Coatings, Inks & Construction

Eastman Optifilm™ Enhancer 300

Thickening agent used in automotive OEM, automotive refinish, coil-, exterior architectural-, general industrial-, graphic arts, interior flat-, interior non-flat architectural-, marine, paints-, protective- and wood coatings. It is also used in commercial printing inks. It is an excellent retarder solvent designed for industrial bake- and polyester coil coating. It is low toxic coalescent suitable for latex paint. It is particularly suited for low odor flat and low sheen wall paints.Benefits:Exhibits excellent wet and dry film propertiesOffers good solubility, excellent hydrolytic stability and compatibility It improves film formation It has LVP-VOC and low odorREACH compliant gradeReadily biodegradableNon-HAP, Non-SARANot classified as a VOC per China State Environmental Protection Agency,  European Union Directive 2004/42/EC and European Union Solvent Emissions Directive

Thickening agent used in automotive, exterior architectural-, general industrial-, graphic arts, interior flat-, interior non-flat architectural-, marine, paints-, protective- and wood coatings. It also acts as solvent. It is also used in commercial printing inks. It is low toxic coalescent suitable for latex paint.Benefits:Exhibits excellent film integrity, touch-up properties, and scrub resistance, even at the lowest VOCIt has LVP-VOC and low odorIt is non-yellowing and enables hypoallergenic paintREACH compliant gradeReadily biodegradableNon-HAP, Non-SARA

Eastman Texanol™ Ester Alcohol

Coalescent agent used for latex paints. It is used in interior flat-, interior non-flat-, exterior architectural-, general industrial-, wood-, protective coatings, automotive refinish and road marking paints. It is also used in commercial- and lithographic printing inks. It is used as a retarder solvent for coil coatings and high-bake enamels. Benefits:Offers excellent hydrolytic stabilityIt has LVP-VOC, low flammability rating, low freezing point, low water solubilityIt increases thickening efficiency when used with associative thickenersREACH compliantIt is readily biodegradableExhibits scrub-, mud cracking resistance, washability, color development and thermal flexibilityIt is recognized by China with "Green Label II" certificateFIFRA listedNot classified as a VOC per China State Environmental Protection Agency, European Union Directive 2004/42/EC and European Union Solvent Emissions DirectiveNon-HAP, Non-SARA

SOLUS™ 3050

SOLUS™ 3050 is a specialty raw material developed for coatings systems requiring enhanced film formation, surface appearance, and chemical durability. It supports consistent performance across a variety of formulations and end-use environments.

Neutralization amine additive suitable for paint and coating systems. It can be used as a replacement for current paint neutralization systems. Shelf life: 2 years.Benefits:It makes lower odor paintsEnables environmentally friendly, low odor and VOC formulationsAllows the use of a broad range of resin typesIt has excellent multifunctional performanceProvides excellent water resistance, durability and overall performanceIt has a very low vapor pressure, with virtually no odor

FASCAT® 2001

Catalyst based on stannous oxalate for use in electrophoretic coatings. Benefits:Reduces consumption of chemical reactantsHelps to reduce byproduct formation, while increasing product ester yield and purity

FASCAT® 2003

Catalyst based on stannous octoate, stannous 2-ethylhexanoate applicable in electrophoretic coatings (e-coat). Benefits:Suitable for production of oleochemicals and silanol condensation reactions 

FASCAT® 2004

Catalyst based on stannous dichloride suitable for coatings.