Alcohol, High-Purity Solvents

Texanol

Texanol Ester Alcohol (25265-77-4)

This product is Texanol Ester Alcohol (25265-77-4), a colorless liquid classified as a glycol ether. It serves as a coalescing agent specifically recommended for waterborne paints and coatings. Characterized by a faint, characteristic odor, it exhibits a low evaporation rate and is non-flammable, with a high flash point of 120 °C (248 °F). The substance has a relative density of 0.945 and is partially soluble in water. Its low vapor pressure of less than 0.01 hPa and a viscosity of 10.5 mPa.s at 20 °C contribute to its utility in various formulations.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

Enables superior film formation across a wide temperature range.
Significantly improves paint durability, including scrub and washability.
Contributes to an excellent final paint appearance and touch-up properties.
Offers exceptional hydrolytic stability and very low water solubility.
Often considered non-VOC for architectural coatings due to its slow evaporation rate.
A non-HAP coalescent, supporting environmental and user safety profiles.
Enhances pigment dispersion, leading to better color development.
Provides a cost-effective solution through efficient performance in various formulations.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Purity, % (GC): 98.0 Min.
Specific Gravity, 20/20°C: 0.945-0.952
Distillation Range Initial Boiling Point, °C: 240 Min.
Distillation Range Dry Point, °C: 255 Max.
Flash Point (PMCC, ASTM D93), °C: 120 Min.
Acidity (as Acetic Acid), %wt: 0.05 Max.
Water Content, %wt: 0.10 Max.
Color (Pt-Co), APHA: 10 Max.
Viscosity, cP @ 20°C: 13.1

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Serves as an excellent coalescent in water-borne latex paints, improving film formation, scrub resistance, gloss, and adhesion.
Functions as a retarder solvent in high-bake industrial coatings, coil coatings, and protective coatings, enhancing flow, leveling, and reducing surface defects.
Acts as an efficient coalescent in textile printing inks, contributing to improved color vibrancy and better adhesion.
Used in water-borne adhesive formulations to promote superior film formation.
Included in floor polishes and cleaners for its effective solvent power and controlled evaporation rate, aiding in cleaning performance.
Applied in various specialty formulations such as cosmetics, automotive refinish coatings, and specialty inks as a versatile solvent.