News & Insights
Technical articles, application notes and industry news from Monolith R&D on waterborne epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic, alkyd and polyester coating systems.
Choosing Hydroxyl Acrylic Resins and Hardeners for 2K Waterborne PU Topcoats
How to pair Monolith hydroxyl acrylic and PU dispersions (AH/AC/PU) with a water-dispersible isocyanate hardener: OH value, NCO:OH ratio, emulsification and field-proven grades.
How to Choose a Waterborne Epoxy Resin for Zinc-Rich Primers
Zinc-rich primers are the workhorse of heavy-duty anti-corrosion, and the waterborne transition has made resin selection more critical, not less. The dispersion must stay stable at high zinc…
Flash-Rust Control in Waterborne Anti-Corrosion Primers
Flash rust — the rapid orange spotting on blast-cleaned steel within minutes of a waterborne coating being applied — is the most common field complaint in waterborne anti-corrosion…
2K Waterborne Polyurethane Topcoats for Construction Machinery
Construction machinery coatings live a hard life: UV, hydraulic oil, impact and aggressive cleaning. The 2K waterborne PU topcoat is where appearance and durability are decided. Primer +…
Container Coating Systems: Zinc-Rich Exteriors and PS Interiors
A dry-freight container needs two different chemistries: a cathodic zinc-rich exterior for abrasion and corrosion, and a hygienic, moisture-resistant PS interior lining. Exterior system EP138 + EH3512 /…