Global specialty chemicals company Nouryon has introduced Alcosperse® OTA-100, an innovative polymer additive designed to help paint manufacturers formulate water-based architectural paints that are easier to apply while meeting growing demand for low-odor and low-VOC products. As environmental regulations and consumer expectations continue to evolve, paint manufacturers are increasingly focusing on sustainable, user-friendly coatings. In response, Nouryon’s new additive supports formulators in developing paints that deliver smooth application, consistent finishes, and improved indoor painting experiences.
Designed for Modern Water-Based Paint Formulations
Alcosperse® OTA-100 integrates easily into existing water-based paint manufacturing processes, enabling producers to upgrade product performance without major changes to formulation or production lines. The additive offers flexibility across a broad range of architectural paint systems, making it suitable for multiple formulation strategies aimed at improving coating quality and sustainability.
Key Performance Benefits for Paint Manufacturers
The additive offers several advantages that help paint manufacturers enhance both product performance and user experience:
Extended Open Time: Keeps paint workable for longer periods, allowing smoother application and improved finish quality.
Low-Odor Formulation: Supports the development of paints that create a more comfortable indoor painting environment.
Reduced Glycol Usage: Enables manufacturers to minimize or replace glycol, an ingredient often associated with higher VOC levels and odor.
Wide Formulation Compatibility: Works effectively across diverse water-based paint systems, offering flexibility to formulators.
These benefits allow producers to develop high-performance architectural coatings while addressing sustainability and regulatory demands.
Supporting the Shift Toward Low- and Zero-VOC Paints
According to Joe Ferrara, Vice President of Paints and Coatings at Nouryon, the new technology provides formulators with a practical pathway to meet changing market expectations. “Alcosperse® OTA-100 helps formulators respond to the growing demand for architectural paints that are easier to use while reducing reliance on glycol. At the same time, it enables manufacturers to expand their low- and zero-VOC product portfolios without compromising quality,” Ferrara said.
Proven Performance Through Customer Trials
During customer testing and application trials, Alcosperse® OTA-100 demonstrated strong performance across a wide range of water-based paints. The additive showed minimal impact on critical coating properties, including durability, scrub resistance, stain resistance and water resistance. These results confirm that manufacturers can improve workability and odor performance without sacrificing coating durability or protective characteristics.
Global Availability and Technical Support
Nouryon currently offers Alcosperse® OTA-100 in the Americas and Europe, allowing paint producers in these regions to incorporate the additive into existing product lines with minimal formulation changes. As per the press release, in addition, customers can access technical expertise and formulation support through Nouryon’s global Paints and Coatings application centers, helping manufacturers optimize performance for specific market requirements.
