ADDITOL® VXW 6374 is an ionic and nonionic surfactant with pigment affinity groups designed for use in waterborne coating systems. It is specifically formulated to enhance the wetting of both organic and inorganic pigments in aqueous coating systems. Key properties and characteristics include:
Special properties of ADDITOL® VXW 6374 include its ability to improve wetting of pigments in aqueous coating systems, reduce grind viscosity, and prevent pigment reflocculation during the storage of formulated paints.
It finds application as a wetting agent in various waterborne coating systems, including alkyd resin emulsions, acrylics, polyesters, epoxies, UV curing backbone resin systems, polyurethane emulsions, and standard emulsions for quality coating systems. It is also suitable for preparing pigment pastes without binders.
In terms of processing, ADDITOL® VXW 6374 should be milled together with the pigments, preferably added to the resin base before adding the pigments. The recommended dosage on pigment varies, with 1.0% to 10.0% for inorganic pigments and 10.0% to 40.0% for organic pigments. The optimum dosage should be determined through careful laboratory evaluation.
Storage stability in original containers at temperatures between 5°C to 25°C amounts to at least 730 days. However, it's noted that synthetic resins containing water may freeze or become inhomogeneous at temperatures below 0°C, necessitating extended heat treatment for regeneration.
Overall, ADDITOL® VXW 6374 is a versatile additive that enhances the performance of waterborne coating systems by improving pigment wetting and stability.
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