EEH is an excellent co-solvent with a VOC level of 2.0 lb/gal in waterborne primers. With low water solubility and low evaporation rate, it is very suitable as a low VOC water-based primer co-solvent.
Features
1. Can be used as a good co-solvent for water-based primers
2. Low surface tension
3. Not HAP solvent
Evaporation Rate | 0.003(n-BuOAc=1) |
Density | 0.967 g/cm3 |
Vapor Pressure | 0.02 torr |
Surface Tension | 27.6 dynes/cm |
Suggested General Formulation
For automotive waterborne primers with 2.0 lb/gal VOC
EEH can be used as a film-forming aid for automotive water-based primers