Key highlights
- Nouryon introduced Alcosperse OTA-100, a polymer additive for water-based architectural paints.
- It extends open time and reduces odor while enabling reduction or replacement of glycol to lower VOC contribution.
- Compatible across a wide range of formulations and available in the Americas and Europe, with minimal impact on durability, scrub, stain and water resistance.
Product
Nouryon introduced Alcosperse OTA‑100, a polymer additive for water‑based architectural paints that extends open time and reduces odor.
Technical benefits
The additive is designed to enable reduction or replacement of glycol (lowering VOC contribution) while showing minimal impact on durability, scrub, stain and water resistance in customer trials and remaining compatible across a wide range of formulations.
Implementation and availability
Alcosperse OTA‑100 can be incorporated into existing manufacturing processes with minimal formulation changes, is available in the Americas and Europe, and technical support is provided through Nouryon’s Paints & Coatings application centers.
