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DISPARLON® PFA-231

DISPARLON® PFA-231 is a thixotropic agent in paste form consisting of a specially prepared amide wax activated in aromatic free solvent. Develops an exceptionally strong thixotropic structure for anti-settling and anti-sag properties in a wide variety of applications and resin systems.

Brand: DISPARLON (81 products)

Functions: Rheology Modifier, Thixotrope

Chemical Family: Amides

End Uses: Clearcoat, Enamel, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Stains, Top Coat

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Alkyds, Chlorinated Rubbers, Epoxies (EP), Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF), Polyesters, Polyurethanes (PU)

Labeling Claims: Aromatic-free

Physical Form: Paste

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Amides
CASE Ingredients Functions
Rheology Modifier,
Thixotrope
Technologies
CASE Ingredients
Product Families
CASE Ingredients — Additives
Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Aromatic-free
CASE Ingredients Features
Anti-Settling,
Excellent Stability,
High Clarity,
High Gloss,
High Sagging Resistance,
Matting
Advantages
  • Strong anti-sagging / anti-settling effect
  • Improve orientation of metal pigment
  • Ready to use (No need for activation process)

Applications & Uses

Markets
Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Paints & Coatings
Applications
Paints & Coatings — Automotive & Transportation
Aerospace Coatings,
Automotive OEM Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
Floor Coatings
Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes
Aerospace Coatings,
Automotive OEM Coatings
Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces
Floor Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
Industrial Coatings
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
Aerospace & Aviation
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Acrylics,
Alkyds,
Chlorinated Rubbers,
Epoxies (EP),
Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF),
Polyesters,
Polyurethanes (PU)
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Plastics,
Wood
Coating Type
Clearcoat,
Enamel,
Solventless & High Solids Coating,
Stains,
Top Coat
Use Level
0.5 - 2 wt.% (for Anti-settling per total formulation), 1 - 5 wt.% (for Anti-sagging per total formulation)
Applications

DISPARLON 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 for automotive top coat etc.

Caution

Amide wax may cause low surface tension. Please make sure to check recoatability especially in alkyd melamine or oil modified alkyd baking systems.

Properties

Physical Form
Paste
Appearance
Light yellow paste
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Non Volatile Matter20wt. %-
SolventAlkyleyclohexane/ Ethanol/2-Propanol--

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Particles may occur in the paste during storage at a low temperature less than 15°C because of the crystallization of its ingredients. In such case, please warm the vessel in a heating chamber at the temperature between 35°C and 40°C for 24 to 48 hours just before using it.