{"id":16345,"date":"2024-01-31T07:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T13:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/knowledge\/?p=16345"},"modified":"2024-02-19T13:34:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T19:34:44","slug":"pc-waterborne-coatings-its-all-in-the-chemistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/16345\/pc-waterborne-coatings-its-all-in-the-chemistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterborne Coatings \u2013 \u201cIt\u2019s All in the Chemistry\u2026\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

The contrast between waterborne coatings<\/a> and conventional solvent-borne coatings<\/a> is based on the liquefying agent used in the formulation. In waterborne solutions, water is the carrier for the resin instead of a chemical-based solvent. This distinction makes waterborne coatings safer and more environmentally sound because fewer VOCs are emitted than with their high performance, reasonable cost and what has become more important is sustainability and lifecycle analysis.<\/p>\n

There are many articles that are written around the topic of waterborne coatings, some of which are included in the footnotes, and in all cases, the reader should peruse the UL Solutions Prospector\u00ae Knowledge Center<\/a>[1]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rather than repeat what has been written, I have included citations for articles along the same lines of this topic. I suggest that you start with \u201cFormulating Waterborne Coatings: a Checklist<\/a>\u201d, written by Dave Fuhr seven years ago for UL Solutions. He does an excellent job asking the right questions such as; what you formulating, what is the technology, what surfaces, what attributes are required, properties and application methods.[2]<\/a><\/p>\n

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The global waterborne coatings market size was valued at USD 57.67 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from 2023 to 2030. The growth is driven by the development of construction activities globally. Rising construction undertakings due to rapid industrialization and urbanization across the globe are anticipated to drive product demand over the projected period. The disproportionate shift in coatings<\/a> trend from low or high-volatility organic solvents to complete solvent-free coatings that have fewer emissions is likely to contribute to the growing mandate for waterborne coatings in residential as well as commercial coating applications. Interior and exterior wall paint formulations mainly rely on waterborne coatings.[3]<\/a><\/p>\n

Types of Waterborne Coatings<\/strong><\/p>\n

Below are some of the various types of waterborne coatings<\/a> that are available in the market today:<\/p>\n