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Hypomer MT-2550K

Hypomer MT-2550K is a matting resin with functionality, primarily used in coatings. Here's an overview:
Features:
- Good matting function
- Good scratch resistance
- Good weather resistance
- Easy incorporation
- More environmentally friendly solvent composition
- Good touch feel
Chemical & Physical Properties:
- Composition: Acrylic copolymer with special groups
- Appearance: White paste
- Non-volatile content: 48.5 - 52.0%
- Solvent: n-Butyl acetate/propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate/methylcyclohexane
- Specific gravity: Approximately 1.02
- Dynamic viscosity: 2000 - 12000 cP (25°C)
- Acid value: 15.0 - 40.0 mg KOH/g (100%)
- OH value: Approximately 41.3 mg KOH/g (as received)
- Tg (Glass Transition Temperature): Approximately 65.50°C (measured by DSC)
Applications:
- Plastic coatings
- Industrial coatings
- Wood coatings
- Transportation coatings
Solubility:
- Compatible with various solvents such as toluene, xylene, ethyl acetate, n-butyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone, and propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate.
Compatibility:
- Compatible with resin solutions and dried films of certain other products such as Hypomer FX-2052, Hypomer FX-2060AF, and Hypomer FX-2451F.
Mixing Ratio:
- The mixing ratio of Hypomer MT-2550K with resin is typically 1/1.
Health and Safety:
- Due to the presence of solvents, special care in handling is required to avoid eye and skin contact.
- Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on safe handling and storage.
Storage Recommendations:
- Store away from sources of ignition and heat, tightly closed, in a dry and well-ventilated place.
- Recommended storage temperature: 0°C to 40°C.

BENTONE® P380 MS

BENTONE® P380 MS is a pre-activated hectorite clay dispersed in odorless mineral spirits. Here's an overview:
General Information:
- BENTONE P380 MS comes in a paste form, making it easier to use in production and ensuring higher efficiency compared to powdered organoclays. It contributes to more consistent finished products.
Physical Properties:
- Composition: Pre-activated hectorite clay
- Form: Paste
- Brookfield Viscosity (TF spindle @ 2.5 rpm): Not specified (cps)
Applications: BENTONE P380 MS finds applications in various industries and products, including:
- Adhesives and mastic compounds
- Aerosol paints
- Anti-corrosive paints
- Automotive finishes and primers
- Industrial paints
- Interior and exterior architectural paints
- Plastisols and organosols
- Primers
- Refinish systems
- Wood stains
Key Properties: Advantages of BENTONE P380 MS include:
- Provides viscosity consistency
- Dust-free and ready to use
- Suitable for post addition
- Contributes to process optimization, reducing production time
- Facilitates easily dispersible formulas
- Easier to adjust rheology
Incorporation: BENTONE P380 MS can be added at any suitable stage during the manufacturing process. For proper incorporation and homogeneity, medium to high-shear dispersion equipment is recommended.

BENTONE® P270 CO

BENTONE® P270 CO is a pre-activated hectorite clay dispersed in castor oil. Here's an overview:
General Information:
- BENTONE P270 CO comes in a paste form, making it easier to use in production and ensuring higher efficiency compared to powdered organoclays. It contributes to more consistent finished products.
- Castor oil, which is the dispersing medium for the hectorite clay, can react with a 2K polyurethane matrix, but this reaction needs to be compensated for by increasing the isocyanate hardener.
Physical Properties:
- Composition: Pre-activated hectorite clay
- Form: Paste
- Brookfield Viscosity (TF spindle @ 2.5 rpm): 1.0-2.0 cps
Applications: BENTONE P270 CO finds applications in various industries and products, including:
- Adhesives and mastic compounds
- Aerosol paints
- Anti-corrosive paints
- Automotive finishes and primers
- Industrial paints
- Interior and exterior architectural paints
- Plastisols and organosols
- Primers
- Refinish systems
- Wood stains
Key Properties: Advantages of BENTONE P270 CO include:
- Provides viscosity consistency
- Dust-free and ready to use
- Suitable for post addition
- Contributes to process optimization, reducing production time
- Facilitates easily dispersible formulas
- Easier to adjust rheology
Incorporation: BENTONE P270 CO can be added at any suitable stage during the manufacturing process. For proper incorporation and homogeneity, medium to high-shear dispersion equipment is recommended.
Levels of Use: The recommended level of use depends on the specific system. For architectural and industrial paints, the level typically ranges from 2% to 6%.
Health and Safety: Before use, consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on safe handling and storage.
Storage Recommendations: Store BENTONE P270 CO in a cool, dry location, away from heat.

RHEOLATE® 185

RHEOLATE® 185 is an alkali soluble associative thickener designed to replace cellulosic thickeners in water-based coatings. Here's a summary:
General Information:
- RHEOLATE 185 is an economical solution for enhancing the performance of water-based coatings, offering improved applied hide, reduced spattering, and resistance to mud-cracking in thick coatings.
- It is supplied as a low viscosity liquid, making it easy to add and incorporate into paint formulations. Additionally, its resistance to microbial spoilage enhances long-term paint stability.
Chemical & Physical Properties:
- Composition: Acrylic emulsion in water
- Appearance: Milky white liquid
- Active Content: 30%
- Specific Gravity: Approximately 1.05
- Brookfield Viscosity: <20 mPa.s (Brookfield LV, Spindle#1, 100RPM, 25°C)
- Solvent: Water
- pH Value: 2 - 3.5
Applications:
- Waterborne finishes based on different latex systems
- Adhesives and sealants
- Tile grouts
- Plasters
Key Properties:
- Provides low to mid-shear viscosity
- Shear thinning behavior
- Excellent leveling properties
- Improves applied hide
- Cost-effective alternative to cellulosic thickeners
- Solvent and APEO free
- Low viscosity for easy incorporation
- Spatter resistance
- Mud crack resistance in thick films
- Retains viscosity even after paint dilution
- Prevents hard settling upon dilution
- Stable viscosity over time
- Resists microbial spoilage
Incorporation:
- Can be used alone or with other rheological additives to achieve desired performance properties.
- Requires proper pH adjustment with an alkali (such as ammonium hydroxide or amino methyl propanol) for complete activation.
- Typically added during the let-down or towards the end of the formulation process, under good mixing conditions.

RHEOLATE® HX 6010 IF

RHEOLATE® HX 6010 IF is a 21% active solids, nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NiSAT) designed for aqueous applications, particularly in high-quality, zero to low VOC decorative paints. Here's an overview:
General Information:
- RHEOLATE HX 6010 IF is free of isothiazolinone-type preservatives.
- It serves as a Newtonian high-shear (ICI) builder for low and zero VOC paints, achieving excellent efficiency with hydrophobic resins.
- Provides superior application properties for uniform film build, improved hiding, superior coverage, and ease of application.
- Offers excellent sag and leveling properties, contributing to great color properties with reduced color float and good color rub up results.
- APEO, VOC, and tin-free, suitable for water-based decorative paints and other water-based systems including inks, textile coatings, adhesives, and sealants.
- The product is a pourable and pumpable liquid.
Chemical & Physical Properties:
- Composition: Polyurethane solution in water
- Appearance: Opaque liquid
- Active content (by weight): 21%
- Specific Gravity: 1.05
- Viscosity (cps): < 3000
- pH: 6
- VOC (ASTM D 6886-03): < 0.01%
Applications:
- High-quality, zero to low VOC decorative paints
- Water-based adhesives and sealants
- Industrial water-based coating systems
- Waterborne inks
Key Properties:
- High efficiency high shear (ICI) builder
- Outstanding application properties
- Compatible in all resin systems, especially efficient with acrylic and styrene acrylic resins
- Excellent balance of sag and leveling
- No contribution to mid-shear (KU) viscosity
- Excellent color properties
- Zero VOC
- Ease of use
- Good storage stability
Incorporation:
- Can be used as supplied or further diluted with water.
- Addition can take place at any time during the manufacturing process, but incorporation into the mill base before letdown is recommended.
- Can be combined with other associative rheological additives, clay-based thickeners, or cellulosic thickeners for higher package viscosity.

RHEOLATE® HX 6008 IF

RHEOLATE® HX 6008 IF is a 25% active high-shear (ICI) nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NiSAT) designed for aqueous applications, particularly in latex paints and other waterborne systems. Here's an overview:
General Information:
- RHEOLATE HX 6008 IF is free of isothiazolinone-type preservatives.
- It efficiently develops high shear viscosity with some mid-shear viscosity contribution in low-VOC demanding acrylic and styrene/acrylic latex systems.
- Suitable for applications where maintaining viscosity at high shear during product application and improved film leveling are required.
- The product is a pourable and pumpable liquid.
Chemical & Physical Properties:
- Composition: Polyether polyurethane resin solution in water
- Appearance: Opaque liquid
- Active non-volatile content (% by weight): 25
- Carrier solvent: 100% water
- Specific gravity: 1.05
- Viscosity (cps): 1,000 - 4,000
- VOC (ASTM D 6886-03): < 0.2%
Applications:
- High-quality, low VOC latex paints, particularly based on acrylic and styrene acrylic technologies
Key Properties:
- Very high efficiency
- Compatible in all resin systems, especially efficient with acrylic and styrene acrylic resins
- Excellent balance of sag and leveling
- Outstanding flow and leveling
- Superior spatter resistance
- Easy to use
Incorporation:
- Can be used as supplied or further diluted with water.
- Addition can take place at any time during the manufacturing process, but incorporation into the mill base before letdown is recommended.
- Can be combined with other associative rheological additives, clay-based thickeners, or cellulosic thickeners for higher package viscosity.

RHEOLATE® 212 IF

RHEOLATE® 212 IF is a 20% solids, VOC-free polyether polyurethane associative flow modifier designed for use in aqueous applications, particularly in latex paints and other waterborne systems. Here's an overview:
General Information:
- RHEOLATE 212 IF is free of isothiazolinone-type preservatives.
- It is suitable for applications where maintaining viscosity at high shear during product application and improved film leveling are required.
- Can be used alone with small particle size latex systems or in combination with other co-thickeners.
Chemical & Physical Properties:
- Appearance: Translucent off-white to white liquid
- Active solids: 20%
- Brookfield Viscosity (cps): < 6,000
- Specific Gravity: 1.03
- Solvent: Water
Applications:
- High-quality, low VOC latex paints
- High-gloss interior and exterior latex paints
- Semi-gloss interior and exterior latex paints
- Waterborne alkyd latex paints
- Inks
- Adhesives
- Textile coatings
Key Properties:
- VOC-free
- Superior spatter resistance
- Good color acceptance
- Bio-stable
- pH independent
- Pourable liquid for easy addition
- Compatible with other thickeners
- Does not detract from gloss or wet adhesion
Incorporation:
- Can be used as supplied or further diluted with water.
- Addition can take place at any time during the formulation manufacturing process.
- Incorporation into the millbase before letdown is recommended.

NUOSPERSE® FX 631

NUOSPERSE® FX 631 is a sodium salt of a hydrophobic copolymer dispersant, serving as a general-purpose dispersant in various water-based formulations such as paints, inks, adhesives, and coatings. Here's a detailed overview:
General Information:
- NUOSPERSE® FX 631 is a versatile pigment dispersant known for its excellent compatibility and efficiency across a wide array of latex resins.
- It aids in improving dispersibility of inorganic pigments and maintaining good gloss in coatings and inks formulations.
- Exhibits excellent stability and color properties in finished paint systems.
Typical Properties:
- Composition: Hydrophobic copolymer
- Color (Gardner): ≤1
- Appearance: Clear, pale, yellow liquid
- Active non-volatile content (% by weight): 24 - 26
- Carrier Solvent: Water
- Specific Gravity: 1.1
- Viscosity (cps): < 1500
- pH (ASTM D 1127): 9.5 – 10.5
Applications:
- Exterior and interior decorative coatings (low VOC)
- Latex-based industrial maintenance/protective coatings
- Water-based industrial coatings
- Waterborne inks
Key Properties:
- Superior color properties
- High efficiency, especially with inorganic pigments
- Excellent compatibility with all latex resin systems and NiSAT rheology modifiers
- Great results in semi-gloss and gloss paints
- Offers storage stability and ease of use
Incorporation:
- The quantity of NUOSPERSE® FX 631 to be added depends on the pigment type and milling method.
- Recommended to start by adding NUOSPERSE® FX 631 to water, then incorporating pigments and fillers.
Levels of Use:
- Typical use levels range from 0.3% to 1.0% (active dispersant solids weight) on total pigment.
- Determining the maximum applicable quantity is suggested through lab trials.
Regulatory and Health/Safety Data:
- Always refer to the most current regulatory status and consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for safe handling and storage information.
- Shelf life: 24 months from the date of manufacture.

THIXATROL® PM 8058

THIXATROL® PM 8058 is an organic thixotrope rheological additive designed for use in high build systems containing polar solvents. Here's a breakdown of its properties and applications:
General Information:
- THIXATROL PM 8058 is a 100% active, seed-resistant organic rheological additive.
- It provides high viscosity, thixotropy, and thick layer sag control in systems with polar solvents.
Chemical & Physical Properties:
- Composition: Proprietary organic
- Color/Form: Fine off-white powder
- Bulk Density: 0.25 g/cm3 (2.08 lb/gal)
- Density: 1.02 g/cm3
- Melting Point: 120 - 130 °C
- Mean Particle Size: Maximum 6 microns
Applications:
- Protective marine coatings
- General industrial coatings, including corrosion protective 2K epoxy primers and two-component high solids epoxy systems
Key Properties:
- Provides viscosity control, thixotropy, and excellent thick layer sag resistance.
- Seed-resistant, allowing low-temperature activation, processing, and packaging.
- Cost-effective 100% active powder with high activity at low loading levels.
- Broad compatibility with various solvents, including polar alcohols.
- Shows no intercoat adhesion problems when overcoated with a topcoat.
- No negative influence on corrosion properties.
- Offers excellent stability in finished paint systems.
Incorporation:
- Requires specific processing temperature and dwell time for optimum properties.
- Should be introduced at the beginning of the manufacturing process for complete activation.
- Recommended activation temperatures for high solids protective coatings are between 45 - 75 ºC.

DAPRO® DF 696

DAPRO® DF 696 is a highly efficient grind defoamer designed for water-based industrial coatings and inks. Here's a breakdown of its properties and applications:
General Information:
- It's composed of foam-destroying particles, modified silicone, and polypropylene glycol, specifically developed for optimum foam control in the grinding process of pigment and filler dispersions.
- Works effectively in various water-based inks and coatings applications, disperses well, and offers excellent performance.
Chemical & Physical Properties:
- Composition: A blend of glycols, hydrophobic silica powder, and organic modified polydimethylsiloxanes.
- Appearance: Off-white liquid
- Specific Gravity: 0.85-0.91
- Viscosity: Approximately 200 cP (25°C)
Applications:
- Water-based inks
- Water-based industrial coatings and wood coatings
- Water-based alkyd, epoxy, polyurethane, and styrene acrylate dispersions
Key Properties:
- Suitable for foam control in color pastes and filler dispersions under high shear dispersing processes
- Excellent antifoaming and defoaming properties
- Optimized blend of active materials and hydrophobic particles for high anti/defoaming performance without compatibility issues
- Easy to incorporate due to low viscosity
- Good compatibility even at high dosage levels
Incorporation:
- Requires high shear for proper incorporation to ensure optimum performance and good compatibility.
- Should be mixed well until homogeneous before use.