K-FLEX® Dibenzoate Coalescents are REACh registered solutions for excellent performance in low-VOC paints and coatings. K-FLEX delivers excellent performance to a wide range of applications, including interior and exterior architectural paints, industrial coatings, direct-to-metal coatings, color dispersions, concrete and metal primers, and lacquers (nitrocellulose and acrylic).
K-FLEX low-VOC coalescents have excellent compatibility with acrylic (styrene or ethylene copolymers) and polyvinyl acetate, the typical polymers used in paints and coatings. They are tailored to create stronger, better coalesced films with superior overall performance characteristics that often exceed the performance of traditional high-VOC coalescents.
Characteristics of Emerald K-FLEX Lox-VOC Coalescents:
In addition to providing desirable performance characteristics, K-FLEX coalescents have excellent chemistry profiles and help to minimize health, safety, and regulatory concerns. They are non-phthalate, low-VOC, and non-PBT. Inquire for more information about this product’s applicability to EU Ecolabel claims.
Emerald is a leading global producer of benzoic acid, which we use to produce our benzoate coalescents. As a result, we can ensure a reliable global supply that is consistently produced to meet our high quality standards.
High solvating, economical plasticizer for adhesives and caulks, as well as other PVC and PVA applications
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9.7
Low-VOC, dibenzoate coalescent tailored for ultra-low-VOC applications such as eco-friendly paints and coatings.
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9.8
Economical, high solvating PVC plasticizer for excellent compatibility, stain resistance, and durability in vinyl applications, as well as good characteristics in caulks and sealants
12
9.8
Low-VOC dibenzoate plasticizer optimized for use in waterborne latex applications, especially adhesives, where it improves tack, reduces set times, and suppresses Tg
14
9.8
Versatile dibenzoate plasticizer for performance in vinyl, adhesives, sealants, and coatings, offering excellent compatibility with polar polymers and a low freeze point for easier handling.
6
9.9
Most versatile dibenzoate plasticizer, offering exceptional low temperature flexibility and compatibility with a wide range of polar polymers and rubbers; excellent choice for many high-solvating plasticizer applications
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9.5
Very high solvating, dibenzoate plasticizer for outstanding stain resistance and durability in vinyl, as well as a low-VOC coalescent for Ecolabel paints; exceptional low temperature flexibility
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9.8
K-FLEX is a registered trademark of Emerald Kalama Chemical, LLC for its line of low-VOC plasticizers and coalescents. K-FLEX is also a registered trademark of King Industries, Inc. for its line of polyester and urethane polyols and resin modifiers.
