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      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.

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      March 21, 2023 Paints & Coatings 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.

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      January 25, 2023 Sustainability, Paints & Coatings, Furniture & Wood, Automotive & Transportation The Insights features you read most in 2022

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

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      January 25, 2023 Sustainability, Paints & Coatings, Printing & Packaging, Construction The clear choice for demanding tape and label applications

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

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      September 28, 2022 Paints & Coatings New infrastructure bill will build up industrial coatings demand

      Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will significantly impact the market

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      September 26, 2022 Paints & Coatings Quiz: Rheology modifiers

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

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      July 28, 2022 Paints & Coatings, Construction Solutions for the building envelope industry

      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.

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      July 25, 2022 Paints & Coatings, Automotive & Transportation Quiz: Epoxy Coatings & Additives

      Learn more about epoxy coatings and the perfect match with additives

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      June 22, 2021 Performance and Formulation Additives, Paints & Coatings Superior protection and clarity for wood coatings: It’s in the blend

      Waterborne acrylic-polyurethane blends deliver strong benefits to wood coatings

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      May 21, 2021 Performance and Formulation Additives, Paints & Coatings FOAMSTAR® technology shines in architectural coatings

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

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      November 24, 2020 Innovation, Paints & Coatings Acrylic polyol with enhanced performance for 2K PUR direct-to-metal coatings

      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.

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      October 22, 2020 Innovation, Paints & Coatings Water-based intumescent coatings with dramatically reduced application times

      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.

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      September 28, 2020 Innovation, Sustainability, Paints & Coatings Innovations in liquid-applied roof coatings enhance adhesion to challenging substrates

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

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      September 3, 2020 Paints & Coatings, Construction Study: Solar reflective roof coating performance under UV and water exposure

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

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      July 27, 2020 Paints & Coatings Better bond coats pave the way for cost-effective asphalt overlays

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

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      July 27, 2020 Paints & Coatings Study: Testing exterior coating mechanics to withstand the environmental elements

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

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      July 9, 2020 Paints & Coatings Webinar: Coating mechanics to defend against environmental exposure - An architectural coatings perspective

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

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      June 22, 2020 Paints & Coatings A polyester co-binder bridges the performance gap in high-solids resins systems

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

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      March 31, 2020 Paints & Coatings A tough exterior: Resilient exterior paint for trending substrates

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

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      March 30, 2020 Sustainability, Paints & Coatings One-coat corrosion protection with high performance and low environmental impact

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

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      February 28, 2020 Paints & Coatings Pull off the TiO2 balancing act in architectural coatings

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

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      January 29, 2020 Paints & Coatings With traffic paints, there’s a time and place for crosslinking

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

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      September 18, 2019 Paints & Coatings, Automotive & Transportation Shades of meaning: BASF releases Auto Color Trend analysis for 2019-20

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

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      July 29, 2019 Paints & Coatings Summer rays: A year in the life of architectural exterior coatings, part 3

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

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      June 24, 2019 Paints & Coatings Quiz: How do pros and DIYers buy paint?

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

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      April 26, 2019 Paints & Coatings Spring thaw: A year in the life of architectural exterior coatings, part 2

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

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      February 19, 2019 Innovation, Paints & Coatings Let it snow—tips for clearing snow and ice from parking structures

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

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      January 29, 2019 Paints & Coatings Winter weathering: A year in the life of architectural exterior coatings

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

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      January 23, 2019 Paints & Coatings, Construction Quiz: Understanding the new ASTM Type-II standard for acrylic roof coatings

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

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      November 26, 2018 Sustainability, Paints & Coatings The biomass balance approach

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

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      October 26, 2018 Paints & Coatings Down and dirty with durability: Defining a durable architectural coating

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

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      September 26, 2018 Pulp & Paper, Paints & Coatings, Printing & Packaging 5 tips and takeaways from a paper coatings veteran

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

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      September 26, 2018 Paints & Coatings, Construction Raising the roof (coating standards)

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

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      September 25, 2018 Paints & Coatings, Furniture & Wood, Automotive & Transportation Know your market: The latest protective coatings trends

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

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      July 23, 2018 Paints & Coatings, Automotive & Transportation The smaller the car, the more vivid the color

      Analyzing 2017 vehicle color trends from the annual automotive color report

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      July 10, 2018 Paints & Coatings Study: What do DIY consumers want from the paint application experience?

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

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      July 4, 2018 Paints & Coatings Q&A: Apply and forget with life-proof coatings

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

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      June 19, 2018 Paints & Coatings Study: A novel acrylic polymer for architectural exterior paint-and-primer-in-one

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

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      June 6, 2018 Paints & Coatings Q&A: Primed for success, without the primer

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

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      May 24, 2018 Paints & Coatings Q&A: Wood, resins and beyond

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

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      May 23, 2018 Paints & Coatings Q&A: Demand for APEO-free coatings drives new product development

      Next-generation materials focusing on stain resistance and washability

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      May 23, 2018 Paints & Coatings Performance and polish: A projection of 2018 architectural coating trends

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

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      April 18, 2018 Paints & Coatings ACS Wrap-up: Q&A with Camilo Quiñones

      Reviewing the trends and insights we gleaned from ACS 2018

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      March 19, 2018 Paints & Coatings Self-crosslinking acrylics: The missing link between sustainability and performance

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

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      June 26, 2017 Paints & Coatings Paint Pop Quiz: Pros vs. DIY'ers

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

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      May 18, 2017 Paints & Coatings Quiz: Defoamers

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

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