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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
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- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Adhesive & Sealant Type
- General Formulating Guidelines
AMPARMOR® 1000 is available as a dry powder. For best results, some formulation optimization may be required. In general, it is recommended that the product initially be considered part of the pigment volume content and formulated accordingly. Dispersion is generally improved for dry microcapsules when the capsules are pre-dispersed in the target coating resin or un-pigmented version of the formulation. Aggressive grinding is not recommended when formulating this product. For good results, this additive is to be incorporated into the formulation after the grind phase (typically during let down). In the case of powder coatings, the additive is to be co-fluidized with the formulation prior to application. Both parts of the 1043 product (1043A and 1043B) are incorporated into the coating in a 1:1 ratio to comprise the targeted total loading by weight. For example, a loading of 5 wt% on the total formulation weight of the coating will incorporate 2.5 wt% of 1043A and 2.5 wt% of 1043B.
- Coating Thickness Guide
AMPARMOR® 1000 is recommended for coatings and resins that are applied at dry film thicknesses of at least 4-5 times the average particle size of the additive.
Properties
- Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Add-in Rate | 2.5 - 10 | wt% | - |
| Average Particle Size | 10 - 20 | Microns | - |
| Oil Absorption | 90 - 100 | - | - |
| Specific Gravity | 0.90 - 1.10 | - | - |
| Water Content | max. 5 | wt% | - |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Performance Evaluation
Coating performance enhancements obtained through the use of AMPARMOR® 100 self-healing additive will be dependent on both the add rate and base coating native performance. In an optimized coating formulation, addition of as little as 2.5 wt% can result in dramatic improvements in both corrosion resistance (on metal substrates) and weather or mechanically induced adhesion loss (on metal and non-metal substrates). Maximum performance is typically obtained at an add rate of 10 wt%.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Stability
Store in dry area below 90°F (32°C), keep container closed and out of direct sunlight and any moisture or external contaminants. Always use good manufacturing practices.