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CLiQSMART® HM-1

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CLiQSMART® HM-1 is an environmentally friendly VOC-free humectant for aqueous and universal pigment concentrates.The humectant inhibits drying of the concentrate, to prevent drying-out in tinting machines or during storage.

Functions: Humectant

End Uses: Waterborne Coating

Labeling Claims: Environmentally Friendly, VOC-free

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Product Highlights

CLiQSMART HM-1 sufficiently replaces standard glycols in aqueous and universal pigment concentrates. It shows excellent paint compatibility with minimum influence on film hardness or moisture resistance of the final paint film at normal loading levels.

Applications & Uses

Coating Type
Level of Use

CLiQSMART HM-1 is used in pigment concen-trates at loadings typically between 5 to 10% on total formulation. The required loading level depends strongly on the pigment nature and required humectant functionality.

CLiQSMART HM-1 is best added to the pigment grind to maximize efficiency.It shows a broad compatibility with different kind of dispersing and wetting agents. As for all additives it is advised to run a loading ladder study and to check product compatibility in eachsystem.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear To Hazy Liquid
Typical Properties
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Densityapprox. 1.10g/ml-

Storage & Handling

Storage

CLiQSMART HM-1 should be stored in a cool dry placebelow 40°C.