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    Plasticizer formulation
    selector guide
    Manufacturers of coatings, caulks, and sealants are often hardness was measured with a Pendulum Hardness tester
    in search of alternative plasticizers for better performance (ASTM D4366). The efficiencies of the plasticizers in
    and availability or to move towards non-phthalate architectural, industrial, and maintenance (AIM) water-
    alternatives. This technical tip is a general guide to aid based systems were measured by determining the amount
    formulators in selecting Eastman plasticizers or of plasticizer required to form a film of several latexes at
    coalescents for their systems. In general, additives act certain temperatures using a Minimum Film Formation
    differently depending on the formulation, so these ratings Temperature (MFFT) gradient bar.
    and suggestions may not hold true for every application.
    Based on internal evaluations of these materials, we have Three of the plasticizers in Table 1 were more efficient
    found general trends with the products listed in the at softening lacquers than the others. Eastman DOA,
    following tables. Eastman Triacetin, and Eastman Optifilm™ enhancer 400
    are the most efficient in these systems. Eastman DOA
    was the best overall in the wood lacquer tested since no
    Efficiency haze formed after mechanical polishing. Addition level
    Table 1 compares several plasticizers and coalescents and
    also had no effect on haze formation, making Eastman
    denotes their compatibility with solventborne and/or
    DOA the most formulator friendly. Initially, the others
    waterborne coatings. It indicates there is little difference
    made clear films as well but mechanical polishing caused
    in plasticizer efficiency in solvent-based coatings. The
    haze in the films that had high addition levels. In a water-
    efficiencies of these plasticizers were evaluated by adding
    based system, both Optifilm 400 and Eastman Velate™
    the plasticizer at five different levels, then measuring the
    coalescent 368 were highly efficient, but Optifilm 400
    glass transition of the material by Differential Scanning
    has the lower VOC content of the two.
    Calorimetry (DSC). The effect of each plasticizer on
    Table 1

    Compatibility guide for solvent-based


    and water-based systems Coatings efficiency guide

    Suitable for Suitable for


    solvent-based AIM water-based Efficiency in Efficiency in
    Phthalate plasticizers coatings coatings lacquer systems AIM latex emulsions

    Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) C C 2 M


    Diisoheptyl phthalate (DIHP)
    C I 2 n/a
    (discontinued)
    Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) C P 2 n/a
    Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) C C 2 M
    Eastman DOP C I 2 L

    Suitable for Suitable for


    Non-phthalate plasticizers solvent-based AIM water-based Efficiency in Efficiency in
    and coalescents coatings coatings lacquer systems AIM latex emulsions

    Benzoflex 50 C C 2 M
    Benzoflex 9-88 C C 2 M
    Benzoflex 9-88SG
    C C 2 M
    (lower –OH content)
    Benzoflex 1046 C C 2 M
    Eastman 168™
    C I 2 L
    non-phthalate plasticizer
    Eastman Effusion™ plasticizer C C 2 M
    Eastman DOA C I 3 L
    Eastman DOM C C 2 M
    Eastman Optifilm ™
    C C 3 H
    enhancer 400
    Eastman SAIB C I 1 n/a
    Eastman TOTM C I 2 L
    Eastman Triacetin C C 3 M
    Eastman TXIB ™
    C C 2 M
    formulation additive
    Velate 262 C C 2 L
    Velate 368 C C 2 H
    Velate 375 C C 2 M
    Key: Key:
    C = Compatible 1 = Good 2 = Better 3 = Best
    P = Partially compatible H = High M = Medium L = Low
    I = Incompatible
    Table 2 lists the recommendations for Eastman plasticizers
    in various types of caulks and sealants. Some plasticizers are
    the primary recommendation for specific systems. Others
    are only effective in certain formulas, and some have more
    than one plasticizer that is suitable for a certain application.

    Table 2
    Plasticizer recommendations for adhesives and sealants applications

    Benzoflex 9-88SG

    Eastman Triacetin
    Benzoflex LA-705
    Benzoflex LC-531

    Benzoflex PS-507
    Benzoflex 2088

    Benzoflex 9-88

    Benzoflex 352

    Eastman TXIB
    Eastman 168
    Benzoflex 50
    End use
    Cyanoacrylate adhesives ●
    Polyurethane adhesives ● ● ❍
    Hot melt adhesives ●
    Latex construction adhesives ● ❍ ❍
    Adhesives

    Latex packaging adhesives—


    ❍ ● ❍ ●
    polyvinyl acetate
    Latex packaging adhesives—
    ❍ ● ❍ ●
    vinyl acetate/ethylene copolymer
    Latex packaging adhesives—
    ● ❍ ❍
    vinyl acetate/acrylic copolymer
    Latex pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) ● ● ❍
    Polyurethane sealants ❍ ●
    Latex sealants ❍ ● ● ❍ ❍ ❍
    Sealants

    PVC plastisols ❍ ❍ ● ❍
    Polysulfide sealants ● ●
    Two-part polysulfide sealants (B-side) ❍
    Key: ● = Primary recommendation ❍ = Suitable in some formulations

    These tables are to serve only as a general guideline in


    selecting a plasticizer for a given application. Your system
    may require another recommendation, or you may have an
    application not listed in the document. In that case, contact
    us at www.eastman.com or call 1-800-EASTMAN.
    Although the information and recommendations set forth herein are presented in good faith, Eastman Chemical
    Company and its subsidiaries make no representations or warranties as to the completeness or accuracy thereof.
    You must make your own determination of its suitability and completeness for your own use, for the protection
    of the environment, and for the health and safety of your employees and purchasers of your products. Nothing
    contained herein is to be construed as a recommendation to use any product, process, equipment, or formulation
    in conflict with any patent, and we make no representations or warranties, express or implied, that the use thereof
    will not infringe any patent. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF
    Eastman Chemical Company MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OF ANY OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER
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    Other Locations, +(1) 423-229-2000 handling our products. If any materials mentioned are not our products, appropriate industrial hygiene and other
    safety precautions recommended by their manufacturers should be observed.
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    Company or one of its subsidiaries. The ® used on Eastman brands denotes registered trademark status in the U.S.;
    marks may also be registered internationally. Non-Eastman brands referenced herein are trademarks of their
    respective owners.

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