What is Acrylic coating?

Acrylic coating, based on water, comprises pigment particles dispersed within an acrylic polymer emulsion.

Three primary elements constitute any acrylic coating: pigment, carrier, and binder.

1. Pigment: These powdery solids impart color to the coating. They are finely milled, retaining suspension rather than dissolving within the coating. iSuoChem offers a wide range of pigments for ink and coating manufacturers, encompassing organic, inorganic, natural, and synthetic types. They have little or no affinity for the surface to which they are applied.

2. Carrier: This element carries the pigment and binder within the coating. Water serves as the carrier in water-based acrylics, forming a polymer emulsion when combined with the binder. As the water evaporates or gets absorbed, the coating dries, forming a stable, transparent polymer film embedded with trapped colored pigment particles.

Water based acrylic resin coating

3. Binder: Now, let's focus on a crucial aspect of acrylic coating/paint - Binder.

Binder is the substance that anchors the pigment once the coating dries.

Acrylic resins are copolymers made from acrylates, methacrylates, and other vinyl monomers like styrene. Coatings primarily composed of such copolymers are referred to as acrylic resin coatings.

These coatings boast light color, color retention, gloss maintenance, weather resistance, corrosion resistance, and pollution resistance. They are user-friendly and widely applied in industrial coatings, architectural coatings, the printing industry, wood processing, and everyday item finishing.

Acrylic resin coatings can be categorized as solvent-based coatings, water-based coatings, high-solid component coatings, and powder coatings.

Acrylic resin coatings offer a multitude of advantages, making them a preferred choice across various industries. Whether it's the vibrant colors, long-lasting finish, or resistance to harsh environmental conditions, acrylic coatings continue to prove their worth.