Additive 4140 Low Foaming Emulsifier based Anionic Additive to incorporate Water in Alkyd Decorative Coatings

ADDITIVE 4140

"Additive 4140" is a mixture of Surfactants blended in Pine Oil. "Additive 4140" permits Water incorporation in Oil based Coating Systems. It is recommended for high PVC Paints like Primers, Oil Based Putty etc. It can also be incorporated with Water in Enamels with some compromise in performance properties.

Advantages:

Practically compatible with all types of Alkyd Resins. Addition of "Additive 4140" stable Emulsion resulting in longer stability. It imparts Anti-settling Properties to the Dispersed Pigments / Extenders. No water separation on storage as well as on Thinning down.

Technical data
Appearance	:	Bluish Green Liquid
Specific Gravity	:	0.98 Minimum
Flash Point	:	Not Applicable
Solvent	:	Water

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Direction for use:

To the determined quantity of Water add "Additive 4140" and mix thoroughly. Prepare Coating System as per established formulation. Add above mixture of Water & "Additive 4140" slowly with agitation. One can replace White Spirit / Mineral Turpentine Oil used for Thinning Down by aforesaid mixture of Water & "Additive 4140".

Important Points:

Don't pour Water at once. Pouring mixture of Water & "Additive 4140" at once will not be accepted by the system and it will remain as two separate layers Although "Additive 4140" is proven product, users are advised to conduct trial at their end before finalizing formulation. Harmony does not take any responsibility for the failure of the system due to imbalanced formulation or faulty Resin System or whatsoever reason there may be.

Dosage: 0.3 to 0.5% w/w on Total System permits 18 to 20% water incorporation.
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