| Eastman Optifilm™ Enhancer 400 | Eastman Chemical B.V. | Eastman Optifilm™ enhancer 400 is a very low VOC, low odor coalescent that is compatible with a variety of latex types. It is an efficient coalescent that aids in the development of latex paints that have a good balance of performance properties. Eastman ...view more Eastman Optifilm™ enhancer 400 is a very low VOC, low odor coalescent that is compatible with a variety of latex types. It is an efficient coalescent that aids in the development of latex paints that have a good balance of performance properties. Eastman Optifilm™ enhancer 400 delivers excellent film integrity, touch-up properties, and scrub resistance, even at the lowest VOCs content. Paints prepared with Eastman Optifilm™ enhancer 400 have also demonstrated good exterior durability after one year exposure. view less | |
| Eastman Texanol™ Ester Alcohol | Eastman Chemical B.V. | Eastman Texanol™ Ester Alcohol is the premier coalescent for latex paints. It performs well in all types of latex paints, in a variety of weather conditions, and over substrates with different levels of porosity. It provides the highest level of film inte...view more Eastman Texanol™ Ester Alcohol is the premier coalescent for latex paints. It performs well in all types of latex paints, in a variety of weather conditions, and over substrates with different levels of porosity. It provides the highest level of film integrity at low levels of coalescent, enhancing the performance properties of the paint including low temperature coalescence, touch-up, scrub resistance, washability, color development, thermal flexibility, and resistance to mudcracking. Eastman Texanol™ ester alcohol also enhances thickening efficiency when used with associative thickeners. view less | |
| Alcohol Ester-12, First Grade | Jiangsu Runtai Chemical Co., Ltd. | Alcohol Ester-12, First Grade, in the form of a colorless, transparent, oily liquid, is a water-based coalescing agent that can be used in emulsions, latex paints, adhesives, and architectural coatings. This product has a boiling point of 255℃ and a refr...view more Alcohol Ester-12, First Grade, in the form of a colorless, transparent, oily liquid, is a water-based coalescing agent that can be used in emulsions, latex paints, adhesives, and architectural coatings. This product has a boiling point of 255℃ and a refractive index of 1.4423 at 20℃. view less | |
| Alcohol Ester-12, Super Grade | Jiangsu Runtai Chemical Co., Ltd. | Alcohol Ester-12, Super Grade, in the form of a colorless, transparent, oily liquid, is a water-based coalescing agent that can be used in emulsions, latex paints, adhesives, and architectural coatings. This product has a boiling point of 255℃ and a refra...view more Alcohol Ester-12, Super Grade, in the form of a colorless, transparent, oily liquid, is a water-based coalescing agent that can be used in emulsions, latex paints, adhesives, and architectural coatings. This product has a boiling point of 255℃ and a refractive index of 1.4423 at 20℃. view less | |
| K-FLEX® 850S Low-VOC Coalescent | LANXESS (former Emerald Performance Materials) | K-FLEX® 850S is economical to use and tailored to provide good handling and excellent compatibility in waterborne systems. It is highly recommended for direct-to-metal coatings such as primers, interior and exterior latex paints, floor polishes, and indus...view more K-FLEX® 850S is economical to use and tailored to provide good handling and excellent compatibility in waterborne systems. It is highly recommended for direct-to-metal coatings such as primers, interior and exterior latex paints, floor polishes, and industrial and protective coatings. It is also effective in nitrocellulosic and acrylic lacquers. Emerald Kalama Chemical was acquired by LANXESS in 2021. view less | |
| K-FLEX® 500 Low-VOC Coalescent | LANXESS (former Emerald Performance Materials) | K-FLEX® 500 is a low-VOC, dibenzoate coalescent designed expressly for the coatings industry, with ultra-low VOC content to help coatings formulators meet the most stringent VOC regulations. It optimizes the excellent performance of K-FLEX® DP with improved handling, due to its low temperature flexibility. It is highly recommended for nitrocellulosic and acrylic lacquers, and it is also effective in latex...view more K-FLEX® 500 is a low-VOC, dibenzoate coalescent designed expressly for the coatings industry, with ultra-low VOC content to help coatings formulators meet the most stringent VOC regulations. It optimizes the excellent performance of K-FLEX® DP with improved handling, due to its low temperature flexibility. It is highly recommended for nitrocellulosic and acrylic lacquers, and it is also effective in latex paints and industrial coatings. Emerald Kalama Chemical was acquired by LANXESS in 2021. view less | |
| K-FLEX® 500P Low-VOC Coalescent | LANXESS (former Emerald Performance Materials) | K-FLEX® 500P offers excellent scrub resistance and gloss and aids in the development of desirable performance characteristics while offering improved handling due to low temperature flexibility. Its performance and value make it a viable replacement to higher-volatility coalescents such as TMPDMIB (2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate) or even low-VOC types such as triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate. It is highly recommended for interior and exterior latex...view more K-FLEX® 500P offers excellent scrub resistance and gloss and aids in the development of desirable performance characteristics while offering improved handling due to low temperature flexibility. Its performance and value make it a viable replacement to higher-volatility coalescents such as TMPDMIB (2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate) or even low-VOC types such as triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate. It is highly recommended for interior and exterior latex paints, industrial coatings, nitrocellulosic and acrylic lacquers, and special purpose coatings. It is also effective in direct-to-metal coatings such as primers. Emerald Kalama Chemical was acquired by LANXESS in 2021. view less |
