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Gras Expectations: A Week Inside Waterborne 2026

Courtney Bassett
March 17, 2026
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A firsthand look at technical themes, community moments and coatings spotted across New Orleans during the Waterborne Symposium


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Enhancing Block Resistance in Low-VOC Acrylic Paints Using Silane-Modified Colloidal Silica

Oleg Afanasyev PhD Dr. Peter Greenwood
March 11, 2026
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Silane-modified colloidal silica improves block resistance in low-VOC acrylic paints while maintaining gloss, stability and compatibility in waterborne coating formulations.


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Stahl Recognized by Global Apparel Brand for Formulation Work

February 18, 2026
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The company announced it received a sustainability-focused award tied to formulation practices across key coatings portfolios.


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The 2025 PCI/ASI CASE eBook

December 11, 2025
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This year’s eBook delivers an expanded collection of technical insights, market analysis and formulation strategies selected by the editorial teams at Paint & Coatings Industry (PCI) and Adhesives & Sealants Industry (ASI). Inside, you’ll find in-depth -technical articles exploring circularity in packaging, DOE optimization in powder coating, advances in silicone technologies, emergent elastomer research and more. All of this alongside sponsored content that showcases the newest innovations shaping the CASE sector.


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Using Simulation Tools and Physicochemical Properties to Guide the Selection of Additives, Part Two

Part 2: Methods and Materials
Mike Praw
September 2, 2025
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This follow-up explores the experimental methods behind using simulation tools and physicochemical data to evaluate pigment dispersants.


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Four Generations of Nondestructive Testing for Lifetime Coatings

Jim Deardorff
February 24, 2025
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Fluorescent coatings and LED black lights enhance nondestructive testing, advancing maintenance strategies for lifetime coatings and corrosion prevention in various industries.


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How to Build a Successful Foundation for a Digital Formulation Program

Navigating the Future of the Paint and Coatings Industry
Dan Wu Ph.D. Kevin Henderson Ph.D.
May 7, 2024
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Formulators can now harness the power of digital platforms to support informed decisions, accelerate innovation, save time, conserve resources, and enhance efficiency. This article offers insights into achieving digital transformation in a traditional industry, including strategic vision, team building, governance, talent development, and value demonstration.


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Epoxy Curing Agents

Mike Praw
December 11, 2023
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This month’s Formulating with Mike column continues the discussion on resins, with a focus on epoxy curing agents. When it comes to great adhesion, chemical resistance, and corrosion resistance, an epoxy is hard to beat. There are different epoxy curing agents, and each one provides different properties that can be suited for a wide variety of end-use applications. 


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Effect of Different Surfactants on Emulsion Polymerization of a Vinyl-Acrylic Latex, Part Three

Mike Praw
November 1, 2023
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This month’s Formulating with Mike column continues the focus on resins. Mike tests paints with APE-containing and APE-free emulsions for stability, particle size, and final paint quality.


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A Wide Variety Of “Hybrid” Latex Particles Are Possible

Emulsion Polymers Consulting and Education (EPCEd)
November 1, 2023
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This month’s Did You Know column discusses several classes of hybrid latex particles.


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On Demand We will focus on how this functional silicone additive can enhance coating performance over time, without sacrificing other desired properties such as incompatibility, surface blooming and poor dirt pickup that is seen with traditional silicone polymer-based additives.

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2/24/26 to 2/24/27
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Implementing AI in Paints & Coatings: Doing It Right

On Demand This webinar is designed for Enterprise Paints and Coatings leaders (Innovation, R&D, Product, Production) tasked with introducing AI, whether they are unsure where to start or have already launched pilots but struggle to scale. Attendees will learn common pitfalls of AI adoption and how experienced partners enable confident, scalable, and measurable impact in global Enterprise organizations.

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N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

ON DEMAND: EPA published a regulation proposal around N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in June 2024 to ban or limit NMP in many applications, such as paints and coatings and their removers. N-butylpyrrolidone (NBP) is a powerful and versatile solvent for a variety of industries looking for alternatives to substance of very high concern (SVHC)-listed solvents.

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