CAFA-350
Chem-A-Flow Additive Reactive Polyacrylate
Product #116

Applications

A recoatable high molecular weight polyacrylate, CAFA 350, is designed to allow for small incremental changes in surface tension. Substrate wetting exhibited by crawling or beading up of the coating requires the use of more powerful surface tension modifiers such as silicone or fluorocarbon surfactants (see SA#1, RAMA, HSADA 42 or HSADA 44). CAFA 350 at high dosage levels helps to eliminate these defects without the potential recoat problems. Because silicone and fluorocarbon surfactants are powerful, their effectiveness can be described as a tight shaped bell curve. Polyacrylate flow modifiers can broaden the curve and allow for better quality control of the coating. Resins include: melamine and blocked isocyanate reactive systems. Ideal for Coil and Can coatings where high temperature will not effect flow characteristics. Product will cure into the resin system providing mar resistance in systems where silicones could cause recoat problems.

Benefits

• Improves Flow and Leveling
• Increased Mar Resistance
• Recoatable - (High-Heat Stable)
• Prevents Pinholes and Craters
• Promotes Air Release and Inhibits Foam

Recommended Additions

2 lbs. to 6 lbs. per 100 gal. (0.20% to .75% of total weight). Add to letdown under agitation.

Typical Properties

Visc.: 300 - 500 cps
Color: Clear
Solvents: 50 % Aromatic 150
Wt./Gal.: 7.96 lbs./gal