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AGITAN® 700

AGITAN® 700 is a defoamer manufactured by Munzing, primarily used in water-based adhesives and gelatine glues. It's a blend of various components including liquid hydrocarbons, silicones, alkoxylated compounds, modified fats, and nonionic emulsifiers. This formulation makes it easily emulsifiable and effective in reducing foam in aqueous systems.
Here are some key properties of AGITAN® 700:
- Chemical Composition: Mineral oil
- Physical Form: Liquid
- Flash Point: > 140°C
- Density @ 20°C: 0.98 g/cm3
- Active Ingredient: 100%
- pH (2% in water): 7
It's recommended for use at a level of 0.1-0.5% in the finished product to effectively control foam formation.

Munzing Chemie

Plastorit® M

PLASTORIT® MICRO is a product developed by Imerys Performance Additives specifically for paint and coating applications. It is a mineral additive designed to enhance the properties of paints and coatings. PLASTORIT® MICRO is characterized by its whiteness, density, particle size distribution, and mineral composition, which typically includes mica, quartz, and chlorite.
Key features of PLASTORIT® MICRO include:
- High whiteness (Y 83)
- Low moisture content
- Consistent particle size distribution
- Good hardness properties
- Suitable for various paint and coating formulations
It is commonly used by paint and coating manufacturers to improve the performance and appearance of their products. PLASTORIT® MICRO can contribute to properties such as opacity, durability, and texture in paint and coating applications.

Tioxide TR92

TIOXIDE® TR92 is a multi-purpose grade of titanium dioxide pigment known for its excellent color, high opacity, and versatility. Here are the key points about TIOXIDE® TR92:
Description:
- - TIOXIDE® TR92 is designed to provide optimum properties across a wide range of applications in industries such as coatings, plastics, inks, and paper.
  - It disperses readily in both aqueous and solvent-based coatings.
  - Known for its high opacity, excellent color, and multifunctionality.
Properties:
- - TiO2 Content: Minimum 92.5%
  - Inorganic Coating: Alumina, Zirconia
  - Organic Treatment: Present
  - Crystal Size: 0.24 µm
  - Specific Gravity: 4.1 g/cm3
  - Loss at 105°C: 0.6%
  - Bulk Density: 1.2 g/cm3 (tamped)
  - Oil Absorption: 18 cm3/100g pigment
  - Water Demand: 28 cm3/100g pigment
  - Durability: Highly durable
Applications:
- - Widely used in coatings, plastics, and specialty applications.
  - Suitable for various coating applications including vehicle refinish, powder coating, coil coatings, and metal finishing.
  - Highly versatile and adaptable to different formulations.
Performance:
- - Provides excellent color, opacity, and gloss.
  - Demonstrates good dispersion properties in various applications.
  - Offers consistent performance and better optical properties due to continuous improvements in production.
Usage:
- - TIOXIDE® TR92 is used globally, with sales in more than one hundred countries.
  - Not recommended for use in lead-stabilized rigid PVC formulations.
  - Good industrial hygiene practices should be observed during handling to avoid the generation and inhalation of dust.
  - Proper storage conditions should be maintained to ensure optimum performance over time.
TIOXIDE® TR92 pigment is a widely used and reliable grade of titanium dioxide pigment, offering excellent performance across a broad range of applications in the coatings, plastics, and ink industries.

Huntsman Pigments

WorléeSol 07 A

WorléeSol 07 A is a water-thinnable special fatty acid-based alkyd resin suitable for air and forced drying primers and top coats. Here are some key details about WorléeSol 07 A:
Description:
- - WorléeSol 07 A is an air drying, water-thinnable alkyd resin.
  - It becomes water-thinnable after neutralization with ammonia or amines.
Technical Data:
- - Non-volatile content (1h/125 °C): 75% ± 2
  - Oil content: Approximately 37%
  - Oil type: Special fatty acids
  - Flow time (20 °C, 50% in butyl glycol): 80 - 140 s
  - Acid value (on solids): 35 - 45
  - Color (Gardner, 50% in butyl glycol): Maximum 10
  - Density (20 °C): Approximately 1.03 g/cm³
Application and Properties:
1. - WorléeSol 07 A is suitable for manufacturing water-thinnable air and forced drying primers and top coats with relatively low viscosity.
  - It provides excellent adhesion, long-term elasticity, and good corrosion resistance in primers.
  - Top coats formulated with WorléeSol 07 A offer high gloss, fast drying, good outdoor resistance, and long-term elasticity.
2. Compatibility and Formulation:
  - Compatible with different acrylic dispersions, which can improve drying, adhesion on non-ferrous metals, and film build.
  - Forced drying until 130 °C is possible without the addition of amino resins.
  - Application methods include spraying (including electrostatic), dipping, and floating.
Storage and Transport:
- - Recommended storage temperature: Up to 25 °C.
  - Avoid direct sunlight for storage.
  - Addition of 2 - 3% n-Butanol can improve storage stability.
  - pH-value should be checked and readjusted if necessary for optimum properties.
Driers:
- - Recommended driers for primers and colored enamels based on WorléeSol 07 A include Co, Mn, Ca, and Zr.
WorléeSol 07 A offers a range of benefits and properties suitable for various coating applications, providing fast drying, good adhesion, and corrosion resistance.

SILLITIN V 88

SILLITIN V 88 is a natural combination of corpuscular silica and lamellar kaolinite, forming a loose structure that offers various advantages as a functional filler, especially in paint and varnish applications. Here are some key points about SILLITIN V 88:
Description:
- - It appears as a free-flowing powder.
  - Characterized by its light color.
Characteristics:
- - Residue > 40 µm: 25 mg/kg.
  - Volatile matter at 105°C: 0.5%.
  - Density: 2.6 g/cm³.
  - Particle size distribution D50: 4.0 µm.
  - Particle size distribution D97: 18.0 µm.
  - Surface area BET: 8 m²/g.
  - Oil absorption: 45 g/100 g.
  - Electrical conductivity: 80 µS/cm.
  - Refractive index n: 1.55.
Applications:
- - Used as a functional filler in various paint and varnish applications, either alone or combined with extenders or flatting agents.
  - Suitable for emulsion and silicate paints, industrial paints, wood and foil coatings, primers and fillers, sealing and embedding compounds.
  - Offers excellent dispersion properties and relatively low yield point with high solids content, high abrasion resistance, and a good flatting effect.
Formulation Principle:
- - Compatible with solvent-based, solvent-free, and water-based formulations.
  - Suitable for all conventional reaction types, including UV-curing.
Benefits:
- - High filling ratio.
  - Outstanding dispersion behavior.
  - Good pigment dispersion (spacer effect).
  - Relatively low abrasiveness.
  - Low tendency to settle.
  - Good wet edge strength.
  - Quick drying.
  - Weathering resistance.
  - Breathability.
  - Scratch resistance.
  - High abrasion resistance.
  - Very good transparency.
  - Very good flatting effect.
  - Complies with standards on basic foodstuffs of the BfR and FDA.
Overall, SILLITIN V 88 offers a range of desirable properties and benefits, making it suitable for various paint and varnish applications, particularly as a functional filler.

OTA 480

OTA 480 is a trifunctional oligoacrylate used in UV/EB (ultraviolet/electron beam) cured inks and coating systems. It polymerizes when exposed to sources of free radicals and offers new formulating possibilities due to its combination of good flexibility with trifunctionality. Cured films containing OTA 480 provide more flexibility than TMPTA (Trimethylolpropane triacrylate) while retaining hardness, high gloss properties, and a good crosslinking density.
Here are some key points about OTA 480:
Performance Data:
- - Low viscosity
  - Light color
  - Low irritancy
  - Good flexibility and fast cure response in UV/EB cured products
Specifications:
- - Acid value: max. 0.4 mg KOH/g
  - Appearance: Clear liquid
  - Color: max. 60 Apha
  - Residual solvent: max. 0.09 wt. %
  - Viscosity at 25°C: 70 - 110 mPa.s
  - Water content: max. 0.1 wt. %
Typical Physical Properties:
- - Density at 25°C: 1.08 g/cm³
  - Flash point (Setaflash): > 100°C
  - Formula weight: ~456
  - Melting point: < 0°C
  - Vapor pressure at 20°C: < 0.01 mm Hg
Suggested Applications:
- - Reactive diluent for UV/EB cured inks and coatings
  - Suitable for applications where monomers must be avoided or minimized
  - Produces highly crosslinked, flexible yet tough finishes on various substrates such as plastics, paper, or other coated or printed substrates
  - Mainly recommended as a diluent for lithographic ink binders
Storage and Handling:
- - Should not be exposed to temperatures exceeding 40°C for prolonged periods or to direct sunlight
  - Storage and handling should be in appropriate containers (stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene, or baked phenolic lined containers)
  - Material should not be stored for more than 2 years
  - Consult the Safety Data Sheet for specific handling procedures and precautions
Precautions:
- - Toxicological properties not fully determined; may cause eye and skin irritation and have the potential to cause sensitization or other allergic responses
  - Appropriate precautions should be taken to avoid contact with eyes, skin, and inhalation of aerosols or vapors
  - Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for emergency and first aid procedures
Overall, OTA 480 is a versatile oligoacrylate with desirable properties for use in radiation-cured coatings and inks, offering flexibility, toughness, and fast cure response.

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Levaco

AGITAN® 700

Munzing Chemie

Plastorit® M

Tioxide TR92

Huntsman Pigments

WorléeSol 07 A

SILLITIN V 88

OTA 480

Lamberti