Solventborne Coatings

Automotive Aftermarket Sustains Refinish Coatings Demand

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Aftermarket growth continues to support refinish coatings, even as formulation and performance expectations evolve.

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

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Tailored Emulsifier Portfolios for Sustainable Waterborne Alkyds

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Waterborne alkyds require tailored emulsifier strategies, with resin architecture, emulsifier type and neutralization parameters determining stability, hardness, drying and paint performance.

Optimizing Open Time

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This study evaluates how open time extending additives influence open time, wet edge, viscosity, gloss and blocking across architectural and wood coatings.

Aerosol Paints: Technology, Challenges and Innovations

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:49:01 -0400

This article details how aerosol paint systems align can design, propellants and water-based chemistries with air quality rules to ensure consistent performance.

Resins: Isocyanates, Part I: Fundamentals and Reactivity

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

An introduction to isocyanates in coatings, covering types, properties, reactivity and key formulation considerations for self-leveling urethane systems.

VOC-Free Color Changes for 2-Component Clear Coats

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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

6,000 Hours of Real-World Anticorrosion Coastal Testing

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Epoxy Curing Agents

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

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.

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

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Holland Colours Releases Non-Dusty Colorant for Solventborne Coatings

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Using encapsulation technology, the product is a solid, non-dusty colorant with pre-ground TiO₂.

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

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

This month’s Formulating with Mike column continues the focus on resins, and discusses acrylic emulsion polymerization, in particular, surfactant design and how it affects the polymerization of a vinyl-acrylic emulsion.

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

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

This month’s Formulating with Mike column continues the focus on resins and discusses acrylic emulsion polymerization, in particular, surfactant design and how it affects the polymerization of a vinyl-acrylic emulsion.

The Architectural Coatings Market

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The market for architectural coatings is projected to grow from $85.1 billion in 2023 to $102 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 3.9%. Read about key factors that provide market players with growth opportunities, as well as the potential challenges players could face during the forecast period.

Alkyd Resins, Part Four: The Life Cycle Assessment of Alkyd Emulsions

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:42:53 -0400

This month’s Formulating with Mike column covers the life cycle assessment of alkyd emulsions and concludes the four-part series on alkyd emulsification.

Making Solvents Green

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Hundreds of millions of gallons of solvent are used each year, with the vast majority ultimately converted into greenhouse gases. This is a problem, but one with clear solutions. By implementing reuse strategies, traditional recycling, or most effectively, modern solvent recycling, coatings manufacturers can drastically improve the sustainability of their operations.

Long-Life Coatings

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:39:00 -0400

This article examines the environmental benefits of long-life coatings, including a comparison study of the carbon footprint of a fluoropolymer powder coating versus a solvent-based coating.

New Pigment Dispersions Solve Incompatibility and Inconsistency Problems

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0400

Clariant has utilized its global network of chemists and product experts to drive the development of a better colorant solution for use in industrial coatings.

The Solution to Saul’s Double Rub Debacle

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 10:51:00 -0500

Why did the change in the additive result in not getting the double rubs that Saul had gotten in the lab?

Saul’s Double Rub Debacle

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:20:00 -0400

Why did the change in the additive result in not getting the double rubs that Saul had got¬ten in the lab?

Answer to Lindsey’s Volatile Recommendation

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 09:45:00 -0400

Why did replacing the ester alcohol with a less volatile ester solvent cause the e-coat tank to now be out of specification? What had been wrong with Lindsey’s recommendation?

Lindsey’s Volatile Recommendation

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Why did replacing the ester alcohol with a less volatile ester solvent cause the e-coat tank to now be out of specification? What had been wrong with Lindsey’s recommendation?

New Bio-Based Solvent Supports Quest for Safer and More Sustainable Coatings

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

For companies looking for high-performance, nontoxic, sustainably produced solvents, a new bio-based solution offers a safer and high-performing alternative to the toxic dipolar aprotic solvents traditionally used in the paint and coatings industry.

Oxidizable Phenolic Urethanes

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 12:58:00 -0500

The unique hybrid chemistry of oxidizable phenolic urethanes combines the drying property of fast-drying oleoresinous vehicles, the chemical resistance of phenolics, and the toughness of urethanes.

Next-Generation Liquid Polybutadiene Polymer

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 11:00:00 -0400

This study has confirmed benefits from use of liquid polybutadiene polymers in solvent-based coatings with additional enhancements seen from a new liquid polybutadiene.

Hazmat Waste Put to Use

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Through a new recycling process, this company is able to serve the markets with a final recycled product that saved many important ingredients from land burial or fuel blending.

Spotlight on Trace Analysis

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0400

While they only make up a tiny fraction of an end product, trace impurities can make up a large part of consumers’ perceptions.

Gas-to-Liquids Technology Offers Innovative Solutions for Coatings

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Formulators working with these next-generation solvents can provide enhanced properties to discerning consumers seeking high-performance paints made with readily biodegradable solvents that are low in odor and offer improved rheology.

Biobased Succinic Acid: The Flexible, Hard Renewable Acid

Sun, 01 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400

This application study shows that biobased SA can be used as a diacid to replace IPA and AA in a polyester resin for metal coatings.

Modern Organic Thixotropes

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400

The new rheological additive (RA) produces strong initial anti-sag results, even under these very low-energy mixing conditions with no added heat. The stability following accelerated aging is also greatly improved relative to the commercial RAs. The new RA activates quickly and does not require a lengthy heat up period during paint or adhesive manufacturing.