Efflorescence Inhibitor for Architectural Coatings

Efflorescence inhibitors for architectural coatings reduce the migration of soluble salts to the surface of concrete, brick, and masonry substrates, preventing the white crystalline deposits that cause aesthetic failure and coating delamination. Based on stearate, silicone, or polymeric chemistry, these additives are incorporated into masonry paints, renders, and sealers to block capillary transport of calcium carbonate and other salt solutions. They are particularly important for exterior masonry coatings in humid environments.