DeCAL DeCAL 1105+

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Acrylics & Acrylates

CASE Ingredients Functions

Rheology Modifier,

Thickener

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Anti-Settling,

Good Leveling,

High Gloss,

High Sagging Resistance,

Improved Color Acceptance,

Improved Rheology,

Sag Resistance,

Spatter Resistance,

Water Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Adhesives & Sealants,

Building & Construction

Applications

Adhesives & Sealants — Building & Construction

Sealants & Caulks

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Sealants & Caulks

Application Method

Roller

Coating Type

Waterborne Coating

Use Level

0.5 - 2.0%

Applications

• DeCAL DeCAL 1105++ is an ideal rheological control additive for water-borne coatings. Due to its associative thickening action its efficiency will be determined largely by interactions with other formulation components.
• DeCAL DeCAL 1105++ offers excellent compatibility in pigmented systems, reducing flocculation due to its associative nature and providing excellent color development. Since DeCAL DeCAL 1105++ is a synthetically derived product it is also less susceptible to microbiological attack.

Application Method

• Rheological control additives should preferably be added at the final stage of coating manufacturing, not in the pigment grinding stage as unrecoverable damage to the thickening mechanism can occur at high shear stress.
• DeCAL DeCAL 1105++ is convenient to add as a post additive in liquid form thereby, offering flexibility in viscosity adjustment from batch to batch. It is recommended that DeCAL DeCAL 1105++ is easier to add by diluting it 1:1 or even 1:2 with water to avoid shocking the system.
• DeCAL DeCAL 1105++ is effective in the pH range optimally 7.5 - 10.5. Should at any time the pH of the final system fall below 7.5 then additional alkali, ammonium or other base is necessary to reactivate the thickening mechanism.
• Use of volatile alkali (e.g. ammonia) as neutralizing agent improves the water resistance property of the dry film. The amount of DeCAL DeCAL 1105++ required for optimum performance should be determined in trials covering a concentration range.

Properties

Physical Form

Emulsion,

Liquid

Appearance

White liquid (emulsion)

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH	2.5	—	—
Solid Content	30.0	%	—
Viscosity (at 25°C)	30.0	cps	Brookfield RVT
Density (at 20°C)	1.06	g/cm³	—

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Regional Availability

• Canada
• USA

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition

Frost Sensitive. Store above 5°C.