Staying ahead of PFAS regulations in the industrial coatings market

In order to keep up to date with shifting regulations, BASF takes its role as a solution provider seriously.

Explore the BASF Insights stories readers enjoyed most last year, including bio-based solutions, wood coatings, and UV absorbers.​

When it comes to resistance, safety, and versatility, acResin®️ is one of the most novel adhesive solutions on the market.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will significantly impact the market

Are you up to speed on rheology modifiers? Test your knowledge and then download the BASF Practical Guide to Rheology Modifiers

From labor shortages to challenging weather environments and more stringent building codes, the construction industry faces a wide variety of challenges simultaneously in its day-to-day operations.

Learn more about epoxy coatings and the perfect match with additives

Waterborne acrylic-polyurethane blends deliver strong benefits to wood coatings

Award-winning defoamers enhance durability in architectural coatings of all types

A BASF study looks at the performance of JONCRYL® xDTM, a new acrylic polyol suitable for low VOC solvent based direct-to-metal 2K urethane coatings. The new resin provides low VOC capability, long pot life, good dry and wet adhesion to various metal substrates, good corrosion resistance as measured in salt spray and good UV durability.

A BASF study looks at a unique technology for intumescent coatings that can dramatically decrease application times and in many cases preclude the need for a topcoat.

Solar reflective coatings are an effective and sustainable answer to environmental challenges

A BASF study explores morphological changes in exterior surface coatings — specifically solar reflective roof coatings (SRRCs) — after cyclic water submersion and UV exposure

Boost your bond coat emulsions and create stronger glue for pavements with this styrene-acrylic polymer

A BASF study discusses a series of tests to determine the mechanical properties of exterior paint film

Learn how adhesion after accelerated weathering combined with tensile elongation testing can be used to model outdoor weathering.

This polyester resin helps coating formulators meet elevated performance requirements in topcoat and clearcoat applications

Siding trends in US census data provide insights into key attributes coating formulators should focus on

New developments in waterborne direct-to-metal coatings make them perform better while generating fewer VOCs

Formulators save on TiO₂ costs and maximize opacity with a polymer that spaces particles and scatters light more efficiently

Traffic paints must stay stable until it’s time to dry — very, very quickly. Here’s how they do it

The German company issued its ninth annual Automotive Color Trends analysis from the business’ color design studio that encompasses the globe.

Protect color, retain gloss and prevent chalking with these summer-specific coating characteristics

Find out how well you know the buying habits of professional and DIY painters

Resistance to early rain and surfactant leaching help coatings survive the spring transition

Removing snow and ice from parking lots and parkades is easy, but getting the job done without damaging the deck takes some know-how.

To survive cold winter temperatures, coatings need strong grain crack resistance and adhesion

ASTM D6083 Type-II updates an older roof coating standard. How well do you know the details?

A new approach aligns product performance, cost and true sustainability for coating manufacturers

Customers want a "tough" architectural coating, but what exactly does that mean?

Here's what Peter Hayes learned from more than 30 years in the paper coatings and packaging industry

The ASTM adopts a roof coating specification 20 years in the making

Five BASF representatives share their predictions for market-specific trends in protective coatings

Analyzing 2017 vehicle color trends from the annual automotive color report

Researching, quantifying, and modeling DIY architectural paint application and appearance

UV rays, pets, and even dreaded crayons are no match for durable coatings that protect your customers' homes inside and out

Developing a novel acrylic polymer for high performance in paint-and-primer-in-one exterior coating applications

Direct-to-Metal coatings offer uncompromised performance in a single layer

Resins, woods, processes and the trends that will shape the wood coatings sector

Next-generation materials focusing on stain resistance and washability

Architectural coating developments, top performance attributes, and trendy topics to watch in 2018

Reviewing the trends and insights we gleaned from ACS 2018

Self-crosslinking acrylics, advances in waterborne coatings, and the path to eco-friendly stain resistance

Do you know the paint buying habits of DIY'ers and professionals? Take our quiz and test your knowledge

Defoamers walk a tightrope in paint coating formulation. How much do you know about this chemical balancing act?