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ASCOTRAN® HPB is a ready-to-use, liquid-form flash rust inhibitor for waterborne coatings. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor for metal packaging protection, providing effective protection against flash rusting. This product can be used for waterborne neutral or alkaline paints or coatings and for professional and do-it-yourself applications.

Functions: Corrosion Inhibitor, Flash Rust Inhibitor, Water Repellent

End Uses: 2K (2 component) Coating, Stains, Varnishes, Waterborne Coating

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Alkyds, Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU), Styrene Acrylics

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Nitrite-free, VOC-free

Features: Water Resistance

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Technologies
Functions
  • Ready-to-use and powerful liquid-form flash-rust inhibitor for water-based coating.
  • Hydrophobic agent protecting the almost dry film under severe conditions of ambient humidity.
  • Corrosion inhibitor for metal packaging protection.

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Product Features
  • High Content In Bio-based Substances
  • Voc-free
  • Ready-to-use Compatible With Most Binders
  • Nitrite-free
  • Improves Coating’s Water Resistance

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Product Application

ASCOTRAN® HPB can be added to neutral or alkaline water-based coatings of any nature, for industrial, professional or do-it-yourself use

Dosage

To be added into the final manufacturing step. In 2K systems: should be added in the resin part in most cases (to be checked with preliminary testing). Indicative use dosages (% of total coating weight) :

  • 0.3 to 1.0% on degreased steel, not rusted, sand-blasted or not.
  • 1.0 to 2% on cast-iron or rusted substrates.
  • 0.5 to 1.5% for packaging protection.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Pale yellow limpid liquid
Compatible with
Polyurethane, Alkyds, Epoxy, Acrylics, Styrene acrylic
Miscible in
Water, Ethanol, Glycols, Ethylene glycol, Glycerol
Immiscible In
Alcohol, Butyl glycol, Dimethyl phthalate, Methyl ethyl ketone
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Pure (at 20°C)7.7 - 8.3
Volatile Organic Compund0.0%
Density (at 20°C)1.10 - 1.14
Viscosity (at 20°C)33 - 43cps
Freezing Pointmax. 0°C

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA
Packaging Information
  • Plastic pail of 30kg net.
  • Metal drum of 200kg net.
  • IBC of 1000 kg net.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months, 2 years
Storage Condition

Ideal temperature conditions: 0 to 30°C.
Exposure : avoid direct exposure to sunlight. Important recommendation : tightly close the container after each use.
Expiration : 2 years in its original sealed drum, in the storage conditions described above. With time, the color of the product may turn darker, but it does not modify its properties.