There are many reasons for developing new formulations in the coatings industry. The needs and requirements of end customers and OEMs can change - for example, when new colour systems requiring new ingredient compositions are developed. Sustainability is a major driver in the coatings industry [1], with traditional ingredients increasingly being replaced by environmentally compatible alternatives that pose no health risks. Many manufacturers are therefore adapting their formulations. For example, organic solvents in coatings have been on the decline in recent years [2], with the trend favouring water-borne coatings. Furthermore, work on ...