Formulating waterborne #epoxycoatings for metal protection can be challenging for several reasons (water incompatibility, flexibility, strength, etc.). So, what’s the secret to formulating waterborne metal-epoxy coatings that work! Find out. #epoxyresin bit.ly/38kdOic

It is the optical properties of #coatings that allow us to sense gloss, color, finish, etc. But what governs the #paint appearance in the formulation? Get the desired finish now: - Gloss bit.ly/37g83mb - Opacity bit.ly/3sGjZWV - Haze bit.ly/35XR72S

It is the glass transition temperature bit.ly/31HdVBI & minimum film-forming temperature bit.ly/2Mjdysg that allow formulators to determine the #coatings film formation process, application area & service life properties. But how are they correlated? Find out!

Understand the market trends of #plantbased #resins and how drop-in replacements, new building blocks, etc., are driving their acceptance in the #coatings industry. bit.ly/2MS0Qkl #biobased #sustainability

Learn about the role played by surface tension on surface properties (leveling, adhesion, foaming, etc.), contact angle, substrate wetting & #surfactants in determining the coating’s effectiveness. Also, check out the standards to evaluate surface tension. bit.ly/3p1CFh1

Brittleness dictates the quality and #durability of a coating. Discover how it governs the performance of #coatings by exploring the role of #additives & #binders, and factors & test methods that affect the embrittlement of coatings. bit.ly/3rYXnQz

Axcentive has developed EXOCOAT® #solgel based technology for functional & #smartcoatings to empower formulators to address critical challenges faced by customers & how to address their needs. Get insights from Arno Schut, Innovative Manager at Axcentive. bit.ly/3aMNY8Z

Learn about the role played by surface tension on surface properties (leveling, adhesion, foaming), contact angle, substrate wetting & #surfactants in determining the #coatings effectiveness. Also, check out the standards to evaluate surface tension. bit.ly/3p1CFh1

On the occasion of his 70th birthday, we are thrilled to interview @Prof_S_Abbott to learn more about his success story to practical #formulation #science and how science-based tools simplify the formulation space. #digitalization bit.ly/3la1LtB

Do you know, when is a functional coating called smart? Discover the difference between smart & functional coatings along with the factors to entertain while designing smart coating applications like anti-scaling, #anticorrosion & #antimicrobialcoatings. bit.ly/30L0IHo

Explore how factors such as consumer tastes, VOC reduction, #sustainability, #indoorairquality issues & EHS/#workersafety have changed the way #woodcoatings are formulated. bit.ly/3fcUusd

Check out a large variety of technologies and formulations that are increasing the #sustainability of UV curable #woodcoatings leading to their high growth in untapped applications. #UVcuring bit.ly/3sRsE8O

While formulating digital #inkjetprinting inks, the ink & substrate pre-treatment are essential components of the system. These inks should also meet certain physicochemical requirements which make their chemistry & formulation extraordinary. Learn more bit.ly/2PJ9T9j

Learn how the science-based formulation technique can help you quickly predict the most compatible #dispersion & #pigment pairing leading to optimized performance of the pigments in the #coating. bit.ly/3tyLkKa

Optical properties of #coatings allow us to sense gloss, color, finish, etc. But what governs the #paint appearance in the formulation? Learn how to get the desired finish now: - Gloss bit.ly/37g83mb - Opacity bit.ly/3sGjZWV - Haze bit.ly/35XR72S

Get onboard & develop safer emulsion products by understanding how #redox chemistry can help you effectively reduce free monomer content in emulsion polymerization. Know more here: bit.ly/36lUdxq #coatingsindustry

Minimize challenges for dispersing pigments in #waterbornecoatings with new high-performance polymeric (HPP) dispersant. Benefit from polymeric dispersants to get excellent color intensity, high gloss, and long-term stability. bit.ly/3zHaVDY

Get insights from Vinavil's MD TaakoBrouwer on raw material shortage for #acrylates (propylene, styrene…) that is currently causing delays in the production planning & schedules for #coatings & other products based on these chemistries. bit.ly/3moZQnK

Develop highly stable dispersions of #pigments and #fillers with a complete understanding of underlying science - #dispersion process, particle stabilization, etc. associated with paints and #coatings formulations. bit.ly/3jslmpO

Discover Vinavil's unique binder resins (Crilat 4750, Crilat 4816, and Vinavil 04V) that provide ultra-low levels of VOCs and indoor air emissions without compromising the performance of the paint vs other conventional coatings. #paints #coatings bit.ly/3nocyly