Patent ID: 6762230
Filing Date: 2004-07-13
Classification: C09D

Abstract:
A coating composition, comprising:a latex polymer; and a coalescent having the formula: R1â€”(C(O)â€”Xrâ€”O)nâ€”R2 â€ƒwherein: R1 is an organic group; X is a divalent organic group; r is 0 to 1; n is 1 to 10; and R2 is hydrogen or an organic group; with the proviso that R1 includes at least three carbon atoms when X is not â€”(CH2)sâ€” wherein s is 2 to 8; with the proviso that the coalescent has less than two aliphatic unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds when r is zero; wherein the coalescent has a volatile organic content of less than about 50% and is dispersible in the coating composition.