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Wood and Furniture Coatings
We have developed a wide range of clear and tinted water-based wood finishes, and we are currently looking for a versatile rheological additive to adjust the viscosity in the container.
Application:Wood and Furniture Coatings
Reply:
Tech-9035 is an associative, medium-shear thickener specifically recommended for adjusting the in-can viscosity of clear and pigmented water-based wood coatings. The performance of these rheological additives is not affected by pH and has no adverse effect on the gloss and transparency of the final coating system. The recommended usage is 0.3–2.0% of the total formulation based on the supplied specification.
We often encounter issues with settling or sagging in water-based matte or tinted wood finishes. How can we improve the formulation?
Application:Wood and Furniture Coatings
Reply:
The anti-settling or anti-sagging properties of water-based matte or tinted wood coatings can be achieved by using associative low-shear thickeners. These products produce pseudoplastic flow characteristics, which help keep matting agents or pigments suspended in the liquid medium. For water-based wood coatings, we highly recommend Tech-9042, with a usage rate of 0.5–2.0% of the total formulation (for anti-settling) and 2.0–5.0% (for anti-sagging).
We have developed a wide range of clear and tinted water-based wood coatings, and we are currently looking for a versatile rheological additive to adjust the viscosity in the container.
Application:Wood and Furniture Coatings
Reply:
Tech-9048 is an associative medium-shear thickener recommended for adjusting the in-can viscosity of clear and pigmented water-based wood coatings. The recommended usage is 0.5–2.0% of the total formulation based on the product’s supply specification.
We tested various formulations of water-based floor paint, but their workability and leveling properties were poor when applied with a roller. We tried many different rheological additives, but saw no
Application:Wood and Furniture Coatings
Reply:
Association-type high-shear thickeners can impart Newtonian flow behavior to water-based coatings. These products improve application viscosity and enhance leveling. To adjust the high-shear properties of water-based wood coatings, we highly recommend Tech-9040N, with a usage rate of 0.5–2.0% of the total formulation based on the supplied specification.
I am currently looking for a suitable additive to disperse matting agents for use in various solvent-based wood coatings. Do you have any specific product recommendations?
Application:Wood and Furniture Coatings
Reply:
Tech-5103 significantly improves the dispersion of untreated or treated silica-based matting agents in solvent-based two-component polyurethane, nitrocellulose, alkyd, acid-curing, and radiation-curing systems. The recommended additive dosage is 5.0–10.0% (solid-to-solid) of the matting agent.
A completely matte, solvent-free, radiation-curable coating that is applied to the substrate using a roller coater. I am looking for an effective defoamer for initial defoaming, and especially for def
Application:Wood and Furniture Coatings
Reply:
We recommend Tech-49203 for this specific application. This defoamer provides excellent defoaming performance for solvent-free, radiation-curable coatings applied via a roller coater at a concentration of 0.2–0.5% (based on the total formulation).
