Eastman products for coating

and ink formulations

Helping formulators balance performance, appearance,
and regulatory compliance
 Contents Overview
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Eastman coatings and inks—a unique portfolio
Market segments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 of world-class specialty additives
Products In our ever-changing regulatory climate, making good coatings and inks based
on sound chemistry is more important than ever. As we move toward a greener
Cellulose esters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
tomorrow, formulators and manufacturers need the right products for use in
Resin intermediates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 conventional, high-solids, and waterborne coatings for architectural, transportation,
Resins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 industrial, and graphic arts and ink applications.

Solvents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Eastman’s in-depth understanding of the coating and ink industries and
commitment to technology-based innovation gives you the options you need
Neutralizing amines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
to balance performance, appearance, and regulatory compliance. Our unique
Specialty additives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 portfolio includes specialty additives such as cellulose esters and adhesion
Coalescents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 promoters, VOC-compliant coalescents, sulfopolyester dispersions, and specialty
solvents. As a global company, we can deliver a consistent, reliable supply of
Adhesion promoters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
products around the world.

We’ve been a leading provider of high-quality raw materials and services for the
paint and coatings industry for more than 85 years. Our technology support
network’s deep industry experience and formulation expertise is available when
and where you need it.

For more information on all Eastman products for coating and ink applications,
visit eastman.com or contact your Eastman technical representative or your
authorized Eastman distributor.

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Market segments
Architectural Inks and graphic arts
These are coatings intended for on-site application to interior or Ink is the formulation technology used to produce patterns, text, and
exterior surfaces of residential, commercial, or institutional buildings images using different printing methods such as gravure, flexographic,
with primary functions of decoration and protection. Architectural silk screen, lithographic, inkjet, and various types of pens. These ink
coatings cover a range of finishes, with flat paints that have a high printing methods are applied to unique and advanced applications
pigment volume concentration (PVC) and trim paints with a low PVC. such as metal paste for electronics, solder resist ink for PCB, and heat
Architectural flat is most typically used on large interior and exterior transfer ink for packaging, as well as well-established conventional
flat surfaces, i.e., walls and ceilings. Architectural trim paints are applications such as packaging, labeling, and overprinting varnish.
typically used on architectural components, such as window frames
and sills, door frames and doors, and other specialty moldings.
Transportation
Transportation includes factory-applied (OEM) e-coats, primer
General industrial surfacers, base coats, and clear coats for metal and plastic substrates
General industrial refers to factory-applied coatings normally dried for automobiles, light- and heavy-duty trucks, vans, SUVs, buses and
by forced evaporation of solvents in curing ovens. Coil coatings are recreational vehicles, aircraft, and railcars. This sector also includes
included in this segment. Most products are coated postmanufacture, automotive refinish paints (special purpose) that are applied in
and products include household appliances, metal furniture, shelving, body shops and other repair facilities under ambient or very low-
automotive components, drums, agricultural and construction temperature cure conditions. These finishes are also used to repair and
equipment, other transportation (including rail), and plastic refinish other commercial vehicles.
components.

Metal packaging
Wood Metal packaging includes all factory-applied coatings onto
Coating solutions specifically designed for factory- and field-applied metal—normally steel, aluminum, and tin—generally prior to the
wood applications serve the industrial and decorative wood markets manufacture of the final component. This includes internal and
in applications such as furniture, flooring, cabinetry, and window external can coatings.
frames and blinds.

Consumer electronics
Protective and marine Consumer electronics includes water- or solvent-based coatings
Protective and marine includes all high-performance protective applied onto various electronic devices. Coatings can have special
coatings, which are vital for protecting from corrosion in steel effects, such as a metallic or pearlescent look, and can be monocoat,
structures of all kinds. Applications include ships, oil rigs, and tank 2K, UV, or base coat/clear coat systems.
linings as well as basic steel structures, including bridges, chemical
plants, electrical power stations, pylons, and warehouses.
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 Cellulose esters

Hydroxyl content (wt%)

Factory-applied wood
Acetyl content (wt%)

Consumer electronics
Combined acetic acid

Melting range (°C)

General industrial

Protective marine

Metal packaging
(seconds/poise)

Transportation
Architectural
content (%)
Viscosity

Tg (°C)

Ink
Key features and benefits
Very high melting point. Limited solubility and compatibility and low odor.
Eastman CA-394-60LF 34.0/228.0 40.0 55.8 4.0 240–260 180 • Gives high strength and good resistance to u ­ ltraviolet light, heat, oils, and
greases. Useful in lacquers for glass, plastic, wire, and release coatings.

Very high melting point. Limited solubility and compatibility and low odor.
Eastman CA-398-3 3.0/11.4 39.8 55.5 3.5 230–250 180 • • Gives high strength and good resistance to ultraviolet light, heat, oils, and
greases. Useful in lacquers for glass, plastic, wire, and release coatings.
Lowest-viscosity 398 grade.

Very high melting point. Limited solubility and compatibility and low odor.
Eastman CA-398-3,
food contact
3.0/11.4 39.8 55.5 3.5 230–250 180 • Gives high strength and good resistance to ultraviolet light, heat, oils, and
greases. Specific food contact compliance information for U.S. FDA,
Cellulose European Union member states, and Switzerland is available on request.
acetate
Very high melting point. Limited solubility and compatibility and low odor.
Eastman CA-398-6 6.0/22.8 39.8 55.5 3.5 230–250 182 • Gives high strength and good resistance to u ­ ltraviolet light, heat, oils, and
greases. Useful in lacquers for glass, plastic, wire, and release coatings.

Very high melting point. Limited solubility and compatibility and low odor.
Eastman CA-398-10 10.0/38.0 39.8 55.5 3.5 230–250 185 • Gives high strength and good resistance to ultraviolet light, heat, oils, and
greases. Useful in lacquers for glass, plastic, wire, and release coatings.

Very high melting point. Limited solubility and compatibility and low odor.
Eastman CA-398-30 30.0/114.0 39.8 55.5 3.5 230–250 189 • Gives high strength and good resistance to ultraviolet light, heat, oils, and
greases. Useful in lacquers for glass, plastic, wire, and release coatings.
Highest-viscosity 398 grade.

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Cellulose esters (continued)

Hydroxyl content (wt%)

Factory-applied wood
Acetyl content (wt%)

Consumer electronics
Butyryl content (%)

General industrial
Melting range(°C)

Protective marine
Inherent viscosity

Metal packaging
(seconds/poise)

Transportation
Architectural
Viscosity

Tg (°C)

Ink
Key features and benefits

Eastman CAB-171-15 19.0/57.37 — 29.0 18.0 1.1 230–240 161 • Limited solubility and compatibility. Useful in coatings for wire,
plastic, and cloth.

Eastman CAB-321-0.1 0.1/0.38 — 17.5 32.5 1.3 165–175 127 • • • Designed for use in automotive base coats. Resistant to attack and
redissolve by solvents typical in clear coats.

Low solution viscosity. Useful in coatings for wood, metal, plastic,

Eastman CAB-381-0.1 0.1/0.38 — 13.5 38.0 1.5 155–165 123 • • • • • paper, leather, and cloth. Reduces cratering and dry-to-touch
time. Improves pigment control and intercoat adhesion.

Low solution viscosity. Useful in coatings for wood, metal, plastic,

paper, leather, and cloth. Reduces cratering and dry-to-touch
Eastman CAB-381-0.1,
food contact
0.1/0.38 — 13.5 38.0 1.5 155–165 123 • time. Improves pigment control and intercoat adhesion. Specific
food contact compliance information for U.S. FDA, European
Union member states, and Switzerland is available on request.

Eastman CAB-381-0.5 0.5/1.9 — 13.5 38.0 1.5 155–165 130 • • • • • Higher viscosity and increased toughness. Good balance of
compatibility and viscosity.

Higher viscosity and increased toughness. Good balance of

Cellulose
Eastman CAB-381-0.5,
food contact
0.5/1.9 — 13.5 38.0 1.5 155–165 130 • compatibility and viscosity. Specific food contact compliance
information for U.S. FDA, European Union member states, and
acetate Switzerland is available on request.
butyrate
Eastman CAB-381-2 2.0/8.0 — 13.5 38.0 1.3 171–184 130 • • • • • Higher viscosity and increased toughness with excellent surface
hardness. Used in automotive base coats for metallic flake control.

Higher viscosity and increased toughness with excellent surface

hardness. Used in automotive base coats for metallic flake control.
Eastman CAB-381-2,
food contact
2.0/8.0 — 13.5 38.0 1.3 171–184 130 • Specific food contact compliance information for U.S. FDA,
European Union member states, and Switzerland is available
on request.

Eastman CAB-381-2 BP 2.0/8.0 — 14.5 35.5 1.8 175–185 133 • • • • Higher-hydroxyl-content version of CAB 381-2

Eastman CAB-381-20 20.0/76.0 — 13.5 37.0 1.8 195–205 141 • • • • • Highest viscosity and greatest rheological modification. Useful as
a blending cellulosic resin in automotive coatings.

Highest viscosity and greatest rheological modification. Useful as

Eastman CAB-381-20,
food contact
20.0/76.0 — 13.5 37.0 1.8 195–205 141 • a blending cellulosic resin in automotive coatings. Specific food
contact compliance information for U.S. FDA, European Union
member states, and Switzerland is available on request.

Eastman CAB-381-20 BP 16.0/20.8 — 15.5 35.5 0.8 185–195 128 • • • • Lower-hydroxyl-content version of CAB 381-20

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 Cellulose esters (continued)

Hydroxyl content (wt%)

Factory-applied wood
Acetyl content (wt%)

Consumer electronics
Butyryl content (%)

General industrial
Melting range(°C)

Protective marine
Inherent viscosity

Metal packaging
(seconds/poise)

Transportation
Architectural
Viscosity

Tg (°C)

Ink
Key features and benefits

Eastman CAB-500-5 5.0/19.0 — 3.0 51.0 1.0 165–175 96 • • Produces a relatively soft flexible film. Useful in leather ­coatings
and as a flow control additive in polyurethanes.

Eastman CAB-531-1 2.0/5.6 — 3.0 50.0 1.7 135–150 115 • • • • Higher butyryl content offers improved compatibility.

Higher butyryl content offers improved compatibility. Specific

Eastman CAB-531-1,
food contact
2.0/5.6 — 3.0 50.0 1.7 135–150 115 • food contact compliance information for U.S. FDA, European
Union member states, and Switzerland is available on request.

Excellent compatibility and low viscosity. Solubility in styrene and

Eastman CAB-551-0.01 0.02/0.038 — 2.0 52.0 2.0 127–142 85 • • • • • • methyl methacrylate monomers allows use in UV-curing systems.
Gives improved hardness, dry-to-touch, and ­application
properties to 2K and high-solids systems.

Excellent compatibility and low viscosity. Solubility in styrene

and methyl methacrylate monomers allows use in UV-curing

Cellulose
Eastman CAB-551-0.01,
food contact
0.02/0.038 — 2.0 52.0 2.0 127–142 85 • • systems. Gives improved hardness, dry-to-touch, and ­application
properties to 2K and high-solids systems. Specific food contact
compliance information for U.S. FDA, European Union member
acetate states, and Switzerland is available on request.
butyrate
Eastman CAB-551-0.2 0.2/0.76 — 2.0 52.0 1.8 130–140 101 • • • • • Excellent compatibility and low viscosity. Useful in high-solids
thermoset coatings. Modifier for UV-curing systems.

Excellent compatibility and low viscosity. Useful in high-solids

Eastman CAB-551-0.2,
food contact
0.2/0.76 — 2.0 52.0 1.8 130–140 101 • thermoset coatings. Modifier for UV-curing systems. Specific food
contact compliance information for U.S. FDA, European Union
member states, and Switzerland is available on request.

Alcohol solubility with excellent compatibility and pigment-

Eastman CAB-553-0.4 0.3/1.14 — 2.0 47.0 4.8 150–160 136 • • • • • wetting characteristics. High hydroxyl content allows a high level
of cross-linking.

Alcohol solubility with excellent compatibility and pigment-

wetting characteristics. High hydroxyl content allows a high level
Eastman CAB-553-0.4,
food contact
0.3/1.14 — 2.0 47.0 4.8 150–160 136 • of cross-linking. Specific food contact compliance information
for U.S. FDA, European Union member states, and Switzerland is
available on request.

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Cellulose esters (continued)

Hydroxyl content (wt%)

Propionyl content (%)

Factory-applied wood
Acetyl content (wt%)

Consumer electronics
Melting range (°C)

General industrial

Protective marine

Metal packaging
(seconds/poise)

Transportation
Architectural
Viscosity

Tg (°C)

Ink
Key features and benefits

Eastman CAP-482-0.5 0.5/1.53 1.5 45.0 2.6 188–210 142 • • Low odor. Excellent grease barrier properties. Excellent solvent release.

Low odor. Excellent grease barrier properties. Excellent solvent release.

Eastman CAP-482-0.5,
food contact
0.5/1.53 1.5 45.0 2.6 188–210 142 • Specific food contact compliance information for U.S. FDA, European
Union member states, and Switzerland is available on request.

Eastman CAP-482-20 20.0/76.5 1.3 48.0 1.7 188–210 147 • • Higher-viscosity, low-odor resin

Cellulose Higher-viscosity, low-odor resin. Specific food contact compliance

acetate
Eastman CAP-482-20,
food contact
20.0/76.5 1.3 48.0 1.7 188–210 147 • information for U.S. FDA, European Union member states, and Switzerland
propionate is available on request.

Eastman CAP-504-0.2 0.2/0.76 0.5 42.5 5.0 188–210 159 • • Low-odor resin with high hydroxyl content for cross-linking systems.
Alcohol solubility with excellent pigment-wetting characteristics.

Low-odor resin with high hydroxyl content for cross-linking systems.

Eastman CAP-504-0.2,
food contact
0.2/0.76 0.5 42.5 5.0 188–210 159 • Alcohol solubility with excellent pigment-wetting characteristics. Specific
food contact compliance information for U.S. FDA, European Union
member states, and Switzerland is available on request.

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 Cellulose esters (continued)

Hydroxyl content (wt%)

Factory-applied wood
Acetyl content (wt%)

Consumer electronics
Melting range (°C)

General industrial

Protective marine
Inherent viscosity

Metal packaging
(seconds/poise)

Transportation
Architectural
Acid number
Viscosity

Tg (°C)

Ink
Key features and benefits

A free-flowing powder with low odor, low color, and high hydroxyl
content. It is fast dissolving in ethanol/water, has good water
tolerance for reducing static electricity and fire risk, and is
Eastman AWI-5010
polymer
0.22 — — — — — — • compatible with many ink resins (e.g., polyurethane, acrylic) and
solvents (e.g., ester, ketone, ether). It has good organic and
inorganic pigment dispersion to bring high tint strength for ink. It
has high Tg to provide heat resistance and antiblocking ability.

A dry, free-flowing, convenient-to-handle powder. It is soluble in a

wide range of solvents and compatible in most high-solids coating
systems. It is a flow and leveling additive, enabling consistent
Eastman Solus™ 2100
performance additive
— 0.08 2 — 1.2–1.9 — 70–80 • • • • • topcoat appearance, early surface hardness for handling and
polishing, and better storage stability at higher solids. Reduces
dry-to-touch time, improves antisag, aids flow and leveling, and
improves polishability in refinish systems.

A dry, free-flowing, convenient-to-handle powder. It is soluble in a

wide range of solvents and compatible in most high-solids coating
systems. It is a flow and leveling additive, enabling consistent
Eastman Solus™ 2100 topcoat appearance, early surface hardness for handling and
performance additive,
food grade
— 0.08 2 — 1.2–1.9 — 70–80 • • polishing, and better storage stability at higher solids. Reduces
dry-to-touch time, improves antisag, aids flow and leveling, and
Performance improves polishability. Specific food contact compliance
additives information for U.S. FDA, European Union member states, and
Switzerland is available on request.

A dry, free-flowing, convenient-to-handle powder. Soluble in a

wide range of solvents and compatible in most high-solids coating
systems. Solus 2300 was developed for higher-solids metallic
Eastman Solus™ 2300
performance additive
— 0.95 19 — 1.2–1.9 — 110 • • • base-coat systems, and when used in combination with an
antisettling additive, provides flake/pigment orientation, color
development, and better strike-in resistance. It provides better
flake control, increased redissolve resistance, and improved
productivity through increased solids.

A dry, white granular powder designed for use in waterborne base

coats. It can be solubilized using appropriate blends of solvents,
water, and neutralizing agents. It is a flow and leveling additive
that provides excellent metallic flake orientation, color matching,
Eastman Solus™ 3050 and improved strike-in resistance. It also reduces color sensitivity
performance additive
1.02/0.3 — 1.9 50 2.8 — 130 • • • and color shift due to variations in environmental temperature
and humidity. Provides CAB-like performance in water-based
coating. It provides improved redissolve resistance, better flake
orientation, increased flexibility in aluminum flake selection,
reduced blocking, and superior application consistency over a
wide range of climatic conditions.

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 Resin intermediates

Coating/composite benefit
Low solution viscosity

Factory-applied wood

Consumer electronics
Excellent weathering
Corrosion resistance

Humidity resistance
Chemical resistance
Hydrolytic stability

General industrial

Protective marine
Thermal stability

Metal packaging
Stain resistance

Transportation
Radiation cure
Processability

Conventional

Architectural
Resin benefit

Waterborne
Technology

High solids
Flexibility
Low color

Hardness

Powder

Ink
Neopentyl glycol (NPG) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Glycols
Eastman TMPD glycol (2,2,4-trimethyl-1,
3-pentanediol glycol) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM-D) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Hydroxypivalyl hydroxypivalate (HPHP) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Purified isophthalic acid (PIA) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Purified terephthalic acid (PTA) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Diacids/
diesters 1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid
(1,4-CHDA) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Dimethyl 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylate
(DMCD) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Acetoacetates
Acetoacetoxyethyl methacrylate (AAEM) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
t-Butyl acetoacetate (t-BAA) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
For detailed information on these products, refer to Eastman publication Building Blocks for Better Resins or contact your Eastman technical representative or authorized
Eastman distributor.

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 Resins

Factory-applied wood

Consumer electronics
Average particle size
Average nonvolatile

General industrial

Protective marine
Viscosity (mPa•s)

Metal packaging
Transportation
Architectural
content (%)

Typical pH
Solvent

(nm)

Ink
Key features and benefits
Film-forming polyester polymer supplied as an aqueous dispersion containing 30% polymer
Eastek™ 1000 polymer
dispersion
30 Water 60 6.0 27 • • solids. Provides excellent alcohol resistance, fast drying rates, low odor, low foaming, good
adhesion to aluminum, and neutral pH. Eastek 1000 is amine, surfactant, and cosolvent free.

Film-forming polyester polymer supplied as an aqueous dispersion containing 33% polymer

Eastek™ 1100 polymer
dispersion
33 Water 86 6.2 20 • • • solids. Provides excellent alcohol resistance, fast drying rates, low odor, low foaming, good
adhesion to aluminum, and neutral pH. Eastek 1100 is amine, surfactant, and cosolvent free.

Polyester polymer supplied as an aqueous solution containing 2% n-propanol and 30% polymer
Eastek™ 1200 polymer
dispersion
30 Water 99 6.6 13 • • • solids. Provides excellent water resistance, alcohol resistance, fast drying rates, low odor, and a
consistently low coefficient of friction. Eastek 1200 is amine and surfactant free. Eastek 1200 has
the highest Tg of all the Eastek dispersions.

Alcohol-free, film-forming polyester polymer. Aqueous dispersions of this polymer are

Eastek™ 1300 polymer
dispersion
30 Water 14 6.0 54 • • characterized by low odor, good storage stability, and reducibility with water or water/alcohol
mixtures. It offers excellent resistance properties and fast drying rates. Eastek 1300 is amine,
surfactant, and cosolvent free.

Aqueous dispersions of this polymer are characterized by low odor, good storage stability, and
reducibility with water or water/alcohol mixtures. Offers excellent resistance properties and fast
Eastek™ 1400 polymer
dispersion
30 Water 15 6.0 34 • • drying rates. Has outstanding adhesion to a variety of substrates, including PET film (treated or
untreated), paper, SBS board, aluminum foil, and metallized papers/films. Eastek 1400 is amine,
surfactant, and cosolvent free.

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 Resins (continued)

Inherent viscosity (dL/g)

Factory-applied wood

Consumer electronics
Acid number (typical)

General industrial

Protective marine
Hydroxyl number

Metal packaging
Transportation
Molecular wt

Architectural
Solids (%)

Tg (°C)

Ink
Key features and benefits
Polyester supplied as pellets. Aqueous dispersions of AQ 65S provide excellent
Eastman AQ™ 65S polymer 100 ~20,000 < 10 <2 62–65
0.34–
0.42 • water resistance, alcohol resistance, fast drying rates, low odor, and a consistently
low coefficient of friction.

Sulfopolyester that disperses directly in hot water without the assistance of

surfactants or other additives. AQ 55S aids the dispersion of many hydrophobic
Eastman AQ™ 55S polymer 100 ~20,000 < 10 <2 51–55
0.29–
0.37 • ingredients in water-based products and forms clear films at room temperature
from aqueous dispersions. As indicated by the number in the product name, AQ 55S
has a Tg (glass transition temperature) of about 55°C. The "S" indicates it's supplied
as solid pellets.

Sulfopolyester that disperses directly in a mixture of ethanol and water at room

temperature or in warm water without the assistance of surfactants or other
Eastman AQ™ 48 ultra
polymer
100 ~20,000 < 10 <2 45–48
0.26–
0.32 • additives. The aqueous or hydroalcoholic dispersions have water-like viscosity at
concentrations up to about 20% polymer. Films formed from the dispersions are
clear and glossy.

Eastman AQ™ 38S polymer is a sulfopolyester that disperses directly in hot water
without the assistance of amines, cosolvents, surfactants, or other additives. AQ
Eastman AQ™ 38S polymer 100 ~20,000 < 10 <2 35–38
0.32–
0.40 • 38S polymer aids the dispersion of many hydrophobic ingredients in water-based
products and forms clear films at room temperature from aqueous dispersions.
The “S” indicates it’s supplied as solid pellets.

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 Resins (continued)

Factory-applied wood

Consumer electronics
Acetate content as %

Butyral content as %
Tg (°C ) (by DSC Tg)

General industrial

Protective marine
Solution viscosity

Metal packaging
Transportation
Molecular wt

Architectural
–OH content
as % PVOH
10% by wt

PVOAc

PVB

Ink
Key features and benefits

A thermoplastic, polyvinyl butyral resin that offers a unique combination of properties for
Butvar® B-90 thermoplastic
polyvinyl butyral resin
72–78 70–100 200–400 18.5–20.5 0–1.5 80 • • • • • • coating or adhesive applications. The use or addition of polyvinyl butyral to a system
imparts adhesion, toughness, and flexibility. PVB retains the clarity of the coating and
offers reactive hydroxyl sites for cross-linking with thermoset.

A thermoplastic, polyvinyl butyral resin that offers a unique combination of properties for
Butvar® B-72 thermoplastic
polyvinyl butyral resin
72–78 170–250 1600–2500 17.5–20.0 0–2.5 80 • • • • • coating or adhesive applications. The use or addition of polyvinyl butyral to a system
imparts adhesion, toughness, and flexibility. PVB retains the clarity of the coating and
offers reactive hydroxyl sites for cross-linking with thermoset systems.

A thermoplastic, polyvinyl butyral resin that offers a unique combination of properties for
Butvar® B-74 thermoplastic
polyvinyl butyral resin
72–78 120–150 800–1300 17.5–20.0 0–2.5 80 • • coating or adhesive applications. The use or addition of polyvinyl butyral to a system
imparts adhesion, toughness, and flexibility. PVB retains the clarity of the coating and
offers reactive hydroxyl sites for cross-linking with thermoset systems.

A thermoplastic, polyvinyl butyral resin that offers a unique combination of properties for
coating or adhesive applications. The use or addition of polyvinyl butyral to a system
Butvar® B-76 thermoplastic
polyvinyl butyral resin
62–72 90–120 200–450 11.5–13.5 0–2.5 88 • • • • • imparts adhesion, toughness, and flexibility. PVB retains the clarity of the coating and
offers reactive hydroxyl sites for cross-linking with thermoset systems. Within the Butvar
line of products, B-76 and B-79 have the most compatibility.

A thermoplastic, polyvinyl butyral resin that offers a unique combination of properties for
coating or adhesive applications. The use or addition of polyvinyl butyral to a system
Butvar® B-79 thermoplastic
polyvinyl butyral resin
62–72 50–80 75–200 11.0–13.5 0–2.5 88 • • • • • • imparts adhesion, toughness, and flexibility. PVB retains the clarity of the coating and
offers reactive hydroxyl sites for cross-linking with thermoset systems. Within the Butvar
line of products, B-76 and B-79 have the most compatibility.

A thermoplastic, polyvinyl butyral resin that offers a unique combination of properties for
coating or adhesive applications. The use or addition of polyvinyl butyral to a system
Butvar® B-98 thermoplastic
polyvinyl butyral resin
72–78 40–70 75–200 18.0–20.0 0–2.5 80 • • • • • • • • imparts adhesion, toughness, and flexibility. PVB retains the clarity of the coating and
offers reactive hydroxyl sites for cross-linking with thermoset systems. B-98 can be used
in some screening ink applications.

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 Resins (continued)

Factory-applied wood

Consumer electronics
Neat resin acid value

General industrial

Protective marine
Viscosity (poise)

Metal packaging
Neat resin OH#

Transportation
Color (APHA)

Architectural
Solids (wt%)

(mg KOH/g)

(mg KOH/g)
Solvent
Tg (°C )

Ink
Key features and benefits

Eastman Tetrashield AC1001 is a durable polyester resin system that improves the
Eastman Tetrashield™
AC1001 protective
resin system
—
n-Butyl
acetate
74–76 12–32 120–150 < 10 < 120 • performance of both clear coats and pigmented topcoats. Tetrashield protective
resin systems are designed to enhance coating performance, reduce environmental
impact, and optimize the coating process for automotive OEMs and suppliers.

Eastman Tetrashield IC3000 is a durable polyester resin system that improves the
Eastman Tetrashield™ performance of both clear coats and pigmented topcoats. Tetrashield protective
IC3000 protective
resin system
—
n-Butyl
acetate
74–76 12–32 120–150 < 10 < 63 • resin systems are designed to enhance coating performance, reduce environmental
impact, and optimize the coating process for agricultural and construction
equipment manufacturers and their suppliers.

Eastman Tetrashield IC3020 is a high-performance polyester resin system for 2K

Eastman Tetrashield™
IC3020 protective
resin system
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n-Butyl
acetate
75 65 145–155 < 10 < 75 • topcoats. Tetrashield protective resin systems are designed to increase the
application window and enhance coating performance for protective and
maintenance coatings in industrial plants, equipment, and infrastructure.

Eastman Tetrashield IC3021 is a protective resin system that provides excellent

direct-to-metal corrosion resistance in weatherable 2K polyurethane industrial
Eastman Tetrashield™
IC3021 protective
resin system
—
n-Butyl
acetate
74–76 < 200 122–133 < 10 < 75 • coatings. Tetrashield-based coatings can enable reduced labor costs, lower coating
consumption, reduced environmental impact, and increased productivity. IC3021
provides superior corrosion resistance over iron-phosphate pretreated steel,
galvanized steel, and smooth cold-rolled steel.

Eastman Tetrashield MP2100 for metal packaging enhances the performance of

bisphenol A non-intent (BPA-NI) metal packaging coatings. With high solids,
improved retort resistance, and broad chemical resistance, formulations featuring
Eastman Tetrashield™
MP2100 protective
resin system
74 None 100
0.28 dL/g
(IV)
15 3 — • Tetrashield protective resin systems can achieve superior performance results in
interior, food contact metal packaging applications. Tetrashield MP2100 resin can
also be used in ends, caps and closures, and general line applications to improve
coating performance in these applications as well as to formulate high-solids
coating formulations.

Eastman Tetrashield PC4000 is a high-performance polyester resin system for 2K

Eastman Tetrashield™
PC4000 protective
resin system
37
n-Butyl
acetate
75 55–75 144–155 <8 < 100 • topcoats. Tetrashield protective resin systems are designed to increase the
application window and enhance coating performance for protective and
maintenance coatings in industrial plants, equipment, and infrastructure.

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 Solvents

Performance properties

Regulatory information
Total Hansen solubility
Specific gravity @ 20°C

Factory-applied wood

Consumer electronics
HAP list CAA Tittle III
Physical properties

General industrial

Protective marine
Boiling point (°C)

Evaporation rate

Metal packaging
Flash point (°C)

Surface tension

Transportation
(g O3/g VOC)

Architectural
(dynes/cm)
(nBA = 1.0)

parameter

MIR value

Prop 65

Ink
Key features and benefits
VOC exempt. Low MIR value. Limited water solubility.
Methyl acetate 0.933 57.0 –13 6.2 18.8 25.2 0.07 No No • • • • • • • • Can be used to replace acetone with zero VOC.
Low odor.

VOC exempt. Low MIR value. Limited water solubility.

Methyl acetate HP 0.933 57.0 –13 6.2 18.8 25.2 0.07 No No • • • • • • • • Can be used to replace acetone with zero VOC.
Urethane grade. Low odor.

FIFRA inert food ingredient (limitations). Urethane

Ethyl acetate 0.901 77.0 –4 4.1 18.0 23.9 0.63 No No • • • • • • • grade. High resistivity. Low surface tension. Available
in electronic grade.

Isopropyl acetate 0.873 88.0 2 3.0 17.6 22.1 1.07 No No • • • • • • • FIFRA inert nonfood ingredient. Urethane grade. High
resistivity. Low surface tension.

Propyl acetate 0.889 101.0 13 2.3 17.6 24.3 0.78 No No • • • • • • • Urethane grade. FIFRA inert nonfood ingredient. Low
MIR value.

Isobutyl acetate 0.870 115.5 20 1.4 16.8 23.7 0.62 No No • • • • • • • Urethane grade. High resistivity. Low water solubility.
Low surface tension. FIFRA inert nonfood ingredient.

Possible toluene replacement. Urethane grade. Best

n-Propyl propionate 0.880 121.5 22 1.2 17.6 24.7 0.84 No No • • • • • • • • odor profile among esters. Low MIR value. High
electrical resistance.
Esters
Urethane grade. Low water solubility. High resistivity.
n-Butyl acetate 0.883 125.5 27 1.0 17.4 25.1 0.83 No No • • • • • • • FIFRA inert nonfood ingredient. Available in electronic
grade.

Possible xylene replacement. Urethane grade. Best

n-Butyl propionate 0.876 147.0 36 0.5 17.2 25.3 0.84 No No • • • • • • • • odor profile among esters. Low water solubility. High
electrical resistance.

Low surface tension. Low density. Urethane grade. Low

Isobutyl isobutyrate (IBIB) 0.855 148.5 40 0.4 16.6 23.2 0.60 No No • • • • • • • • MIR value. FIFRA inert nonfood ingredient. High blush
resistance. Limited solvent crazing on multiple
substrates.

Linear structure, fast film release. Excellent solvent

Ethyl-3-ethoxypropionate
(EEP)
0.950 168.5 58 0.12 18.6 27.0 3.58 No No • • • • • • • • activity. Urethane grade. High electrical resistivity.
FIFRA inert nonfood ingredient. High autoignition
temperature.

Extremely slow evaporation rate. Low MIR value.

2-EH acetate 0.873 202.0 71 0.04 16.8 25.8 0.66 No No • • • • • • • Urethane grade. FIFRA inert nonfood ingredient. High
electrical resistance. Good blush resistance.

Ethylene glycol diacetate 1.107 190.0 58 0.02 19.4 33.7 0.66 No No • • • • • • • Slow evaporation rate. Low MIR value. High blush
resistance.

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Solvents (continued)

Performance properties

Regulatory information
Total Hansen solubility
Specific gravity @ 20°C

Factory-applied wood

Consumer electronics
HAP list CAA Tittle III
Physical properties

General industrial

Protective marine
Boiling point (°C)

Evaporation rate

Metal packaging
Flash point (°C)

Surface tension

Transportation
(g O3/g VOC)

Architectural
(dynes/cm)
(nBA = 1.0)

parameter

MIR value

Prop 65

Ink
Key features and benefits

Methyl isopropyl ketone

(MIPK)
0.805 94.2 –17 2.9 17.4 — 1.65 No No • • • • • • • • Excellent solvent activity. Medium evaporation rate.

Active medium evaporating urethane-grade solvent

Methyl propyl ketone
(MPK)
0.807 103.0 8 2.3 18.2 26.6 2.81 No No • • • • • • • • with high solvency and low density. Meets Boeing
specification. FIFRA inert nonfood ingredient.

Active medium evaporating urethane-grade solvent

Methyl propyl ketone
(MPK) UHP
0.807 103.0 8 2.3 18.2 26.6 2.81 No No • • • • • • • • with high solvency and low density. Meets Boeing
specification. FIFRA inert nonfood ingredient.

Ketones
Methyl isobutyl ketone
(MIBK)
0.802 115.5 16 1.6 17.0 23.6 3.88 Yes Yes • • • • • • • • Excellent solvent activity. Low surface tension. FIFRA
inert food ingredient (limitations).

Methyl isoamyl ketone

(MIAK)
0.813 144.5 36 0.5 17.0 25.8 2.41 No No • • • • • • • • Excellent solvent activity. Urethane grade. FIFRA inert
nonfood ingredient.

Excellent solvent activity. Urethane grade. Available in

Methyl amyl ketone (MAK) 0.818 150.0 39 0.4 17.6 26.1 3.36 No No • • • • • • • • electronic grade. FIFRA inert food ingredient
(limitations). Flash point above 100°F.

Diisobutyl ketone (DIBK) 0.811 170.0 49 0.2 16.4 24.6 2.68 No No • • • • • • • • FIFRA inert nonfood ingredient. Low surface tension.
High blush resistance. Low water solubility.

Eastman C-11 ketones 0.840 220.0 84 0.02 16.8 27.5 — No No • • • • • • • • Good flow and leveling in high-bake and coil applied
coatings. High flash point. Low water solubility.

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 Solvents (continued)

Performance properties

Regulatory information
Total Hansen solubility
Specific gravity @ 20°C

Factory-applied wood

Consumer electronics
HAP list CAA Tittle III
Physical properties

General industrial

Protective marine
Boiling point (°C)

Evaporation rate

Metal packaging
Flash point (°C)

Surface tension

Transportation
(g O3/g VOC)

Architectural
(dynes/cm)
(nBA = 1.0)

parameter

MIR value

Prop 65

Ink
Key features and benefits

Propylene glycol methyl

ether (PM solvent)
0.923 120.0 33 0.7 20.5 28.3 2.44 No No • • • • • • • • Complete water miscibility. FIFRA inert food ingredient
(limitations).

Complete water miscibility. Excellent coupling

Ethylene glycol propyl
ether (EP solvent)
0.913 151.5 49 0.2 22.7 27.9 3.30 Yes No • • • • • • • • efficiency. Low odor. High blush resistance. Available in
electronic grade. FIFRA inert nonfood ingredient.

Complete water miscibility, Excellent coupling

Ethylene glycol butyl ether
(EB solvent)
0.902 171.0 62 0.09 20.9 26.6 2.90 No No • • • • • • • • efficiency. Available in electronic grade. FIFRA inert
food ingredient (limitations).
Glycol
ethers Complete water miscibility, LVP-VOC. Low odor. Good
Diethylene glycol ethyl
ether (DE solvent)
0.990 201.0 91 0.02 21.9 32.2 3.26 Yes No • • • • • • • • coupling efficiency. FIFRA inert food ingredient
(limitations).

Diethylene glycol propyl

ether (DP solvent)
0.967 215.0 93 0.010 20.9 32.3 2.85 Yes No • • • • • • • • Complete water miscibility. LVP-VOC. Low odor. High
blush resistance. Good coupling efficiency.

Complete water miscibility. LVP-VOC. Available in

Diethylene glycol butyl
ether (DB solvent)
0.955 231.0 111 0.003 20.5 30.0 2.39 Yes No • • • • • • • • electronic grade. FIFRA inert food ingredient
(limitations).

Propylene glycol methyl

ether acetate (PM acetate)
0.970 145 46 0.4 19.2 26.4 1.70 No No • • • • • • • High solvent activity. Urethane grade. Available in
electronic grade.

Glycol
Ethylene glycol butyl ether
acetate (EB acetate)
0.941 190 71 0.03 18.2 30.3 1.62 Yes No • • • • • • • High solvent activity. High boiling point. Urethane
grade. FIFRA inert nonfood ingredient.
ether
esters Diethylene glycol ethyl
ether acetate (DE acetate)
1.012 218 107 0.008 19.2 31.7 1.48 Yes No • • • • • • • High solvent activity. Slow evaporation rate. High
blush resistance. Urethane grade. LVP-VOC.

Diethylene glycol butyl

ether acetate (DB acetate)
0.980 243 105 0.002 18.4 30.0 1.38 Yes No • • • • • • • High solvent activity. Slow evaporation rate. High
blush resistance. LVP-VOC.

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Solvents (continued)

Performance properties

Regulatory information
Total Hansen solubility
Specific gravity @ 20°C

Factory-applied wood

Consumer electronics
HAP list CAA Tittle III
Physical properties

General industrial

Protective marine
Boiling point (°C)

Evaporation rate

Metal packaging
Flash point (°C)

Surface tension

Transportation
(g O3/g VOC)

Architectural
(dynes/cm)
(nBA = 1.0)

parameter

MIR value

Prop 65

Ink
Key features and benefits
Good solvent activity. Complete water miscibility.
n-Propyl alcohol 0.804 97.0 23 1.0 24.6 23.8 2.50 No No • • • • • • • • Low surface tension. FIFRA inert food ingredient
(limitations).

Isobutyl alcohol 0.803 107.0 29 0.6 22.7 22.8 2.51 No No • • • • • • • • Low surface tension. Low density.

n-Butyl alcohol 0.811 118.0 36 0.5 23.1 24.6 2.88 No No • • • • • • • • Low density. FIFRA inert food ingredient (limitations).
Alcohols Methyl amyl carbinol 0.819 159.5 66 0.06 20.6 25.6 — No No • • • • • • • • Limited water solubility.

2-Ethylhexyl alcohol 0.833 184.0 73 0.01 20.3 28.7 2.00 No No • • • • • • • • Limited water solubility. LVP-VOC. High electrical
resistivity. FIFRA inert food ingredient (limitations).

Eastman Omnia™ high-

performance solvent
0.971 218.0 96 0.01 20.7 25.7 — No No • • • • • • • • Excellent safety profile. Limited water solubility.
LVP-VOC.

Dipolar aprotic solvent used for many organic

Dimethylacetamide
(DMAc)
0.943 166.0 64 0.7 22.7 33.8 — — Yes • • • • • • • reactions and industrial applications. Versatile solvent
due to its high boiling point and good thermal and
chemical stability.

Aprotic solvent with exceptional solvency, high

Dimethylformamide
(DMF)
0.951 153.0 58 0.2 24.8 35.2 — No Yes • • • • • • • dielectric constant, high miscibility in water, and low
volatility.
Nitrogen-
containing n-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone
(NMP)
1.027 202.0 91 0.04 22.9 40.7 2.41 No No • • • • • • • Excellent solvent activity. Polar aprotic solvent. FIFRA
inert food ingredient (limitations).

n-Ethylpyrrolidone (NEP) 0.997 212.0 91 0.02 22.7 69.0 — No No • • • • • • • Good solvent activity. Polar aprotic solvent.

Dipolar aprotic solvent with good solvency for a

Eastman TamiSolve™ NxG
dipolar aprotic solvent
0.960 241.0 108 0.001 20.5 33.8 — No No • • • • • • • • wide range of compounds. High chemical and
thermal stability.

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 Neutralizing amines

Vapor pressure (20°C)

Factory-applied wood

Consumer electronics
Density (20°C g/mL)

General industrial

Protective marine
Boiling point (°C)

Metal packaging
Soluble in water

Transportation
Molecular wt

Architectural
pKa

Ink
Key features and benefits

A coalescent neutralizing amine additive that allows paint manufacturers to formulate high
quality, low-VOC paints with virtually no amine odor. Has a very low vapor pressure with
Eastman Vantex™-T
neutralizing amine additive
161.3 0.98 8.9 Completely < 0.01 283 • • virtually no odor and is not considered a VOC by calculation or measurement. It can be used as
a replacement for current paint neutralization systems as well as a highly effective coalescing
aid, providing for the reduction or complete elimination of coalescing solvents.

A neutralizing amine additive for coatings, this product not only provides excellent buffering
Eastman Advantex™
neutralizing amine additive
117.2 0.89 10 Completely 0.14 199 • capacity but also improves the performance of paint through enhanced pigment dispersion
properties.

Eastman Advantex™ DM
neutralizing amine additive
89.1 — 9.3 Miscible — 134 • • • • • • • • A colorless to light yellow liquid with a mild amine-like odor. It is a cost-effective neutralizer
for paints and provides excellent stability.

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 Specialty additives

Factory-applied wood

Consumer electronics
Active content (%)

General industrial

Protective marine

Metal packaging
Density (g/cm2)

Transportation
Viscosity (cP)

Architectural
Appearance

Water (%)

VOC (%)

Ink
pH
Key features and benefits

Uniquely improves the application properties of paint through improved

workability and longer open time over a range of application conditions. A
low-VOC additive that does not negatively affect other key paint properties such
Eastman Optifilm™ additive
OT1200
69 1.08 8500 8.3 Hazy 28 <1 • • as water resistance, wet adhesion, block resistance, and stability. Because the
impact of OT1200 is in the early stages of film formation, it will not affect dry
time or recoat time of the paint. It can be substituted for volatile glycols, giving a
substantial reduction in the VOC content while improving the application feel
and the workability of the paint.

Specialty additives
Specific gravity (25°C)

Factory-applied wood

Consumer electronics
Acidity as acetic acid
Color (Pt-Co) (max.)

General industrial

Protective marine
Boiling range (°C)
Viscosity (mPa•s)
Evaporation rate

Metal packaging
Flash point (°C)

Transportation
(n-BuOAc = 1)

Freezing point

Architectural
(max. wt%)

(°C)

Ink
Key features and benefits
SAIB is a stable liquid that is soluble in most solvents. It has a light color as
well as good thermal, hydrolytic, and color stability. Although SAIB is a very
SAIB-90 (sucrose acetate
isobutyrate)
— 200 1.146
0.20
(acid No.)
100,000
(30°C)
— —
260
(COC) • • • viscous liquid, it has the unique characteristic of changing viscosity abruptly
with the addition of solvent or increasing temperature. SAIB-90 is a
low-viscosity solution of 90% by weight SAIB and 10% denatured ethyl
alcohol.

SAIB is a stable liquid that is soluble in most solvents. It has a light color and
good thermal stability. It also has good color stability to heat and UV light.
SAIB-90EA — 200 1.100
0.20
(acid No.)
770
(25°C)
— —
18
(TTC) • • • • Hydrolytic stability is also excellent. Although SAIB is a very viscous liquid, it
has the unique characteristic of changing viscosity abruptly with the addition
of solvent or an increase in temperature. SAIB-90EA is a low-viscosity
solution of 90% by weight SAIB and 10% ethyl acetate.

It is an odorless and tasteless, thermally stable, viscous liquid. It has very light
color (less than 1 on the Gardner color scale). It is produced by the controlled
esterification of sucrose, a natural sugar, with acetic and isobutyric
SAIB-100 — 200 1.100
0.20
(acid No.)
935
(25°C)
— —
91
(COC) • • • • anhydrides. The electrical properties of Eastman SAIB are equal to or better
than those of many widely used plasticizers, and it possesses an especially
high volume resistivity. It also has good thermal hydrolytic stability, making
it useful in surface coatings and electrical insulation.

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 Coalescents

Specific gravity (25°C)

Factory-applied wood

Consumer electronics
Acidity as acetic acid
Color (Pt-Co) (max.)

Freezing point (°C)

General industrial

Protective marine
Boiling range (°C)
Viscosity (mPa•s)
Evaporation rate

Metal packaging
Flash point (°C)

Transportation
(n-BuOAc = 1)

Architectural
(max. wt%)

Ink
Key features and benefits

Provides the highest level of film integrity at low levels of coalescent. Texanol
is suitable for all types of latex paints and maintains good performance
Eastman Texanol™
ester alcohol
0.002 10 0.95 a
0.05 — 254 b
−50
120
(COC) • • • • • • • regardless of varying weather conditions and substrate porosity. Not
classified as a VOC per EU Directive 2004/42/EC and EU Solvent Emissions
Directive. Texanol is considered a VOC in the U.S.

An efficient, low-odor coalescent for latex paints. Its broad compatibility,

easy incorporation, and excellent hydrolytic stability allow its use in a wide
range of latex types. Appropriate for many architectural applications, it is
particularly suited for low-odor flat and low-sheen wall paints. Reduces
Eastman Optifilm™
enhancer 300
0.00077 30 0.945a 0.05c — 281b −70
143
(COC) • • • • • • • formulated cost by allowing substantial reductions in associative thickeners.
Greater than 25% reduction in associative thickener levels can be obtained
without compromising rheology characteristics. It is not classified as a VOC
per EU Directive 2004/42/EC and EU Solvent Emissions Directive. However,
it is considered a VOC in the U.S.

A non-VOC, very low-odor coalescent that is compatible with a variety of

latex types. It is an efficient coalescent that aids in the development of latex
paints that have a good balance of performance properties. Delivers excellent
Eastman Optifilm™
enhancer 400
0.000017
100
max.
0.967 — 15.8 cP
374–
381
−50 199 • • • • • • • film integrity, touch-up properties, and scrub resistance, even at the lowest
VOC content. Paints prepared with Optifilm 400 have also demonstrated
good exterior durability after long-term exposure. Does not migrate to the
surface like other low-VOC coalescents. This product is non-phthalate and is
not listed on HAP or SARA 313.

Primarily used in performance specialty coatings applications. It offers an

excellent balance of performance properties when used as a coalescent
in architectural and industrial maintenance coatings. EEH has low water
EEH (ethylene glycol
2-ethylhexyl ether) solvent
0.003 10 0.882 0.02 7 cP
235–
275
< −45 102 • • • • miscibility, low surface tension, good hydrolytic stability, and high electrical
resistance. In electrodeposition primers, EEH reduces volatilization from dip
tanks and provides good flow and leveling of the coating in the baking oven.
It is not an HAP or listed on SARA 313.

a
20°C b
Boiling point c
Acidity as propionic acid (isobutyric)

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 Coalescents (continued)

Specific gravity (25°C)

Factory-applied wood

Consumer electronics
Acidity as acetic acid
Color (Pt-Co) (max.)

Freezing point (°C)

General industrial

Protective marine
Boiling range (°C)
Viscosity (mPa•s)
Evaporation rate

Metal packaging
Flash point (°C)

Transportation
(n-BuOAc = 1)

Architectural
(max. wt%)

Ink
Key features and benefits
A non-phthalate, low-VOC coalescent for waterborne coating applications.
This product is a very good alternative to conventional coalescents for
Eastman Velate 375
• • • • formulating paints with very low VOC content without sacrificing surface
™
< 0.001 150 1.150 — 93 > 350b < 61 —
coalescent appearance and durability. Its combination of efficiency and extremely low
volatility makes it useful as a plasticizer in other applications, such as
adhesives and caulks.

A low-odor and low-viscosity coalescent. By virtue of having lower odor than

Eastman Velate™ 368
coalescent
< 0.001 40 0.962a — 20 296.5b < −98 162 • • • • most coalescents, paints formulated with Velate 368 have minimal or no
odor in freshly painted rooms. The principal use is as a coalescent for trade
sales latex paints.

A high-solvating plasticizer that has been used for many years in a wide
Benzoflex™ 9-88
plasticizer
— 80 1.12 0.1 105 347b −30 182 • • • • variety of polymer systems and applications. Its diverse uses include resilient
flooring, adhesives, artificial leather cloth, and caulk. It can be used in both
water-based and solvent-based coatings.

Primarily known for its exceptional performance in polyvinyl acetate and

Benzoflex™ 50
plasticizer
— 80 1.15 0.1 78 370b < 16 192 • • • • water-based adhesives. It can be used in both water-based and solvent-based
coatings.

A comonomer normally used in polymerization with vinyl acetate, vinyl

DOM plasticizer — 50 0.944 0.01 15 365b −60 185 • • • • chloride, styrene, and derivatives of acrylic and methacrylic acids. It's used as
a specialty plasticizer and can be used in applications such as latex paints and
textiles.

a
20°C b
Boiling point

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 Adhesion promoters

Color (Gardner) (max.)

Factory-applied wood

Consumer electronics
Average nonvolatile

General industrial

Protective marine
Viscosity (mPa•s)

Metal packaging
Typical chlorine

Transportation
content (wt%)

Architectural
content (%)

Typical pH
Solvent

Ink
Key features and benefits

A 25% solution of a chlorinated polyolefin in xylene. It is 21–25 wt%

Eastman CP 153-2
25% xylene
25 Xylene 23.0 15 — — • • • • chlorine and has a Gardner color value of 12–15. Recommended as an
adhesion-promoting primer for untreated polyethylene-based
substrates.

Has an 18–23 wt% chlorine content. It is soluble in toluene and xylene.

The limited solubility of CP 164-1 increases the resistance of the primer
Eastman CP 164-1
100%
100 None 20.5 16 — — • • • coat to redissolve during topcoat application. It was developed to
improve not only initial adhesion but also adhesion after exposure to
humidity and gasoline on TPO and PP-based substrates.

Supplied as a white powder and soluble in both toluene and xylene. It is

18–23 wt% chlorine. Good resistance to high temperatures. Because of
its limited solubility, solutions of CP 343-1 may become hazy, partially
Eastman CP 343-1a
100%
100 None 20.5 — — — • • • • precipitate from solution, or gel with exposure to low temperatures.
Should any of the above conditions occur, warming the contents to
approximately 38°–49°C with mild agitation will generally return the
Solvent- product to its original condition. Care should be taken in handling or
based mixing nonpolar solvents such as xylene and toluene.

Higher chlorine content than CP 343-1 gives improved compatibility

Eastman CP 343-3
25% xylene
25 Xylene 29.0 7 — — • • • • with co-resins. Recommended as stir-in additive to promote adhesion to
PP-based substrates.

Higher chlorine content than CP 343-1 gives improved compatibility

Eastman CP 343-3
50% xylene
50 Xylene 29.0 11 — — • • • • with co-resins. Recommended as stir-in additive to promote adhesion to
PP-based substrates.

Recommended as stir-in additive to promote adhesion to PP and other

difficult-to-coat substrates. Although CP 515-2 shows borderline
compatibility with some resins, this is not a problem because of the
Eastman CP 515-2
40% aromatic 100
40
Aromatic
100
29.0 7 — — • • • • small amount of CP 515-2 usually added to a coating or ink. CP 515-2
has excellent adhesion to polypropylene and good to excellent adhesion
to many other substrates. Not only will CP 515-2 adhere to a variety
of substrates, but when added to coatings and inks, it improves their
adhesion to these substrates.

Eastman CP 343-1 comes in a variety of solid levels.

a

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Adhesion promoters (continued)

Color (Gardner) (max.)

Factory-applied wood

Consumer electronics
Average nonvolatile

General industrial

Protective marine
Viscosity (mPa•s)

Metal packaging
Typical chlorine

Transportation
content (wt%)

Architectural
content (%)

Typical pH
Solvent

Ink
Key features and benefits

Recommended as stir-in additive to promote adhesion to PP and other

difficult-to-coat substrates. Although CP 515-2 shows borderline
compatibility with some resins, this is not a problem because of the
Eastman CP 515-2
40% xylene
40 Xylene 29.0 3 — — • • • • small amount of CP 515-2 usually added to a coating or ink. CP 515-2
has excellent adhesion to polypropylene and good to excellent adhesion
to many other substrates. Not only will CP 515-2 adhere to a variety
of substrates, but when added to coatings and inks, it improves their
adhesion to these substrates.

Designed to be the active component in adhesion promoter primers

used to ensure adhesion of color coats and topcoats to polypropylene
(PP) and thermoplastic olefin (TPS) plastics, CP 730-1 20% in aromatic
Eastman CP 730-1 Aromatic

Solvent-
20% aromatic 100
or xylene
20 100
or xylene
22.5 7 — — • • • • 100 or xylene provides excellent adhesion properties for all typical base
coat chemistries. Adhesion promoters built around CP 730-1 exhibit
excellent gasoline and humidity resistance required for the newer,
based high-modulus TPOs being used today. It also has outstanding gasoline
and gasohol resistance under melamine-cured systems.

Eastman’s second-generation nonchlorinated product for adhesion to

TPS and PP. Nonchlorinated systems are known to demonstrate
excellent performance under 2-component (2K) urethane coatings, but
often their application is limited to 2Ks. AP 550-1 expands
Eastman AP 550-1 Aromatic nonchlorinated performance to applications under many melamine-
25% aromatic 100
or xylene
25 100
or xylene
— 7 — — • • • cured systems. Due to its lack of chlorine and chemical structure, AP
550-1 25% in aromatic 100 or xylene exhibits excellent gasoline
resistance. Formulators should be able to get a boost in gasoline
resistance performance by adding AP 550-1 to their current adhesion-
promoter system. If the solution gels due to storage at low
temperatures, it can be reliquefied by warming with agitation.

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 Adhesion promoters (continued)

Color (Gardner) (max.)

Factory-applied wood

Consumer electronics
Average nonvolatile

General industrial

Protective marine
Viscosity (mPa•s)

Metal packaging
Typical chlorine

Transportation
content (wt%)

Architectural
content (%)

Typical pH
Solvent

Ink
Key features and benefits

A water dispersion of a chlorinated polyolefin. It contains ammonia as

Eastman CP 310W 30 Water 20.5 — 10 9.5 • • • • the neutralizing amine. The faster-evaporating ammonia in CP 310W
makes it more useful in adhesion-promoting primers that are air dried
prior to application of a topcoat. CP 310W is also APEO free.

A water dispersion of a chlorinated polyolefin. It contains 2-amino-2-

methyl-1-propanol as the neutralizing amine along with 2 wt% ethylene
Eastman CP 347W 25 Water 20.5 — 10 9.5 • • • • glycol, making it more compatible with other waterborne resins and
therefore more useful as an additive. CP 347W is compatible with many
amine-neutralizable solution resins.

A water dispersion of a chlorinated polyolefin. It contains 2-amino-2-

Eastman CP 349W 26 Water 20.5 — 10 9.5 • • • • methyl-1-propanol as the neutralizing amine along with 5 wt%
ethylene glycol, making it more compatible with other waterborne
resins and therefore more useful as an additive.
Water-
based A water dispersion of a chlorinated polyolefin containing an APEO-free
surfactant. It contains 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol as the
Eastman CP 377W 24 None 20.5 Tan 10 9.5 • • • • neutralizing amine along with 2 wt% ethylene glycol, making it more
compatible with other waterborne resins and therefore more useful as
an additive. CP 377W is compatible with many amine-neutralizable
solution resins.

Eastman’s next-generation waterborne product for adhesion to

thermoplastic polyolefin-based plastics (TPO, PP). Advantis 510W is
Off- chlorine free and APEO free. Primary application is a blend-in resin in
Eastman Advantis™ 510W
adhesion promoter
24 Water —
white
milky
< 75 cP 8 • • waterborne primers and waterborne base coats for automotive bumper
applications. Advantis 510W can also be used as a wash primer and is
liquid suitable as an adhesion promoter for applications beyond automotive.
It provides excellent adhesion on non-flame-treated EPDM rubber-
modified polypropylene substrates.

Supplied in powder form for dilution in xylene, toluene, or aromatic

100. Designed to be the active component in adhesion promoter
primers used to ensure adhesion of color coats and topcoats to
polypropylene (PP) and thermoplastic olefin (TPS) plastics, CP 730-1
100% Solids
Eastman CP 730-1
100% solids
20 None 22.5 7 — — • • • • 100% solids provides excellent adhesion properties for all typical base
coat chemistries. Adhesion promoters built around CP 730-1 100%
solids exhibit excellent gasoline and humidity resistance required for
newer, high-modulus TPOs being used today. It also has outstanding
gasoline and gasohol resistance under melamine-cured systems.

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