Coating Resins

Binders for
Architectural Coatings

• Extensive chemistry options

to help you tailor a binder
choice to your needs

• Waterborne and solventborne

options for interior and
exterior wall, trim, wood,
metal and masonry
applications
DELIVERING MORE CHOICES IN POLYMERS
FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS
When you evaluate the raw materials for your formulated products, Arkema’s
Coating Resins business offers a wide range of technology platforms to choose from
to meet your exact requirements.

Enhanced and new binders adhesion and stain-blocking Our line of performance-proven
have been developed to allow resistance for demanding solventborne binders includes:
our customers to formulate paints applications such as isolating
and varnishes which may be wall and wood coatings, primers • G ELKYD ® Thixotropic
compliant with criteria for the and facade paints. Alkyds
award of relevant ecolabels in Polyamide-modified alkyds that
Europe (for paints and varnishes), •SNAP ® Structured Nano- impart thixotropy into a wide
such as EU Ecolabel, Nordic Acrylic Polymers range of decorative coatings –
Ecolabel, NF Certification Mark, With SNAP ® technology, it is from non-drip to light creamy
Blue Angel. easy to reach both the necessary structures, in primers and full-
rheological profile to give gloss topcoats.
Our extensive line of waterborne excellent application properties
binders and opaque polymers and also enable excellent film •SUPERGELKYD® Thixotropic
includes: formation at low VOC (Volatile Alkyds
Organic Compounds). SNAP ® Urea modified alkyds resistant to
• CELOCOR® Opaque Polymers polymers offer balanced polar additives and solvents that
CELOCOR ® opaque polymer is properties, high gloss potential, are especially recommended for
a highly efficient, voided latex stain resistance and block wood stains.
product that improves hiding and resistance.
whiteness in paints and coatings, •SYNOLAC ®
and functions as a partial •SYNAQUA Waterborne
®
Solvent based alkyd and modified
replacement for titanium dioxide Alkyds alkyd resins.
(TiO2). The SYNAQUA ® product line
provides alkyd technology in a •UNITHANE ®
• ENCOR Polymers
®
waterborne system. The products Urethane alkyds and oils.
Vinylic, styrene-acrylic and in this range can be formulated
acrylic emulsions based on alone or in combination with
APEO-free surfactants.A pure specific ENCOR ® or SNAP ®
acrylic backbone imparts high polymers to impart alkyd properties
UV resistance and non-yellowing into paints and varnishes.
properties. Using special
monomers and technologies,
acrylics offer a high level of
performance, including wet
Good things happen when
chemistry gets personal.
Innovation. Opportunity. Growth. And though we have the
expertise, resources and a broad range of products, like waterborne
acrylic binders, to cover virtually every architectural application, that’s
simply not enough. We believe what sets Arkema apart is understanding
— your goals, your applications…you. And you can’t understand without
listening. That’s how we help customers build a coating system that
delivers both efficiencies and performance. This is what moves practical
innovation forward and adds color to the markets we serve.
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BINDERS FOR INTERIOR/EXTERIOR WALL COATINGS

TYPICAL
SOLIDS LOW VOC EXTERIOR SUGGESTED USES/
PRODUCT CHEMISTRY VISCOSITY MFFT°C INTERIOR ELASTOMERIC PRIMERS GLOSS
(%) FORMULATION MASONRY PROPERTIES
MPAS (23°C)

Voided latex material that

CELOCOR® Opaque imparts hiding and functions as
30.5 <500 n.a. •• •• ••
2801 Polymer a partial replacement for titanium
dioxide.

Excellent film formation and pigment

ENCOR® binding power for high PVC paints
Acrylic 50 100 <5 •• •• •• and exterior coatings. Free of form-
2138
aldehyde releaser and ammonia.

ENCOR® High solids pure acrylic adapted

Acrylic 60 4000 6 • • •• to exterior textured coatings.
2140
Formaldehyde releaser free.

ENCOR® Low particle size acrylic for

Acrylic 30 50 <1 •• •• penetrating primers.
2144

Pure acrylic for interior and exterior

ENCOR® wall paints, good balance price
Acrylic 46 4000 6 • •• •
2222 performance.

Particularly adapted to the formula-

ENCOR® tion of paints and primers for mineral
Acrylic 47 <500 <5 • •• •
2505 substrates, especially silicate paints.

Low VOC matt to satin paints with

ENCOR® good water resistance and low
Acrylic 47 200 <5 •• •• •• •• tackiness. Free of formaldehyde
2506
releaser and ammonia.

Low MFFT acrylic for renovation

ENCOR® paints and primers. Excellent stain
Acrylic 42 <200 4 •• •• ••
2710 blocking and adhesion properties.
Free of formaldehyde.

Formulation of satin and glossy

ENCOR®
Acrylic 46 70 19 •• • • interior pure acrylic wall coatings
2741 and high quality exterior paints.

Low MFFT acrylic with good film

formation, blocking resistance and
SNAP® oudoor durability. Adapted to the
Acrylic 43 <1000 <5 •• •• ••
2785 formulation of low VOC quality wall
and trim paints. Free of formalde-
hyde releaser and ammonia.

Universal low MFFT binder for

interior and exterior paints,
ENCOR ®
Styrene
50 2000 <1 •• •• •• • plasters, silicone and silicate based
2100 Acrylic
coatings. Free of formaldehyde
releaser and ammonia.

Flexible binder for roof and facade

ENCOR® Styrene coatings. It exhibits a good durabil-
60 1000 <1 •• • •• •• ity thanks to its good and stable
2105 Acrylic
mechanical properties.

ENCOR® Styrene Universal binder for interior and

50 10000 20 •• •• exterior paints, plasters, silicone and
2423 Acrylic
silicate based coatings.
The product data provided in this document are typical values, intended only as guides, and should not be construed as sales specifications.
BINDERS FOR INTERIOR/EXTERIOR WALL COATINGS (continued)
TYPICAL
SOLIDS LOW VOC EXTERIOR SUGGESTED USES/
PRODUCT CHEMISTRY VISCOSITY MFFT°C INTERIOR ELASTOMERIC PRIMERS GLOSS
(%) FORMULATION MASONRY PROPERTIES
MPAS (23°C)

ENCOR® Styrene Universal binder for

50 7000 21 •• •• interior and exterior paints.
2425 Acrylic
Formaldehyde releaser free.

ENCOR® Styrene Ammonia and formaldehyde

50 7000 21 •• •• • • releaser free multi-purpose
2426 Acrylic
binder.

ENCOR® Styrene Low particle size binder for

30 100 <1 •• •• good penetrating primers with
2514 Acrylic
good alkali resistance.
Wall paints with good
ENCOR® Vinyl-
50 4500 <5 •• •• application by roller; contains
2322 Versatate
butyldiglycol acetate.
Vinyl- Acrylic modified for matt paints
ENCOR®
Versatate 55 4500 11 •• •• • with good scrub resistance to
2326
Acrylic glossy wall coatings.
FATTY ACID
CONTENT %

Medium oil alkyd emulsion

SYNAQUA® for undercoats for interior and
Alkyd 53 <500 50 •• • ••
2070 exterior primers and wood
coatings.

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Very high gloss potential,
good gloss retention and
SYNAQUA® hardness development alkyd
Alkyd 50 <300 37 •• •• •• ••
4804 emulsion for solvent free high
quality coatings; good stain
resistance.

Self-emusifiable alkyd used as

SYNAQUA ® grinding medium. Co-binder
Alkyd 100 2000 80 •• • •• for wall primers with improved
6812
adhesion on porous substrates
(gypsum, plasterboards…)

Bio-based (Bio-based carbon

SYNAQUA ® on total carbon: >96%) alkyd
Alkyd 50 <500 •• •• • emulsion with low yellowing
4856
and excellent hardness
development.

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BINDERS FOR WOOD AND METAL COATINGS**

TYPICAL
SOLIDS LOW VOC WOOD WOOD WOOD METAL SUGGESTED USES/
PRODUCT CHEMISTRY VISCOSITY MFFT°C GLOSS
(%) FORMULATION TRIM PRIMERS STAINS PRIMERS PROPERTIES
MPAS (23°C)
Pure acrylic giving good blocking
ENCOR®
Acrylic 43 50 3 • • •• and durability for exterior wood
2124
stains.
ENCOR® Pure acrylic for exterior wall and
Acrylic 48 1500 10 • ••
2135 wood coatings.
ENCOR® Low particle size acrylic for
Acrylic 30 50 <1 •• • •
2144 penetrating wood stains.

Low VOC matt to satin paints

with good water resistance and
ENCOR ®
Acrylic 47 200 <5 •• •• low tackiness for exterior wood
2506
coatings. Free of formaldehyde
releaser and ammonia.

Acrylic for high quality interior/

exterior trim paints with excellent
SNAP ®
blocking resistance. Low MFFT
Acrylic 46 <500 5 •• •• • • •
2709 binder requiring little or no
coalescents for excellent
film formation.
Low MFFT acrylic for renovation
paints and primers. Excellent
ENCOR®
Acrylic 42 <200 4 •• •• stain blocking properties and
2710
low grain raising. Good
adhesion properties.

Formulation of satin and glossy

ENCOR®
Acrylic 43 <1000 15 •• • interior pure acrylicwall coatings
2711 and high quality exterior paints.

Acrylic for high quality wall and

trim paints with excellent block-
SNAP® Acrylic 43 <1000 <5 •• •• • • •• ing resistance. Low MFFT binder
requiring little or no coalescents
2785
for excellent film formation.
Good stain resistance.
FATTY ACID
CONTENT %

SYNAQUA® Medium oil alkyd emulsion for

Alkyd 53 <500 50 •• • •• •• • undercoats for interior and exterior
2070
primers and wood coatings.

High gloss potential short oil alkyd

emulsion for trim paints. Excellent
SYNAQUA ®
Alkyd 50 <300 37 •• •• •• •• drying and hardness properties
4804
for low VOC interior and high
quality exterior coatings.

Low foaming version for high

SYNAQUA ® quality enamels; well adapted to
Alkyd 50 <300 37 •• •• •• •• combination with SNAP® 2142
4893
for best balances of applicative
and film properties.

Self-emulsifiable alkyd emulsion

SYNAQUA® with good penetration properties.
Alkyd 100 2000 80 •• • • Can be used as adhesion
6812
improvement additive and
pigment base grinding medium.

GELKYD® Thixotropic High structured GELKYD® for use

54 62 •• •• • •• •• with long oil alkyds to give thixot-
352 WD 54 Alkyd
ropy in high gloss and satin paints.
The product data provided in this document are typical values, intended only as guides, and should not be construed as sales specifications.
BINDERS FOR WOOD AND METAL COATINGS** (continued)
TYPICAL
SOLIDS FATTY ACID LOW VOC WOOD WOOD WOOD METAL SUGGESTED USES/
PRODUCT CHEMISTRY VISCOSITY GLOSS
(%) CONTENT % FORMULATION TRIM PRIMERS STAINS PRIMERS PROPERTIES
MPAS (23°C)
Medium structured GELKYD®
GELKYD® Thixotropic for use with long oil alkyds to
65 65 •• •• • •• •• give thixotropy in high gloss
367 WD 65 Alkyd
and satin paints. Excellent
tinter compatibility.

High solids GELKYD® with

GELKYD® Thixotropic high structure for use with long
80 79 •• •• •• •• •
4648 WD 80 Alkyd oil alkyds to give thixotropy in
wide range of paints.

SUPER GELKYD® in high flash

SUPER solvent with high structure for
Thixotropic use with long oil alkyds to give
GELKYD® 55 69 • * •• •
Alkyd thixotropy in wide range of
3915 WDA 55
paints. Non-sensitive to polar
solvents and colorants.
Pumpable SUPER GELKYD® in
SUPER high flash solvent for use with
Thixotropic
GELKYD® 49 61 • • •• • long oil alkyds to produce
Alkyd
3920 WDA 49 thixotropy. Non-sensitive to
polar solvents and colorants.
Standard long oil alkyd for
SYNOLAC®
Alkyd 70 4500* 61 •• •• •• • •• wide range of use — good dry-
60 WD 70
ing and hardness properties.

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SYNOLAC® Flexible alkyd in high flash
Alkyd 70 1600* 60 •• solvent for use in exterior coat-
6005 WDA 70
ings with excellent durability.
High solids long oil alkyd for
use in category D paints—
SYNOLAC® good drying and hardness
Alkyd 90 2000* 72 •• ••
4060 WDA 90 development. Binder is in high
flash solvent but also available
in D40.
SYNOLAC® General purpose long oil alkyd
Alkyd 75 4500* 62 •• • • • ••
4097 WD 75 at 75% solids.
Isophthalic based long oil alkyd
SYNOLAC® for use in exterior coatings
Alkyd 80 4000* 71 ••
4113 WDA 80 with high film build and good
durability.
Isophthalic based 100% LOA

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SYNOLAC® with excellent durability. Good
Alkyd 100 4500* 83 •• ••
6883 pigment acceptability hence
suitable for grinding medium.
Silicon alkyd with good gloss
SYNOLAC®
Alkyd 70 7000* 46 •• •• retention and dirt-pick up
2700 WD 70
properties.
Standard aromatic based
UNITHANE® Urethane unithane alkyd with excellent
55 1500* 61 •• •• •
655 WD 55 Alkyd hardness, abrasion resistance
and drying properties.
Aliphatic based unithane
alkyd with excellent hardness,
UNITHANE ®
Urethane
55 5000* 54 •• • • abrasion resistance and drying
644 WD 55 Alkyd
properties suitable for exterior
coatings.

* Viscosity at 25°C ** See also industrial coatings brochure

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ENCOR®, SNAP®, SYNAQUA®, GELKYD®, SUPERGELKYD®, SYNOLAC®, Arkema – Coating Resins Headquarters: Arkema France
UNITHANE® and CELOCOR® are registered trademarks of Arkema Inc. 410 Gregson Dr. 420, rue d’Estienne d’Orves
Cary, NC 27511 92705 Colombes Cedex – France
USA Tél. : 33 (0)1 49 00 80 80
Tel.: ( +1) 919 469 6700 Fax : 33 (0)1 49 00 83 96
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