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Low VOC Coating Solutions
Performance Without Compromise
In recent years, growing consumer awareness of the environmental and workplace impact of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) has driven increased demand for low and zero-VOC coatings solutions. This demand is fueling the market’s shift toward more eco-friendly and sustainable solutions, increasing the importance of regulatory compliance and environmental responsibility in product formulation and performance.
Your customers demand coatings that are both high-performing and regulatory-compliant. They aren't willing to compromise, and neither are we. At Ingredients and Specialties (I+S) from Univar Solutions, we leverage our extensive portfolio of high-quality products and additives to develop regulatory-compliant coatings concepts that don't sacrifice performance—giving you flexibility to formulate and reformulate to your customers' exact needs.
Speak with a Univar Solutions Expert today to learn more about Low VOC formulations.
Solvent Based Roof Coating
Solvent Based Roof Coating
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Solvent Based Roof Coating
Lower VOC/HAP solvent-based roof coating that maintains performance and helps save on energy costs. Provides improved adhesion, durability, and UV protection.
KRATON
Kraton™ MD1653
Dissolves quickly, using less energy and is durable.
EASTMAN CHEMICAL
Eastotac™
Low color, good heat stability, excellent thermal and UV stability.
EASTMAN CHEMICAL
Kristalex™
Polymer modifier to improve adhesion and toughness.
SYENSQO
Cyasorb Cynergy Solutions® L143-50X
High-performance UV additive protecting coating performance against UV damage.
INEOS PIGMENTS
RCL596
Reflectivity and UV durable whiteness. **Reflectivity allows for cooler roofs, driving down energy costs and providing more comfort to the end-users.
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Water-borne Roof Coating
Water-borne Roof Coating
Roof coatings need to be tough and withstand year around conditions, no matter what mother nature brings. When you're given strict requirements, it makes it tough to formulate a coating that can maintain performance. Increase reflectivity, decrease energy costs, sustainable as roof coating can extend roof life instead of tear-off (creating landfill) and replace.
Water-borne Roof Coating
Roof coatings need to be tough and withstand year around conditions, no matter what mother nature brings. When you're given strict requirements, it makes it tough to formulate a coating that can maintain performance. Increase reflectivity, decrease energy costs, sustainable as roof coating can extend roof life instead of tear-off (creating landfill) and replace.
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RHOPLEX™ EC-2020
APEO surfactant-free. Formaldehyde free. Provide a barrier to UV light, which rapidly degrades the surface of asphaltic materials. High solar reflectivity, which reduces roof surface temperatures, helping prolong roof life and reduce energy costs.Good adhesion to asphalt and foam substraits.
DOW
TAMOL™ 901
A low foam generator, excellent stability.
SYENSQO
Rhodoline® 622
Is effective over a wide pH range and is persistent when subjected to both high shear and high-temperature processing conditions for waterborne coatings production. It is not dispersible in water and should be used as received.
INEOS PIGMENTS
RCL596
Opacity and UV durable whiteness. Superdurable product offering maximum chalk resistance, excellent gloss, and gloss retention balanced with high opacity and dispersibility. The high-performance titanium dioxide helps to reduce roof surface temperature, prolonging life and reducing energy costs
ZOCHEM
Zoco 101
French process zinc oxide builds tensile strength of the roof coating.
Water-borne Industrial DTM Coating
Water-borne Industrial Coating
Low to zero VOC waterborne architectural coating that is also APEO-free. High-performing to meet the needs of everyday architectural coatings. Solvent-free, so it is low odor and can be used for interior and exterior coating needs, Maintains aesthetics.
Water-borne Industrial Coating
Industrial coatings need to be durable and withstand some of the harshest conditions, so when you're challenged with being regulatory compliant, it can make formulating a challenge. Our assortment of low VOC and APEO-free additives are able to provide solutions to ensure your products maintain optimal performance while meeting regulatory requirements. When formulating high performing water-born industrial direct to metal coating, we recommend a number of products that provide excellent durability, adhesion, and corrosion resistance, creating a strong alternative to traditional solvent-based coatings.
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MAINCOTE™ 5045
Low VOC formulations at 25 g/L or less. Low VOC can sometimes be soft and not as tough, however, this product offers excellent exterior durability and corrosion resistance, and ease of formulation with excellent paint stability.
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MAINCOTE™ 4950
Low VOC formulations at 50 g/L or less. Usage for Industrial maintenance and commercial architectural Finishes for steel and concrete. Provide excellent corrosion resistance and hardness properties.
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AVANSE™ 200
Low VOC formulas below 200 g/L. Self-cross linking polymer which can be formulated into corrosion-resistant primers, highly durable topcoats, and high-gloss direct to metal (DTM) finish.
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ACRYSOL™ RM-995
Rheology modifier with excellent viscosity stability to colorant addition and sag resistance. Solvent-free, anti-bacteria, low VOC, and low odor.
SYENSQO
Rhodoline® 622
A Non-silicone defoamer effective over a wide pH range, and is persistent when subjected to both high shear and high-temperature processing conditions for waterborne coatings production.
SYENSQO
Rhodoline® 3100
APEO and VOC free, excellent pigment and substrate wetting as well as color development.
SYENSQO
Rhodoline® FT-100
APE-free and zero-VOC post-polymerization additive that promotes freeze-thaw stability in both resin and coating formulations. excellent freeze-thaw stability for low & zero VOC waterborne paints. Low odor additive.
ADVANCION
AMP-95™
Zero* VOC. Use less energy in water-based coatings production using the most efficient amine dispersant while protecting other heat-sensitive ingredients. Helps disperse the most difficult pigments, yellows, red, greens.
INEOS PIGMENTS
RCL696
Opacity and UV durable whiteness. Superdurable product offering maximum chalk resistance, excellent gloss and gloss retention balanced with high opacity and dispersibility.
GRACE
SHIELDEX® AC5
An easily dispersible, non-toxic, high-performance anti-corrosion pigment.
EASTMAN CHEMICAL
Optifilm™ Enhancer 400
Extremely low odor. Good coalescing efficiency. Non-HAP. Non-SARA. Non-yellowing. REACH compliant. Readily biodegradable. Stable in low to high pH coatings. Zero* VOC contribution to paint. Excellent film integrity, touch-up properties, and scrub resistance.
Water-borne Architectural Coating
Water-borne Architectural Coating
Low to zero VOC waterborne architectural coating that is also APEO-free. High-performing to meet the needs of everyday architectural coatings. Solvent-free, so it is low odor and can be used for interior and exterior coating needs, Maintains aesthetics.
Water-borne Architectural Coating
Low to zero VOC waterborne architectural coating that is also APEO-free. High-performing to meet the needs of everyday architectural coatings. Solvent-free, so it is low odor and can be used for interior and exterior coating needs, Maintains aesthetics.
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RHOPLEX™ 101
Low VOC, low odor, APEO-free, 100% acrylic, no coalescent required to pass LTFF at 40F/40% RH. Great for interior/exterior usage in cold temperatures as low as 40 degrees F. Superior grain crack resistance. Excellent exterior durability, Dirt pick-up resistance, Good stain and scrub resistance.
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RHOPLEX™ VSR-50
Low VOC, low odor, APEO-free, 100% acrylic, excellent alkyd adhesion. Interior/exterior application. The added benefit of low coalescent demand, enables paint formulators to meet strict VOC requirements in North America while helping to deliver performance that exceeds conventional emulsion technology. Excellent exterior durability. Superior dirt pick up resistance. Good block resistance. Very good gloss potential.
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RHOPLEX™ 585
100% acrylic, APEO-free, high solids, excellent adhesion to exterior surfaces such as wood, alkyd, vinyl, aluminum, and masonry. High-performance exterior flat through semi-gloss architectural wall coatings.
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ACYRSOL RM995
Excellent viscosity stability to colorat addition and sag resistance. Solvent-free,anti-bacteria, low VOC, low odor.
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DOWSIL™ 8590
Good antifoaming performance at low dosage. APEO-free. Low-VOC. Easily dispersible compounds and emulsions.
INEOS PIGMENTS
RCL595
High-performance multipurpose pigment designed for dispersion, opacity, gloss and durability in a wide range of interior and exterior formulations. Great opacity to cover up color you are painting over.
ADVANCION
AMP-95™
Zero* VOC. Use less energy in water-based coatings production using the most efficient amine dispersant while protecting other heat-sensitive ingredients
SYENSQO
Rhodoline® OTE-600
Ecolabel-compliant APE-free low VOC & SVOC solution for coatings, Rhodoline® OTE 600 enhances workability, open-time and application properties & film appearance, which leads to better aesthetics of the paint.
SYENSQO
Rhodoline® FT-100
APE-free and zero-VOC post-polymerization additive that promotes freeze-thaw stability in both resin and coating formulations. excellent freeze-thaw stability for low & zero VOC waterborne paints. Low odor additive.
SYENSQO
Rhodasurf®
Replace environmentally problematic APEO surfactants without hurting coating performance.and adding biodegrade.
Water-borne Epoxy Coating
Water-borne Epoxy Coating
Our waterborne epoxy coating solutions are a viable alternative to solvent-based epoxy coatings that don't sacrifice performance. They balance chemical and impact resistance along with providing excellent gloss and corrosion resistance.
Water-borne Epoxy Coating
Our waterborne epoxy coating solutions are a viable alternative to solvent-based epoxy coatings that don't sacrifice performance. They balance chemical and impact resistance along with providing excellent gloss and corrosion resistance.
OLIN EPOXY
D.E.R.™ 915
Water dispersion, low VOC, fast drying Type 1 solid epoxy resin gives a balance of chemical resistance and impact. Free of any solvents.
OLIN EPOXY
D.E.H.™ 800
Water solution of polyamine adduct gives an improved end of gel time, excellent gloss/chemical, and corrosion resistance.
INEOS PIGMENTS
RCL595
High-performance multipurpose pigment designed for dispersion, opacity, gloss and durability in a wide range of interior and exterior formulations.
GRACE
Shieldex AC5
An easily dispersible, non-toxic, high performance anti-corrosion pigment.
CABOT
CAB-O-SPERSE®
Adds improved corrosion resistance, easy to add as a pre-dispersion in water. Increased film hardness and abrasion resistance.
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DOWSIL™ 8590
Good antifoaming performance at low dosage. APEO-free. Low-VOC. Easily dispersible compounds and emulsions.
