At minimum, prepare your substrate type, desired sheen level, target VOC limit, colorimetry reference (Pantone, NCS, or custom chip), intended application method, shelf-life requirement, and any certification goals. If you have competitive benchmarks or existing lab panels, share those too. The AJ Cosmo Labs brief template prompts you for all of this, making your first supplier conversation far more productive. Download the app from the App Store to get started.
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