Coatings Markets & Applications Product Selector Rheology Center Technology Solutions Eastman™ Adhesion Promoters Eastman™ Cellulose Esters Eastman™ Coalescents Eastman™ Solvents Resin Intermediates Literature Center Formulation Tools Environmental/Regulatory Sustainability FAQs Distributors Home Markets Coatings Technology Solutions Eastman™ Coalescents Eastman™ Coalescents Eastman™ coalescents enable maximum film formation in latex paints, often improving overall paint performance. Coalescent works by softening the latex particles, allowing them to fuse into a tough, continuous film. Common coalescents include ester alcohols, esters, and glycol ethers. Eastman coalescents: Are compatible with a wide range of latex types and paint additives Allow good film formation under adverse temperature and humidity conditions Improve the overall performance of the paint Other important coalescent properties include: Ease of use Hydrolytic stability Low odor Non-yellowing Non-VOC Biodegradability Eastman™'s coalescents include: Eastman Texanol™ ester alcohol Eastman Optifilm™ enhancer 300 Eastman Optifilm™ enhancer 400 Eastman™ EEH solvent Eastman™ DB solvent Velate™ 368 Coalescent Velate™ 375 Coalescent Featured Publications M-328 Meeting VOC Regulations with Coalescents M-329 Eastman Texanol™ Ester Alcohol - The Premier Coalescent Webcast Coalescent vs. Coalescent-Free Architectural Coatings - (Part 1) Coalescent vs. Coalescent-Free Architectural Coatings - (Part 2) For additional information about coalescents, visit our Literature Center. Legal| Privacy| Site Index| Supplier| Contact Us © 2014 Eastman Chemical Company or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. As used herein, ® denotes registered trademark status in the U.S. only.