COATING INDUSTRY
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Hydrocarbon solvents (D40, D60, D100)
High-purity, dearomatized aliphatic solvents with excellent solvency power and low odor.
The number (40, 60, 100) primarily indicates the distillation range (boiling point range) in degrees Celsius (°C).
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Nitrocellulose
Nitrocellulose is a highly flammable compound of cellulose nitrate ester. It plays an important role in the Coating Industry as a basis of Nitrocellulose Coating Materials. Lacquers, Enamels and Paints manufactured on its basis are characterized by rapid drying, hard film formation and decorative properties.
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Properties:
- Extremely Fast Drying
- Excellent Film Formation & Hardness
- High Gloss & Clarity
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Glycols
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Propylene Glycol (PG)
Key Properties: Low volatility, low toxicity, water-soluble, moderate evaporation rate.
Functions:
- Humectant
- Coalescing Aid
- Freeze-Thaw Stabilizer
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Dipropylene Glycol (DPG)
Key Properties: Higher boiling point and lower volatility than PG, water-soluble, hydrophobic character.
Functions:
- Coupling Solvent
- Flow and Leveling Aid
- Humectant / Freeze-Thaw Stabilizer
- Viscosity Modifier
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Ethylene Glycol (EG)
Key Properties: High efficiency freeze point depressant, high volatility, water-soluble, higher toxicity.
Functions:
- Freeze-Thaw Stabilizer
- Humectant
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Butyl Glycol (BG)
Butyl Glycol is a common name primarily referring to the organic compound 2-Butoxyethanol. It belongs to the family of glycol ethers, which are solvents derived from ethylene glycol or propylene glycol.
Functions:
- Solvent & Diluent
- Coalescing / Coupling / Cleaning Agent
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Plasticizers
They are added to materials (especially plastics like PVC) to make them flexible, softer and easier to process.
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Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP)
DOP acts as the primary solvent/plasticizer. It swells the PVC particles during heating, allowing them to coalesce into a homogeneous, flexible film upon cooling. DOP imparts excellent low-temperature flexibility, elongation, and processability.
Functions:
- Reduction of Viscosity
- Improved Adhesion
- Improved Fluidity and Gloss
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Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP)
Its primary function is to modify the physical properties of polymer resins, making coatings more flexible, durable and easier to process.
Functions:
- Enhancing Flexibility & Elasticity
- Improved Adhesion
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Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP)
It is primarily used as a plasticizer within the coating industry, playing a crucial role in modifying the properties of specific binder systems, most notably PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and related copolymers.
Functions:
- Enhancing Flexibility & Elasticity
- Improving Low-Temperature Performance:
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Alcohols
Alcohols play diverse and crucial roles in the coating industry, primarily as solvents, reactants, and additives.
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N-Butanol
It is a significant and versatile solvent within the coating industry, valued for its unique combination of properties.
Functions:
- Solvent & Diluent
- Viscosity Reduction
- Flow and Leveling Agent
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Isopropanol (IPA)
It is a widely used solvent in the Coating Industry. IPA plays several critical functions in the coating industry due to its unique solvent properties (fast evaporation, low residue, moderate polarity).
Functions:
- Surface Cleaning & Preparation
- Viscosity Reduction & Flow Control
- Dispersing Aid & Wetting Agent
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Ethanol
This product is also a widely used solvent in the Coating Industry.
Functions:
- Solvent
- Cleaning & Surface Prep
- Drying Agent
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Methanol
It plays several roles in the coating industry, primarily as a versatile and relatively inexpensive solvent.
Functions:
- Solvent & Co-Solvent
- Antifreeze Agent
- Cleaning Agent
- Chemical Reactant
