Paints & Coatings

Water-based paints use acrylic or styrene-acrylic emulsions, dry as water evaporates and need a coalescent, a thickener such as HEC, a pH neutraliser and an in-can preservative. Solvent-based enamels and primers use alkyds or other resins dissolved in solvents or thinners, dry by solvent loss plus oxidation or chemical cure, and need metal octoate driers and an anti-skinning agent such as MEK oxime.

Pigment volume concentration (PVC) is the share of pigment and filler in the dry paint film by volume. A higher PVC gives a flatter, more economical paint with lower washability, as in distempers and interior flats; a lower PVC gives more binder per particle, so the film is glossier, tougher and easier to clean, as in enamels and premium emulsions.

Keep emulsions and water-based resins between frost and heat, because freezing can ruin them. Store solvent-based driers, resins and catalysts away from flames, sparks and direct sun. Keep powders such as HEC, talc and calcite dry, sealed and off the floor, and close drums after use to prevent skinning and moisture pick-up. Always follow the manufacturer's SDS.

Send the product and the grade or make you use today, your end use (wall paint, enamel, putty or industrial coating), the specifications you check such as solids, viscosity, metal content or particle size, the quantity and monthly volume, your preferred pack and the delivery location. We confirm grade and make before quoting and ship the manufacturer's COA and SDS with every batch.