While premium appearance and reduced energy consumption are typically considered the primary drivers in the decorative automotive coatings market, increasingly strict environmental regulations comprise a major, immediate challenge facing waterborne basecoat technology. With the implementation of new VOC regulations, particularly in Asia Pacific, the majority of current coating manufactures formulation practices are not viable. This talk will outline PPG’s strategy to reduce the VOC content in waterborne formulations well maintaining appearance and durability. The challenge of reducing the VOC content in a “wet on wet” application will also be highlighted.

Approaches in waterborne basecoat rormulation practice to minimize volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

2019 Fall National Meeting

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