of OPVs and emphasizes the use of cellulose esters as additives to improve flow and leveling, and in many cases adhesion.
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