Aqueous polycarboxylic acid crosslinking: BASFRecent Research Landscape
Inconsistent evaporation rates in water-borne systems lead to poor film formation and extended downtime. Precise control of the aqueous phase composition ensures rapid curing and uniform substrate adhesion.
What technical problems is BASF addressing in Aqueous polycarboxylic acid crosslinking?
Surface mechanical degradation
(30)evidences
Exposure to humidity or water causes aesthetic degradation and opacity in clearcoats. Preventing this failure mode ensures optical clarity and protective integrity in high-moisture environments.
Insufficient multilayer coating adhesion
(27)evidences
Non-uniform distribution of resin particles in water-borne systems leads to phase separation and poor film integrity. Achieving high-homogeneity dispersions ensures predictable coating performance and storage life.
Interlayer adhesion failure
(10)evidences
Wet-on-wet application processes often suffer from intermixing and visual irregularities during simultaneous curing. Minimizing these defects ensures high-quality finishes without requiring intermediate baking steps.