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Glass Coatings
NxLite™ announced that its air-stable low-emissivity (low-E) coatings are now available on thin float glass from 0.5 mm and up to 1.3 mm in addition to standard float glass thicknesses. This coated thin glass can be used by window manufacturers in advanced insulated glass unit configurations for better efficiency in a double-pane profile.
According to the company, a coated thin center pane that fits within the space and weight limitations of existing double-pane frame systems, eliminating the need for redesign. The coatings are air-stable in open-air environments, providing manufacturers with greater handling flexibility and extended life on the production floor.
To learn more, visit nxlite.com.
Cabinet Coating System
Axalta Coating Systems announced the launch of Zencore™, a cabinet coating system designed for manufacturers with fast moving production and large inventories in North America.
According to the company, Zencore combines primer and enamel functionality into one optimized system, reducing coating steps from three to two without compromising finish quality or durability. Key benefits include improved efficiency due to fewer products and steps; higher yield and less waste due to its simplified application; easy defect correction; and a durable finish.
For more information, visit axalta.com.
Acrylic Interior Paint
The Sherwin-Williams Company announced the launch of Emerald® Symmetry™ Interior Acrylic. The zero-VOC formula, enhanced with plant-based technology, is formulated to contain no volatile organic compounds and meets certification and testing standards including GREENGUARD® Gold, USDA Certified Biobased Product, and LEED® v5 qualification.
According to the company, the paint effectively conceals previous colors and minor imperfections while reducing the need for multiple coats, helping save time without compromising results. The paint is formulated to ensure a seamless application and lasting finish, designed to perform in even the most high-traffic spaces.
For more information, visit sherwin-williams.com.
Charcoal Powder
Sun Chemical announced the launch of its new ACI-5000 SunPURO® Natural V. Charcoal Powder, a 100% natural-origin charcoal powder derived from upcycled paper and pulp by‑products.
According to the company, the powder is designed for natural personal care and skincare formulations and offers natural opacifying properties for cosmetics, cleansers, masks, and rinse-off formulations; is 100% natural origin content; has detoxifying and oil‑control benefits, ideal for skin balancing and cleansing products; and provides formulators with an alternative to conventional opacifying materials without compromising on performance or aesthetics.
To learn more, visit sunchemical.com
Dispersing Agent for UV Coatings
BASF’s Performance and Formulation Additives announced the launch of Efka® PX 4720, a high‑performance dispersing agent designed for ultra‑matte, solvent‑free UV coating formulations. Developed using controlled, free-radical polymerization (CFRP) technology that enables precisely defined acrylic block copolymers, Efka PX-4720 is designed to deliver strong viscosity reduction, high matting efficiency, and formulation stability, even at very high silica matting agent concentrations. Typical applications include industrial coatings, furniture and flooring finishes, as well as 3C coatings.
For more information, visit basf.com.
Bio-Based Food Packaging
Michelman has introduced two new bio-based, plastic-free coatings, designed to deliver high barrier performance while supporting recyclability and compostability for fiber-based retail food packaging applications.
Nuvita® Life 4002 is a heat seal coating that imparts oil and grease resistance (OGR) and mineral oil barrier. It provides strong seals over a wide sealing window and is overcoatable. Nuvita® Life 4605 is a topcoat that imparts OGR, water resistance, and moisture barrier performance, providing protection for a range of retail food packaging applications.
According to the company, both coatings are microplastic-free, SUPD compliant, and 100% bio-based in dry film. They are designed to enable dual end-of-life outcomes, supporting compatibility with existing recycling streams and options for compostability.
To learn more, visit michelman.com.