BIO-BASED OPEN-TIME EXTENDER

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Exilva Open-Time Extender

Next-generation bio-based solution for
sustainable high-performance coatings.

Exilva® is an innovative, bio-based, EU Ecolabel-compliant, APE- and VOC-free additive designed to extend open-time and enhance workability in paints and coatings – without compromising performance. Its  patented technology delays coalescence, preventing premature skinning and ensuring superior film formation.

Bio-based & ecofriendly

Supports sustainable formulations and improves indoor air quality.

Compliance assured

EU Ecolabel-compliant, APE-free, VOC-free, ideal for low-emission coatings.

Documented performance

Maintains scrub resistance, block resistance, colorant compatibility, and stability.

Cost-saving potential

Reduces or eliminates glycols.

Technical highlights

  • VOC content: 0 g/L
  • Odor: Odorless
  • Recommended dosage: 2.0–3.0 wt% (add during grind)
  • Appearance: White paste
  • Mechanism: Patented technology slows particle coalescence for extended workability.

Performance snapshot

Main property With Exilva Without Exilva
Open-time Extended Standard
Drying time Faster Normal
VOC impact None May increase

Commercial Benefits

LONGER WORKABILITY

Extended open-time for easier application.

FASTER DRYING

Especially in high-build coatings.

BETTER FLOW & LEVELING

Smooth, uniform finish.

VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY

Works with acrylic, epoxy, PU, styrene acrylic, vinyl acetate systems.

Formulation advantages

  • Eco-compliant alternative to glycols
  • Improves indoor air quality
  • No negative impact on drying time or paint properties

Exilva® – The biobased solution for modern, sustainable coatings.

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