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Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
Acrylic copolymer, emulsified in white oil, anionic.
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Adhesive & Sealant Type
- Coating Type
- Properties and Applications
TAFIGEL AP 20 is recommended as thickener for anionic and nonionic systems. Advantages of using TAFIGEL AP 20 -Excellent sagging resistance -Can be used at pH of up to 13
Main applications:
- Construction adhesives
- Paints
- Silicate facade paints
- Recommended Levels and Use
TAFIGEL AP 20 can be added undiluted at any time during the manufacturing process. Ladder studies are recommended to determine optimum levels. Normal dosage ranges from 0.2 to 4% on total formulation.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Miscible in
- Water
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Active ingredients | approx. 31 | % | — |
| Density at 20°C | approx. 1.06 | g/cm³ | — |
| pH Value(0.5% in dist. water) | approx. 7.5 | — | — |
| Viscosity | medium viscosity | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
Drums holding 155 kg net and kegs holding 25 kg net.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 9 Months
- Storage and Handling
TAFIGEL AP 20 is sensitive to freezing and must be protected from frost. It should be stored between 5 and 25°C. The product may slightly separate on storage. Therefore TAFIGEL AP 20 must be mixed before use. The minimum shelf life in closed containers is 9 months from the date of manufacture.