Coalescing Agent

CIANOL 12

CIANOL 12, coalescing agent for latex paints, provides the highest level of film integrity at low levels of coalescent. CIANOL 12 suitable for all types of latex paints and maintains good performance regardless of weather conditions. Non-VOC coalescing agent for emulsion paints plasters as well as for all water base applications.

CIANOL 12, enhancing the performance properties of the paint including low temperature coalescence, touch-up, scrub resistance, washability, color development, thermal flexibility, and resistance to mud cracking. CIANOL 12 alcohol ester also enhances thickening efficiency when used with associative thickeners.

CIANOL 12 alcohol ester also works well in a variety of other applications. It is an ideal choice as a retarder solvent for use in coil coatings and high-bake enamels. CIANOL 12 alcohol ester offers a good balance of performance properties for ink applications requiring good open time.

Cianol 12 can be effectively used in vinyl acetate homopolymers and copolymers and terpolymers latex, and acrylic, styrene and viny poly d, vinyl acetate latex.

Coalescing agents typically demonstrate one or more of the following effects:

• Lowering Tg of the polymer
• Reduction of polymer particle surface area
• Increase in capillary forces by controlled evaporation of water
• Reduction repulsive forces between polymer particles

Properties

• Low water solubility
• Evaporation rate suitable for application
• Excellent hydrolytic stability
• Eco-friendly properties: Zero-VOC and Odorless Paints

 

CIANOL 16

CIANOL 16, coalescing agent for latex paints, provides excellent film formation and high performance at low levels of coalescent.

CIANOL 16 is suitable for all types of waterborne coatings and maintains consistent performance under various weather conditions.

A non-VOC coalescing agent according to EU Decopaint Directive 2004/42/EC, EU Solvent Emissions Directive, and China SEPA regulations, CIANOL 16 is an environmentally friendly, low-toxicity, and biodegradable coalescent, making it ideal for low-odor waterborne applications.

CIANOL 16 enhances key performance properties of coatings, including film hardness without cracking, improved scrubbing resistance, pigment wetting, and better paint rheology.

It also demonstrates excellent compatibility with associative thickeners, effectively reducing their required usage, and is easily incorporated into latex without affecting stability, even at higher concentrations.

CIANOL 16 is suitable for use in vinyl acetate homopolymers, copolymers, and terpolymers, as well as acrylic, styrene, vinyl polyacetate, and other latex systems. Additionally, it can be employed in a variety of waterborne coating applications, providing a reliable, environmentally conscious solution for high-performance latex paints.

Structure	Ester Alcohol
Appearance	Colorless and transparent liquid
Content %	99
Freezing Point (℃)	≤-70
Initial Boiling Point (℃)	281
Water content ≤ %	0.1
Acid value (mgKOH/g)	≤ 0.5
Color ≤	15

 

Coalescing agents typically demonstrate one or more of the following effects:

• Lowering Tg of the polymer
• Reduction of polymer particle surface area
• Increase in capillary forces by controlled evaporation of water
• Reduction repulsive forces between polymer particles

Properties

• Low water solubility
• Evaporation rate suitable for application
• Excellent hydrolytic stability
• Eco-friendly properties: Zero-VOC and Odorless Paints