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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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AIT Colorants are high tint strength color dispersions of quality pigments in water and glycol. Each product is formulated to contain the lowest possible percentage of surfactants to give a stable dispersion without affecting performance of tinted bases. All colorants have been tested thoroughly in various types of applications and many other industrial finishes. AIT Colorants have a minimum grind of 6.0 on the Hegman Gage which make these dispersions suitable for tinting semi-gloss and gloss latex enamels.
- Quality Assurance
DAY-GLO takes great care in the selection and screening of raw materials. All pigments, vehicles and other ingredients used in the manufacture of our dispersions meet stringent performance specifications.
Pigments used in AIT Colorants are the finest obtainable on the market with regard to their fastness properties. They all have good alkali resistance and can be used in cement products and plaster.
There are limitations on lightfastness and weathering properties inherent in certain pigments. These weatherability factors cannot be accurately predicted. The final properties of the finished coatings in which our AIT dispersions are used are dependent on our customers' vehicle system. We recommend that the lightfastness and weathering properties be tested under customers' performance standards.
Applications & Uses
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- Compatible Polymers & Resins
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- Coating Type
Properties
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- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Coating VOC 132 g/lt - Grind min. 6 - Hegman Gauge Lbs./ Gal 12.7 - - Lightfastness (Mass) Excellent - - Lightfastness(Tint) Excellent - - Material VOC 95 g/lt - Pigment 54 - - Tinting Strength (On a Weight Basis) 5 % - Vehicle 6.9 % - Viscosity max. 15 Kreb - Volatile 39.1 - - pH Value 8.0 - 8.5 - -
Technical Details & Test Data
- Compatibility
Each colorant has been tested in various water-based paints, and found to be compatible, using the following latex polymers: acrylic, vinyl acetate, polyvinyl acetate, alkyd emulsion, ethylene copolymers, styrene butadiene, and alkyd modified. AIT Colorants contain the lowest possible concentration of surfactants so they will not affect the physical properties of the finished paints.
AIT Colorants are also suitable for tinting fabric and paper coatings, latex adhesives, wax emulsion, lumber marking, leather coloring, artists colors and paints, and many others. We do, however, recommend that you check the compatibility before actual use.
Packaging & Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life Stability
All AIT Colorants have 5-10% glycol to impart good freeze-thaw stability. Each product contains a practical level of non-mercurial biocide which contributes to its excellent shelf stability. Most colorants also have a small amount of suspension agent to give good non-settling properties.
AIT Colorants have a balanced chemistry for the best shelf life. Most of our dispersions contain additives to give non-settling properties. Dispersions of some heavier pigments may striate with prolonged standing, however, they will disperse readily, even after months of storage.
- Handling
AIT Colorants have flash points in excess of 200o F (PMCC). They will not support combustion in the liquid state.
Good industrial hygiene practices should be observed, and users should avoid prolonged contact with skin and breathing of vapors. AIT products should be used with good ventilation.