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Identification & Functionality
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Key Benefits for Formulators
- APE and VOC-free – compliance to ever increasing environmental regulations
- Freeze thaw stability
- Lower odor compared to solvent borne FT agents
- Maintains open time to impart processability
- Better pigment wetting and dispersion compared to traditional FT agents
- High efficacy allows formulators to access VOC-free FT performance for a wide range of waterborne formulations e.g. high PVC coating formulations
- Product Highlights
- When added to waterborne latex systems, Ethylan EF-60 surfactant-based technology will impart colloidal stabilization to promote storage stability especially at low temperatures.
- This allows formulators to eliminate the use of more traditional solvent-based, anti-freeze agents thereby effectively reducing the overall VOC in emulsion paint/adhesive systems to comply with the increasing environmental regulatory requirements.
- Ethylan EF-60 can replace industry standard solutions such as Propylene Glycol, PEG and EG without compromising on processability and other latex binder performance.
- Product Background
A VOC-free additive
Ethylan EF-60 is an accessible VOC-free additive designed to impart freeze thaw (FT) stability to waterborne latex coatings and adhesive systems. Equally important, Ethylan EF-60 enables low-odor and safer formulations for premium grade waterborne paint products without compromising performance in addition to enabling better appearance and finish.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Adhesive & Sealant Type
- Coating Type
- Use Level
- max. 8.3%
- Applications
Ethylan EF-60 provides formulators with the essential functional attributes for a variety of applications.
- Freeze thaw (FT) stability for waterborne latex architectural paints
- Freeze thaw stability for waterborne latex applications for adhesives, textile coating and inks
- Open time extension for water borne applications such as coatings, adhesives and inks
- Dosage Information
We recommend adding Ethylan EF-60 during the let-down stage, preferably after the latex binder and before the defoamer.
Maximum recommended dosage is 8.3% based on dry latex, examples:
- 10% latex: max 0.4% Ethylan EF-60
- 20% latex: max 0.8% Ethylan EF-60
- 30% latex: max 1.2% Ethylan EF-60
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Soluble in
- Water, Ethanol
- Insoluble in
- Xylene, Soy bean oil
- Typical Properties
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Active Content | 60 | % | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Cloud Point (1% in water) | 50 - 54 | °C | — |
| Color | max. 200 | — | Hazen |
| Density (at 25°C) | 1099 | kg/m³ | — |
| Flash Point | min. 150 | °C | — |
| Melting Point | 6 | °C | — |
| pH (1% in water) | 5 - 7 | — | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 3500 | mPas | — |
| Water Content | 40 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Color Acceptance
When added to waterborne latex systems, Ethylan EF-60 surfactant-based technology will impart colloidal stabilization to promote storage stability especially at low temperatures. This allows formulators to eliminate the use of more traditional solvent-based, anti-freeze agents thereby effectively reducing the overall VOC in emulsion paint/adhesive systems to comply with the increasing environmental regulatory requirements.
Ethylan EF-60 can replace industry standard solutions such as propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol and ethylene glycol without compromising on processability and other latex binder performance e.g. color acceptance.
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Packaging
Ethylan EF-60 additive is supplied in 200 KG drums.