Pat-Add LE 1020

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Identification

Chemical Family

Polyethers, Silicon-based Compounds, Silicones, SiloxanesPolyethersSilicon-based CompoundsSiliconesSiloxanes

CASE Ingredients Functions

Flow PromoterGloss EnhancerLeveling AgentSlip Control AgentWetting Agent

Product families

Other characteristics

Brand

Pat-Add

End Uses

Clearcoat, Coil Coating, Flexography Ink, Other Ink Types, Primer, Solventborne Coating, Solventborne Ink, Top Coat

Features

Improved Substrate Wetting, Slip Resistance

Functions

Flow Promoter, Gloss Enhancer, Leveling Agent, Slip Control Agent, Wetting Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Polyurethanes (PU)

Markets

• Paints & Coatings
• Printing & Packaging

Benefits

Most effective leveling and substrate wetting agent; Wide range of compatibility, very suitable for use in clear coatings; Reduces coefficient of friction (COF); Reduces risk of pigment floatation; Effective in epoxies, PUR, acrylics, polyester resin based industrial paints and inks; Recommended for coil coatings and other industrial paints, overprint varnishes, flexo inks

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Use Levels

0.05 to 1.0%

Appearance

Clear colourless liquid

Properties

PAT-ADD LE 1020 is a very efficient surface tension modifier, effective at very low concentrations. The product demonstrates excellent substrate wetting, thus avoiding the formation of craters, pinholes and poor substrate coverage of coatings applied onto critical substrates such as improperly cleaned substrates and low surface tension substrates. Moreover, PAT-ADD LE 1020 provides excellent surface smoothness, contributes to slip and mar resistance and counteracts pigment floating or foam formation. PAT-ADD LE 1020 is suitable for use in pigmented as well as clear coating systems.

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Application

Leveling and substrate wetting; enhances the gloss; contributes to optimal matting agents and metal pigment orientation. Suitable for SB screen, SB flexo and gravure. Polyether modified polysiloxane, approx. 10%

Coating Type

• Clearcoat
• Coil Coating
• Primer
• Solventborne Coating
• Top Coat

Technology

CASE Ingredients

Ink and Toner Type

• Flexography Ink
• Other Ink Types
• Solventborne Ink

Addition and Dosage

The optimal amount of PAT-ADD LE 1020 to be used is system and application related; in order to maintain proper recoatibility properties, excessive levels should be avoided. PATADD LE 1020 may be added to the formulation during any stage of paint production. The recommended dosage is between 0.05 to 1.0%, calculated on the total weight of the formulation. It is strongly recommended to evaluate performance and compatibility empirically, applying close-to-practice test conditions. The optimum concentration to be used depends on the individual requirements and conditions

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Compatible Polymers and Resins

Polyurethanes (PU)