Thickening systems and aqueous-coating compositions, and methods of making and using the same

摘要

Aqueous-coating compositions, such as latex paints, comprising xanthan gum and at least one ester of an unsaturated fatty acid that is essentially free of volatile organic compounds as determined by EPA Reference Method 24. Still other non-limiting embodiments relate to methods of making and using the aqueous coating-compositions and thickening systems disclosed herein.