Most large coatings labs prioritize high-volume enterprise clients. Finding a formulation chemist willing to work with startup MOQs usually means searching industry networks, trade shows like ACS or ABRAF, or a purpose-built marketplace. AJ Cosmo Labs, available as a free iPhone app on the App Store, lets you post a formulation brief and receive responses from vetted coatings chemists who specifically work with emerging brands.
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