Approche de solution
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Typical Formulation Workflow
1
System & Substrate Assessment
Define the binder system (waterborne, solventborne, UV, powder), substrate, cure, and the VOC, durability, and appearance targets.
2
Additive & Resin Selection
Match resins, pigments and fillers, dispersants, rheology modifiers, defoamers, or biocides to the formulation and compatibility window.
3
Lab Let-Down & Optimization
Dial in loading and addition order through lab let-downs, checking dispersion, rheology, film properties, and storage stability.
4
Application & Performance Testing
Validate on the real application method and substrate, tracking gloss, adhesion, sag, cure, and weathering before scale-up.
Recommended Chemistries (4)
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
CAS 111-76-2
Glycols et Polyols
Standard coalescent for latex coatings
1993 (ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER) · Class Slow-evaporating glycol ether that transiently plasticizes latex particles so they fuse below MFFT, then evaporates out of the film
Point de fusion:-70 °C Point d'ébullition:171 °C at 743 mmHg Densité:0.902 at 20 °C
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Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether
CAS 111-90-0
Glycols et Polyols
Cosolvant à point d'ébullition élevé
High-boiling co-solvent that stays in the wet film long enough to lower polymer Tg during the critical coalescence window
Point de fusion:-78 °C Point d'ébullition:202 °C at 760 mmHg Densité:0.99 at 20 °C
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Propylene Glycol, USP/FCC Food Grade
CAS 57-55-6
Glycols et Polyols
Freeze-thaw stabilizer (lower toxicity)
Open-time/freeze-thaw co-solvent that retards water loss so particles have time to pack and deform before the film skins over
Point de fusion:-60 °C Point d'ébullition:188 °C at 760 mmHg Densité:1.04 at 20 °C
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Diacetone Alcohol
CAS 123-42-2
Solvants
Cosolvant cétone-alcool
1148 (DIACETONE ALCOHOL) · Class Ketone-alcohol with strong solvency for the polymer phase, aiding particle softening and flow during film build
Point de fusion:-43 °C Point d'ébullition:164 °C at 760 mmHg Densité:0.938 at 20 °C
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