7. Glossary

butyl acetate (or AcOnBu) :

Solvent commonly used in the chemical industry to manufacture lacquers and similar products.

butyl glycols (EBGEA and EBGE) :

Derived from ethylene glycol and belonging to the glycol ether family. Short-chain butyl glycols are classified as VOCs and are therefore subject to the corresponding environmental regulations.

coalescence :

Phenomenon whereby particles of an emulsion agglomerate to form a continuous film when the aqueous phase making up the varnish evaporates.

CMR :

Substance classified as Carcinogenic and/or Mutagenic and/or Reprotoxic.

VOC (Volatile Organic Compound); VOC

Any organic compound whose initial...