Synthomer’s coalescing agents achieve optimal film formation by improving the properties of paints and coatings. Traditionally, coalescing agents had high-VOC and low biodegradability. With tightening environmental legislation, there is a requirement for biodegradable coalescing agents and plasticisers with higher boiling points. Synthomer responds to this demand with two state-of-the-art products to complement our broad range of environmentally-responsible binders and additives for coatings, construction, textile and adhesive applications.
SynthomerTM NX 795 (2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol-isobutyrate)
Not classified as a VOC per European Union Directive 2004/42/EC & EU Solvent Emissions Directive
Boiling point of 255°C / CAS number: 25265-77-4
Intended Uses: Multipurpose ester alcohol used as (i) a coalescent agent in waterbased resin dispersions; paints and coatings; (ii) a retarder solvent in high-bake coatings; (iii) a co-solvent or plasticizer in cosmetics and ink applications; (iv) an intermediate for the synthesis of ester derivatives for plasticizers and (v) an additive for chemical separation processes in mineral processing, pulp & paper and water treatment.
SynthomerTM NX 800 (1-isopropyl-2,2-dimethyltrimethylene diisobutyrate)
Not classified as a VOC per European Union Directive 2004/42/EC & EU Solvent Emissions Directive
Boiling point of 282°C / CAS number: 6846-50-0
Intended Uses: Multipurpose Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate used as (i) a diluent in MEK peroxides; (ii) a low viscosity plasticizer for PVC Plastisols; (iii) a non-phthalate plasticizer in adhesives, sealants and copolymers; (iv) a plasticizer in cosmetics and ink; and (v) a high boiling point coalescing agent in water-based resin dispersions, paints and coatings.
Both products are compatible with a wide range of polymer dispersions and latices used in coatings.
Key Features:
When used as a coalescing agent, SyntomerTM NX product range delivers the following benefits:
- Promotes uniform film formation with optimal properties
- Reduces minimum film formation temperature
- Improves hardness
- Provides pH and viscosity stability
- Universal in all latex systems
- Easy to incorporate into formulations and production
- Non-VOC, Non-HAP and biodegradable
- Low odour
| Group |
Tradename |
Chemistry |
Description |
| NX |
NX 795 |
OTH |
• 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol-monoisobutyrate
• Clear colourless liquid
• Classified agent as non-VOC according to European classification (1999/13/EC and 2004/42/EC) |
| NX |
NX 800 |
OTH |
• 1-Isopropyl-2,2-dimethyltrimethylene diisobutyrate
• Clear colourless liquid
• Classified as non-VOC according to European classification (1999/13/EC and 2004/42/CE) |
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