Items Tagged with 'polymer dispersions'

A lab comparison examines how a bio-based dispersant can affect grinding, binder compatibility and coating performance in interior latex paints.

Advances in acrylic and vinyl acrylic resin technologies improve hiding efficiency, durability and sustainability across interior and exterior architectural coating formulations.

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

Two longtime employees at Wacker Chemical’s Calvert City site mark more than a century of combined service and contributions to polymer binders.

Researchers engineered a silicone-based coating that repels water and oil while significantly reducing PFAS content compared to traditional non-stick materials.

As PFAS gets phased out, new materials rush in — but do they hold up under pressure?

The University of South Florida reduced cooling costs and improved energy efficiency by applying a heat-reflective exterior coating that lowers building surface temperatures by up to 40 °F.

A new thermal additive enhances energy efficiency and fire resistance, reducing heat absorption, improving emissivity, and meeting stringent environmental and building performance standards.

Flat roofs face aging and weathering challenges from solar radiation, moisture and pollutants. This study explores polymer dispersions' impact on elastomeric roof coatings' durability, flexibility and chalking resistance.

A cutting-edge anticorrosion additive endured 6,000 hours of real-world coastal testing—revealing surprising results, including the standout performance of waterborne acrylic coatings in marine environments.