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WorléeKyd MH 38

WorléeKyd MH 38 is a short oil, very quick-drying alkyd resin based on special vegetable fatty acids modified with tung oil. It's primarily used in the manufacture of air-drying and stoving primers and finishes. Here are its specifications and applications:
Description:
- W´Kyd MH 38 is a short oil, very quick-drying alkyd resin based on special vegetable fatty acids modified with tung oil.
Technical Data:
- Non-volatile content, 1h/125°C, DIN EN ISO 3251: 60% ± 1
- Phthalic anhydride content: Approximately 38%
- Oil content: Approximately 39%
- Hydroxyl value (on solids, DIN EN ISO 4629): Approximately 40
- Acid value (on solids, DIN EN ISO 3682): Maximum 25
- Colour (Gardner, 50% in xylene, DIN ISO 4630): Maximum 15
- Flow time, 20°C, 50% in xylene, DIN 53211-4: 140 - 170 s
- Delivery form: 60% in xylene
Compatibility:
- W´Kyd MH 38 is compatible with most short and some medium oil length alkyd resins. It's also compatible with the usual maleic and phenolic modified hard resins.
Solubility:
- W´Kyd MH 38 is soluble in all usual solvents.
Application and Properties:
- Mainly used for quick-drying primers and top coats with good elasticity.
- Anticorrosive primers based on W´Kyd MH 38 are quick-drying and have very good elasticity and anticorrosive properties.
Driers:
- Recommended driers for W´Kyd MH 38:
  - 0.03 - 0.05% Co
  - 0.20 - 0.25% Ca (metal calculated on solid alkyd resin)
Overall, WorléeKyd MH 38 offers quick drying, good elasticity, and compatibility with various alkyd resins, making it suitable for applications where rapid drying and durability are required.

WorléeKyd M 932

WorléeKyd M 932 is a short oil and highly reactive alkyd resin with high viscosity, primarily used in the production of low-priced industrial stoving finishes. Here are its specifications and applications:
Description:
- W´Kyd M 932 is a short oil and very reactive alkyd resin with high viscosity.
Technical Data:
- Oil content: Approximately 32%
- Content of phthalic anhydride: Approximately 38%
- Non-volatile content, 1h/125°C, DIN EN ISO 3251: 60% ± 1
- Colour (Gardner, 40% in xylene, DIN ISO 4630): Maximum 10
- Acid value (on solids, DIN EN ISO 3682): Maximum 18
- Flow time, 20°C, 40% in xylene, DIN 53211-4: 40 - 60 sec.
- Delivery form: 60% in xylene
Compatibility:
- W´Kyd M 932 is completely compatible with most short oil alkyds, unmodified urea formaldehyde and melamine resins, and nitrocellulose. However, due to the various products on the market, it's recommended to conduct trials in advance.
Solubility:
- It is completely soluble in aromatics, esters, glycol ethers, and ketones. It is partially soluble in low alcohols and insoluble in aliphatics.
Application and Properties:
- W´Kyd M 932 is mainly used for low-priced stoving primers and finishes with excellent gloss, high hardness, good elasticity, and adhesion.
- Despite its high reactivity, paints based on W´Kyd M 932 maintain good viscosity stability.
- The optimal ratio of amino resins to be added depends on the stoving conditions.
- It is suitable for stoving hammer finishes with very good structure and brilliance.
- Additionally, it can be used for the manufacture of forced dried acid-curing paints and lacquers, as well as for air-drying primers and top coats.
- The addition of 3 - 5% plasticizer or another soft resin is recommended to avoid brittleness.
Overall, WorléeKyd M 932 offers versatility and efficiency in the production of industrial stoving finishes, with properties tailored to meet various application requirements.

WorléeKyd LH 3702

WorléeKyd LH 3702 is a short oil, fast-drying alkyd resin formulated with drying vegetable fatty acids. Here are its specifications and applications:
Description:
- W´Kyd LH 3702 is a short oil, fast-drying alkyd resin.
Technical Data:
- Non-volatile content, 1h/125°C, DIN EN ISO 3251: 50% ± 1
- Content of phthalic anhydride: Approximately 25%
- Oil type: Linseed oil / wood oil
- Oil content: 38%
- Content of hard resin: Approximately 23%
- Acid value (on solids, DIN EN ISO 3682): Maximum 20
- Colour (Gardner, 40% in dearomat. HC 160 - 200, DIN ISO 4630): Maximum 10
- Flow time, 20°C, 40% in dearomat. HC 160 - 200, DIN 53211-4: 90 - 130 s
- Delivery form: 50% in dearomat. HC 160 - 200
Compatibility:
- W´Kyd LH 3702 is compatible with short oil and some medium oil alkyd resins.
- Additionally, LH 3702 is compatible with the usual maleic and phenolic modified hard resins.
Solubility:
- It is soluble in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters, ketones, glycol ethers, and isoparaffins.
Application and Properties:
- W´Kyd LH 3702 is especially suitable for the manufacture of dearomatized fast-drying anticorrosion primers and industrial paints.
- Anticorrosion primers based on W´Kyd LH 3702 exhibit particularly good drying properties and corrosion resistance.
Driers:
- Recommended driers:
  - 0.01 - 0.05% Co
  - 0.04 - 0.06% Zr
  - 0.08 - 0.20% Ca (metal calculated on solid alkyd resin)

WorléeKyd L 7904

WorléeKyd L 7904 is a low viscosity linseed oil-based alkyd resin designed for the production of high solid paint systems. Here are its specifications and applications:
Description:
- W´Kyd L 7904 is a low viscosity linseed oil-based alkyd resin.
Technical Data:
- Appearance: Clear to opaque
- Oil type: Linseed oil
- Oil content: Approximately 79%
- Content of isophthalic acid: Approximately 18%
- Acid value (on solids, DIN EN ISO 3682): Maximum 15
- Colour (Gardner, delivery form, DIN ISO 4630): Maximum 10
- Viscosity (20°C, Haake Rotovisko, C 35/1, D = 250 s-1): 8,000 - 10,000 mPa·s
- Delivery form: Approximately 100%
Compatibility:
- W´Kyd L 7904 is compatible with most air-drying medium and long oil alkyd resins.
Solubility:
- It is soluble in all usual solvents.
Application and Properties:
- W´Kyd L 7904 is a very low viscosity alkyd resin.
- It is particularly suitable for manufacturing high solid glazings, clear lacquers, and high solid anticorrosion primers.
- It distinguishes itself through particularly excellent permanent elasticity and extremely good weather resistance.
- It can be easily combined with urethane modified alkyd resins.
Driers:
- Recommended driers:
  - 0.04 - 0.06% Co
  - 0.05 - 0.07% Zr
  - 0.10 - 0.30% Ca (metal calculated on solid alkyd resin)
  - Alternatively, 5.00 - 6.80% Nuodex Combi APB (Elementis) of solution on solid alkyd resin.

WorléeKyd L 6800

WorléeKyd L 6800 is a low viscosity linseed oil-based alkyd resin used in the production of high solid paint systems. Here are its specifications and applications:
Description:
- W´Kyd L 6800 is a low viscosity linseed oil-based alkyd resin.
Technical Data:
- Oil content: 68%
- Oil type: Linseed oil
- Content of phthalic anhydride: 22%
- Non-volatile content (1 hour/125°C, DIN EN ISO 3251): 81% ± 1
- Colour (Gardner, delivery form, DIN ISO 4630): Maximum 10
- Acid value (on solids, DIN EN ISO 3682): Maximum 10
- Density (23°C, DIN EN ISO 2811-1): 0.98 g/cm³
- Viscosity (23°C, ball 4, delivery form, DIN 53015): 4,500 - 6,000 mPa·s
- Delivery form: 81% in dearomatized HC 160 - 200
Compatibility:
- W´Kyd L 6800 is compatible with most air-drying medium and long oil alkyd resins.
Solubility:
- It is soluble in all common solvents.
Application and Properties:
- W´Kyd L 6800 is suitable for manufacturing high solid glazings, clear lacquers, and high solid anticorrosion primers.
- It offers very good permanent elasticity and good weather resistance.
- It can be easily combined with urethane modified alkyd resins.
Drying:
- Recommended drying values:
  - 0.04 - 0.06% Co metal
  - 0.05 - 0.07% Zr metal
  - 0.10 - 0.30% Ca metal
  - Calculated on solid alkyd resin
  - Alternatively, 5.00 - 6.80% Nuodex Combi APB (Elementis) can be used.

WorléeKyd L 138

WorléeKyd L 138 is a type of alkyd resin produced by Worlée-Chemie GmbH. Here's a breakdown of its properties and applications:
Description:
- WorléeKyd L 138 is a short oil phenolic modified alkyd resin, formulated from a blend of linseed oil and wood oil.
Technical Data:
- Non-volatile content: 60% ± 1 (measured according to DIN EN ISO 3251, 1 hour at 125°C)
- Content of phthalic anhydride: Approximately 30%
- Content of linseed oil / wood oil: Approximately 38%
- Content of phenolic modified resin: Approximately 10%
- Color (50% in xylene, Gardner): Maximum 10 (measured according to DIN ISO 4630)
- Acid value (on solids): Maximum 15 (measured according to DIN EN ISO 3682)
- Flow time (20°C, 50% in xylene): 250 - 300 seconds (measured according to DIN 53211-4)
- Delivery form: 60% in xylene
Compatibility:
- WorléeKyd L 138 is compatible with most short oil alkyds and with some medium oil length alkyds and nitrocellulose.
Solubility:
- It is well soluble in aromatics, esters, ketones, and glycol ether esters.
Application and Properties:
- WorléeKyd L 138 is particularly suitable for manufacturing air-drying and stoving primers, undercoats, surfacers, and fillers that require very fast surface and through-drying properties.
- Adding a small amount of alcohol, such as butanol, can reduce viscosity and improve viscosity stability in heavily filled systems.
- It enhances the adhesion, hardness, and sanding properties of nitrocellulose-based undercoats and fillers.
- Stoving primers and surfacers can also be made by combining WorléeKyd L 138 with smaller amounts of unplasticized urea formaldehyde or melamine formaldehyde resins.
Driers:
- Recommended drier additions:
  - 0.04 - 0.06% Co metal
  - 0.10 - 0.20% Ca metal
  - Calculated on 100% alkyd resin

RHEOLATE® HX 6025

RHEOLATE® HX 6025 is an associative thickener developed by Elementis Specialties for high shear-rate viscosity build in waterborne systems. Here's a summary of its properties and applications:
General Information:
- RHEOLATE HX 6025 is a VOC-free polyether polyurethane associative rheology modifier.
- It is specifically designed for use in latex paints and other waterborne systems, including inks, textile coatings, adhesives, and sealants.
- The thickener helps maintain viscosity at high shear during product application and improves film leveling.
Physical Properties:
- Appearance: Clear to slightly turbid liquid
- Active solids: 20%
- Total solids: 20%
- Brookfield Viscosity: Less than 3,000 cps (at 20 rpm, 25°C)
- Specific gravity: Approximately 1.05
- Solvent: Water
Applications:
- High-quality, low VOC latex paints of all sheen levels
- High-gloss interior and exterior latex paints
- Semi-gloss interior and exterior latex paints
- Waterborne alkyd paints
- Other latex systems requiring high film build and improved flow and leveling
- Inks, adhesives, and textile coatings
Key Properties:
- APEO and VOC-free
- Superior spatter resistance and good color acceptance
- Bio-stable and pH independent
- Pourable liquid for easy addition
- Excellent applied hide and stain resistance
- Does not detract from gloss or wet adhesion
Incorporation:
- Can be used as supplied or further diluted with water.
- Recommended addition after the binder during the letdown stage under good mixing conditions.
- Can be combined with other associative rheological additives, clay-based thickeners, or cellulosic thickeners for higher package viscosity and improved sag control.

DAPRO® AP 7010

DAPRO® DF 7010 is an anti-foaming agent manufactured by Elementis Specialties. Here's a breakdown of its properties and usage:
General Information:
- DAPRO® DF 7010 is a liquid defoamer designed for universal water-based applications.
- It is known for its very good long-term efficiency in controlling foam.
Physical Properties:
- Appearance: Light amber cloudy liquid
- Active matter: 99 – 100%
- Density at 25°C: 840-880 kg/m³
- Viscosity at 25°C: 600 – 1000 mPa.s
- Solubility: Emulsifiable in water, resulting in an unstable emulsion that creams rapidly
- Composition: APE-free (Alkylphenol ethoxylates-free)
Application and Properties:
- Recommended for systems with good emulsifying properties, such as surfactant-stabilized emulsions and emulsion paints.
- Composed of oil/wax components with a small addition of special silicone, manufactured using a unique production procedure for stability.
- Can be stored for many months without the risk of separation or sedimentation.
Dosage:
- Recommended to add at least half of the quantity of DAPRO® DF 7010 to the mill base formulation and the rest during the letdown stage.
- Exact concentration depends on individual conditions, but generally, a rate of 0.2 – 0.5% calculated on the total quantity of the paint system is effective.
Handling and Safety:
- Detailed information on handling and safety is available in the relevant material safety data sheet for each product.
Quality Assurance:
- Elementis Specialties has been ISO 9001 certified since 1992, ensuring that all operations are conducted according to stipulated standards.
Overall, DAPRO® DF 7010 serves as an effective anti-foaming agent for water-based applications, offering stability, efficiency, and ease of use.

THIXATROL® 5020W

THIXATROL® 5020W is an additive designed to enhance rheological effectiveness and metallic pigment orientation in water-borne coating systems. Here's a breakdown:
General Information:
- THIXATROL 5020W is a modified EVA emulsion.
- It is formulated to prevent the sedimentation of heavy pigments like metallic flakes and pearlescent pigments during paint preparation, operations stages, and storage.
- Suitable for non-baking ambient drying systems and 2K-PU metallic paint for water-borne systems.
Chemical & Physical Properties:
- Composition: Modified EVA emulsion
- Appearance: Off-white opaque liquid
- Nonvolatile content: 18 - 22%
- Brookfield Viscosity: Approximately 400 cps (at 50 rpm, 25 °C)
- Specific Gravity: Approximately 1.0
- Solvent: Water
Applications:
- Non-baking ambient drying systems
- 2K PU water-borne metallic paint
- Mobile, industrial, wood & furniture, and leather coatings
Key Properties:
- Good anti-settling and improved sagging performance
- Provides excellent stabilization to metallic- and pearlescent paints
- Enhances metallic paint orientation in paint finishes
- Pure water base, without co-solvent
- Recommend optimal performance to adjust pH range in 8.5 - 9.5.
Incorporation:
- Easy incorporation under suitable shearing, no need to create a pregel/predilution before adding to the metallic paste.
- THIXATROL 5020W exhibits weak acidic behavior, which might reduce the pH level minimally. Therefore, it's recommended to check the pH when the formulation is completed.
Levels of Use:
- Typical use levels: 5% to 10% on total system weight. Experience shows that lower levels than 4% don’t provide enough performance.
- Adequate incorporation by mixing is necessary to achieve the optimum performance.
Health and Safety:
- Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on safe handling and storage.
Storage Recommendations:
- Store THIXATROL 5020W in the range of 5 - 38°C (50 - 100°F).
- Due to its waterborne nature, it’s recommended to store adequately and prevent material from staying open for longer times to prevent a microbiological attack.

SUPREAD® 2059

SUPREAD® 2059 is a high-performance low foaming wetting agent, primarily used in coatings. Here's a breakdown:
General Information:
- SUPREAD 2059 is a non-ionic surfactant with multifunctional properties.
- It is low in volatile organic compounds (VOC) and free of alkylphenolethoxylates.
Chemical & Physical Properties:
- Appearance: Clear to slightly hazy liquid
- Color (Gardner): 0 - 2
- Active non-volatile content: 98 -100%
- Carrier solvent: Water
- Specific gravity: 0.954 - 0.994 g/ml
- Viscosity: 20 - 50 mPa.s (at 20°C, with Spindle 1 @ 60rpm)
- HLB (Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance): 7 - 8
- pH (1% in water): 5 - 8
- Flash point: 139°C (282°F)
- VOC gms./liter: < 2
Applications:
- Low VOC decorative coatings
- Water-based industrial coatings (especially those applied via spray)
- Waterborne inks
- TiO2 slurries
- Pigment concentrates
Key Properties:
- Reduced foaming
- Excellent wetting and dispersing properties
- Fast dynamic surface wetting
- Can be added at any stage of the manufacturing process
- Minimizes microfoam
- Perfectly wets out inhomogeneous surfaces and prevents surface defects on low-energy surfaces such as glass, different plastic types, wood, and metal
- Excellent pore filling properties on wood
- Does not impact gloss, drying time, hardness, block resistance, or water resistance properties
Incorporation:
- SUPREAD 2059 can be added at any stage of the manufacturing process.
Levels of Use:
- Typical use level in decorative coatings and wood coatings: 0.2% as supplied on the total paint weight.
- Typical use levels in TiO2 slurries and pigment concentrates: 0.5 - 1.0% as supplied on the total slurry weight.
- The level of use should be determined by a ladder study.
Health and Safety:
- Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on safe handling and storage.
Storage Recommendations:
- Store SUPREAD 2059 above 4°C (40°F). In case of accidental freezing, thaw gently and examine for granules before use.