The New Zero-VOC Solution

Amines in Coatings

• Neutralizing agents are used to adjust the pH, thus maintaining the proper rheology, biology and colloid stability.

• Amines, Ammonia and/or Caustic can be used.

• All are effective pH adjusters, but most have baggage (odor, VOC contribution, etc.).

OdorVOC Performance

Vantex®-T is the best neutralizer

• Vantex®-T is not a VOC.Because:

Amine VOC Vantex T

Amine Level(#’s per 100 gallons)

4.0 4.0

Method 24 VOC(grams / liter)

70 30

VOC Measurement by EPA Method 24

Vantex®-T is the best neutralizer• Vantex®-T has almost zero odor.Because:

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Vantex®-T is the best neutralizer

• Vantex®-T can be used to partially replace VOC solvents and/or enable the use of new zero-VOC solvents leading to absolute zero-VOC.

Because:

Amine AMP-95 Vantex T Vantex T

Amine Level(#’s per 100 gallons)

4.0 4.0 11.9

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Zero VOC Solvent

Method 24 VOC(grams / liter)

70 60 0

Vantex®-T is the best neutralizer

Emulsion/Dispersion Stabilizer

a) Superlative Syneresis Controlb) Emulsion Stabilizerc) Supplementary Dispersantd) Excellent Film Formatione) Longest Open Times Available

Corrosion Inhibition, optimal HLB, coupling ….

Vantex-T is a multifunctional Neutralizing Agent

Syneresis after 1 week at Room Temperature

How does one use Vantex®-T?

• Start with 6 pounds per 100 gallons and run a ladder study.

• The final formula will depend on the specific type of paint and the desired end-result, but total replacement of solvent and glycol is possible

Why switch to Vantex®-T?

• The architectural paint market is moving toward zero-VOC in all paints all the time.

• The industrial coatings market is moving toward zero-VOC whenever possible.

• Vantex®-T is the only true 100% zero-VOC neutralizing amine on the market.

• Alternatives like ammonia are odorous HAP’s.

• Alternatives like caustic lead to performance issues.

Optimal Formulations are readily available

contact us for a formula, or

EPS® 2507 Suggested Paint Formulation

Formula: EPS® 2507 WHT SP-1 (11-6-07)

White Corrosion Resistant Primer

Pounds Gallons Raw Material Suppliers Instructions

80.0 9.60 Water Add in order with good

15.0 1.65 Tamol 681 Rohm & Haas agitation.

1.0 0.13 Vantex T Taminco

4.0 0.55 Surfynol 104A Air Products

3.0 0.36 Airex 901W Tego Chemie

100.0 2.93 Ti-Pure R-706 DuPont Add under agitation, and

25.0 1.00 SZP-391 Halox disperse to 6+ Hegman.

15.0 1.00 Shieldex AC-5 Grace Davison

100.0 4.43 Atomite Imerys

2.0 0.22 Polyphobe TR-117 Dow

550.0 63.58 EPS® 2507 EPS®, Inc. Let down in order with

3.5 0.39 Nuosept 485 ISP good agitation.

2.0 0.26 Vantex T Taminco Add grind at this point.

36.9 4.43 Water Premix and add with good

10.0 1.20 4% Sodium Nitrite solution agitation.

52.8 6.97 DPnB Lyondell

7.9 0.84 Benzoflex 9-88 Velsicol

2.0 0.24 Water Premix and add under

2.0 0.22 Polyphobe TR-117 Dow good agitation.

1012.3 100.00

If you would like more info:

• Navigate to www.Vantex-T.com

• Or

• Contact Mike Gernon: 610-878-6681 Michael.Gernon@Taminco.com