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ADDITOL® VXW 6388

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ADDITOL® VXW 6388 is a dynamic solution that excels as a rheology modifier and thickener. Tailored for waterborne coating and primer formulations, it is NMP-free and APEO-free. Noteworthy features encompass corrosion resistance, high film thickness, high sagging resistance, and improved edge coverage. With its special properties as a urethane-modified polyether, it exhibits a substantial thickening effect in the middle shear range. Applications extend across paints and coatings, including automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish, making ADDITOL® VXW 6388 an indispensable component for achieving optimal performance and durability in coating formulations.

Functions: Rheology Modifier, Thickener

End Uses: Primer, Waterborne Coating

Labeling Claims: APEO-Free, NMP-free

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions

Rheology Modifier,

Thickener

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

APEO-Free,

NMP-free

CASE Ingredients Features

Corrosion Resistance,

High Film Thickness,

High Sagging Resistance,

Improved Edge Coverage

Special Properties

Additol VXW 6388 is an urethane modified polyether with a high thickening effect in the middle shear range.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Paints & Coatings

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Automotive & Transportation

Automotive OEM Coatings,

Marine Coatings,

Vehicle Refinish

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Decorative Paints,

Wood Coatings & Finishes

Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes

Automotive OEM Coatings,

Marine Coatings,

Vehicle Refinish

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Industrial Coatings,

Metal Coatings

Paints & Coatings — Specialty Coatings

Other Specialty Coatings

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Marine

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Metal,

Wood

Coating Type

Primer,

Waterborne Coating

Use Level
0.1 – 3.0 % total
Suggested Uses
  • Additol VXW 6388 is used for thickening and modification of flow properties of waterborne paints in the middle shear area e. g. gloss paints, dispersion paints and anti-corrosive paints.
  • Combinations of Additol VXW 6388 with Additol VXW 6360 allow adjustment of rheology on adequate demands.
  • It enables the paintmaker to formulate paints with excellent rheological properties, resulting in improved flow and leveling, film-build and brushability. Additol VXW 6388 can be added directly to the mill-base batch or after pigment dispersion together with the other paint components to the letdown. To gain optimum gloss we recommend to incorporate Additol VXW 6388 after pigment dispersion. It can be added undiluted, but in some cases a pre-dilution with deionized water is advantageous.
Dosage

The quantity of Additol VXW 6388 used in paints depends on the wanted rheological properties. Quantity to be added: 0.1 - 3.0 % on paint formulation.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Brazil,

Canada,

China (Mainland),

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • China
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

At temperatures up to 25 °C storage stability packed in original containers amounts to at least 365 days. Synthetic additives containing water may freeze or get inhomogeneous at temperatures below 0 °C. By this, the product will not suffer any damage, but the necessary regeneration requires extended heat treatment at 40 - 50 °C with continuous stirring. It is therefore recommended to ensure frostproof storage of such products.