Coatings & Construction laboratory - Johannesburg, South Africa

The IMCD Laboratory in Johannesburg serves as a specialist facility supporting formulators, manufacturers, and raw material innovators for the coatings and construction industries across Sub-Saharan Africa.

This state-of-the-art facility is part of IMCD’s global coatings lab network, providing expert technical support and hands-on formulation services for decorative paints, industrial coatings, and construction materials.

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How we can support you

Core competencies

Customised formulation development
Product performance testing
Technical advisory support
Troubleshooting assistance

Major Equipment

Spectrophotometer: Colour accuracy and stability
Clemen Scratch Tester: Scratch resistance
Coatings Thickness Gauge: Application precision
Exterior Exposure Facility: Real-world durability testing
Tri-Gloss Measurement: Surface finish evaluation
Conical Mandrel: Flexibility and adhesion testing
Mechanical Scrub Resistance Tester
Karsten Water Tester: Water penetration resistance
Dry Time Recorder
pH/Density/Viscosity Measurement Tools
Water Vapor Permeability Tester

Applications

Decorative Paints
Industrial Coatings
Construction Chemicals
Metal Applications
Wood Applications
Automotive Applications

Our Team

Our dedicated technical team brings extensive knowledge and hands-on experience to every project. With backgrounds in coatings science, construction chemistry, and materials engineering, our experts combine scientific expertise with IMCD's local market knowledge to deliver solutions that work in real-world conditions.

They excel at translating technical requirements into actionable formulations using innovative raw materials, solving complex performance challenges, and providing strategic guidance throughout the development process.