Eliokem has launched Pliotec SA40, an APE-free (alkyl phenol ethoxylate) carboxylated styrene acrylic latex. Pliotec SA40 is recommended for usage in low VOC waterproofing sealers, concrete sealers, swimming pool paints and general purpose primers. This resin provides excellent water, alkali and efflorescence resistance, according to the company. Pliotec SA40 also has superior adhesion to concrete substrates. Pliotec SA40’s composition and resulting minimum film formation temperature permits the formulation of coatings with VOC levels less than 100 g/l and lower coalescent demand.