Acrylic Coatings

Jan 21, 2019 | Industry News

BASF & Adani Group Sign MoU to Evaluate Acrylics Joint Venture

BASF and Adani Group have signed a MoU to evaluate a major joint investment in the acrylics value chain. The products are predominantly for the Indian market to serve a wide range of local...

Nov 5, 2012 | Article

Bridging the Gap Between Epoxy and Polyurethane

By Ben van Leeuwen

The market penetration of Epoxy high-solid coatings has been facilitated by the fact that many industrial users tend to view this high-solid technology as a logical extension of the conventional...

Nov 1, 2012 | Article

Most Coatings Manufacturers Prefer Switching Away from Aromatic Solvents

The paint and coating industry has put an emphasis on developing water-based, powder, high solids, and radiation curable coatings that comply with governments' stricter health and safety regulations...

Jun 1, 2012 | Article

Bio-based Raw Materials Form the Main Focus in Developing Bio-based Coatings

Coating companies are constantly looking for novel ways to develop sustainable coatings that have a minimum impact on the environment. Some of the approaches industry has been using over the years...

May 16, 2012 | Article

Formulating Water Repellent Varnishes

By Terence Kenneth

The subject of water repellency often comes up in printing ink circles because there are a multitude of different needs and applications for those coatings that can impart varying degrees of water...

May 2, 2012 | Article

BASF: Chemistry Creation for a Sustainable Future

Chemistry has long been a key enabler of sustainability. The advent of synthetic fertilizers has allowed the world to feed its growing population, lightweight composite materials have provided more...

May 1, 2012 | Article

Optimizing TiO2 Picked as the Main Cost Reduction Strategy While Formulating Sustainable Coatings

One of the major objectives in developing novel coatings, especially sustainable coatings, is to control cost. In March, we invited our members to share their approach regarding cost control of...

Selection Guide

Acrylic Resins Selection for Coatings

By François Magnin

Understand what are Acrylic Resins and how can they improve film properties of your coating formulation in detail. Also learn about their major categories, different forms and the selection criteria to choose the best product for your formulation based on the end-application.

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Bio-based resins for coatings

Bio resins are, partially or completely, based on monomers which are derived from biological sources. These resins have green appeal as they replace petrochemical based ingredients with plant-based alternatives. Use of bio-based raw materials in coatings is not a recent development. Their use actually pre-dates the use of petrochemicals.

Selection Guide

Emulsion Polymers Selection for Paints and Coatings

By Dr. Alexander Madl

Emulsion Polymers are tremendously versatile! They have vast chemistries and provide low cost, low emissions, zero VOC, good shelf-life, freeze-thaw stability, and potential sustainability in many coating formulations. Due to these benefits, the emulsion polymers are increasingly used in paints and coatings to serve growing needs in diverse sectors and applications. Get a comprehensive review about the fundamentals of emulsion polymers and learn everything you need to know in this detailed guide.