SolventsSolvent type, classification, characteristics, solvency, evaporation rate, odor, flash point, VOC, HAP, MIR, formulation considerations
BiogrpahyKeith received his BS in Chemistry from Kentucky Wesleyan College in 1976 and his MS in Polymer Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati in 1987. He has worked in the coatings industry since 1980. He is the author of both patents and technical articles on waterborne coatings. Keith has worked in resin production, polymer development, and emulsion research with BASF and Celanese. Prior to retiring from Eastman Chemical Company in 2017 after 30 years, he worked in technical service, research, development and sales positions. He held leadership positions as Vice President R+D Americas for Lawter International, and R+D Technical Manager-Coatings Resins for McWhorter Technologies, when both were subsidiaries of Eastman Chemical Company. He has presented seminars on solvent technology to research groups at Akzo, Sherwin-Williams, BASF, PPG and many other coating manufacturers. For the last several years, he has written the column “Moody’s Coatings Conundrums” in PCI magazine. AboutEastman is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With a portfolio of specialty businesses, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Its market-driven approaches take advantage of world-class technology platforms and leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction and consumables. Eastman focuses on creating consistent, superior value for all stakeholders. As a globally diverse company, Eastman serves customers in approximately 100 countries and had 2015 revenues of approximately $9.6 billion. The company is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA and employs approximately 15,000 people around the world. For more information, visit
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