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Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
Non-ionic polyurethane in water, APE-, VOC- and organotin free
Features & Benefits
- Advantages
- Thickening independent of pH
- Excellent flow, leveling and gloss
- Good spatter resistance
- Excellent color acceptance on tinting
- Suitable for indirect food contact applications
The performance of polyurethane thickeners is affected by many factors including binder type, co-solvents, coalescing agents, surfactants/wetting agents, pigments and flattening agents. The interactions of TAFIGEL PUR 82 with these compounds allow varied possibilities for rheology adjustment.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Adhesive & Sealant Type
- Ink & Toner Type
- Recommended levels/use
TAFIGEL PUR 82 can be added at any time during the manufacturing process. The predilution with water is in most cases not necessary. Ladder studies are recommended to determine optimum level. Normal dosage ranges from 0.3 - 2 % on total formulation.
Properties
- Appearance
- liquid
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Active Ingredients approx. 20 % - Density at 20°C approx. 1.03 g/cm³ - pH (2% in dist. water) approx. 6.0 - - Solubility in Water dispersible in water. results in turbid solutions - -
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Packaging
TAFIGEL PUR 82 is not sensitive to freezing. The product should be stored cool and dry. During storage a creamy layer is formed on the surface. Consequently TAFIGEL PUR 82 has to be stirred properly before use. The minimum shelf life in closed containers is 15 months from the date of manufacture.
Totes holding 1000 kg, drums holding 150 kg net or kegs holding 25 kg net.