Borchi^® Gel Thixo 2

Physical Characteristics

Features

• Enhances thixotropic character of paints with solvents of non-polar or weakly polar nature
• Reduces settling and floating of pigments and promotes pigment dispersion during manufacturing
• Improves application of thicker coating layers

Applications

• Coatings
  • Decorative (alkyds)
  • Industrial (epoxy, unsaturated polyesters)

Dosage

• 5 – 2% on total paint formulation.

Borchi^® Gel Thixo 2 can be added in the supply form as a powder (with prior preparation) or as a paste. Its addition in the form of a paste is preferable for the sake of optimum efficiency. When being incorporated in powder form, Borchi^® Gel Thixo 2 is added during preparation of the pigment paste which is then milled in the usual milling unit. The temperatures reached during this process should be used between 35 and 55 °C. With insufficient milling, however, this type of mixing may lead to agglomeration and subsequently to grain formation in the paint. It is therefore a good idea to formulate Borchi^® Gel Thixo 2 into a paste using a suitable solvent before incorporating it into the pigment paste. This should preferably be performed at a high temperature of 70 to 80 °C by gentle stirring, resulting in a homogeneous, clear paste. This paste is then added to the pigment paste prior to milling. The optimum dosage of Borchi^® Gel Thixo 2 is dependent on the paint system and the desired effect and must therefore be determined beforehand in trials.

Storage

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.

Safety

Please refer to our safety data sheet for information relating to product safety.