ECOD product training 10-25-23 for coating application 2

Ecodflex marketing porduct

1. ECOD Specialties:
Plasticizer
Application Training
William D. Arendt
Arendt Consulting, Velsicol Chemical

2. Detailed Application Technology

3. Latex Adhesives

4. Latex Adhesive Basics
Polymers
Homopolymers: polyvinyl acetate, PVA, PVAc
Copolymers: vinyl acetate/ethylene, VAE, EVA
Plasticizer usage
Homopolymer: 10% average
Copolymer: 7% average
Other ingredients
Water
Thickeners
Humectants
Surfactants
Defoamers
Biocides
Fillers

5. Plasticizer Actions
Primary uses
Build viscosity
The higher the viscosity increase the more water can be added
back to reduce cost
Soften
Lower the Tg of the polymer, add flexibility
Other actions
Shorten set times – faster bonding time
Extend open times – longer working time
Improve wet tack – keep substrates from moving “set” while glue is
still wet
Improve water resistance
Improve adhesions to difficult to adhere to substrates
Improve film/adhesive formation

8. Main competitive products
Benzoflex LA-705/K-FLEX 850S
Dibenzoate offsets
Similar performance and FDA approvals
Price/customer service
Phthalates (BBP, DBP, DBT, DIBP)
Still used in some applications
Regulatory/EH&S concerns
Triacetin
Low cost with some functionality
Performance issues, water resistance, volatility and compatibility
Versafix or other Eastman blends
Lower cost blend of Benzoflex and Triacetin
Balance between cost and performance
Manufactures willing to give up some performance for cost

9. Final Comments
Product recommendation
ECOD-Flex CA80
Competition
Performance advantage
Not a phthalate
Dibenzoates are the general purpose material of choice
for latex adhesives
Dibenzoates can and are used in other adhesive
applications
In general, if there is a plasticizer being used in a
water-based adhesive it’s worth the conversation

10. Coatings Applications

11. Types of Coatings
Architectural coatings –
Applied to buildings/structures
For beautification, maintenance and protection
Both commercial and DIY
Paint
Industrial coatings, Direct to Metal (DTM)
Coatings applied at the time of product manufacture (OEM)
Coatings applied to protect and maintain buildings/equipment (IM)
Special purpose coatings (Functional, no current case study)
Automotive
Aerosol
Marine
Traffic marking

12. Final Comments
Product recommendation
ECOD-FLEX CA80, 234
Old and New competition
Still plenty of Texanol out there (Architectural/IM coatings)
Replacement would require cost and/or performance improvements
as formulas meet current VOC regulations
Primary competition is OE400 in US
Potential opportunities as phthalate replacement in IM and DTM
Low VOC alternative to Texanol with equivalent to better performance
Equivalent performance to OE400 with improved stability, compatibility,
and exterior exposure.
In general, if there is a coalescent or plasticizer being used in an coating
it’s worth the conversation.

13. Flexible Polyvinyl
Chloride Applications

14. Benefits of high solvators - Plastisols
Production efficiency improvements
Lower oven temperatures at same line speed
Faster line speed at same temperature
Low gelation temperature, high gelation strength
Significantly improves compatibility of GP types like DOTP. A
70/30 blend of DOTP and ECOD-FLEX 320 will be compatible with
PVC
Improved tensile properties
Superior stain resistance
Superior solvent extraction resistance

15. Final Comments
Product recommendation
ECOD-FLEX 80
ECOD-FLEX plasticizers are high solvators for PVC
Compatibilize non-phthalate GP type
Increased speed of production
Reduced temperatures required to fuse
Best non-phthalate high solvator replacements
ECOD-FLEX plasticizers are not general purpose
phthalate direct replacements
ECOD-Flex plasticizers are not “drop in” for any
plasticizers (even other dibenzoates) and require
formulation adjustments most of the time
Large opportunity for DINP replacement (70% DOTP/30%
Velsiflex)

16. Polyurethane
Applications

17. Polyurethane Parts – A Multitude of
Applications

18. Types of Polyurethane Applications
Castible (Graphic Arts and other moldables)
Liquid system to pour in molds
Rolls
Thermoplastic
Compounded and supplied to processors as pellets
Shoe soles
Sealants
Moisture cure NCO terminated sealants
Moisture cure Silyl terminated PU
Adhesives
Coatings

19. Effect of ECOD-FLEX 342-S
What does a plasticizer like ECOD-FLEX 342-
S do within the polymer matrix?
Soften – Reduces the durometer.
Will affect the viscosity of the
formulation during processing – Lower
it
Affects pot life – Slows it down
Reduces the cost of the final part

20. Seminar Summary
ECOD-FLEX plasticizers are versatile high solvator
(polar) plasticizers for use with more polar
polymers
Main ECOD-FLEX applications: Adhesives, Caulks
and sealants, PVC, Polyurethanes and coatings
Not replacements for general purpose plasticizers
Newer GP offsets are not completely compatible
but work well in blends with ECOD-FLEX
dibenzoates

21. Disclaimer
The information contained herein is believed to be reliable, however is
based upon laboratory work with small scale equipment and does not
necessarily indicate end-product performance. Because of variations in
methods, conditions and equipment used commercially in processing
these materials, ECOD Specialties makes no representations, warranties
or guarantees, express or implied, as to the suitability of the products
for particular applications, including those disclosed, or the results to
be obtained. Full-scale testing and end-product performance are the
responsibility of the user. ECOD Specialties shall not be liable for and
the customer assumes all risk and liability for use and handling of any
materials beyond ECOD Specialties direct control. Nothing contained
herein is to be considered as permission, recommendation nor as
inducement to practice any patented invention without permission of
the patent owner

22. Solid Benzoates

24. Neopentyl Glycol Dibenzoate
Neopentyl Glycol Dibenzoate
Applications
•Used as a process aide for PET and PBT
•Hot melt adhesive plasticizer (EVA, 28% VA+)
•Compatible with PVC
•Nitrocellulose coatings
Melt point is about 50°C and when liquid it
supercools
Competitors – Hallstar in US
Price points – VCC sold at $3.00/pound
Low volumes

25. Glycerol Tribenzoate
Glycerol tribenzoate is a solid plasticizer with a melt point of about
70°C. It can supercool. Difficult to grind. Also is inefficient.
Is compatible with polar polymers
Applications
•Replace DCHP in plastisols
•Blend with other plasticizers to assist in holding plastisol viscosity
•Use in waterborne heat activated adhesives for packaging and
labels
•Process aide for PET and PBT and copolyester
•Nail lacquers
Competitors – Hallstar in US
Solid for $3.00 per pound
Low volumes

26. Triethylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Triethylene glycol dibenzoate is a solid plasticizer with a melt
point of about 47°C. It can supercool. Difficult to grind. Also is
inefficient. Is compatible with polar polymers
Applications
In blend with DEG and DPG dibenzoate for ECOD-FLEX 332
Heat activated adhesives
Waterborne and
Hot melt
TPU plasticizer
Finger nail lacquer
Nitrocellulose, coatings
Process aide for PVC

27. Trimethylolpropane tribenzoate
Trimethylolpropane tribenzoate is a solid plasticizer with a melt point of
about 58, 82 to 86°C. It can supercool. Difficult to grind. It is inefficient. Is
compatible with polar polymers
Applications
Hot melt adhesives
Delayed tack adhesives
PLA plasticizer
TPU plasticizer
Lacquer plasticizer
Nail coatings

28. Additional Formulations

31. Raw Material Parts per 100 Gallons
Polymer dispersion 400
Water 50
Nonionic surfactant, 18 HLB 10
In package biocide 1
Antifreeze, glycol 10
Dispersant 2
Mildewcide 1
Plasticizer 120
Thickener 3
Solvent 10
Silane adhesion promotor 1
Anionic dispersant 1
Calcium Carbonate 650
Pigment 10
Ammonium Hydroxide 2
Latex Caulk Generic Formulation

32. Latex Caulk Formulation
Raw Material Parts per 100 Gallons
Polymer dispersion 400
Water 50
Nonionic surfactant, 18 HLB 10
In package biocide 1
Antifreeze, glycol 10
Dispersant 2
Mildewcide 1
Plasticizer 120
Thickener 3
Solvent 10
Silane adhesion promotor 1
Anionic dispersant 1
Calcium Carbonate 650
Pigment 10
Ammonium Hydroxide 2

33. PVC Basic Formulations
Raw Material PHR or PBW
PVC, Dispersion
Grade
70 to 100
Blending resin 30 to 0
Plasticizer 40 to 120
Filler 0 to 15
ESO 0 to 3
Heat stabilizer 2 to 3
Raw Material PHR or
PBW
PVC suspension
resin
100
Plasticizer 20 to 70
Filler 0 to 100
Process aide 0 to 5
ESO 0 to 3
Heat stabilizer2 to 4
Lubricant 0.5 to 2
Plastisol Formula Melt Compounding Formulation