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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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- Properties
PAT-ADD LE 1040 is a very efficient surface tension modifier, effective at very low concentrations. The product demonstrates excellent substrate wetting, thus avoiding the formation of craters, pinholes and poor substrate coverage of coatings applied onto critical substrates such as improperly cleaned substrates and low surface tension substrates. Moreover, PAT-ADD LE 1040 provides excellent surface smoothness, contributes to slip and mar resistance and counteracts pigment floating or foam formation. PAT-ADD LE 1040 is suitable for use in pigmented as well as clear coating systems.
- Benefits
- First choice for stoving systems
- Most effective leveling agent
- Wide range of compatibility
- Reduces coefficient of friction (COF)
- Reduces risk of pigment floatation
- Effective in epoxies, acrylic and polyester melamine resin based industrial paints
Applications & Uses
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- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Use Level
- 0.05-1%
- Application
Leveling, with slip contribution; contributes to optimal matting agents and metal pigment orientation. Polyether modified polysiloxane, approx 15% polysiloxane.
- Dosage & Addition
The optimal amount of PAT-ADD LE 1040 to be used is system and application related; in order to maintain proper recoatibility properties, excessive levels should be avoided. PATADD LE 1040 may be added to the formulation during any stage of paint production. The recommended dosage is between 0.05 to 1.0%, calculated on the total weight of the formulation. It is strongly recommended to evaluate performance and compatibility empirically, applying close-to-practice test conditions. The optimum concentration to be used depends on the individual requirements and conditions.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear colourless liquid
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity at 25°C | max. 15 | cPs | — |
| Specific gravity at 25°C | approx. 0.91 | — | — |
| Composition | Polysiloxane in solvent, ABA structure | — | — |
| Solvent | Ethylene glycol n-butyl ether | — | — |