Anti-swelling & Degelling Agent TMC-3

Anti-swelling & Degelling Agent TMC-3
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INTRODUCTION

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Overview

This product features a complex structure and is a modified phosphate ester titanium coupling agent. In addition to its excellent dispersibility for pigments, it has a unique effect: it can revive gelled coatings or inks, reduce swelling of swollen paint pastes, and restore viscosity. It is one of the better additives in the domestic coating industry.

Appearance

Red-brown transparent liquid

Composition

Modified phosphate-type monoalkoxy titanate

Technical Specifications

  • Density (D): approx. 0.99 g/cm³
  • Viscosity (η): 25 ±15% mm²/s
  • Refractive index: approx. 1.500
  • pH value (test paper): 3 ±0.5
  • Flash point (open cup): ≥25℃

Application Scope

All kinds of oil-based coatings and inks

Features

  • Reduces swelling of swollen paints and restores viscosity
  • Revives gelled paints and inks
  • Excellent dispersion and anti-settling performance in primers
  • Lowers curing temperature for baking finishes
  • Improves film adhesion and color brightness
  • Inhibits microbial adhesion in marine paints

Dosage

0.5–2.0% of the total weight of pigments or fillers; recommended dosage: 1.0%.
Please test to determine the optimal dosage.

Usage

Add this product (diluted 1:1 with toluene or xylene) during stirring of coatings or inks, then grind.
For swollen or gelled paints, directly add 3–5% of the total weight, then stir or grind to de-swell and de-gel.

Ideal Method

Pretreat pigments with this product first:
  1. Place pigments and fillers in a high-speed mixer.
  2. Spray diluted product while stirring.
  3. Continue mixing for 5–15 minutes.
  4. Discharge and proceed with the original process; pigments and fillers become active.

Precautions

  • This product is flammable; keep away from fire during transportation, storage and use.
  • Do not contact with water.
  • Valid for 2 years when sealed at room temperature (from the date of manufacture).