Waterborne epoxy coatings are gaining share in the coatings market due to their benefits in use and their environmentally friendly profile. Croda Coatings & Polymers has introduced "Maxemul 9107", a non-ionic polymeric surfactant that enables the formulation of o/w epoxy emulsions with excellent tropical storage stability. Its versatility makes it suitable for applications such as floor coatings, wall paints and metal protection systems, and it has no negative effects on dry film properties. The manufacturer has developed a series of epoxy emulsion starting formulations to demonstrate its ease of use.