[…] and Biochemistry, California Polytechnic State University identification, measurement, and reduction of volatile organic compounds ( VOCs) has been a key motivator in recent coatings research and development efforts. Analytical methods […]
[…] the coatings industry at the tail end of a decades-long movement towards lower and lower VOCs. Lowering VOCs and rebuilding performance at those lower levels really dominated development work for […]
[…] in Mexico, which features products that offer benefits such as reduced volatile organic compounds ( VOCs), increased use of recycled materials such as tire rubber and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics, […]
[…] use of harsh solvents or chemical cleaners that can adversely affect the environment by emitting VOCs and HAPs. Over the years, several types of anti-graffiti coatings have been developed to […]
[…] have shifted significantly toward sustainability and performance balance. Twenty years ago, discussions focused mostly on VOCs; today, we also talk about recyclability, biobased feedstocks, and durability in extreme climates. The […]
[…] Solvent-heavy paints and coatings have yielded to waterborne, high-solids, UV-curable, and powder technologies that cut VOCs by orders of magnitude. Lead, chromate, and other legacy hazards have been eliminated, and […]
[…] has been significant advancement in the development and use of environmentally safe coatings with reduced VOCs, the elimination of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and elimination of chromates. These are but […]
[…] applications. According to the company, the line is engineered to meet the strictest requirements for VOCs, emissions, applications, washability, and scrubbability. The product, intended to feature low odor that dissipates […]
[…] water-based system instead of traditional solvent-based formulations, the company can significantly reduce the emission of VOCs and lower the overall environmental footprint. This transition to water-based technology not only minimizes […]
[…] and low-temperature bake OEM conditions, with dramatically lower levels of emitted volatile organic compounds ( VOCs). Figure 2 shows some South Florida weathering panels for a commercial waterborne PVDF-acrylic binder, […]
