Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Chemical Base
- Antioxidant with additives in solvent mixture.
Features & Benefits
- Key Attributes
ANTIGEL KF-D has the following properties:
• Stabilization of viscosity against air oxidation
• Prevention of skinning
• Improved wetting
• Prevention of settlement
• Reduction of dispersing time
• Reworking of thickened batches
• Removal of floatation phenomena
• Promotion of flow and gloss
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Use Level
- 0.5 - 1.5%
- Mode of Action
The multifunctionality of ANTIGEL KF-D is based on the synergistic activity of the components.
1. Viscosity stabilization
The stabilization is based on the oxygen binding properties of the antioxidant. ANTIGEL KF-D improves flow and through-drying.
2. Wetting and dispersion
The wetting component of ANTIGEL KF-D reduces the interfacial tension between the usually hydrophilic pigments and the hydrophobic binder. The pigments are well distributed resulting an optimum depth of color. Dispersion time, floatation phenomena and sedimentation are reduced and gloss is increased. Sedimentation is largely avoided. Because of the excellent wetting, optimum depth of color is achieved.
3. Preparation of thickened batches
Often thickened batches can be worked up by the addition of 4.0 – 6.0 % ANTIGEL KF-D, calculated on solids content. It is necessary to disperse ANTIGEL KF-D thoroughly.- Processing Information
- ANTIGEL KF-D should be added to the mill base in order to get optimum use of its wetting properties. It is recommended to establish the dosage by preliminary experiment.ANTIGEL KF-D is a highly suitable multifunctional additive and can be used up to 15.0 % on solids content depending on the field of application. When mainly used as anti-skinning additive, 0.5 - 1.5 % dosage are recommended. For regeneration of thickened batches an amount of 5.0 % should be used and 2.5 % - 15.0 % as dispersing additive.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear, colorless to slightly yellowish liquid
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
- 50/175 kg drum
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Storage and Handling
- Keep ANTIGEL KF-D in a cool, well-ventilated place. Occasionally, slight sediment is formed, which does not adversely affect the quality of ANTIGEL KF-D. There is no need to stir up the sediment. Subject to appropriate storage, the described properties of ANTIGEL KF-D remain stable for at least 2 years, provided the original container is closed after use.