EFKA 5055 Carboxylic salts of polyamine amides Efka Additives Dispersing agents >> Surfactants-like >> Sodium polyacrylates / Polyacrylic acids Wetting agent/ Wet edge enhancer Alkyd Resins Amino Resins Cellulosic Resins Chlorinated Rubber Epoxy Resins Coatings >> Solventborne Coatings >> Solvent-Free/ High-Solids Methoxypropanol, alkylbenzene Properties: EFKA-5055 helps to prevent interfacial tension between the hydrophilic pigments/extenders and the binder, forming a lattice structure with the pigments at the same time. This means: reduced dispersion time stabilisation of the pigment dispersion decreased pigment sedimentation reduced tendency to sag during application on vertical surfaces prevention of flooding Application: EFKA-5055 is ideal for dispersing organophilic Bentonites, because it reduces dispersion time, improves the storage properties of the final paste and gives a thixotropic, easily processed paste-product. EFKA-5055 is especially suitable for non-polar to medium-polar binder systems, i.e. air-dried alkyd resins, chlorinated polymers, alkyd/amino resin combinations and epoxies. EFKA-5055 can cause discolouration in nitrocellulose varnishes. Incorporation: When used in mill-bases, add before grinding. In Bentonite dispersions use as follows: 85 - 87 parts of solvent 10 parts of Bentonite 5 - 3 parts of EFKA-5055 ----------------------------------------- 100 parts Hight molecular weight electroneutral wetting and dispersing additive. Becomes hazy at low temperatures but this process can be reversed by heating. Helps to prevent interfacial tension between the hydrophilic pigments/extenders and the binder, forming a lattice structure with the pigments. Reduces dispersion time. Provides stabilization of the pigment dispersion. Decreases pigment sedimentation and flooding. Reduces tendency to sag during application on vertical surfaces. Can be used for dispersing organophilic Bentonites. Reduces dispersion time. Improves the storage properties of the final paste. Gives a thixotropic, easily processed paste-product. Suitable for non-polar to medium-polar binder systems, ie. air-dried alkyd resins, chlorinated polymers, alkyd/amino resin combinations and epoxies. Can cause discolouration in nitrocellulose varnishes. Addition: 0.5 - 2.0% based on inorganic pigments 30.0 - 50.0% based on the organophilic Bentonite. When used in mill-bases, add before grinding. In Bentonite dispersions, add 85 - 87 parts of solvent, 10 parts of Bentonite, 5 - 3 parts of it.