| abstract |
New, low volatility non-phthalate plasticizer / coagulant blends for use in paints and other polymer coatings include triblends of diethylene glycol dibenzoate, dipropylene glycol dibenzoate, and 1,2-propylene glycol dibenzoate. Include. Triblels when used in paints and other coatings have a stable viscosity even after three freeze / thaw cycles, and include, without limitation, prior arts including, without limitation, high VOC flocculants, low VOC non-dibenzoate flocculants and other dibenzoate blends. A low VOC paint or coating is achieved having an equivalent or better wet edge / open time rating, gloss rating, scrub resistance and block resistance when compared to a coagulant of. The triblend can be used as a substitute or substitute, especially in latex and acrylic emulsion coatings, to achieve lower VOC content without compromising performance properties. |