ADDITOL® XW 395
ADDITOL® XW 395 is a versatile solution for waterborne paint systems, functioning as a wetting agent, defoamer, and leveling agent. It carries labeling claims of being APEO-free, formaldehyde-free, and tin-free, ensuring high-quality results. Its features include improved surface preparation, reduced short waves, and enhanced dullness, making it an excellent choice for waterborne coatings and clearcoats.
Product families
- Dispersing & Wetting Additives
- Foam Control
- Functional Additives
- Surface Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ADDITOL
- End Uses
- Clearcoat, Waterborne Coating
- Features
Faster Cycle Time, Improved Dullness, Improved Edge Coverage, Improved Short Wave Reduction, Overbake Resistance, Reduced Surface Preparation
- Functions
- Defoamer, Leveling Agent, Wetting Agent
- Labeling Claims
- APEO-Free, Formaldehyde-free, Tin-free
- APEO-Free
- Formaldehyde-free
- Tin-free
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Paints & Coatings
- Printing & Packaging
- Use Levels
- 0.2 – 1.0 % binder
- Appearance
- Clear to opaque
- Coating Type
- Clearcoat
- Waterborne Coating
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Suggested Uses
Additol XW 395 is an additive specially designed for Resydrol paint systems and, compatibility provided, for other waterborne paint systems. Considering the levels and restrictions given below Additol XW 395 can be used in any water dilutable paint with the exception of electrodeposition paints. Additol XW 395 prevents film defects, such as craters and pin holes or can remedy poor wetting owing to impurities brought into the aqueous paint during preperation or processing. Insufficiently degreased metal is the main cause for such troubles. With Additol XW 395 wetting problems are avoided. It should be noted that film defects arising from silicone oils in many cases cannot be prevented with Additol XW 395.; Additol XW 395 prevents floating of pigments, striation, orange peel, etc. and improves the film surface in general. Additol XW 395 at the recommended levels, does not impair the physical properties of the stoved film. In primers Additol XW 395 may cause a certain degree of gloss. Additions of Additol XW 395 may adversely influence the effect of antifoaming agents; on the other hand, it can remedy infavourable effects of the antifoams. In aqueous paints for spray application Additol XW 395 can be used without precautions, while in dipping or flow coating paints Additol XW 395 must be carefully balanced with the antifoams normally present.; There are no general rules for the levels of paint additives. Overdose leads to surface defects, reduces the efficiency of antifoams or impairs intercoat adhesion. Thus optimum formulations have to be worked out for each paint system. Amounts of 0.2 - 1 % of Additol XW 395 on Resydrol resin solids may serve as a guide.
- Application Methods
- Electrodeposition
- Spray
- Special Properties
Enhances surface properties of the films and prevents film defects like insufficient wetting and structured surfaces owing to impurities.
- Special Indications
Additol XW 395 does not have unlimited storage stability. It should be stored coolly and protected from sunlight. The pH value should be controlled regularly and adjusted with triethylamine if necessary.
