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Paints and coatings ingredients and specialty additives

We are advancing the future of the paints and coatings industry. With 100 years of innovation and service, we are at the forefront of innovating with leading suppliers to bring better chemical coatings and paint products forward for industrial and consumer applications.

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    From the first distribution of paints and raw materials in 1924 to our hundredth year of operations, we've redefined distribution as an innovator in the coatings space.

    Today, we have an expansive line of chemicals and additives to help you create the next generation of performance materials and sustainable solutions.

    Together, let’s shape the future of paint.

    Coatings and paint additives applications

    Univar Solutions is advancing the future of the coatings industry, innovating with leading suppliers to bring better chemical coating and paint innovations forward for various industrial and consumer applications.

    With 100 years of innovation and service in paint distribution and formulation, we know the coatings industry. In August 1924, founders George Van Waters and Nat Rogers opened a small firm in Seattle, Washington, buying and selling naval supplies, paint, and raw materials. Since then, Univar Solutions has become a leading distributor of various chemicals and coating additives.

    Explore our expansive portfolio of products and technical solutions for any application.

    Architectural
    Whether it's interior or exterior walls, primers, stains, or trim, we have the right binder and additive for your application – available in high-solids, water-based, and solvent-based, with low-VOC and HAPS options.
    Industrial
    Resistance, durability, and performance are just a few parameters we can use to help you decide the optimal product, whether it's a primer, direct-to-metal, finishing, or insulation application.
    Construction
    Our all-encompassing portfolio of polymers and additives gives your customers options based on their expectations and budget. Applications include roofing, waterproofing, cement, and roof coatings.
    Textiles and Nonwovens
    Our portfolio includes options for all substrates, including fiber and polymeric fabric, paper, insulation, and extruded plastic. Our industry experts will help you explore the best properties for your application.
    Graphics Arts
    We stay current with regulatory and performance requirements and have the resins and additives to help you anticipate those needs. We’ll help you choose the right ingredients for your liquid or paste inks and overprint varnishes.

    Browse coatings and paint additives by function

    Monomers
    Specialty additives
    Pigments and fillers
    Polyurethanes

    Driving an innovative, sustainable future for the CASE industry

    Univar Solutions is committed to delivering innovations and specialty solutions to help customers improve or enhance their products or processes and meet the demand for more sustainable options.

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    Take your formulations to the next level with performance, sustainability, and cost-effective solutions. Look to our broad product line of specialty chemicals and ingredients and dedicated team of technical specialists and formulation labs to help solve your next challenge.

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    We deliver innovative solutions from a full breadth of specialty and commodity products from top-tier suppliers. Uncover ways Univar Solutions can help your business succeed and grow. Connect with us to explore our range of solutions and get started.

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