Paint raw materials are the ingredients that make paint: binders, pigments, fillers, additives, solvents and water. Each one has a job, and the quality and price of each decides the quality and price of the paint.
This page helps you understand the raw materials, how they are grouped, which ones each product uses and how to source them.
We help you choose grades and suppliers, set simple receiving checks and keep your formula stable from lot to lot. IPCS (Indian Paints Consulting Service) offers raw material selection and sourcing guidance, including advice on paint raw materials.
Raw material categories for Paint Raw Materials
Raw materials fall into two views: by material type, and by product.
Nine families of raw materials and the job each does in a paint.
Read more →Product-Specific Raw MaterialsProduct-Specific Raw MaterialsRaw material lists for emulsion, primer, distemper, putty, texture, enamel, tile adhesive and cow dung paint.
Read more →Binders
Polymer emulsions and resins that form the film.
Pigments
Titanium dioxide and colour pigments for hiding and shade.
Fillers & Extenders
Calcium carbonate, talc and clays that add body and cut cost.
Selection by product for Paint Raw Materials
Each product has its own raw material list. See the product raw materials pages for emulsion, primer, distemper, putty, texture, enamel, tile adhesive and cow dung paint.
Function in Formulation
Binder forms the film, pigment gives colour and hiding, filler gives body, additives fix specific problems, and solvent or water carries the paint.
Quality requirements for Paint Raw Materials
Check each lot at receiving: solids, pH, moisture, particle size and shade, depending on the material. Keep a retained sample of each lot.
Storing and handling paint raw materials
Keep powders dry, emulsions away from frost and sun, and solvents in approved, earthed, ventilated storage. Label every container.
Cost Optimization
Raw materials are the largest running cost of a paint plant. Compare price, yield and performance together, and test any substitution before production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the paint ingredients?
Binders, pigments, fillers, additives, solvents and water.
What are raw materials for paint manufacturing?
They are the materials bought to make paint. Each group has a job in the formula.
What is a paint raw material list?
It is the list of materials used for a product, with a specification for each.
What raw materials are used to make paint?
Binder emulsion or resin, titanium dioxide and colour pigments, fillers, dispersant, thickener, defoamer, preservative and solvent or water.
What are the paint raw materials list for emulsion paint?
Acrylic or vinyl-acrylic binder, titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate, talc, dispersant, thickener, defoamer, preservative and water.
How to source paint raw materials?
Set specifications, compare supplier samples in your formula, approve suppliers and test every lot on arrival.
Do you help with sourcing?
Yes. See raw material consultancy.
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