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Coatings and Adhesives

EAG Laboratories' coatings testing lab specializes in solving challenges related to paints, coatings, and adhesives. We serve as an extension of your R&D team, providing chemical analysis and physical evaluation of coatings. From VOC testing per Method 24 to full compositional analysis of adhesives, EAG supports coatings and adhesive manufacturers with product development.

With 50 years of experience, we have addressed performance and manufacturing issues in coatings and adhesives. You can trust that your products will meet critical performance and safety standards while possessing the attributes needed for success.

Need to evaluate new raw materials in innovative coatings? Turn to EAG. We know how.

Coatings Testing Lab: How We Help

We analyze and test:

• Paints, inks, powder coatings, aerosols

• Specialty coatings, architectural paints, construction chemicals

• Adhesive materials (laminates, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), hot-melt adhesives, sealants)

Our services include:

✔ Coating Deformulation – Reverse engineering for competitive analysis or product improvement
✔ Physical Testing of Coatings & Adhesives – Performance, durability, weathering, and appearance evaluation (e.g., brushability, rollability, sag resistance, opacity)
✔ Failure Analysis – Identifying failure mechanisms (e.g., adhesion loss, corrosion, discoloration, contamination)
✔ VOC Testing – Measuring volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in coatings per EPA Method 24
✔ Application Troubleshooting – Issues like incomplete curing, improper mixing, incorrect surface preparation, or testing challenging substrates
✔ Material Evaluation – Assessing physical properties critical to product performance
✔ Antifouling Coatings Release Testing – Industry-leading testing of marine coatings to determine biocide release rates
✔ Litigation Support – Analysis and expert testimony for product liability cases involving coating or adhesive failures

Coatings & Paint Formulation

EAG also provides R&D support as a formulation lab for developing new paints and coatings. From concept generation to innovative formulation development, our scientists have the expertise to bring new products to market. We collaborate with clients to define specific coating properties and ensure they meet expectations.

We also work with raw material suppliers to create trial batches, marketing samples, and benchmark new materials. Leveraging our extensive lab resources, we test batch performance and optimize formulations.

We evaluate critical physical properties for product success, including:

• Adhesion

• Abrasion resistance

• Durability & stain resistance

• Corrosion resistance

• Stability & VOC content

Beyond formulation expertise, EAG’s coatings chemists help companies develop innovative coating products tailored to their needs.