Coalescing agent
APPLICATIONS
Use the product as a coalescing aid in Latex paint formulations.
This product lowers the minimum film formation temperature (MFFT).
The product softens the emulsion polymer particles, allowing them to fuse together to a proper film at lower temperatures than is otherwise possible.
PERFORMANCE BENEFITS
– The level of addition is easily adapted to a wide range of emulsion polymers and paint applications.
- Use more product with harder emulsion polymers to achieve the same MFFT as with softer ones
- Use more product to achieve the lower MFFT needed in demanding outdoor applications
– Very low solubility in water
- The product stays with the binder even when formulation is used on water absorbing surfaces
- The product does not affect emulsion stability
– Excellent hydrolytic stability
- Can be used in a wide variety of Latex emulsions, including those with high pH
– Very low freezing point
- No special handling procedures needed in wintertime