Regulatory initiatives to meet clean air standards continue to be the main impetus for coating formulators to consider waterborne systems. No longer is it just a legislative requirement that is pushing for change, but consumer demand. Although the technology has been around for many years, great advances have occurred in the last decade. New drivers for change are now being exercised by asset owners and architects, creating a high demand for green and sustainable products that can be certified. Today, the combination of high-performance waterborne resins and hardeners, with fit-for-purpose additives and co-solvents give formulators the opportunity to get the highest performance you can expect from epoxy / PU and still adhere to environmental regulations at the same total cost. The benefits of waterborne systems versus conventional solvent less systems are now quite often the deciding factor in coating selection by decision makers.