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Dispersion of an ethylene-vinylacetate-copolymer wax. Acts as a rheology modifier for solvent-borne effect coatings.
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Chemical Composition
Ethylene vinylacetate (EVA) copolymer wax
Advantages
- Offers improved orientation of effect pigments (aluminum, mica etc.).
- Enhances flip-flop effect.
- Reduces sedimentation tendency during storage.
- Exhibits improved pipe circulation stability.
- Possesses improved D.O.I. of clear coats.
- Prevents large scale clouding effect.
- Reduces short wave defects (mottling, Benard cells).
Other Applications
Used in solvent-borne base coats and one coat metallic top coats.
Technical data
| Quantity | Value | Unit | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Levels | 40 - 70 | % | |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Melting range | 105 | ºC | |
| Viscosity | 16 | cP | 23°C |
| Chemical Properties | |||
| Non-volatile materials | 4.7 | % wt | |