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SPACTIVE® GA 1020

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SPACTIVE® GA 1020 is a dispersion of high molecular weight polysiloxanes in polyalkylene glycol. This defoamer compound has the best price-performance ratio. Its preferred fields of application include: Printing inks: gravure printing inks and flexographic printing inks Overprint varnishes (OPV): high gloss or semi-gloss Let-down

Functions: Defoamer

End Uses: Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Varnishes, Waterborne Coating, Waterborne Ink

Labeling Claims: APEO-Free, Low Cyclic Silicones, Mineral oil-free, VOC-free

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies
Chemical Structure

Blend of an organomodified polysiloxane with hydrophobic solids in polyglycol

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Product Features
  • Best balance between activity and compatibility
  • Efficient defoaming and deaerating
  • Letdown defoamer with a high persistence
  • Containing silica
  • VOC-free acc. to EU 2004/42/EG
  • Free from mineral oils and APEO
  • Cyclic silicones D4, D5, D6 < 0.1%
  • Compliant with relevant FDA regulations

Applications & Uses

Use Level
0.1 - 1%
Fields of Application

Due to its chemical structure SPACTIVE GA 1020 is particularly recommended for printing inks and overprint varnishes.
As alternative defoamer with higher activity we recommmend SPACTIVE GA 1010.

Preferred fields of application:

  • Printing inks and overprint varnishes
Recommendation for Use
  • We generally recommend a dosage of 0.1 - 1.0 % calculated on the total formulation.
  • The optimum dosage has to be determined through preliminary tests.
  • The defoamer can be added at any point of the production process at low to medium shear forces.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colourless slightly turbid liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Non-Volatile Matter100.0%
Stabilities

The product can be sensitive to frost.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Storage Information

The product is stable for at least 24 months at well-ventilated areas. Avoid temperatures below 4°C and above 40°C. Prevent from freezing. Stir before use.