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FUNCTIONCoalescent / film formation aid — Coalescent
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APPLICATIONGeneral Coating Ingredients

Fatty-acid propylene-glycol monoester coalescent

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Loxanol CA 5310 emission Free Coalescent was developed for coatings formulations with less than 50 g/l VOC. It is produced from renewable raw materials and can replace traditional VOC contributing coalescent. Traditional coalescent vaporize in the air during the drying process and contribute towards VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds). However, Loxanol CA 5310 remains in the paint film to provide a long lasting coalescing effect and at the same time increasing the total solids content of the system. Loxanol CA 5310 is supplied as a 100% active pale yellow liquid. Loxanol CA 5310 not only reduces the VOCs of the paint, but also improves key performance properties.

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BASF: LoxanolCA5310

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Listed claims

  • Renewable monoester replaces conventional volatile coalescents
  • retained in film.

Suggested applications

  • ACE
  • Air barriers
  • Construction adhesives and sealants
  • EIFS
  • Industrial coatings
  • OPV
  • Roof coatings

Sustainability highlights

  • Low VOC — supplied one-page image / current BASF product description.
  • Low odor — supplied image and current product page.
  • Contains >80% renewable content — supplied undated one-page image
  • measurement basis not stated.

Performance highlights

  • Improved scrub resistance
  • Good low-temperature cure
  • Higher gloss values
  • Improved rheology modifier efficiency
  • Good color acceptance / color development
  • Non-yellowing
  • Supplier claim: non-hazardous and based on renewable resources
  • verify current regional SDS

Grade scope & review questions

  • Material summary preserves the BASF text supplied by the owner. Source conflict: product webpage and image say <50 g/L VOC; uploaded August 2026 Rev 3 TDS says <100 g/L. The >80% renewable-content figure is from the image and is absent from the uploaded TDS. It is not established as a measured biogenic-carbon percentage. TDS p2 gives typical 1–2% of total formulation, optimized by MFFT; not a replacement ratio. Non-hazardous is a supplier claim, not an independent SDS finding. The one-page image is undated and distinct from the August 2026 Rev 3 TDS.
  • Gap: Confirm the differing intended VOC-formulation statements with BASF.
  • Gap: Obtain the method/basis for >80% renewable content and current regional SDS.
  • No exact chemical identity/CAS supplied for this commercial grade or family; do not infer one from chemistry words or trade name.
  • Current BASF webpage/undated owner marketing image says <50g/L VOC while uploaded August2026Rev3TDS says <100g/L; keep source conflict and >80% renewable measurement-basis gap.

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Source check: 2026-11-03. Current supplier documents, certification scope and exact grade still require review.

Applications, sustainability & review questions

Loxanol CA 5310 emission Free Coalescent was developed for coatings formulations with less than 50 g/l VOC. It is produced from renewable raw materials and can replace traditional VOC contributing coalescent. Traditional coalescent vaporize in the air during the drying process and contribute towards VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds). However, Loxanol CA 5310 remains in the paint film to provide a long lasting coalescing effect and at the same time increasing the total solids content of the system. Loxanol CA 5310 is supplied as a 100% active pale yellow liquid. Loxanol CA 5310 not only reduces the VOCs of the paint, but also improves key performance properties.

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Core data coverage: 18.75%

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Core fieldRecorded information
Chemical nameFatty-acid propylene-glycol monoester coalescent
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Identity sourceshttps://www.basf.com/us/en/products/dispersions-resins-additives/products/loxanol/loxanol-ca-5310
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SDS/TDSFatty-acid propylene-glycol monoester coalescent — BASF: LoxanolCA5310 TDS
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Public manufacturer PDF; July2015Rev2, confirm current revision Supplier reference/access link; no public PDF copy was archived by this import.

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Fatty-acid propylene-glycol monoester coalescent — BASF: LoxanolCA5310 TDS

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Public manufacturer PDF; July2015Rev2, confirm current revision Supplier reference/access link; no public PDF copy was archived by this import.

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Library source check: November 2, 2026. Sources may require supplier access.