Going water-based gives manufacturers a route for improving a coating’s environmental impact, and for reducing the carbon footprint. What existing support is available to overcome obstacles for formulators and facilitate the wider adoption of water-based solutions?

In addition to good adhesion and rust prevention, a metal coating must be equipped to meet force-dry, high-slip, or high-temp requirements in certain applications. To address these needs, one company offers two specialty versions of a high-performing, water-based, anti-corrosion coating for industrial applications.

The company will supply its full water-based Sikkens range, including basecoats, primer and clearcoats, to provide Porsche China with a complete water-based solution for its refinishing needs.  

Bio-based coatings encompass a broad product category. They use natural resources such as essential oils, foods, and forest products to perform comparably to those typically derived from fossil fuels. This article discusses bio-based materials in the coatings market and offers insights about future developments. 

The new portfolio offers a broad range of applications – automotive, architectural, and industrial.

The new additives for water-based paints deliver coverage, durability, and washability without affecting pH.

Aristoshield is a line of ultra-premium, water-based urethane alkyd paint that offers the look and durability of an oil-based enamel. 

I can still recall the smell of solvent-based gloss paint as it dried after application at home.