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SCHWEGO® antimec 8010

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Antiskinning additive for water-based and solvent-borne coating systems, free of ketoxime and aromates. 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.

Functions: Anti-Skinning Agent, Rheology Modifier

Physical Form: Liquid

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies
Chemical Base
Antioxidant in solvent mixture.

Features & Benefits

Key Attributes

SCHWEGO antimec 8010 has the following properties/fields of application:

  • Stabilization of viscosity (against air oxidation)
  • Avoidance of skinning

Applications & Uses

Use Level
0.5 - 1.5%
Mode of Action
 

1. Viscosity stabilization
The stabilization is based on the oxygen binding properties of the antioxidant. SCHWEGO antimec 8010 promotes flow and through drying.

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

Processing Information
SCHWEGO antimec 8010 can be added to the coating at any formulation step. We recommend the addition at the let down process after the siccatives. The optimum dosage should be evaluated by preliminary laboratory experiments. An addition of 0.5 - 1.5 % calculated on total system is recommended.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear, yellow liquid

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
50/175 kg drum

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage and Handling
Keep SCHWEGO antimec 8010 in a cool, well-ventilated place. Occasionally, slight sediment is formed. This does not adversely affect the quality of SCHWEGO antimec 8010 and there is no need to stir up the sediment. Subject to appropiate storage, the described prperties of SCHWEGO antimec 8010 remain stable for at least 2 years, provided the original container is closed after use.