Lactimon is a specialized solution consisting of a partial amide and alkylammonium salt of a lower molecular weight unsaturated polycarboxylic acid polymer, combined with a polysiloxane copolymer. This formulation functions as a wetting agent and dispersant, providing enhanced performance in various coating applications. It is particularly beneficial in wood coating, coil coating, and solventborne coatings. Lactimon improves slip, leveling, and offers excellent dispersion characteristics. It is also hygroscopic, making it suitable for solventless and high solids coatings, contributing to better surface compatibility and application properties. Available in pails and drums.

Functions: Dispersant, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends

End Uses: Coil Coating, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Wood Coating

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

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Product Benefits

Lactimon is especially suitable for systems in the medium and high polar range. It also prevents flooding and floating in „co-grinds“. The additive also contains a small amount of a polysiloxane copolymer to more effectively avoid flooding. This silicone content is additionally helpful in preventing Bénard cells and silking, and also improves surface slip, leveling and orientation of flatting agents or aluminium flakes. Therefore it is oftentimes not necessary to add a separate dosage of an otherwise needed silicone additive.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
SolventsXylene, Isobutanol 5/1--
Amine Value60mg KOH/g-
Amine Value13mg KOH/g-
Density (at 68°F)7.58lb/gal-
Flash Point75°F-
Non Volatile Matter50%-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Kinematic Viscosity (at 40°C)50mm²/s-
Ignition Temperaturemin. 200°CDIN 51794
Density (at 20°C)0.91g/cc4 (Oscillating U-tube, at 20°C)
Lower Explosion Limit1.2%V-
Upper explosion limit10.7%V-
Flash Point75.2°F48 (Abel-Pensky)
Immiscible inWater--
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C)9hPa-
Initial Boiling Point222.8°FDerived
pH Value (1% Concentration, at 20°C)5--
OdorAromatic--
AppearanceLight brown liquid--

Packaging & Availability

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Packaging Information

Containers not completely emptied must be closed immediately after use!

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Product is hygroscopic. Store dry.