K-FLEX® 850S

K-FLEX® 850S by LANXESS (previously Emerald Kalama Chemical) is an ultra-low-VOC coalescent and plasticizer. It is a blend of diethylene glycol dibenzoate and dipropylene glycol dibenzoate. It has excellent compatibility with polar polymers & waterborne systems. It achieves stronger, better-coalesced films with excellent performance characteristics including hardness and scrubs -, corrosion-, dirt pick-up- & blocking resistance. It is economical to use and tailored to provide good handling. It is highly recommended for direct-to-metal coatings such as primers, interior and exterior latex paints, industrial and protective coatings. It is also effective in nitrocellulosic and acrylic lacquers. In-floor polish applications, K-FLEX® 850S improves gloss development between consecutive coats, as well as excellent leveling, recoatability, removability, and resistance to soiling, water spots, and powdering. Also recommended for latex overprint varnish and flexographic inks. It is label-free in the EU. It is listed in FDA 21 CFR 175.105-components of coatings.