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DeCAL 1103

Chemical Family
Acrylics & Acrylates

DeCAL 1103 is an alkali-soluble, acrylic-based associative thickener specifically designed for use in aqueous systems requiring Newtonian rheological behavior. DeCAL 1103 is highly effective in silk and flat emulsion paint and provides an excellent balance between high and low shear viscosities, as well as excellent compatibility with most organic and inorganic pigments.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Identification

CASE Ingredients Functions
Rheology ModifierThickener

Product families

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
  • Wood Coatings & Finishes
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
  • Leather Manufacturing
  • Textile Manufacturing

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Other characteristics

Brand
DeCAL
Functions
Rheology Modifier, Thickener
Markets
  • Industrial
  • Paints & Coatings
Benefits

DeCAL 1103 provides to paints :; Superior film build; No roller spatter; Improved flow and leveling whilst retaining sag resistance; DeCAL 1103 improves :; Gloss and gloss retention; Compatibility with pigment dispersions; Resistance to bacteria attack; Thickening cost (ease and low level of use)

Appearance
Low viscosity, white milky liquid
Technology
CASE Ingredients
Packaging Type
Drums
Storage Condition

DeCAL 1103 is an aqueous dispersion and therefore sensitive to frost and heat. It must be stored at a temperature above 5ºC and below 40ºC, and protected from direct sunlight exposure.

Application Methods
  • Brush
  • Roller
Country Availability
  • Canada
  • USA
Packaging Information

DeCAL 1103 is supplied in 220kg drums and 1000kg containers.

Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
  • Leather
  • Textiles
  • Wood

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
pH3.0—
Solid Content30.0%
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)1.06—

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