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SYNAQUA® 2070

SYNAQUA® 2070 is a medium oil alkyd emulsion developed by Arkema Coating Resins for use in decorative paints, particularly in interior undercoat formulations. However, it is also suitable for other applications such as matt paints, exterior primers for wood, wood stains or metal, and corrosion-resistant primers.
Here are some key details about SYNAQUA® 2070:
Application Details:
- Designed for use in decorative paints, especially interior undercoats
- Suitable for various other applications including matt paints, exterior primers for wood, wood stains or metal, and corrosion-resistant primers
Performance Benefits:
- Extremely low VOC content, eliminating the need for coalescing solvents
- Good penetration into porous substrates
- Good adhesion and flexibility
Polymer Type:
- Alkyd Emulsion
Sales Specifications:
- Solid Content at 125°C: 52 - 54%
- pH: 5.5 - 8.5
- Viscosity at 23°C: 50 - 500 mPa.s
Other Characteristics:
- Appearance: White milky liquid
- Volatile: Water
- Density / Specific Gravity at 23°C: 1.05 g/ml
- Fatty Acid content: 50%
- Average Particle size: 300 nm max
SYNAQUA® 2070 does not contain alkylphenolethoxylates nor amines, making it suitable for various environmentally friendly applications.
Formulation Guidelines:
- Driers: Recommend using driers developed for water-based coatings
- Rheology: Can be controlled using cellulose ethers or associative thickeners
- Compatibility: Can be used in combination with acrylic dispersions and is compatible with commonly used pigments and extenders
- Other Additives: Dispersing agents such as sodium salts of polyacrylic acid can be used
Storage & Handling:
- Store indoors in the original, unopened, and undamaged container
- Store in a dry place at temperatures between 5°C and 30°C
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight
- Shelf life is 6 months from the shipping date under the specified storage conditions
SYNAQUA® 2070 offers a balance of performance, environmental friendliness, and ease of use, making it suitable for a variety of decorative paint applications.

Sibelco

Minex® 10

MINEX® 10 is a micronized functional filler and extender produced by Sibelco Corporation or its subsidiaries. It is designed to enhance the performance of various products including paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and inks. Here's a breakdown of its key characteristics and uses:
1. Performance Enhancer: MINEX® 10 has proven performance enhancements in a wide range of applications, improving attributes such as brightness, tint retention, weatherability, color, sheen uniformity, chemical and stain resistance, and durability.
2. Exterior and Interior Paints: In exterior paints, MINEX® 10 can achieve excellent brightness, tint retention, and weather resistance. In interior paint formulations, it contributes to improved color, sheen uniformity, chemical and stain resistance, and durability.
3. Easy Dispersion: This product is easily dispersed in all conventional vehicle systems, making it convenient to incorporate into various formulations.
4. Low Oil Absorption: MINEX® 10 has low oil absorption, allowing for high loadings in adhesives, sealants, and both aqueous and alkyd-based paints. The oil absorption rate for MINEX® 10 is specified at 33g/100g.
5. Specialty Grade: MINEX® 10 is a specialty grade of MINEX® fillers, utilizing proprietary processing technologies to produce engineered mineral filler products.
6. Ultra-Fine Particle Size: MINEX® 10 is characterized by its ultra-fine particle size, making it particularly useful for applications requiring higher gloss coatings. It is the preferred choice for clear systems where transparency and gloss are essential.
Overall, MINEX® 10 is a versatile and high-performance functional filler and extender suitable for a wide range of applications, especially those requiring enhanced gloss and clarity, such as in clear coatings and high gloss paints.

FoamStar® ED 2522

FoamStar® ED 2522 is a high-performance, ultra-low SVOC (Semi-Volatile Organic Compound) silicone emulsion defoamer manufactured by BASF. It is specifically designed for premium water-based paints, clear coats, and inks. Here are some key points about FoamStar® ED 2522:
Chemical Nature: It is an emulsion of organo-modified silicones.
Properties:
- - Physical form: White liquid
  - Solid content: Approximately 19%
  - Density at 20°C (68°F): Approximately 1 g/cm³
  - Brookfield viscosity at 23°C (73°F): Approximately 2,500 mPa·s
- Application:
  - Universal defoamer suitable for various applications, including premium water-based architectural paints, industrial coatings, wood coatings, and printing inks.
  - It offers excellent foam suppression during the grinding process and application, retains antifoam efficiency during storage, and is easy to incorporate without the need for strong shear forces.
  - Suitable for pigmented systems and clear coats, minimizing gloss reduction.
  - VOC-free according to EU 2004/42 and EPA 24 (US) regulations, with an ultra-low S-VOC content.
Recommended Concentrations: Typically used at concentrations ranging from 0.1% to 1.0% on the total formulation.
Safety: Handlers are advised to follow the safety data sheet and observe protective and workplace hygiene measures appropriate for handling chemicals.
FoamStar® ED 2522 is a trademark of the BASF Group and is recommended for use in various regions worldwide.

ACTICIDE® MBS

ACTICIDE® MBS is a microbiocide produced by Thor GmbH, recommended for controlling bacteria and fungi in various industrial and household products. Here's a breakdown of its key features and uses:
- Environmental Hazards: Toxic to terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates. Discharge into water bodies is prohibited unless in accordance with specific regulations.
- Storage and Disposal: Corrosive to mild steel. Proper disposal guidelines are provided to prevent environmental contamination.
- Active Ingredients: 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (2.5%) and 2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (2.5%), with 95% inert ingredients.
- Product Performance: Acts as a preservative to control bacteria and fungi in various materials, including polymer latices, paints and coatings, building materials, adhesives, mineral slurries, paper and paperboard additives, oil-in-water emulsions, metalworking fluids, and textiles.
- Directions for Use: Specific dosages are provided for different applications, ranging from 0.03% to 0.5% depending on the product type.
- Precautionary Statements: Corrosive and harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Protective gear is recommended during handling.
It's essential to follow the provided instructions carefully and adhere to safety precautions to ensure proper usage and minimize risks to health and the environment.

Thor

SARET® SR517

SARET® SR517 is a crosslinking agent, specifically a trifunctional coagent, designed to enhance the properties of peroxide-cured natural and synthetic rubber systems. Here are the key details from the technical data sheet:
Description: SARET® SR517 is characterized as a trifunctional, low color, low staining aid with scorch retarding properties. It contains non-nitroso inhibitor packages.
Manufacturer: Produced by Arkema, with locations in France and the United States.
Shelf Life: It has a typical shelf life of 6 months from the delivery date for unopened containers. Proper storage is crucial for maintaining stability.
Storage: Store in a dry, cool place (<45°C) away from frost, heat, and ignition sources. Air space above the liquid is required in containers to enhance the efficiency of inhibitors.
Liquid Properties:
- - Functionality: 3
  - Appearance: Clear liquid
  - Viscosity at 25°C: 45 mPa.s
  - Density at 25°C: 1.0631 g/mL
  - Color (Gd): 2.6
Product Performance: Enhances mechanical and performance properties, including hardness, chemical resistance, moisture resistance, flexibility, stain resistance, weatherability, scratch resistance, and abrasion resistance.
Special Feature: Provides scorch protection, which is important in rubber manufacturing processes.
Suggested Applications: Suitable for use in adhesives, sealants, and various rubber manufacturing applications.
It's important to consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for health, safety, and storage considerations before using this product.

Zinkoxyd aktiv

Zinkoxyd aktiv® by Rhein Chemie Additives (Lanxess Group) is a vulcanization activator primarily used in rubber articles based on both natural and synthetic elastomers, including latex applications. Here's an overview of its properties and applications:
1. Chemical Composition: It is composed of precipitated zinc oxide.
2. Physical Form: Zinkoxyd aktiv® is in powder form, appearing as white to slightly yellowish.
3. Applications/Recommended for:
  - Natural Rubber: Used for curing and polymerization control, enhancing mechanical and physical performance such as fatigue resistance.
  - Visual Aspect & Aesthetics: Suitable for transparent and translucent rubber goods, maintaining transparency.
4. Properties:
  - Loss on Ignition: Less than 4%
  - Density: 5.68 g/cm³
  - Surface Area: 45 m²/g
  - Lead Content: 3 ppm
  - Particle Size Distribution: Less than 0.2% retained on a 0.063 mm sieve (DIN ISO 787/18)
  - Cadmium Content: 2 ppm
  - Volatile Content: 0.4%
  - Zinc Oxide Content: Greater than 93%
5. Functionality:
  - Vulcanization Activator: Activates sulfur, thiuram, and in many cases peroxide cures.
  - Reinforcing Filler and Cross-linking Agent: Enhances the cross-linking process, particularly for metal oxide curable elastomers like CR and carboxylated polymers.
  - Good Fatigue Resistance: Provides good fatigue resistance in dynamically stressed articles such as buffers and rollers.
6. Shelf Life: Zinkoxyd aktiv® has a shelf life of 547 days.
This product is commercially available and widely used in various regions across the globe, including Central and Eastern Europe, North America, South and Central America, Western Europe, Asia/Pacific, Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia.

Rhenogran® ZMMBI-50

Rhenogran® ZMMBI-50 is a predispersed rubber antioxidant primarily utilized to prevent staining in vulcanizates based on natural and synthetic rubber. Here's an overview of its technical details and applications:
1. Composition: It consists of 50% zinc methyl-2-mercaptobenzimidazole (ZMMBI) and 50% elastomer binder and dispersing agents. It appears as beige granules with a density of approximately 1.15 g/cm³.
2. Function:
  - Antioxidant: Provides protection against oxidation and the harmful effects of overcure, especially in vulcanizates produced with ultra accelerators like dithiocarbamates and thiurams.
  - Compatibility: Suitable for compounds based on natural rubber or synthetic rubber types such as SBR, IR, and NBR.
3. Mode of Action:
  - Offers good protection against oxidation and overcure.
  - Provides resistance to steam and hot air, particularly in vulcanizates produced without sulfur but with a substantial amount of thiuram.
  - Exhibits synergistic effects when combined with other antioxidants like Rhenogran BPH-80/L or Rhenogran IPPD-80, providing enhanced protection against rubber poisons.
4. Dosage:
  - Generally used at 1-3 phr (parts per hundred rubber), but dosage varies depending on the specific application:
    - For transparent goods: 0.6-0.8 phr
    - For heat-resistant thiuram vulcanizates: 3-6 phr
    - For protection against rubber poisons:
      - Non-staining: 0.8-2 phr combination with Rhenogran BPH-80/L (1:1)
      - Staining: 0.8-2 phr combination with Rhenogran IPPD-80 (1:1) or 6PPD (1:1)
5. Application:
  - Suitable for various rubber goods including home and leisure articles, fabric proofings, and toys.
  - Ideal for use with thiuram, but little or no sulfur, in applications requiring heat resistance.
6. Packaging and Storage:
  - Packaged in 20 kg cartons on 960 kg skids.
  - Shelf life of 730 days from the date of production when stored in original closed containers under cool and dry conditions.
Users are advised to consult the current safety data sheet for handling instructions and ensure testing of products for their intended processes and uses.

RHENOSIN® W 759

Rhenosin® W 759 is a specialty plasticizer primarily used to enhance the low-temperature flexibility of elastomer vulcanizates. Here's a breakdown of its technical details and applications:
Composition: It is an ether/ester compound, presenting as a slightly yellowish liquid.
Typical Characteristics:
- - Viscosity: 20-35 mPa·s
  - Density: 1.02-1.05 g/cm³
  - Refractive index: 1.44-1.46
  - Flash point: > 150°C
Electrical Properties:
- - Volume resistance: 1.4 × 10^8 Ohm/cm
  - Dielectric constant: 11.8
  - Dissipation factor: 0.543
Use:
- - Mode of Action: Rhenosin W 759 functions as a plasticizer compatible with various elastomers. It enhances low-temperature flexibility while maintaining stability at high temperatures. It has minimal effects on the physical properties of rubber compounds.
  - Compatibility: It works well with elastomers such as CR, NBR, NR, SBR, ECO, EPDM, and IIR.
  - Application: Commonly used in technical rubber components like automotive seals and gaskets, fuel pipes, wire and cable sheathing.
  - Dosage: Typically used between 5 and 30 phr (parts per hundred rubber), depending on the desired polymer value.
Packaging and Storage:
- - Comes in 200 kg plastic drums on 800 kg skids.
  - Shelf life of 1095 days from the date of production when stored in original sealed containers under cool and dry conditions.
Handling:
- - For detailed handling instructions, it's recommended to consult the current safety data sheet.
Rhenosin® W 759 is manufactured by Rhein Chemie Rheinau GmbH and is provided with technical advice, although the responsibility for testing its suitability for intended processes and uses lies with the user.