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Lubrizol Introduces Carboset® CR-3100 Acrylic Copolymer Emulsion for Low VOC Direct-To-Metal Coatings

 he Lubrizol Corporation announces the commercial availability of Carboset® CR-3100 acrylic copolymer emulsion. Carboset CR-3100 is designed to offer protective properties and adhesion to metal substrates in low VOC formulations.
Carboset CR-3100 is a water-borne, styrene-acrylic emulsion that is excellent for direct-to-metal coatings. With outstanding adhesion to a variety of metal surfaces and superb chemical and corrosion resistance, this polymer offers impressive performance with a single coat in light and medium-duty industrial applications. Carboset CR-3100 can be formulated to a range of glosses for great aesthetics in a finish that lasts.


"Carboset CR-3100 has the functional flexibility to perform in a variety of environments," shares Nick Sterne, market manager, Lubrizol Performance Coatings. "In addition to providing great performance in low VOC formulations, this resin is APEO and formaldehyde-free to comply with strict regulations. Carboset CR-3100's performance as a single coat system can also enable more efficient application for end users."

Visit lubrizol.com/coatings for additional information about Carboset CR-3100 and other advanced coating technologies from Lubrizol.