Dr. Chintankumar Jayanthila Patel: Polyurethane (PU) coatings have long been a cornerstone of high-performance industrial coatings. Opinions on 14C traceable carbon content and the biomass balance approach vary across different segments, with BASF being one of the key players pioneering the biomass balance approach. At BASF, we offer raw materials that deliver technical performance while incorporating sustainable carbon content or leveraging biomass balance. Therefore, there is significant potential for advancements in WB PU coatings, particularly in achieving higher performance (closer to SB), glossy fast-drying coatings and DTM applications. We have also innovated aqueous polyol primary dispersions suitable for high-gloss 2K PU topcoats and high-build WB PU coatings.