Anti-Terra-203

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Anti-Terra-203 is a controlled flocculating wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne, medium-polar to low-polar thick layer systems and primers. It prevents the settling of fillers and inorganic pigments and aids in the gelling of bentonites. Key features include flooding resistance, floating resistance, high sagging resistance, and anti-settling properties. It functions as both a wetting agent and dispersant in solventborne and solventless coatings. The product is compliant with TSCA, TSCA Exempt, and DSL chemical inventories.

Functions: Dispersant, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives

End Uses: Primer, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives
Manufactured By
BYK-Chemie
CASE Ingredients Functions
Dispersant,
Wetting Agent
Technologies
CASE
Product Families
CASE — Additives
Dispersing & Wetting Additives

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Anti-Settling,
Floating Resistance,
Flooding Resistant,
High Sagging Resistance
Key Features
  • The additive derives its benefits from the systematic, controlled flocculation of pigments. This also prevents sagging and keeps the pigments from settling as well as flooding and floating. Anti-Terra-203 is suitable for medium-polar to low-polar solvent-borne and solvent-free coating systems and significantly increases thixotropy. It can often improve anticorrosive properties when used in protective coating primers. Anti-Terra-204 is a very similar product, which is also suitable for non-polar systems.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Paints & Coatings
Applications
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
Architectural Coatings
Coating End Applications
Primer,
Solventborne Coating,
Solventless & High Solids Coating
Use Level
Bentonites: 30-50%, Titanium dioxide/Fillers: 0.5-1%, Inorganic pigments: 1-2%

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Point46°C-
SolventsSolvent Naphtha--
Non-Volatile Matter (10 min, at 150°C)50%-
Density (at 20°C)0.89g/ml-
Acid Value51mg KOH/g-
Amine Value51mg KOH/g-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Kinematic Viscosity (at 40°C)182mm²/s-
Ignition Temperaturemin. 392°FDIN 51794
Density (at 20°C)0.89g/cc4 (Oscillating U-tube, at 20°C)
Lower Explosion Limit1%V-
Upper Explosion Limits7.5%V
Flash Point114.8°F48 (Abel-Pensky)
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C)5hPaCalculated
Initial Boiling Point329°F-
pH Value (at 20°C, 1% Concentration)5-Universal pH Value Indicator
OdorSolvent-like--
ColorLight Brown--
AppearanceLiquid--
Immiscible inWater--
Compatibility
  • Solution of an alkylammonium salt of a polycarboxylic acid
Note
  • Discolorations may occur in coatings based on cellulose nitrate, chlorinated rubber, and PVC copolymers. Silicate coatings have a shortened pot life. High levels may affect pot life and curing in epoxy systems. The additive’s high amine value can lead to increased viscosity in the epoxy resin.

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
DSL (Canada),
TSCA (USA),
TSCA Exempt (USA)

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing Instructions
  • For optimum performance, the additive must be incorporated into the millbase before addition of pigments.
  • The following suggested formulation can be used to gel bentonites:
  • 85-87 parts (by weight) solvent
  • 10 parts (by weight) betonites
  • 5-3 parts (by weight) additive
  • The solvent must either be an aromatic or white spirit with aromatics. If the gelling effect is not sufficient, polar solvents may be added to increase it.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Transportation
  • Separation or turbidity may occur at temperatures below 5 °C. Warm to 20 °C and mix well.