This formulation is designed for a top protection coat, providing a durable and protective finish. It includes a mix of water, acrylic binder, coalescing agents, biocide, and rheology modifier to enhance performance and application properties.
Components and Their Functions:
- Water
- Function: Serves as the primary vehicle, dissolving and carrying other components.
- Acrylic Binder (Primal HG 74D)*
- Function: Acts as the main binder, providing adhesion, flexibility, and forming a durable film upon drying.
- 2-Butoxyethanol (Butyl Glycol)
- Function: Serves as a coalescing agent, aiding in the film formation process by promoting the merging of polymer particles.
- Ester Alcohol (Texanol)*
- Function: Functions as an additional coalescing agent, enhancing the film formation and durability.
- Biocide (Nuosept BIC)*
- Function: Acts as an in-can preservative, preventing microbial growth and extending shelf life.
- Nonionic Synthetic Associative Thickener (NSAT) (Aquaflow™ NLS-200)
- Function: Acts as a rheology modifier, adjusting the viscosity and flow properties of the top coat for better application.
Properties:
Preparation Procedure:
- Add water to a container.
- Gradually mix in the acrylic binder under stirring to ensure proper dispersion.
- Add the coalescing agents (2-butoxyethanol and ester alcohol) and continue stirring.
- Incorporate the biocide to prevent microbial contamination.
- Finally, add the rheology modifier and stir the mixture until a homogeneous film-forming solution is achieved.
Legal and Trademark Information:
- This formulation and the trademarks mentioned are the property of Ashland or its subsidiaries, with some trademarks owned by third parties.
- The document includes a disclaimer about the accuracy and reliability of the information, stating that it should not be taken as a guarantee or warranty.
- The information is copyrighted by Ashland, with revisions noted from 2013 and 2015, and the latest revision in November 2015.
This formulation is optimized to provide a protective top coat with excellent film-forming properties, ensuring durability and a high-quality finish. It is suitable for a variety of applications where a strong, protective coating is needed.