ADDITOL® XL 480

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ADDITOL® XL 480 a specialized leveling agent, stands out as a monomer-free, NMP-free, APEO-free, and tin-free solution. Tailored for clearcoat applications, it boasts features like overbake resistance, improved edge coverage, low migration, high gloss, improved dullness, low reactivity, high temperature-curing, wet-on-Wet properties, and improved flexibility. Its special properties position it as an additive dedicated to enhancing the surface quality of paint films, especially in automotive coatings. The versatile applications of ADDITOL® XL 480 extend to the automotive and transportation sectors, encompassing automotive OEM coatings and marine coatings.

Functions: Leveling Agent

End Uses: Clearcoat

Labeling Claims: APEO-free, Monomer-free, NMP-free, Tin-free

Features: High Gloss, High Temperature-Curing, Improved Dullness, Improved Edge Coverage, Improved Flexibility, Low Migration, Low Reactivity, Overbake Resistance, Wet-On-Wet Properties

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Special Properties

Additive to improve surface quality of paint films, particularly automotive coatings.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Coating Type
Use Level
0.1 – 0.5 % total
Suggested Uses
  • Additol XL 480 may be used with any type of paint material, e.g. on the basis of alkyd/melamine systems, acrylics, polyurethane systems, oil-free polyesters, etc. Additol XL 480 prevents surface defects of paint films. In most cases, the coemployment of Additol XL 480 helps to prevent craters, even caused by neighboring spray mists of other paints.
  • Further, film defects caused by applicational conditions, like poor leveling, uneven surface, etc. can be avoided. The use of Additol XL 480 affords higher security against surface defects on application.
Processing Information

A level of 0.1 - 0.5 % of Additol XL 480, on paint, is recommended. The effectivity of higher levels should be checked individually. Additol XL 480 may be added prior to or after dispersion. The effect is not influenced by the sequence of ingredients in paint preparation. Additol XL 480 may also be added as solution dilutet with normal solvents such as aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, or glycol ether esters.

The effect of Additol XL 480 becomes prominent immediately after incorporation into the paint and will not fall off after prolonged storage. Negative influences on the mechanical or applicational properties could, up to now, not be observed. Intercoat adhesion on overcoating neither has been recorded.

Properties

Appearance
Clear

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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 730 days