Coalescing Agents are additives used in water-based coatings and dispersions to improve film formation by lowering the minimum film-forming temperature. They help binder particles fuse properly, resulting in smoother films, better durability, and improved coating performance.
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Non-SVOC polymeric coalescing agent improving film formation, wetting, and mechanical properties in water-based coatings.
Coalescing Agent
VOC-free coalescing agent for waterborne coatings and solvent-borne systems with improved leveling and scrub resistance.
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Coalescing agents are used in waterborne systems in order to improve film formation. Akino Commerce offers BioWet PC and Addaptol DB, both described as helping lower MFFT and improve coating performance, finish quality and application behavior in relevant formulations.
The coalescing agents category includes BioWet PC and Addaptol DB. These products are positioned for waterborne systems and are described as helping improve film-forming properties, lower MFFT and support coating performance with low-VOC or non-VOC benefits.
BioWet PC is described as a non-VOC/SVOC polymeric coalescing agent used as a processing aid in waterborne systems. Its main role is to improve film-forming properties by lowering the minimum film-forming temperature of the binder system.
Addaptol DB is described as more effective than Texanol and functions as a highly effective non-VOC coalescing agent and solvent. It extends open time, is hydrolytically stable, has pH stability and works at relatively low dosage levels.
Yes, both coalescing agents are described as helping lower minimum film-forming temperature. This supports better film formation in waterborne coatings and improves how the binder system performs during drying and film development in practical coating applications.
Yes, the product data states that Addaptol DB enables improved wet-scrub resistance along with better film formation. It also supports low odour performance and coating stability, making it useful where durable coating behavior is important in waterborne systems.
BioWet PC is described as a non-VOC/SVOC polymeric coalescing agent. This makes it suitable for waterborne systems where reduced VOC or SVOC contribution is important while still supporting film formation and improving the performance of the coating system.
Akino Commerce offers two coalescing agents with clearly stated roles in film formation. One supports waterborne processing as a polymeric aid, while the other adds open time, stability and wet-scrub improvement for broader waterborne coating performance needs.
Yes, based on the provided data, Addaptol DB extends open time and provides hydrolytic as well as pH stability. These properties help in improving formulation handling and coating performance during processing and application in waterborne coating systems.
Akino Commerce offers coalescing agents with clearly defined benefits for waterborne coatings. The range supports film formation, MFFT reduction, stability, low odour performance and improved wet-scrub resistance, making it suitable for practical coating formulation requirements.
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