Study: Effects of Alginate Salts in Coatings

In a recently published study, researchers from the University of Genoa evaluated the effect of different alginate salts on the rheological and tensile properties of water-based architectura...

New Product Announcement: Water-Based Emulsifier

International science company Solvay recently announced the development of its new water-based emulsifier for solid epoxy resins mainly used in industrial coatings, paints or binders.

Pigments Offer Style, Formulation Options

BASF unveiled three new globally available pigments during the recent 2016 American Coatings Show, held in Indianapolis April 12-14. The pigments are meant to offer enhanced styling and form...

What seaweed derivative did researchers from the University of Genoa recently use to test a coating’s tensile properties?

During a presentation at the CoatingsTech Conference, Research Fellow Wenjun Wu explained that what type of polymer is the cornerstone of waterborne paint formulations?

According to a D+D feature published in January, hybridization and specialty additives will allow further development in the realm of waterborne roof coatings. Which area do you think will see higher performance?

Key Considerations for Coating Metal Roofs

from D+D In Depth, March 2017 ; by STEVEN HEINJE, GAF

From cleaning to working with factory finishes, there are a number of issues to be aw...

Low-VOC High-Performance Waterborne Epoxy Systems in Protective Coating Application

from JPCL, January 2017 ; by Yong Zhang, Olin Epoxy, Olin Corporation

The author discusses formulation of low-VOC and high-volume-solids coatings with impr...

European Coatings Conference / Waterborne Coatings

December 3 - December 4, 2013

40th Annual Waterborne Symposium

February 4 - February 8, 2013

Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.

Standard Test Method for Open Time of Latex Paints

issued by ASTM

Latex paints dry very quickly which often causes difficulty in final appearance of painted area...

Standard Guide for Testing Water-Borne Architectural Coatings

issued by ASTM

This guide covers the selection and use of procedures for testing water-borne architectural coa...

Standard Practice for Using a Test Chamber for Humidity Conditioning of Test Panels of Pavement Marking Paints

issued by ASTM

The drying rate of organic coatings varies with changes in temperature, air flow, and relative ...