APACA
Anti-Pinholing, Anti-Cratering Agent
Product #21

Applications

For use in water-borne and water-reducible products, APACA is a modified dimethyl polysiloxane co-polymer solution. It will help in reducing surface defects by altering the surface tension of the coating.

Benefits

• Eliminates Pinholes
• Eliminates Craters
• Eliminates Orange Peel
• Meets F.D.A.; 175.300
• Increases Gloss
• Increases Slip
• Increases Mar Resistance

Recommended Additions

4 lbs. to 9lbs. per 100 gal. (0.5% to 2.0% of total weight) Add to letdown under agitation.

Typical Properties

Visc.: 16 - 20 cps
Color: Clear
Sp. Grav.: 0.91
Ionic Activity: Non-Ionic
Wt./Gal.: 7.58 lbs./gal