KOALEX™ MFX
Product Description
Struggling to meet stricter VOC limits without sacrificing coating performance? Koalex™ MFX from LANXESS is a next-generation multifunctional coalescent that lets you achieve both. It delivers outstanding film formation, faster hardness development, and superior in-can robustness properties—while significantly reducing VOC contribution. Choose Koalex™ MFX to simplify your formulation, boost coating performance, and stay ahead of regulatory demands.
THESE SPECIAL FEATURES MAKE THIS PRODUCT SO SUCCESSFUL
• Multifunctional coalescent with reduced VOC contribution (~50% vs. traditional systems)
• Superior coalescent efficiency enabling strong film formation at lower dosages
• Faster hardness development compared to standard coalescents
• Excellent dirt pickup resistance and block resistance
• Enables low-VOC formulations (<10 g/L) for regulatory compliance
• Broad compatibility across multiple binder systems and applications
THE MOST COMMON AREAS OF APPLICATION
• Interior and exterior architectural coatings (acrylics, vinyl acrylics, styrenated acrylics)
• Industrial wood coatings with enhanced hardness
• Direct-to-metal coatings requiring improved early water resistance
• Low-VOC and regulatory-driven coating formulations
• Replacement for TXMB or TXMB/TEGDO blends in advanced systems
Brand
KOALEX™
Product Type
Plasticizers & Modifiers
THAT'S WHY LANXESS
As a leading specialty chemicals company, we offer much more than high-quality products: we stand for reliability, innovative strength and partnership-based thinking. But you are at the centre of everything we do: our customers. Our customers benefit from tailor-made solutions, global presence and a deep understanding of their markets. Discover eleven compelling reasons why LANXESS is the right partner for your business.
