Waterborne Film Performance Guide How to Improve Water Resistance in Water-Based Paints Using the Right Additives Water-based paints depend on water during manufacturing and application, but the final dry film often needs to resist water exposure. Achieving that balance requires appropriate binder selection, film formation, pigment stabilization and careful control of hydrophilic additives. Technical Guide […]
Pigment Concentrate Guide How to Reduce Viscosity Without Losing Color Strength in Pigment Concentrates Lowering pigment concentrate viscosity is useful only if color strength, shade, gloss and storage stability remain acceptable. The goal is not simply to make the mill base thinner—it is to reduce uncontrolled pigment interaction while preserving efficient pigment development. Technical Guide […]
Pigment Dispersion Guide Wetting and Dispersing Agents for Coatings: How They Improve Pigment Stability Pigment dispersion affects much more than how easily a pigment mixes into a coating. Proper wetting and stabilization can influence viscosity, color development, gloss, storage stability and the overall consistency of the finished formulation. Technical Guide Pigment Dispersion Paint & Coatings […]
RSA Knowledge Center Wetting Agent vs Dispersing Additive in Coatings: What Is the Difference? In coating formulation, the terms wetting agent and dispersing additive are often used together, and sometimes interchangeably. But they do not always mean the same thing. This blog explains the difference between a wetting agent and a dispersing additive for coatings, […]