In the fast-evolving world of industrial coatings, formulators are under pressure to deliver more efficient, reliable, and versatile solutions. Whether it's protecting metal surfaces in harsh environments or ensuring aesthetic finishes on plastics, modern coatings must do more—with less.
ENCOR® 2436, a styrene-acrylic latex binder, is engineered to meet these exact challenges. With excellent performance in gloss, drying time, adhesion, and chemical resistance, it provides a powerful and flexible option for formulators looking to optimize direct-to-metal (DTM) systems and more.
Rising Demand from End Users
Industrial end users demand coatings that are not only functional but high-performing in every condition. These are the top performance expectations that formulators must meet:
- High gloss finish for professional appearance
- Fast drying time to speed up production cycles
- Excellent anti-blocking for defect-free stacking and storage
- Adhesion to various substrates, including metals and plastics
- Early water resistance to minimize film damage
- Chemical resistance to acids and alkalis
- Salt spray resistance to prevent corrosion
- Aging/weather resistance for long-term durability
Meeting all these criteria in one binder system is a complex task—but ENCOR® 2436 makes it achievable.
ENCOR® 2436 for Industrial Coatings
ENCOR® 2436 is a styrene-acrylic latex binder designed for industrial coatings, including DTM (Direct-to-Metal) and topcoat applications. It provides excellent film properties while maintaining processability and formulation flexibility.
Basic Properties and Key Features
Key Features:
- High gloss
- Fast drying, excellent anti-blocking
- Strong adhesion to plastics, metals, and glass
- Good flexibility
- Resistance to acid and some alkali
- Salt spray and water resistance
ENCOR® 2436 Performance Comparison
ENCOR® 2436 provides a balanced combination of solid content, viscosity, particle size, and MFFT—making it a versatile choice for formulators seeking both performance and ease of processing. Its excellent film-forming behavior supports faster drying and better blocking resistance.
In addition, ENCOR® 2436 shows strong adhesion to a wide range of challenging substrates including plastics (PC, ABS, PC+ABS), various metals (tinplate, CRS, aluminum, SUS304), and even glass—making it suitable for multi-surface systems without the need for adhesion primers.
For formulators interested in a full side-by-side comparison with other market binders, including detailed latex data and substrate performance charts, we’ve outlined the complete results in a previous blog post on ENCOR® 2436 and ENCOR® 2438
QUV Accelerated Weathering
ENCOR® 2436 was subjected to QUV-B testing for up to 500 hours to simulate prolonged exposure to UV light and moisture. The binder exhibited significantly lower gloss loss (ΔGloss) compared to other commercial alternatives, indicating excellent resistance to UV-induced degradation. In addition, yellowing and color shifts were minimal, ensuring long-term appearance retention in outdoor or light-exposed environments.
Water Resistance
Film integrity was tested under both early-stage and extended water contact:
- Within the first 24 hours, ENCOR® 2436 maintained a strong barrier against water intrusion, preventing blistering, whitening, or softening.
- Even after 5 days of immersion in room temperature water, the coating film remained intact—demonstrating its suitability for high-humidity or moisture-prone applications.
Salt Spray Resistance
When applied to cold-rolled steel (CRS) panels at a dry film thickness of 50–60 µm, ENCOR® 2436 successfully passed 5 days of continuous salt spray exposure. Notably, this performance was achieved without the use of anti-rust pigments, proving its capability to offer baseline corrosion protection in light-duty to medium-duty environments.
Why Formulators Choose ENCOR® 2436?
ENCOR® 2436 brings together key performance features that matter most in industrial coating applications. It helps formulators achieve the right balance between appearance, durability, and process efficiency—without adding complexity to the system.
- High gloss and smooth finish
- Fast drying to speed up production
- Excellent adhesion on plastic, metal, and glass
- Strong resistance to water, chemicals, and UV
- Suitable for DTM, primers, 1K and 2K systems
- Compatible with multi-substrate coating needs
If you're looking to streamline your formulation while ensuring dependable performance, ENCOR® 2436 is a solution worth considering.
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