Member Sustainability Stories
[…] the past few decades. Most of this movement has been driven by the reduction of VOCs and other hazardous materials in coating formulations. The continuous development and improvement of waterborne […]
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Taking Direct-to-Metal Coatings to the Next Level
[…] technology for low-VOC, 2K DTM coatings. “This new technology allows for 2K polyurethane paints with VOCs below 250 g/L,” Goodyear says. She adds that when new binder is formulated into […]
Specialty Chemicals Fundamental to Coatings Innovation
[…] well as making coatings easier to apply. Sustainability goes beyond lower volatile organic compounds ( VOCs) to include the elimination of other harmful chemicals, use of biobased raw materials, and […]
Highly Versatile Aluminum Flake for Water, Solvent and Ultra-low VOC Coatings and Inks
[…] inks are facing increased pressure with respect to the presence of volatile organic compounds ( VOCs). As a result, ink and coating formulators have to balance safety, regulatory, and emission […]
Heavy-Duty Transportation Segment Driving Towards More Durable and Sustainable Coating Solutions
[…] increase application efficiency and productivity, offer improved durability, and meet evolving regulatory requirements for lower VOCs have the advantage. Formulators also need to provide tailored solutions for specific application needs, […]
Powder Coatings Leaders See Beyond Today’s Challenges
[…] push powder coatings forward remain valid and will continue to be important, Venturini agrees. “Low VOCs, low environmental impact, cost-efficiency, and performance will continue to drive the powder coatings market,” […]
Increasing the Functionality of Interior Architectural Coatings
[…] could affect architectural coatings, while a surging awareness of the value of sustainable products (low/no- VOCs and isocyanate-, NMP-, BPA-, formaldehyde-, and metal-free) is leading to higher demand for ‘green’ […]
Industry Voices
[…] the development of new products that will help coatings formulator reduce solvent emissions (i.e. lower VOCs). Plus, reviewing the individual components of current commercial products to improve their sustainability and […]
Supplier Perspective on Key Trends in the Paint and Coatings Industry
[…] increase application efficiency and productivity, offer improved durability, and meet evolving regulatory requirements for lower VOCs have the advantage. For traffic paint, VOC reduction and increased efficiency are important as […]
Challenging Preservation Options: Towards Biocide-free Waterborne Coatings via Innovative Binders and Additives
[…] but they are also helpful in preventing microbial growth. Unfortunately, this solution can contribute unwanted VOCs to the coating. Another common formulating lever to reduce microbial growth potential is a […]