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Driving VOC Compliance & Performance
Eastman Cellulose Esters have been used for decades in automotive OEM coatings as binders, coating additives, film formers, and rheology modifiers. Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB) resins give you control over the formulation attributes such as hardness, reactivity, and resistance.
Eastman Solus™ performance additives are the newest cellulose esters designed for compatibility with low-VOC systems and improve performance in clear, pigmented, and metallic automotive coatings.
BENEFITS OF EASTMAN CELLULOSE ESTERS
| Conventional CAB | Solus™ 2100 | Solus™ 2300 |
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IMPROVED RESISTANCE TO ORANGE PEEL
Reflection of pencil against a Eastman CAB coated panel shows a significant improvement along with a smooth surface.
LOWER SOLVENT DEMAND/ FASTER DRYING SPEED
SOLUS™ 2100 REDUCES SOLVENT DEMAND IN 2K TOPCOAT AT EQUAL VISCOSITY
SELECT YOUR CELLULOSE ACETATE BUTYRATE GRADE
| Key Attribute | Grade Selection | Grade Examples |
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Compatibility |
Higher butyryl content |
CAB 551-0.2, 553-0.4 |
Solubility |
High butyryl or hydroxyl content |
CAB 551-0.2, 553-0.4 |
Reactivity |
Higher hydroxyl content |
CAB 553-0.4 |
Toughness |
Higher viscosity |
CAB 381-0.5, 553-0.4 |
Hardness |
Lower butyryl or hydroxyl content |
CAB 381-0.5, 553-0.4 |
Chemical resistance |
Lower butyryl content |
CAB 381-0.5, 381-0.1 |
Moisture resistance |
Lower hydroxyl content |
CAB 550-5, 551-0.2 |
Adhesion |
Higher butyryl and hydroxyl content |
CAB 553-0.4 |
Contact us today. Experts available for formulation assistance and grade recommendations.
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