Rohm and Haas has launched a new innovative binder, Rhoplex CS-100 emulsion to the North American architectural coatings market. This new thermoplastic, water-resistant binder provides excellent resistance to water blushing, is VOC-compliant and exhibits a balance of early block resistance and low coalescent demand in masonry and cementitious sealers and stains, according to the company. Formulators can meet VOC standards of 100 g/L while maintaining performance in clear and lightly pigmented coatings.