Neutralizing amines

Enhance paint performance with the right balance. Eastman has a suite of products to help formulators and manufacturers get that balance.

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It’s more than pH

Paint quality can make or break the aesthetics of a space. That makes it crucial to get the formulation right. Eastman offers neutralizing amines for paint formulators to adjust paint pH and provide more performance enhancements.

Our amines are supplementary pigment dispersants that enhance tint strength, grind stability and overall paint performance. Paint formulators can use our amines to achieve optimal paint quality and performance.

Eastman Advantex™  neutralizing amine additive for low-odor profile of architectural coatings

Eastman Vantex™ T neutralizing amine additive for low-VOC paints and coatings

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Amine performance properties

Neutralizing amines aid with pH adjustment, curing, film formation, stability, compatibility, pigment dispersion and syneresis control. Their presence ensures optimal paint performance, durability and quality.

Enhanced tint strength

Results in vibrant and intense color

Improved grind stability

Ensures consistent particle size distribution and prevents settling

Superb pigment dispersion

Promotes uniform color development

Better emulsion stability

Prevents phase separation and maintains paint formulation integrity

Improved syneresis control

Keeps film intact and free from defects such as cracking or shrinking

Applications

Interior paint

Incorporate interior paint formulations to adjust pH, enhance stability, and improve overall paint performance.

Exterior paint

Neutralizing amines help protect the paint film from environmental factors, ensuring long-term durability and resistance to weathering.

Stains

Regulate pH, improve color stability, and ensure uniform penetration and adhesion of the stain to the wood, resulting in an even finish.