ZINPLEX 15 contains 13.2% zinc metal ions that can be used to crosslink aqueous carboxylated polymers. This crosslinking or complexing takes place as the coating dries at either room temperature or under forced dry or higher baking conditions.

Functions: Crosslinking Agent

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies
Composition

A complexed zinc oxide solution and water

Applications & Uses

Applications

ZINPLEX 15 is designed to impart and improve:

  • Non-blocking characteristics
  • Water and solvent resistance
  • Heat & chemical resistance
  • Detergent resistance
  • Hardness
  • Mar and scuff resistance

Main Applications

  • Floor polishes
  • Overprint coatings for paper and paperboard
  • Clear and pigmented industrial finishes
  • Printing inks
  • Adhesives
  • Aqueous wood lacquers
  • Architectural coatings
Recommended levels/use

The properties of a crosslinking agent are greatly dependent upon our customer’s formulations and, consequently, should always be tested (possibly at different treatment levels, temperatures, and/or time intervals) to verify performance prior to use. With certain polymer systems, pre-stabilization may be necessary prior to the addition of ZINPLEX 15. Nonionic surfactants such as METOLAT 388 or high HLB ethoxylated surfactants (e.g., TRITON X405) offer good stabilizing properties.

Properties

Appearance
liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density at 20°Capprox. 10.1lbs/gal
Non-Volatilesapprox. 25.0%

Storage & Handling

Storage and Packaging

Mix product and retest for quality after one year from the date of manufacture.

The minimum shelf life in closed containers is 12 months from the date of manufacture