Towards low VOC systems in Latin America
The manufacture and use of solvent-based products are still prevalent in the region.
By Paint Area
The manufacture and use of solvent-based products are still prevalent in the region.
By Paint Area
Coatings deposited as liquids are commonly solidified by cooling, drying (solvent removal), curing (chemical reaction), or a combination of these processes.
By Eng. Orietta León
The study carried out by the STAR association shows that 92.86% of Type 1 water-based architectural paints in the country do not comply with resolution 1154 by not passing the three tests required by national regulations.
Failure to comply with resolution 1154 of 2015 denotes that legislation and the paint industry in Colombia walk along parallel paths, without crossing paths.
By: José Alberto Orrego D.*
Analysis on the different standards and properties that must be applied in the formulation of architectural paints to meet washability requirements.
By STAR*