DeCAL 4040 is a self-crosslinking resin for direct-to-metal coatings, a universal thermoplastic Styrene/Acrylic copolymer in emulsion form offering enhanced flexibility, high water resistance, and excellent pigment binding power, adhesion, and gloss. DeCAL 4040 offers good block resistance, good compatibility with associative thickeners, and fast drying.

Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): 22.0 - 22.0 °C

Features: Alkali Resistance, Blocking Resistance, Excellent Adhesion, Excellent Pigment Binding Capacity, Fast Drying, Good Compatibility, Heat Resistance, High Gloss, Improved Flexibility, Solvent Resistance, Water Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Use Level
1 - 2%
Applications
  • DeCAL 4040 finds use in a wide range of applications including: anti-corrosion coatings, stain locking primers, concrete coatings, self-priming paints, mdf primers, intermediate coats in exterior joinery, stain resistant coatings / enamels, “stick to everything” paints, oven-stoving metal coatings, adhesives.
  • DeCAL 4040 offers good block resistance, good compatibility with associative thickeners, fast drying.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White emulsion
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
CharacterAnionic
Solid Content45.0%
Viscosity (at 20rpm)2500.0mPa.sBrookfield RVT
pH8.5
Glass Transition Temperature22.0ºC
Minimum Film Forming Temperature19.0°C
Particle Size115.0nm
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.03
Film Properties
  • Films of DeCAL 4040 are clear, glossy, alkali resistance, water resistant and flexible. Due to the low the minimum film forming temperature (MFFT) of the product film formation at ambient temperature does not require the use of a coalescent.
  • For exterior low temperature application a small percentage of a suitable coalescent agent may be included in the final formula, to ensure proper film formation. Suitable coalescing agents include, DeCAL EA, BDDA and BDG.
  • Recommended addition levels are in the range of 1-2% on total formula. Further improvements in heat and solvent resistance can also be achieved through the use of a suitable crosslinking agent.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA
Packaging Information

DeCAL 4040 is pack in 200kg drums & 1000kg IBCs

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition

DeCAL 4040 should be protected from frost.