Solvent compounds for use as coalescents
The present disclosure provides, in part, a solvent compound for use as a coalescent. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to VOC-exempt solvent compounds that may be used as coalescents and/or retarding solvents.
1. A compound of Formula (I):
wherein R is C 1-12 alkyl, optionally substituted from one up to the maximum number of substituents with oxygen.
2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is:
3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is:
4. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is a coalescent.
5. The compound of claim 4 wherein the compound is an inert coalescent or a film forming coalescent.
6. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is a retarding solvent.
7. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is a substitute for an ester alcohol.
8. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is a reactive intermediate in the formation of an ester derivative for a plasticizer.
9. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is a component in a thickener.
10. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is an inert ingredient in an insecticide, fungicide or rodenticide formulation.
11. A kit or commercial package comprising the compound of claim 1 , together with instructions for use.
12. A method of forming a coating on a substrate, the method comprising applying a compound of Formula (I):
wherein R is C 1-12 alkyl, optionally substituted from one up to the maximum number of substituents with oxygen, to the substrate.
13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the compound is:
14. The method of claim 12 , wherein the compound is:
15. The method of claim 12 , wherein the compound is provided in admixture with a paint.
16. The compound of claim 2 , wherein the compound is a coalescent.
17. The compound of claim 3 , wherein the compound is a coalescent.
18. A kit or commercial package comprising the compound of claim 2 together with instructions for use.
19. A kit or commercial package comprising the compound of claim 3 together with instructions for use.