Clearcoat technology cuts VOC emissions by 25%. (Surface Engineering).

A clearcoat technology that lowers volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions by more than 25% while increasing scratch and mar resistance by 60% has reportedly been developed by DuPont Automotive, Detroit, Mich. The technology has earned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Air Excellence Award. Called SuperSolids, the coating has 65% solid content, compared with 50% solids in the industry-best standard. The company has demonstrated technology to raise solids content to nearly 90%, further reducing dependence on traditional solvents for thinning and dispersing paint. ...