NeoCryl® XK-90

NeoCryl® XK-90 is a 100% acrylic emulsion polymer produced by Covestro, designed primarily for use in gloss enamel paints for both interior and exterior applications. It serves as a vehicle in industrially applied wood coatings, offering specific performance benefits tailored to these applications.

Key Properties:

• Chemical Composition: Acrylic polymer
• Physical Form: Emulsion
• Specific Gravity:
  • Wet: 8.75 at 25°C
  • Dry: 9.25 at 25°C
• Minimum Film Forming Temperature: < 0°C
• Bulk Density:
  • Wet: 0.114 lb/gal
  • Dry: 0.108 lb/gal
• Viscosity: 190 cP at 25°C (measured with Brookfield Viscometer)
• pH: 8.7
• Solid Content: 45% by weight

Applications:

• Coatings:
  • Architectural / Decorative:
    • Interior wall coatings
    • Exterior wall coatings
  • Wood & Furniture Coatings: Used as a vehicle in industrial applications

Performance Features:

• High Gloss: Provides outstanding gloss development suitable for gloss enamel paints.
• Early Block Resistance: Resists sticking or blocking of painted surfaces even in early stages of drying.
• Color Development: Ensures very good color development in paints.
• Wet Adhesion: Exhibits excellent adhesion to aged and chalked alkyd surfaces, ensuring durability and longevity.
• Low Co-solvent Demand: Requires minimal co-solvent addition in formulations.
• Resistance Properties: Offers resistance to chalking and dirt pick-up, maintaining the aesthetic appeal of coated surfaces over time.

Availability:

• Geographical Availability: Primarily in North America, South, and Central America (Availability may vary; confirmed status may be required)

NeoCryl® XK-90 is tailored to meet the stringent performance requirements of both interior and exterior architectural coatings as well as industrial wood coatings, providing durability, aesthetic appeal, and ease of application.