Product Data Sheet
Texanol Ester Alcohol (2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol
Monoisobutyrate)
CAS No. 25265-77-4
Application/Uses Key Attributes
Architectural and industrial Ease of use
maintenance coatings Efficient coalescent
Chemical intermediate for Excellent hydrolytic stability
synthesis of ester Low flammability rating
derivatives for plasticizers, Low freezing point
etc. Low water solubility
Electrodeposition primers Non-HAP
and coatings Non-SARA
Floor polishes Not classified as a VOC per
High-bake enamels and Australian Paint Approval
other solventborne coatings Scheme, D181
Lithographic and letterpress Not classified as a VOC per
oil-based inks China State Environmental
Recovery solvent in drilling Protection Agency
muds and ore flotation Not classified as a VOC per
processes European Union Directive
Solvent for nail polish 2004/42/EC
Solvents for cosmetics and Not classified as a VOC per
personal care European Union Solvent
Wood preservatives Emissions Directive
Product Description
Texanol ester alcohol is the premier coalescent for latex
paints. It performs well in all types of latex paints, in a variety
of weather conditions, and over substrates with different
levels of porosity. Texanol provides the highest level of film
integrity at low levels of coalescent, enhancing the
performance properties of the paint including low temperature
coalescence, touch-up, scrub resistance, washability, color
development, thermal flexibility, and resistance to
mudcracking. Texanol also enhances thickening efficiency
when used with associative thickeners.
Texanol also works well in a variety of other applications. It is
an ideal choice as a retarder solvent for use in coil coatings
and high-bake enamels. Texanol offers a good balance of
performance properties for ink applications requiring good
open. The unique balance of properties in Texanol also makes
it useful for a variety of chemical specialty applications such
as ore flotation / frothing, oil-drilling muds, wood preservative
carriers, and floor polishes.
Texanol can also be used as a solvent in nail polish. The INCI
(cosmetic ingredient) name for Texanol Ester Alcohol is
Trimethyl Hydroxypentyl Isobutyrate.
Due to its non-VOC status, low toxicity, and biodegradability,
Texanol ester alcohol has been awarded Green Label Type II
certificate in China by the China Environmental United
Certification Co. Ltd. (CEC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
State Environmental Protection Administration of China
(SEPA).
Texanol is one of the Eastman Coatings Film Technologies
portfolio of products and one of the many Eastman solvent
replacements for ExxonMobil’s discontinued Exxate solvents.
Typical Properties
Property Typical Value, Units
Molecular Weight 216.3
Empirical Formula C12H24O3
Color Pt-Co 10 max.
Specific Gravity @ 20°C/20°C 0.95
Wt/Vol @ 20°C 0.95 kg/L (7.9 lb/gal)
Solubility
in Water, @ 20°C 0.1%
Water in, @ 20°C 3.0%
Evaporation Rate
(n-butyl acetate = 1) 0.002
(ether = 1) 6051
Refractive Index @ 20°C 1.4423
Vapor Density (air = 1) 7.5
Vapor Pressure
@ 20°C 0.0013 KPa (0.01 mm
Hg)
@ 25°C 0.00173 KPa
@ 55°C 0.033 KPa
Boiling Point @ 760 mm Hg 254°C (489°F)
Freezing Point -50°C (-58°F)
Flash Point Cleveland Open Cup 120°C (248°F)
Autoignition Temperature 393°C (739°F)
Hansen Solubility Parameters
Nonpolar 7.4
Polar 3
Hydrogen Bonding 4.8
Total 9.3
Surface Tension @ 20°C 28.9 dynes/cm
Electrical Resistance >20 Megohms
Expansion Coefficient, per °C @ 0.001
20°C
Critical Temperature 391.9°C
Critical Pressure 19.9 ATM
Critical Volume 718.6 ml/g·mol
Heat of Vaporization 15196 cal/g·mol
Heat of Combustion -1607.7 kcal/g·mol
Liquid Heat Capacity @ 25°C 110.74 cal/(g*mol)(°C)
Liquid Viscosity @ 20°C 13.5 cP (mPa·s)
Nitrocellulose Solubility Active
Acidity as Acetic Acid 0.05 wt % max.
Comments
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman
makes no representation that the material in any particular
shipment will conform exactly to the values given.
Eastman and its marketing affiliates shall not be responsible for
the use of this information, or of any product, method, or
apparatus mentioned, and you must make your own
determination of its suitability and completeness for your own
use, for the protection of the environment, and for the health and
safety of your employees and purchasers of your products. No
warranty is made of the merchantability of fitness of any product,
and nothing herein waives any of the Seller's conditions of sale.
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