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​​​​​​Eastman coalescents

Eastman coalescents enable maximum film formation in latex paints, often improving overall paint performance. Coalescent works by softening the latex particles, allowing them to fuse into a tough, continuous film. Common coalescents include ester alcohols, esters, and glycol ethers.

Important coalescent properties

  • Compatibility with a wide range of latex types and paint additives 
  • Allow good film formation under adverse temperature and humidity conditions 
  • Improve the overall performance of the paint
  • Ease of use 
  • Hydrolytic stability 
  • Low odor
  • Nonyellowing
  • Non-VOC
  • Biodegradability
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Eastman Optifilm 300 enhancer 
Eastman Optifilm™ enhancer 300 is a low odor, coalescent that is safe, efficient and nonyellowing. Used in a variety of latex types, it is also compatible with solvent borne resins, improving the rheology, flexibility, and adhesion of coatings based on these resins. Eastman Optifilm™ enhancer 300 is VOC-exempt under the European Union Decopaint directive and Solvent Emissions Directive, the Australian Paint Approval Scheme.
Useful for preparing low viscosity weatherable PVC coil coatings. Coalescing aid with low volatility and excellent application properties. Excellent properties with associative thickeners.


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Eastman Optifilm 400 enhancer 
Eastman Optifilm™ enhancer 400 is a low odor coalescent that is compatible with a variety of latex types, and it does not significantly contribute to the VOC content of paints.

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Eastman Optifilm OT1200 additive 
Eastman Optifilm™ additive OT1200 uniquely improves the application properties of your paint through improved workability and longer open time over a range of application conditions.

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