Solid paint based on a styrene acrylic polymer. Modified hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose (HEMC) is used in combination with 1.5% Borchi® Gel NA
This thickening agent does not contain any odor and can be used as a post additive to adjust final viscosity in formulations. The concentration level is important as too high a level can lead to excessive crosslinking, which may cause separation and structure loss.
Resin with 1.0% Borchi® Gel NA or 1.0% Borchi® Gel PN Concentration: Viscosity Measured After 24 hours
Borchi® Gel NA and PN show improved viscosity compared to a control. They are known for being effective in architectural, industrial, and metal coatings
Increasing Borchi® Gel NA/PN Concentration / Decreasing Resin Concentration
The level of Borchi® Gel PN/NA is important as too much can lead to excessive crosslinking. This may cause separation and structure loss
| Appearance | Clear to slight turbid, colorless to yellowish liquid | |
| Non-volatile content | N/A | |
| pH | 6-8 | |
| Density | 1.33 g/cm3 DIN 51757 (20°C) | |
| Viscosity | N/A | |
| Solvent(s) | Water | |
Typical usage levels are 0.5 – 2.0 % as supplied based on the total weight of the formula. In difficult systems it could be necessary to increase the dosage up to 5 % (as supplied) on total formulation. The degree of thixotropy will depend on the type of reactive groups present in the system, the pH of the coating (ideally between 7.5 and 8.5), the level of the desired gel structure and the amount of Borchi® Gel NA used. The exact dosage should be experimentally determined. We recommend adding Borchi® Gel NA at the end of the formula under good mixing conditions to prevent gel seeds from forming and to develop a homogeneous gel structure.
Protect from the effects of weathering and store at temperatures between 5 and 30 °C. Once opened, containers should be resealed immediately after each removal of the product.
Please refer to our safety data sheet for information relating to product safety
For chemical inventory status, please review section 15 of the current SDS.
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