Abstract: Esters of general formula R1—COOR2, where R1=9 to 23 C alkyl and R2=methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or i-propyl are suitable as coalescing agents, in particular for the production of all types of coating from an aqueous polymer or latex dispersion.

Abstract: Esters of general formula R1—COOR2, where R1=9 to 23 C alkyl and R2=methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or i-propyl are suitable as coalescing agents, in particular for the production of all types of coatings from an aqueous polymer or latex dispersion.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the use of compounds of specific structure as defoaming wetting agents for aqueous coating systems, for example paints and varnishes. The disclosure is more particularly related to methods of reducing the surface tension and/or increasing the density of an aqueous coating system, which methods include adding alcohol propoxylates to an aqueous coating system. The alcohol propoxylates have the general structure R—O—(PO)xH, in which R is a saturated alkyl radical having 7 to 10 C atoms, PO is a propylene oxide unit, and x is a number in the range from 4 to 6. The resulting aqueous coating composition has good wetting properties, but is low in foam, so it does not disrupt processing operations of the coating system.

Abstract: Esters of general formula R1—COOR2, where R1=9 to 23 C alkyl and R2=methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or i-propyl are suitable as coalescing agents, in particular for the production of all types of coatings from an aqueous polymer or latex dispersion.

Abstract: Suggested are oil-based agrochemical compositions with increased viscosity, comprising (a) biocides, (b) hydrophobic carriers, and (c) polymers selected from the group consisting of poly(meth)acrylates, polymaleates and polyfumarates.

Abstract: A defoaming coalescent for a water-based composition including a coalescent carrier; and one or more defoamer-active components is provided. A method for making a defoaming coalescent including the steps of: providing a coalescent carrier and one or more defoamer-active components; and combining the carrier and defoamer-active components is also provided. A water-based composition including a polymer latex or a polymer dispersion; and a defoaming coalescent is also provided.

Abstract: Compounds of the structure R—O—(PO)xH, in which R is an alkyl radical having 6 to 12 C atoms, and may be saturated or unsaturated, straight-chain or branched, PO is a propylene oxide unit and x is a number in the range from 1 to 7, are outstandingly suitable as defoaming wetting agents in aqueous coating systems, more particularly paints and inks.

Abstract: Suggested are oil-based agrochemical compositions with increased viscosity, comprising (a) biocides, (b) hydrophobic carriers, and (c) polymers selected from the group consisting of poly(meth)acrylates, polymaleates and polyfumarates.

Abstract: Solvents for offset printing inks comprising at least one fatty acid ester that is the reaction product of at least one of C6-26 fatty acid and at least one polyhydroxy compound selected from the group consisting of polyglycerols, and adducts of 1 to 20 mol of ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide with polyglycerols.

Abstract: A defoaming coalescent for a water-based composition including a coalescent carrier; and one or more defoamer-active components is provided. A method for making a defoaming coalescent including the steps of: providing a coalescent carrier and one or more defoamer-active components; and combining the carrier and defoamer-active components is also provided. A water-based composition including a polymer latex or a polymer dispersion; and a defoaming coalescent is also provided.

Abstract: Fatty acid esters of C6-26 fatty acids and the addition products of 1 to 30 equivalents of ethylene and/or propylene oxide to polyvalent alcohols, where the polyvalent alcohols are selected from 1,2-propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, triethylene glycol, glycerine, sorbitol, trimethylolpropane, ditrimethylolpropane, tritrimethylolpropane, neopentyl glycol, 2-methylpropane-1,3-diol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanediol, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol, pentaerythritol, dipentaerythritol, butyl ethyl propanediol, 2-methylpentane-2,4-diol, 2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol, hydroxypivalylhydroxypivalate, 1,3-cyclohexanedimethanol and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol are suitable as solvents for offset printing inks.

Abstract: Fatty acid esters of C6-26 fatty acids and polyvalent alcohols selected from 1,2-propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, triethylene glycol, glycerine, ditrimethylolpropane, neopentyl glycol, 2-methylpropane-1,3-diol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanediol, 2-methylpentane-2,4-diol, 2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol, 1,3-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and hydroxypivalylhydroxypivalate are suitable as solvents for offset printing inks.

Abstract: Esters of general formula R1—COOR2, where R1=9 to 23 C alkyl and R2=methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or i-propyl are suitable as coalescing agents, in particular for the production of all types of coating from an aqueous polymer or latex dispersion.