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HALOX® XTAIN® A

HALOX® XTAIN® A is a white, non-refractive, tannin stain-inhibiting pigment used in protective coating systems. HALOX® XTAIN® A is a highly efficient tannin stain inhibitor providing a high level of performance and compatibility in a variety of resin systems such as styrene-butadiene latexes, acrylic latexes, vinyl acrylic latexes, and solventborne alkyds.

Brand: HALOX (36 products)

Functions: Pigment, Stain-Resistant Agent

Chemical Family: Aluminum Compounds, Phosphosilicates, Zirconium Compounds

Labeling Claims: Antimony-free, Barium-free, Heavy Metal-free

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Alkyds, Styrene Copolymers, Vinyl Acrylics

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Aluminum Compounds,
Phosphosilicates,
Zirconium Compounds
Chemical Name
Alumina Trihydrate (ATH),
Zircon
CASE Ingredients Functions
Pigment,
Stain-Resistant Agent
Technologies
CASE Ingredients
Product Families
CASE Ingredients — Additives
Surface Modifiers
CASE Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants
Functional Pigments
Chemical Description

Aluminum Zirconium Phosphosilicate

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Antimony-free,
Barium-free,
Heavy Metal-free
Benefits
  • Effective at very low loading levels
  • Barium & Antimony-Free
  • Contains Multivalent Cations
Features
HALOX® XTAIN® A is effective at very low dosages (0.5-3.0% TFW) and is barium and antimony-free.
Advantages
HALOX® XTAIN® A contains zirconium and aluminum cations which chelate phenolic side groups in tannic acid.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Building & Construction,
Paints & Coatings
Applications
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
Architectural Coatings,
Wood Coatings & Finishes
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
Architectural Coatings
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Alkyds,
Styrene Copolymers,
Vinyl Acrylics
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Wood
Coating Type
Top Coat
Recommended Loading Levels

Recommended loading levels are extremely low and should range from 1-3% based on total formula weight.

Applications
  • Acrylic Latexes
  • Vinyl Acrylic Latexes
  • Styrenated Acrylic Latexes
  • SB Alkyds

Properties

Appearance
White powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density3.1g/ml-
Hegman Grind5--
Mean Particle Size5.8microns-
Moisture Content0.5%-
Oil Absorption33.1lbs/100 lbs-
pH (10% Solution by Weight)10--
Solubility in Water0.1%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
ISO 14001,
ISO 9001,
REACH (Europe)
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ECL (Korea),
EINECS (EU),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
INSQ (Mexico),
NCI (Vietnam),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 Months