Pangel® W
- Chemical Name
- Sepiolite
- Chemical Family
- Sepiolites
Pangel® W is a rheological additive meticulously engineered to induce robust pseudoplastic behavior in any formulation it is incorporated into. Pangel® W range is specifically formulated to serve as a thickener and water retention additive in emulsion paints.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Pangel
- Features
Abrasion Resistance, Brushability, Corrosion Resistance, Cost Effective, Excellent Dispersibility, Excellent Storage Stability, Good Leveling, High Sagging Resistance, Highly Thixotropic, Improved Consistency, Improved Water Retention, In-Can Stability, Long Open Time, Reduced Sedimentation, Sag Resistance, Syneresis Resistance, Wash-Off Resistance
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Acrylics, Epoxies (EP), Silicones
- Note
¹Suspension at 3% in water, stirred at low shear (3.6 m/s) for 20 minutes.
- Dosage
Recommended addition rate for Pangel® W can vary significantly depending on the system. Typical addition levels are 0.1-1% of Pangel® W by weight of total formulation.
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Paints & Coatings
- Use Levels
- 0.1 - 1%
- Appearance
- Free-flowing coarse powder
- Shelf LIfe
- 1 year
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Performance Data
Wet Abrassion 28d Replacement of HEC by Pangel® W has improved the performance against wet scrub abrasion test of the three paint qualities.
- Benefits
Enhanced thickening efficiency.; It provides open time and water retention of plasters and thick coatings.; Total or partial replacement of HEC and acrylic thickeners.; A Perfect alternative to Bentone LT.
- Storage Condition
- Cool, dry, well ventilated area
- Field of Application
- Emulsion Paints
- Water based industrial paints
- Foundry paints
- Adhesives
- Silicon masonry paints
- Anticorrosive primers
- Packaging Information
- Available in multi-walled 13 kilo bags
- Use Recommendation
Pangel® W is added in the pigment and filler dispersion stage, after the moistening and anti- foam agents and before adding the pigments and fillers.
Technical data
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2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Content | 4.0 - 10.0 | % |
| Brookfield Viscosity¹ | 12,000 - 16,000 | mPa.s |
