Patent ID: 7906577
Filing Date: 2011-03-15
Classification: C08F,C08K,C09D

Abstract:
1. A low VOC latex coating composition comprising: (a) at least one latex polymer; (b) at least one pigment; (c) water; and (d) an additive present in an amount effective to impart freeze-thaw stability to the composition, the additive having structural formula IIA: wherein R 1 , R 2 and R 3 are independently selected from the group consisting of: butyl, tert-butyl, isobutyl, wherein X is a divalent hydrocarbon radical comprising a linear or branched alkylene radical having from about 2 to 8 carbon atoms; wherein n is an integer of from 1 to 100; wherein R further wherein the additive is present in an amount greater than about 1.3% by weight of the polymer.