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| Quality |
Particle size distribution * |
Optical characteristics |
Leafing/Non Leafing |
| |
D10 (µm) |
D50 (µm) |
D90 (µm) |
|
|
| Aquastab R280/PGE9B/65-35 ** |
45 |
170 |
285 |
coarse/very brilliant |
L |
| Aquastab O2/PGE9B/65-35 |
28 |
86 |
180 |
coarse/very brilliant |
L |
| Aquastab O4/PGE9B/65-35 |
23 |
76 |
165 |
coarse/very brilliant |
L |
| Aquastab O6/PGE9B/65-35 |
16 |
58 |
130 |
coarse/very brilliant |
L |
| Aquastab O8/PGE9B/65-35 |
13 |
45 |
105 |
coarse/very brilliant |
L |
| Aquastab 880/PGE9B/65-35 |
9 |
32 |
76 |
fine/brilliant |
L |
| Aquastab 8880/PGE9B/65-35 |
6 |
21 |
55 |
fine/brilliant |
L |
| Aquastab 8980/PGE9B/65-35 |
4 |
14 |
42 |
fine/brilliant |
L |
| Aquastab 70000/2/NL/PGE9B/65-35 |
5 |
15 |
38 |
fine/brilliant |
NL |
| Aquastab 80000A/PGE9B/65-35 |
2 |
7 |
19 |
very fine/high coverage |
L |
| Aquastab 90000/A/PGE9B/65-35 |
2 |
5,5 |
16 |
very fine/high coverage |
L |
* Values of particle size distribution are based on powder analysis.
| ** e.g. :Aquastab R280/PGE9B/65-35 |
R280: |
Pigment quality |
| |
PGE9B: based on a low VOC carrier and additives (1) |
Solvent Type |
| |
65: |
65% solids |
| |
35: |
35% liquids |
(1) : Also available in PM9B : based on methoxy propanol and additives & BG9B : based on butylglycol and additives
Other liquid ratios available on request.
Aluminium Pastes, Leafing, Non Leafing, for Water Based Systems
The Aquastab range of leafing and non leafing aluminium pastes was developed to provide increased stability in water based systems.
Pre-dispersion
*The Aquastab range of leafing pastes for water based systems listed above is available in a range of three carriers: methoxypropanol:PM9B or E2; butylglycol: BG9B; and a very low VOC carrier: PGE9B ; We do recommend in all cases to prepare a pre-dispersion of these grades, as following:
1/ Add a small quantity (up to 10% of the total formulation) of water to the paste.
2/ Mix with a slow rotation mixer max. 50RPM until a homogeneous mix is obtained.
3/ Add the binder and other additives and more water (in case recommended).
Indicative Formulation
1/ Prepare vehicle:
-> 78,90% Hybridur 580 of Air Products (urethane/acrylic hybrid base)
-> 0,20% Kelzan AR Xanthan gum thickener.
-> 13,90% water (keep a small quantity of water for the pre-dispersion of the paste).
-> 7% coalescent glycol ether dpnb. Viscosity will be around 18 sec. Zahn 3, PH will be about 8.2
2/ Add between 5-10% of the aquastab paste (pre-dispersed with water) to the vehicle and adjust viscosity.
Dapro DF 1161 defoamer from Elementis can be used if necessary.
3/ Sieve formulation before spraying to eliminate all potential agglomerates.
Note
Aquastab 80000A/E2/65-35 (pasted in methoxypropanol) is also used when high opacity and smooth finish is required.
Coatings with a Very High Brilliance i.e. Covers of Textile
Grades for industrial coatings, water based
Qualities
| Aluminium: |
Aquastab 04/E2/65-35 |
(pasted in methoxypropanol) |
| |
Aquastab 06/E2/65-35 |
(pasted in methoxypropanol) |
| |
Aquastab 08/E2/65-35 |
(pasted in methoxypropanol) |
Note
The combination of fine and coarse aluminium grades (i.e. ratio 80 - 20) will provide a sparkling effect.