N-Propyl Propionate

Applications

Architectural coatings
Auto OEM
Auto plastics
Auto refinish
Automotive
Commerical printing inks
General industrial coatings
Marine
Wood coatings

Key attributes

Good solvent activity
High electrical resistance
Low MIR value
Low surface tension
Low water solubility
Medium evaporation rate
Mild odor
Non-HAP
Non-SARA
Predicted to be readily biodegradable*
REACH compliant
Urethane grade

Product description

Eastman™ n-Propyl Propionate is a non-HAP, medium evaporating, urethane grade solvent that provides good activity for most coating resins. Its good activity yields efficient resin viscosity reduction that enables the development of lower VOC coatings. Eastman n-propyl propionate linear structure allows fast diffusion through coatings and printing inks films. It has lower odor than solvents of similar volatility. <p>Many resins are letdown in a solvent thinning tank to make handling, storing, and shipping easier. Eastman™ n-Propyl Propionate is useful as a letdown solvent because of its low volatility, good solvent activity, and urethane grade quality. Since this product is not a HAP, it is a good choice when formulating solvent blend replacements for toluene and xylene in coating applications such as high-solids thermoset enamels. Its high electrical resistivity is beneficial in optimizing transfer efficiency in coatings applied via electrostatic spray equipment.</p> <P>*Modeled using <A href="http://epa.gov/oppt/exposure/pubs/episuite.htm" target=_blank>The Estimation Programs Interface (EPI) Suite™ (EPA), BIOWIN v4.10 module</A> </P>

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Europe, Middle East & Africa
Latin America
North America

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