Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

ETERSOL 4312 Waterborne Acrylic Resin

ETERSOL® 4312 is a high-performance waterborne acrylic resin from the ETERSOL® series by Eastman Chemical Company. Designed for industrial coatings and architectural paints, it offers excellent gloss retention, alkali resistance, and low-VOC formulation. Its balanced hardness-flexibility profile ensures superior film formation, adhesion, and weatherability—ideal for sustainable, high-solids water-based systems requiring regulatory compliance and consistent application performance.
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Features Of ETERSOL 4312 Waterborne Acrylic Resin

  1. Low-VOC, environmentally compliant formulation meeting global regulatory standards including EPA and EU REACH.

  2. Excellent film-forming capability with balanced hardness and flexibility for durable coatings.

  3. Superior water resistance and alkali stability, ensuring long-term performance in demanding conditions.

  4. Good compatibility with common coalescing agents, pigments, and crosslinkers for versatile formulation design.

  5. Stable emulsion with low viscosity, enabling easy handling and efficient high-solids dispersion.

Typical Applications Of ETERSOL 4312 Waterborne Acrylic Resin

  1. Architectural interior and exterior wall paints.

  2. Industrial maintenance coatings for metal and concrete substrates.

  3. Waterborne wood stains and clear finishes.

  4. Primers and topcoats for pre-finished building materials.

  5. Low-odor decorative coatings for healthcare and educational facilities.

Specifications Of ETERSOL 4312 Waterborne Acrylic Resin

Chemical TypeAcrylic copolymer emulsion
Product FormWhite to slightly bluish opaque liquid
AppearanceStable milky emulsion, free of coarse particles or gel
Solids Content (wt%)42.0 ± 1.0%
pH (at 25°C)7.8 – 8.5
Minimum Film Formation Temperature (MFFT)12°C
Viscosity (Brookfield RVT, #2 spindle, 20 rpm, 25°C)150 – 400 mPa·s
Particle Size (D50)180 – 220 nm


ETERSOL 4312 Waterborne Acrylic Resin – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary application area for ETERSOL 4312?

A: ETERSOL 4312 is primarily formulated for high-performance waterborne industrial coatings, including metal primers, topcoats, and protective finishes where excellent corrosion resistance, adhesion to bare or pretreated metals, and low-VOC compliance are required.


Q2: Is ETERSOL 4312 compatible with common coalescing agents and rheology modifiers used in waterborne systems?

A: Yes — ETERSOL 4312 demonstrates good compatibility with standard non-ionic and associative thickeners, as well as widely used coalescents such as Texanol™ and DOWANOL™ PnB. Compatibility should always be verified in the final formulation due to potential interactions with specific additives.


Q3: How does ETERSOL 4312 contribute to film formation and early water resistance?

A: As a self-crosslinking acrylic resin, ETERSOL 4312 forms robust, continuous films with enhanced early water resistance and improved hardness development, even under moderate drying conditions — making it suitable for ambient-cure and low-bake applications.


Q4: Can ETERSOL 4312 be used in formulations requiring FDA-compliant indirect food contact performance?

A: ETERSOL 4312 is not pre-certified for FDA-regulated food contact applications. While its base chemistry is inherently low in extractables, formal regulatory clearance must be obtained by the end-formulator based on the complete coating system, substrate, and intended use conditions.



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