Coatings & Additives

The ester alcohol coalescent — known commercially as Texanol (CAS 25265-77-4) — is a key raw material in waterborne coatings, and buying it right matters: the grade, the COA and the supplier all affect your paint’s consistency. This purchasing guide covers the specification sheet, what the COA should show, packaging and storage, and the supplier […]

Choosing a coalescent for waterborne coatings is a balancing act between efficiency, VOC, cost and compatibility. The three main options are ester alcohols (the Texanol-type, CAS 25265-77-4), glycol ethers, and plasticizers. Each works by a different mechanism and suits different situations. This guide compares them so formulators can make an informed choice. 1. The Three

Every latex paint formulator knows the frustration: the paint looks perfect in the lab but cracks and powders when applied on a cold wall. The culprit is the minimum film-forming temperature (MFFT), and the solution is a coalescent — most commonly the ester alcohol coalescent known commercially as Texanol (CAS 25265-77-4). This article explains the

Ester alcohol coalescents — the product class known commercially as Texanol — are among the most important additives in waterborne coatings. By softening latex polymer particles during film formation, they let paint form a continuous film at low temperatures without raising VOC. This article covers the chemistry, the manufacturing process, the specifications, and the applications