Deuteron® MK-L
Deuteron® MK-L is an organic duromeric matting agent that finds applications across a broad spectrum of coating formulations, including water-borne, solvent-borne, and 100% systems. These matting agents can serve as stand-alone additives or be combined with other materials to enhance overall performance. They consist of micronized duromeric plastic powders based on PMU (polymethyl urea). The unique synthesis of Deuteron MK matting agents results in highly amorphous particle structures with a comparatively high surface area (BET), making them excellent matting agents.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Flattener
Product families
- Surface Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Deuteron
- End Uses
- Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating
- Features
Abrasion Resistance, Blocking Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Excellent Scratch Resistance, Good Light Stability, Heat Resistance, High Performance, Improved Mechanical Resistance, Matting, Polishing Resistance, Weather Resistance
- Functions
- Flattener
- Use Levels
- 1% - 15 %
- Appearance
- Fine white powder
- Shelf LIfe
- 24 months
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Dosage Information
Typical addition range: 1 %–15 %.. The required dosage level highly depends on the system (e.g. binder type, additives, solvent content) and appli- cation parameters. Thus, it is highly recommended to determine the needed addition level by a practical ladder study.
- Applications
Deuteron® MK-L can be used in almost all coating applications ranging from water borne and solvent borne to 100 % systems. They can be used as stand-alone additives or in combination with other ma- terials to further improve their properties. Because of the wide range of available particle sizes the Deuteron® MK-L range is suitable for thin and thick film applications.
- Packaging Information
- Paper bag (10 kg net)
- Coating End Applications
- Solventborne Coating
- Waterborne Coating
- Processing Recommendation
The PMU chemistry in general is highly compatible in a wide range of systems. Due to that Deuteron® MK-L mat- ting agents can be incorporated easily by a high-speed stirrer without the need for specific wetting agents or dispersing aids. They are shear stable in high shear pro- cesses but should not be ground in a bead mill.
- Handling Conditions
24 months at room temperature and dry conditions.; Storage temperature should not exceed 35 °C.
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Absorption | approx. 310 | g Palatinol N/100 g | (DIN ISO 787/5) |
| OH Content | approx. 0.27 | % | — |
| Density | approx. 1.47 | g/cm³ | — |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Particle size (dv90) | approx. 17 | μm |
| Particle size (dv50) | approx. 7.3 | μm |
