The numerous different sectors in which coatings play an important role include industry and architecture, automotive and transportation, and flooring and furniture etc. Coatings can be applied on almost all materials or substrates, including ceramics, concrete, glass, metal, plastic and wood etc.

The numerous different sectors in which coatings play an important role include industry and architecture, automotive and transportation, and flooring and furniture etc. Coatings can be applied on almost all materials or substrates, including ceramics, concrete, glass, metal, plastic and wood etc.

Resins are the main film forming materials in the coating: the most commonly polyurethane (PU), acrylic resin, unsaturated polyester, alkyd resin, phenolic resin, epoxy resin, nitro resin and so on.

The coatings are designed to provide protection against damage caused by heat and light, weathering and corrosion. To prolong their life and protect them from the damaging effects of heat and light, coatings require additives for stabilization.