Emissions of 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-Pentanediol Monoisobutyrate (TMPD-MIB) from Latex Paint: A Critical Review

Abstract

The significance of latex paint as a source of indoor volatile organic compounds is underscored by the large volume produced for interior use. This review focuses on one important component of latex paint, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate (TMPD-MIB). Past research is described, with an emphasis on measurements of TMPD-MIB emissions, experimental recoveries of TMPD-MIB, and factors that affect the emissions process. Published models that attempt to describe TMPD-MIB emissions following latex paint applications are summarized. Finally, a critical assessment of the state of knowledge related to TMPD-MIB emissions from latex paints is presented, along with a summary of continuing research needs.

KEY WORDS:

• Texanol®
• fate
• architectural coatings
• gypsum board
• models

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The authors wish to thank the Eastman Chemical Company for an unrestricted gift to The University of Texas that made this work possible. Special thanks are given to Dr. Bruce Gustafson of Eastman Chemical and Dr. David Morgott, as well as to Mr. Robert Avery for their expeditious provision of information when requested. During this work, Chi Chi Lin was supported by Grant No. T42CCT610417 from the Southwest Center for Occupational and Environment Health, as supported by the National Institute for Occupational and Environmental Health (NIOSH)/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The corresponding author wishes to thank the late Roxanne A. Shepherd for her dedicated support, love, and inspiration.

Notes

∗ Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry [ATSDR] (1997). Values for TMPD-MIB taken from Eastman Chemical Company (2003).