Film Forming / Coalescing Agents

Selection Guide related to Film Forming / Coalescing Agents

Selection Guide

Coalescing agents/ film formers are used in dispersion paints for optimizing the film formation process of the polymeric binder particles. Coalescing agents typically reduce the minimal formation temperature and as a consequence, optimize film coherence and properties such as scrub resistance, mechanical properties as well as appearance. Understand the process of coalescence and role of coalescing agents in coating film formation along with their major types and property profile.

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Product Name

Supplier

Description

Luna-nol C-12

DKSH

Luna-nol C-12 distributed by DKSH is a water-based coalescent and retarder solvent. It can enhance the performance properties of the paint and shows good film forming properties. It is designed... view more

Applications

Coatings
Inks
Inks>Lithographic and Offset Inks
Inks>Letterpress / Newspaper

...

EPS® 9147

EPS

EPS® 9147 by EPS is a versatile, low VOC coalescent. It offers excellent film performance in architectural, industrial and construction coatings. It is compatible with many acrylic emulsions. It... view more

Applications

Coatings
Resins>Acrylics & Acrylic Copolymers
Coatings Markets>General Industrial /Maintenance
Coatings Markets>Architectural / Decorative

EPOXOL® CA118

ACS Technical Products

EPOXOL® CA118 by ACS Technical Products is an environment-friendly, VOC-free, non-yellowing & non-fugitive coalescent and plasticizer with a high bio-derived content. It is an excellent choice for renewable... view more

Applications

Coatings
Inks
Resins>Acrylics & Acrylic Copolymers
Inks

...

ADDAPT® ADDAPTOL™ DB

ADDAPT Chemicals

ADDAPT® ADDAPTOL™ DB by ADDAPT Chemicals is a highly effective non-VOC coalescing agent and solvent. It has high thermal, hydrolytic and pH stability. It enables low odor, improved wet-scrub... view more

Applications

Coatings>Waterborne
Coatings>Solvent-based
Inks
Coatings Markets>General Industrial /Maintenance

ADDAPT® BioWet™ PC

ADDAPT Chemicals

ADDAPT® BioWet™ PC by ADDAPT Chemicals is a non-VOC/SVOC polymeric coalescing agent. It is used as a processing aid in waterborne systems to improve film-forming properties by lowering the MFFT. It... view more

Applications

Coatings>Waterborne
Resins>Acrylics & Acrylic Copolymers
Resins>Styrenes
Resins>Vinyls

...

ADM CA118

ADM

ADM CA118 is a low-VOC coalescent by ADM. It is a bio-based compound that can wholly or partially replace traditional coalescing solvents. It lowers the overall paint VOC content. Used in... view more

Applications

Coatings>Waterborne
Inks
Coatings Markets>Architectural / Decorative
Coatings Markets>General Industrial /Maintenance

Archer RC™

ADM

Archer RC™ by ADM is a fatty acid ester alcohol by Archer Daniels Midland Company. Acts as a coalescing agent and reactive diluent. It is based on sustainable technology and renewable... view more

Applications

Coatings
Resins>Alkyd Resins

CLINTON 104 CORN STARCH

ADM

CLINTON 104 CORN STARCH by ADM is a film former. This unmodified starch forms continuous films that stay on substrate surfaces. It offers transparency & flexibility and less tendency to shrink... view more

Applications

Coatings

CLINTON 106 CORN STARCH

ADM

CLINTON 106 CORN STARCH by ADM is a film former suitable for press coating. This unmodified (thick boiling) starch forms continuous films that stay on substrate surfaces and have more transparency &... view more

Applications

Coatings

CLINTON 110 CORN STARCH

ADM

CLINTON 110 CORN STARCH by ADM is a film former suitable for press coating. This unmodified starch forms continuous films that stay on substrate surfaces. It displays transparency & flexibility and... view more

Applications

Coatings

CLINTON 131 CORN STARCH

ADM

CLINTON 131 CORN STARCH by ADM is a film former. It is an enzyme converting starch containing an effective buffer system for optimum pH control and efficient utilization of the enzyme during the... view more

Applications

Coatings

CLINTON 220 CORN STARCH

ADM

CLINTON 220 CORN STARCH by ADM is a film former. It is an acid modified starch. It forms continuous films that stay on substrate surfaces and have more transparency and flexibility and less tendency... view more

Applications

Coatings

CLINTON 240 CORN STARCH

ADM

CLINTON 240 CORN STARCH by ADM is a film former suitable for press coating. This acid modified starch forms continuous films that stay on substrate surfaces. It offers transparency & flexibility and... view more

Applications

Coatings

CLINTON 260 CORN STARCH

ADM

CLINTON 260 CORN STARCH by ADM is a film former. It is an acid modified starch. It forms continuous films that stay on substrate surfaces. It offers transparency & flexibility and less tendency to... view more

Applications

Coatings

CLINTON 277 CORN STARCH

ADM

CLINTON 277 CORN STARCH by ADM is a film former. This acid modified starch forms continuous films that stay on substrate surfaces and have more transparency & flexibility and less tendency to... view more

Applications

Coatings

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