Eastman Texanol™ Ester Alcohol

Eastman Texanol™ Ester Alcohol by Eastman is a non-VOC, non-HAP, non-SARA, low toxicity, readily bio-degradable premier coalescent and retarder solvent. It can enhance the performance properties of the paint such as low temperature coalescence, touch-up, scrub resistance, washability, color development, thermal flexibility and resistance to mud cracking. It provides the highest level of film integrity at low levels of coalescent and enhanced thickening efficiency when used with associative thickeners. It exhibits excellent hydrolytic stability, low flammability rating, low freezing point and low water solubility. It performs well in all types of latex paints, in a variety of weather conditions, and over substrates with different levels of porosity. It has unique balance of properties which makes it useful for a variety of chemical specialty applications such as ore flotation / frothing, oil-drilling muds, wood preservative carriers and floor polishes. It is recommended for use in coil coatings and high-bake enamels. It is designed for use in auto refinish, automotive, exterior, interior- & non-flat architectural-, protective- & wood coatings and road markings. It can also be used in commercial- & general industrial lithographic printing inks and letter press- & oil-based inks. It is not classified as a VOC according to European Union Decopaint Directive 2004/42/EC (commonly referred to as the Decopaint Directive), European Union Solvent Emissions Directive) and the China State Environmental Protection agency. Eastman Texanol™ Ester Alcohol has been awarded Green Label Type II certificate in China by the China Environmental United Certification Co. Ltd. (CEC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the State Environmental Protection Administration of China (SEPA). It is REACH compliant grade.