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Construction Chemistry
Coalescent
Formula:
C₁₂H₂₄O₃
GOST/CAS:
CAS 25265-77-4
Coalescent (Texanol equivalent) is a highly efficient ester-alcohol additive for water-based latex paints. Its main task is to temporarily plasticize the polymer particles of the binder, allowing them to fuse into a continuous, strong film even at low ambient temperatures. The coalescent lowers the Minimum Film Formation Temperature (MFFT), enabling painting work in cooler conditions. After film formation, it slowly evaporates, leaving the coating hard, water-resistant, and scrub-resistant. The product has low volatility, mild odor, and hydrolytic stability (can be used in alkaline paints). It is the industry standard for high-quality acrylic, styrene-acrylic, and vinyl acetate paints.
Applications
Water-based paints
Wood varnishes
Printing inks
Key Advantages
Low volatility
Scrub resistance
Hydrolytic stability
Storage & Transportation
- Dry place
- Ventilation
Technical Specifications
Purity
99% min
Color
Colorless
Boiling Point
255°C
Supply info
- 200 kg Drums
- IBC Tanks