SCHWEGO® antimec

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions

Anti-Skinning Agent,

Rheology Modifier

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers,

Surface Modifiers

Chemical Base

Antioxidant in solvent mixture.

Features & Benefits

Key Attributes

SCHWEGO antimec has the following properties/fields of application:

• Stabilization of viscosity (against air oxidation)

• Avoidance of skinning

Applications & Uses

Markets

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Offset & Lithographic Printing

Coating Type

Gelcoat,

Solventborne Coating,

Waterborne Coating

Mode of Action

1. Viscosity stabilization: The stabilization is based on the oxygen binding properties of the antioxidant. SCHWEGO antimec promotes flow and through drying.

2. Avoidance of skinning:Thanks to a special ingredient reactions caused by oxygen are suppressed.

Processing Information

SCHWEGO antimec is recommended in almost all water-based and solvent borne coating systems. Effectiveness of antiskinning may be reduced in long oil alkyd systems.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

colorless, light yellow, clear liquid

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

50/175 kg drum

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

2 years

Storage and Handling

Keep SCHWEGO antimec in a cool, well-ventilated place.Occasionally, slight sediment is formed. This does not adversely affect the quality of SCHWEGO antimec and there is no need to stir up the sediment. Subject to appropiate storage, the described prperties of SCHWEGO antimec remain stable for at least 2 years, provided the original container is closed after use.