Low emission, high scrub VAE latex paints

摘要

A water-based, low-emission latex paint formulation exhibiting a relative scrub index of greater than 200% and up to 300% includes a vinyl acetate / ethylene (VAE) latex including a VAE resin with from 80 to 95 weight % vinyl acetate residue and from 5 to 20 weight % ethylene residue, optionally including additional monomers as well as a pigment composition including inorganic solids selected from inorganic pigments, inorganic fillers and mixtures thereof present in an amount such that the paint formulation has a pigment volume concentration (PVC) of from 25% to 85% together with one or more auxiliary components. The formulations are suitable for eggshell and flat latex paints and exhibit surprising durability.