Cobalt carboxylates are commonly used as catalysts for the oxidative crosslinking of alkyd resins, which accelerate the drying of paints, inks, and coatings. Despite their effectiveness, alternatives are increasingly sought after.

Crosslinking improves coating colorfastness, durability, and salt tolerance while maintaining flexibility. And the network of chains provides for superior wind-driven rain resistance. 

The new resins have a renewable carbon content, can be formulated and used without hazardous ingredients found in most competitive products, and were developed to have efficient crosslinking with environmentally compliant carbodiimide-type crosslinkers.

Univar Solutions has been named the exclusive distributor for BASF's Chemical Intermediates’ Glyoxal in the United States and Canada. 

The VESTANAT EP-M range is a family of silane/urethane- hybrid crosslinkers that generates multifunctional, scratch-resistant coatings applicable on a variety of substrates.

Evonik Industries announced a global price increase for its VESTAMIN^® product group by up to 9%, effective January 1, 2015.

Allnex and Eternal Materials Co. Ltd. signed a joint venture agreement on September 3, 2014.

Additives belong to a broad and diffuse category of key components in a coating formulation. The following is a brief description of many coating additives, along with some examples.