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K-STAY® 511

K-STAY® 511 is a liquid thixotrope for pigmented solventborne applications. It is a pourable liquid which makes for ease of use in production.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Identification

CASE Ingredients Functions
Rheology ModifierThixotrope

Product families

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
  • Industrial Coatings
  • Industrial Maintenance
Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings
  • Primers & Lacquers
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
  • Primers & Lacquers

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Other characteristics

Brand
K-STAY
End Uses

2K (2 component) Coating, Primer, Solventborne Coating

Functions
Rheology Modifier, Thixotrope
Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylics, Alkyds, Epoxies (EP), Polyesters, Polyurethanes (PU)

Markets
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Printing & Packaging
Use Levels

0.5 - 2% (as supplied based on total formulation weight)

Advantages

K-STAY 511 is highly efficient requiring low dosage levels to improve pigment suspension and sag control. K-STAY 511 provides the following benefits :; Pourable; Excellent sag resistance in high solids coatings; Eliminates hard settling; Excellent performance in polar formulations; No negative effects on final film properties; Enhances thermal sag control

Appearance
Brown liquid
Shelf LIfe
24 months
Coating Type
  • 2K (2 component) Coating
  • Primer
  • Solventborne Coating
Technology
CASE Ingredients
Incorporation

K-STAY 511 should be added directly to the pigment grind. Since K-STAY 511 associates with pigments, addition to the grind promotes strong pigment interaction and thixotropic effect.

Shelf Life Storage

Avoid breathing vapors. Keep the container tightly closed. Store at room temperature and away from all sources of ignition.. Minimum of 24 months from date of manufacture when stored at ambient temperatures in the original container.

Compatible Polymers and Resins
  • Acrylics
  • Alkyds
  • Epoxies (EP)
  • Polyesters
  • Polyurethanes (PU)

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Active Content50%
Specific Gravity (25°C)0.924—
Weight per Gallon7.7lbs
VolatileAromatic 100—

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