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Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
Water-soluble ester, silicone-free, anionic.
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- CASE Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Adhesive & Sealant Type
- Coating Type
- Ink & Toner Type
- Properties and Applications
METOLAT 288 provides excellent surface wetting without generating foam. The product is free of mineral oil and silicones. METOLAT 288 improves good wetting and increases leveling, especially in low viscosity systems.
Main applications:
- Overprint varnishes
- Container coatings (ext.)
- Printing inks
- Wood coatings
- Adhesives
- Recommended Levels and Use
Ladder studies are necessary to determine optimum level. Normal dosage ranges from 0.1 - 2.0 % METOLAT 288 on finished product. It should be added to the water, when used in the manufacture of emulsions.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solubility
- Water
- Soluble in
- Water
- Emulsifiable in
- Water
- Miscible in
- Water
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Active ingredients | approx. 50 | % | — |
| Consistency | medium viscosity | — | — |
| Density at 20°C | approx. 1.05 | g/cm³ | — |
| Surface Tension(1% in water) | approx. 30 | mN/m | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
Totes holding 1000 kg net, drums holding 150 kg net and kegs holding 30 kg net.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 15 Months
- Storage and Handling
METOLAT 288 is not sensitive to freezing, but for better handling it should be stored between 15 and 25 °C. Transport and storage above 30°C may lead to phase separation of the product. METOLAT 288 can be homogenized by stirring before use. The product viscosity can vary on a large scale. This does not influence the efficiency of the product. The minimum shelf life in closed containers is 15 months from the date of manufacture.