Additives for coatings and printing inks

DISPARLON
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June 2021

DISPARLON_PFA-231(Anti-sagging / Anti-settling agent)

DISPARLON PFA-231 is a thixotropic agent in paste form consisting of a specially prepared amide wax
activated in aromatic free solvent. It is easily incorporated into a variety of vehicles and / or solvent anddevelops exceptionally strong and long-term retained thixotropic structure.

ADVANTAGES● Strong anti-sagging / anti-settling effect● Improve orientation of metal pigment● Ready to use (No need for activation process)
APPLICATIONSDISPARLON PFA-231 can be used in almost all solvent based synthetic resin coatings. Particularly
recommended are heavy duty paints such as Epoxies, Tar / epoxies, Urethanes, Chlorinated rubbers,Vinyls, Unsaturated polyesters, Acrylics and baking enamels such as Acrylic / Melamines forautomotive top coat etc..
INCORPORATION
Additive: Preferable dosage level per total formulation is 1.0 ~ 5.0 wt.% for anti-sagging andlevels
0.5 ~ 2.0 wt.% for anti-settling. However, dosage level may fall out of these rangesdepending on your formulation. The optimal level should be determined by yourlaboratory tests.
Method: High speed dissolver is recommended.
Dispersingtemperature: Amide component may form particles if it is dissolved into a formulation and later
precipitated during dispersing process. Standard dispersing temperature is between
the room temperature and 50°C to prevent particle generation. Please be careful ofthe dispersing temperature because particles may occur at the upper side of thestandard temperature range mentioned above if a formulation contains large amountof polar solvent.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Light yellow paste

Non-volatile matter: 20% by weight

Solvent: Alkylcyclohexane / Ethanol / 2-Propanol

11-13, UCHIKANDA 1-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN(TEL) 81-3-3292-8685 (FAX) 81-3-3295-6079
The information on use is based on data which are believed reliable, but any recommendation or suggestion made are without guarantee or warranty, since the conditions ofuse are outside our control. All products are sold on the conditions that purchasers shall make their own tests to determine the suitability of such products for their purpose
and that all risks are assumed by user. We disclaim any responsibility for damages resulting from careless or improper handling or use. Nothing herein is to be taken aspermission, inducement or recommendation to practice any patented invention without a license. See SDS for safety handling before to use.
© 2008-2021 All Rights Reserved By Kusumoto Chemicals, Ltd.

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Particles may occur in the paste during storage at a low temperature less than 15°C because of thecrystallization of its ingredients. In such case, please warm the vessel in a heating chamber at thetemperature between 35°C and 40°C for 24 to 48 hours just before using it.
CAUTION
Amide wax may cause low surface tension. Please make sure to check recoatability especially in alkyd
melamine or oil modified alkyd baking systems.

11-13, UCHIKANDA 1-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN(TEL) 81-3-3292-8685 (FAX) 81-3-3295-6079
The information on use is based on data which are believed reliable, but any recommendation or suggestion made are without guarantee or warranty, since the conditions ofuse are outside our control. All products are sold on the conditions that purchasers shall make their own tests to determine the suitability of such products for their purpose
and that all risks are assumed by user. We disclaim any responsibility for damages resulting from careless or improper handling or use. Nothing herein is to be taken aspermission, inducement or recommendation to practice any patented invention without a license. See SDS for safety handling before to use.
© 2008-2021 All Rights Reserved By Kusumoto Chemicals, Ltd.