DeCAL PS 14
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Abrasion ResistanceAnti-SettlingGood LevelingGood Shear ViscosityHigh Sagging ResistanceSag ResistanceWater Resistance
- Chemical Family
- Polyurethanes (PU)
DeCAL PS 14 rheology modifier allows the paint formulator to adjust medium and high shear viscosities to improve tool load, film build and brush drag. In order to obtain the best balance of flow and sag resistance it can be used in combination with other thickeners, of natural or synthetic origins.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Rheology ModifierThickener
Product families
Applications
- Sealants & Caulks
- Sealants & Caulks
Product Families
- Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- DeCAL
- Functions
- Rheology Modifier, Thickener
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Acrylics, Cellulose & Cellulosics
- Dosage
When used as the sole thickener, DeCAL PS 14 should occur at a level between 0.1 and 0.6% dependent on the formulation.; When used as a co-thickener with low shear effective thickener, typical addition levels are between 0.05 to 0.4%; Actual dosages must be determined by experimentation to study both application properties and stability to long term storage.; DeCAL PS 14 can be introduced during the grinding stage and/or during the letdown, after the polymer dispersion has been added.
- Markets
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Building & Construction
- Appearance
- Viscous liquid
- Key Benefits
Improved tool load.; Improved film build.; Improved brush drag.; Improved leveling.; Reduced settlement.; Designed to be used as either the sole or co-thickener.; An easy to handle and high solids liquid.
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- HIGHLIGHTS
DeCAL PS 14 is a rheology modifier designed for medium and high shear viscosity control. It is compatible with a wide range of other rheology modifiers such as acrylic or cellulosic thickeners. The product can be used as the sole thickener in semi-gloss and satin dispersion paints improving storage and giving excellent leveling without sag. Water and scrub resistance of dry films can be improved if part or whole of the cellulosic ether is replaced by DeCAL PS 14. Due to its synthetic nature bacterial, fungal and enzyme attack can be reduced compared to thickeners derived from natural products. It may be possible to reduce the level of preservative/fungicide in a formulation, however suitable tests should be employed to confirm such effects. DeCAL PS 14 is readily handled and can be directly incorporated into the formulation. It should not be pre-diluted with water. In order to achieve better control of the final viscosity it should ideally be added as the last component of the formulation.
- Country Availability
- Canada
- USA
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Acrylics
- Cellulose & Cellulosics
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Content (in water/butyl carbitol) | 40.0 | % |
| Viscosity (at 20°C, 20 rpm) | 1500 - 2000 | mPa.s |
| Density (at 20°C) | 1040.0 | g/cm³ |
| pH | 7.0 | — |
