Items Tagged with 'Wetting Agents'

Silane-modified colloidal silica improves block resistance in low-VOC acrylic paints while maintaining gloss, stability and compatibility in waterborne coating formulations.

This article applies Hansen solubility parameters and relative energy difference to guide dispersant selection, comparing surfactants for carbon black performance.

Experimental data and simulation insights show how physicochemical parameters can guide additive selection for dispersants in coatings formulations.

A closer look at the top additives transforming paint formulations for durability, aesthetics, and compliance.

This follow-up explores the experimental methods behind using simulation tools and physicochemical data to evaluate pigment dispersants.

Theory-based methods help guide pigment dispersant selection using adsorption isotherms, surface energy, and solubility parameters.

A hydrophobic additive supports substrate wetting while maintaining reprintability and glueability in demanding applications.

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.

New silicone-based wetting agents aim to match PFAS performance as regulations drive the coatings industry toward safer alternatives.

Silicone surface additives enhance wetting, leveling and surface tension control in coatings, improving performance across various industrial applications.