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QO® TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL SOLVES PROBLEMS IN COATINGS, RESINS AND SOLVENTS

Here are some examples of what you can do with QO tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA®)

• n VVater Soluble trate, ethyl cellulose, and cellulose acetate. In addition, GlOSSy Enamels the high boiling point (350°F.), complete water misci-

Water soluble air drying enam- bility, mild odor and low toxicity are extra assets to be considered in the development of new coatings.

As a Coupler For a high boiling alcohol, THFA's miscibility with wa­ter is unique. Thus, as a physical coupling agent it helps hold a non-water soluble material in one phase aqueous systems. These are but a few examples of ideas in chemistry (Ideaistry) with QO THFA. To start putting ideas to work for you, write for Bulletin 206-A containing phys­ical properties, chemistry and applications for QO tetra­hydrofurfuryl alcohol.

els are made by reacting tetra­hydrofurfuryl alcohol with tri-mellitic anhydride, a polyol, and a drying oil. THFA en­

hances both the water solubility and adds film hardness to this new paint vehicle. Ask about "water soluble paint vehicle".

As a So lvent in Coat ings THFA is a water-white solvent for resins including vinyl butyral, vinyl acetate, vinyl acetate-chloride, and styrene monomer; cellulose derivatives including cellulose ni-

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