Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Pigment Type
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Features
- Resistant to and insoluble in most common solventsincluding ketones, esters and alcohols.
- Small spherical particles ensures easy dispersion.
- Resistant to plate-out in plastics applications.
- Limited lightfastness in exterior exposure.
- Ultra High Strength Fluorescent Pigments available in 10 brilliantshades.
- Fine Microsphere Thermoset Pigments ensures easy dispersion.
- Excellent solvent and migration resistance.
- Conforms to international H & S standards including EN-71 Part 3,RoHS & REACH.
Type of Product:
- A dyed/pigmented modified benzoguanamine formaldehyde thermoset copolymer.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Coating Type
- Ink & Toner Type
- Applications
In Coatings:
- Paper Coating
- Aqueous Latex Paints
- Solvent based Paints
- Rubber-based Coatings
- Water Colors
- Aerosols
- PVC
- Natural and Synthetic Rubbers
- Calendered Fabrics
- Spread Coated Fabrics
Swada RTS Series is particularly recommended where resistance to strong polar solvents such as ketones, esters, ethers and alcohols or heat are required. RTS Series is also recommended for water based latex systems for improved shelf life. A high clarity vehicle or binder system of a light and with good wetting properties will give the maximum brightness.
In Inks:
- Swada RTS Series is a comprehensive range of fluorescent products, providing high strength and excellent reliability on a vast array of printing technologies, from traditional Screen to high speed Gravure presses.
- Light-fastness: Daylight fluorescent pigmented coatings are stable almost indefinitely under artificial indoor light, and indirect sunlight itself has little or no effect. Direct sunlight, however, frequently causes an initial darkening, followed by a gradual lightening of shade. To optimize stability, it is recommended that formulations that are used for outdoor applications contain the highest technically feasible level of pigmentation of Swada RTS Series. A pigment volume concentration of at least 50% will give the best results.
In Plastics and rubber:
Swada RTS Series is recommended for a variety of plastics and rubber applications including:
- Masterbatch
- Moldings & Extrusions
- Blow Moldings
- Liquid Colorants
- Vinyl Plastisols and Calendered Film
- Powder Coatings
- Low and High density polyethylene
- Polypropylene
- General and High impact polystyrene
- PVC calendering and spread coat
- Natural and synthetic rubbers
Swada RTS Series is a thermoset grade with very uniform particle size which allows for easy dispersion. It contains very low levels of monomer and exhibits negligible plate-out. It is suitable only up to 220°C.
Properties
- Color
- Appearance
- Powder
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Colour (visual) | As standard | — | B01 |
| Grind (Hegman) | 5 - 7 | — | M01 |
| Bleach test | max. 7.5 | % | B51 |
| Bleed resistance | As standard | — | M118 |
| pH (5% aq. slurry) | 4.5 – 7.0 | — | K05 |
| Decomposition | min. 220 | °C | M95 |
| Particle size (average) | max. 3 | microns | M87A |
| Specific Gravity | approx. 1.30 | g/cc | M05 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life and Storage Conditions
- 120 months when kept in closed original packaging in a dry place at ambient temperature
- Keep away from sources of ignition.
- Avoid raising dust.