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Olive Stones at Center of Sustainable Coatings Innovation

As sustainable solutions continue to emerge throughout the coatings industry, BioPowder, a Malta-based company, is working to develop environmentally friendly surface finishes using upcycled materials. Read More…

  • Topic: Biobased Materials, CoatingsTech Update, Resins
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Online Exclusive: Technical Highlights from the 2023 Eastern Coatings Show

The paint and coatings industry gathered May 16–18 at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City in New Jersey for the very successful 2023 edition of the Eastern Coatings Show. The technical conference ... Read More…

  • Topic: Additives, Biobased Materials, CoatingsTech Update, Conferences, Resins, Sustainability
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Achieve Faster Dry Times and More with High-performance Catalysts in Low-VOC Alkyd Coatings

The application of alkyds spans a multitude of different market segments, from architectural to industrial, and can be used on various substrates, including wood and metal. The versatility of these ... Read More…

  • Topic: Resins
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Improving Coating Performance with Biobased Epoxy Resins Derived from Distilled Tall Oil

Biobased materials are increasingly important in the coatings industry as more companies align their sustainability goals to reduce environmental footprints and develop more eco-friendly products to meet customer needs. However, ... Read More…

  • Topic: Biobased Materials, Resins
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Low VOC Topcoats Using Ultra High Solids Resins

In the North American coatings market, traditional solventborne resins are still used to a large extent, enabled by regulations that allow for the use of certain solvents exempt from restrictions ... Read More…

  • Topic: Resins
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