Paint, coating and adhesive additives

Most additives are formulated products, blends of actives, carriers and solvents tuned for a job. The technical data sheet, active content and chemistry type tell you more than a single CAS number, so compare offers on those.

Limits on volatile organic compounds in paints and inks push formulators toward waterborne systems, low VOC coalescents and additives with low solvent content. Ask suppliers for the VOC content under the definition used in your market.

In the EU, active substances must be approved under the Biocidal Products Regulation for the relevant product type, such as in-can or film preservation. Other regions have their own registration rules.

Yes, ask in your request. Additive suppliers usually provide samples and a guide formulation so you can run a ladder study in your own system before ordering larger quantities.