Architectural Binder with Chemical, Cleaner and Abrasion Resistance

The use of low-VOC capable, all-acrylic binders in consumer paints is common; however, they are less frequently used in high-traffic commercial and institutional coatings due to poor chemical and abrasion resistance. Through systematic design principles, design of experiment and six sigma methodologies, an all-acrylic binder has been developed to match or surpass a single-component, pre-catalyzed water-borne epoxy for chemical and cleaner resistance, as well as abrasion resistance and other hardness properties. Leveraging industry standard testing procedures, the improved performance of the new polymer was validated through benchmarking against high-performance commercially available paints in this market space. In addition, chemical and cleaner resistance was quantified at different time intervals for a better understanding of resistance performance.

Presented at the Western Coatings Show, October 2017