A straightforward reformulation typically takes 2 to 4 weeks, while a brand-new coating requiring adhesion, scrub, and accelerated weathering testing can run 8 to 12 weeks. Scale-up from lab batch to production adds time. Matching with a coatings chemist through the AJ Cosmo Labs iOS app usually happens in a day or two, removing the slowest part of the timeline.
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