Allnex sets up ACS 2026 debut for low-VOC and waterborne coating resins

Allnex will use the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis to spotlight a new wave of coating technologies built around lower VOCs, faster cure times and more demanding regulatory targets. The company said on April 16, 2026, that it will present new waterborne, solventborne, powder and radiation-curable resins at ACS 2026, with a lineup aimed at formulators working in construction, mobility, wood, concrete and vehicle refinish.

Waterborne and 2K systems lead the April 16 rollout

The clearest commercial push in the announcement is allnex’s focus on waterborne systems. Among the products it plans to highlight are SETAQUA 6534, an acrylic polyol emulsion for ultra-low-VOC 2K polyurethane wet-look concrete sealers, and BECKOPOX EH 2162w/75WA, a waterborne epoxy hardener designed to produce an acid-stain look without the acid-stain process.

The company is also introducing a waterborne version of its ACURE AQ non-isocyanate 2K urethane technology, a notable move for coating makers looking to reduce solvent content and simplify compliance without giving up performance. allnex framed the launch as part of a broader portfolio for formulators facing tighter performance and regulatory demands.

Powder resins and bio-based chemistry broaden the platform

Beyond waterborne coatings, allnex is leaning on powder and sustainable resin platforms as part of the ACS presentation. The company said its CRYLCOAT OCEAN rPET-based powder resins and ACURE AQ sustainability platform will be part of the showcase, alongside solventborne alkyds and polyesters for durability-oriented applications.

One of the more specific products in the lineup is SETAL 21-3610, a high-solids, bio-based long-oil alkyd aimed at deck finishes, which allnex says is designed to deliver deep penetration and durable, non-flaking performance. The mix suggests the company is trying to cover both regulatory pressure and application-specific performance needs rather than betting on a single coating route.

Why formulators will watch the Indianapolis demos

The practical significance is not just the chemistry itself but the process targets attached to it. Lower-VOC systems, faster cure behavior and waterborne alternatives can affect line speed, drying footprint and compliance planning in plants that apply coatings at scale. For wood, concrete and vehicle refinish markets, those tradeoffs often determine whether a new formulation moves from trial to production.

allnex said attendees will be able to see product demos and technical presentations at Booth 1329 during ACS 2026, which runs May 5-7, 2026. That timing gives the coatings industry a near-term view of which of these formulations are ready to be discussed as commercial options rather than early-stage concepts.