A willingness to trust ChemQuest Powder Coating Research’s technical knowledge and lab capabilities enabled the client to be a first-mover in offering a more sustainable product.
The Challenge
A leading global supplier of additives for the CASE industries desired to replace a product for powder coatings applications that was facing intense regulatory scrutiny.
Seeking additional expertise, they requested support from ChemQuest Powder Coating Research (CQPCR) to identify and evaluate potential alternatives. The resulting project was a highly collaborative engagement, focused on the development of a novel blend of materials designed to suit both performance and regulatory requirements.
The Path to Commercialization
The scientists at CQPCR first worked to understand the current product’s functionality. They then turned to the identification of potential replacement materials, as well as prioritization and evaluation of the various options.
Understanding the
Mechanism
- The team developed and executed a set of experiments to determine the mechanism behind how the existing raw material functions in powder coating applications.
Material
Identification
- Potential replacement materials were identified based on the mechanism and the team’s expertise in material science and powder coating formulation.
Prioritization and
Evaluation
- Materials were prioritized based on likelihood of success.
- Blends of materials were ultimately developed, as no single material possessed the desired properties.
- Prioritized materials were evaluated in industry-relevant powder coating formulations.
- The most promising materials were further evaluated to understand robustness and optimal loading levels.
The Results
The client was able to launch a new product based on a unique blend of materials identified by the team at CQPCR. This work enabled the client to be a first-mover in offering a more sustainable solution for powder coating applications.
The data generated during the project was used to develop marketing collateral that enabled the client to generate interest from their customers, ultimately resulting in a successful product launch.