K-FLEX® 500P by LANXESS (previously Emerald Kalama Chemical) is a polar dibenzoate plasticizer and coalescent for environmentally friendly, low-VOC paints. It provides improved scrub, high gloss, excellent blocking and reduces volatile organic compounds. Offers excellent scrub resistance, gloss with improved handling due to low temperature flexibility. It is highly recommended for acrylic- & nitrocellulose lacquers, interior- & exterior latex paints, industrial- & special purpose coatings. K-FLEX® 500P will offer the paint formulator a viable option to more volatile coalescents such as 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentadiol monoisobutyrate or even low VOC types such as triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate. Complies with FDA listing 21 CFR 175.105, 21 CFR 176.170 and 21 CFR 176.180.
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