M-P-A® 1078-X

Anti-Settling Additive for Solvent-Borne Systems

GENERAL INFORMATION INCORPORATION

M-P-A 1078-X is a highly efficient anti-settling and Being a soft paste, M-P-A 1078 X is easy to
sag-control additive. It is supplied as a soft paste disperse and incorporate. When added to the
dispersed in xylene. mill-base under normal shear conditions, M-P-A
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1078 X readily develops its full pigment suspending

CHEMICAL & PHYSICAL PROPERTIES action. In addition to shear, it requires heat for
proper activation: a minimum temperature of
Composition Organic compound
43 °C (110 °F) for aromatic and higher polarity
Color / Form Translucent white, soft paste solvents.
Density 0.88 g/cm³ M-P-A 1078-X should be added at the beginning of
Solvent xylene the paint dispersion process, preferably by
Non-volatile content 40 % pre-mixing in the binder/solvent blend for 5 minutes.
Flash point (closed cup) 25 °C Other components are then added and high shear
applied at the correct temperature to obtain proper
These are typical properties not to be used for specification dispersion.
purposes.
Combinations of Rheological Additives
APPLICATIONS When M-P-A 1078-X anti-settling additive is used in
combination with other rheological additives, the
 Adhesives following order of addition is recommended :
 Anti-settling additive for solvent-borne systems. 1) Solvent/binder
Is particularly effective in systems containing
2) Rheological additive
aromatic and higher-polarity solvents and high
levels of pigment dispersants. 3) (e.g. BENTONE or THIXATROL additives)
disperse
 NOTE: M-P-A 1078-X contains ~ 1.7% water
and may cause gassing when used in coatings 4) Chemical activator(required for some BENTONE
containing reactive metals, e.g. zinc rich primers. additives)
If you have a water sensitive application, we disperse
recommend the use of M-P-A 4020 BA. 5) M-P-A 1078 X anti-settling additive and remaining
ingredients of the mill-base (e.g. pigments)
KEY PROPERTIES disperse
 Gives good suspending performance at low Pregels of BENTONE or THIXATROL additives can
concentrations be added to the mill-base together with the
 Imparts high efficiency at low use levels M-P-A 1078-X additive. This procedure ensures that
the powdered additives are fully wetted out and
 Is easily incorporated activated.
 Can be quickly and readily dispersed in Further details on incorporation are given in the
high-speed equipment Elementis Specialties Rheology Handbook.
 Has no significant effect on system viscosity and
gives good can stability
 Gives good levelling with reduced sag

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LEVELS OF USE SHELF LIFE

The efficiency of M-P-A 1078-X is markedly higher M-P-A 1078-X rheological additive has a shelf life of
than that of conventional paste-type anti-settling 2 (two) years from date of manufacture.
agents, giving economies of at least 20 - 30 %.
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The optimum level of addition is dependent on the QUALITY ASSURANCE

type of coating and may range between 0.5 and Since 1992 the company is a holder of the ISO
1.0 % by weight. 9001 / ISO 9002 certificates, which guarantees that
The optimum concentration for individual systems all operations are conducted according to the
can be determined by a series of tests at increasing stipulated standards.
concentrations. Studies indicate that loadings in
excess of the determined optimum are unlikely to
improve the efficiency of the additive any further.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Before using this product please consult our Safety
Data Sheet (SDS) for information on safe handling
and storage. The SDS can be found on the
company website.

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
Store in a cool, dry location.
Store above 40 °F (4 °C).
Keep partially used container well sealed to prevent
solvent loss.

NOTE: The information herein is currently believed to be accurate. We do not guarantee its accuracy. Purchasers shall not rely on statements herein when
purchasing any products. Purchasers should make their own investigations to determine if such products are suitable for a particular use. The products
discussed are sold without warranty, express or implied, including a warranty of merchantability and fitness for use. Purchasers will be subject to a separate
agreement which will not incorporate this document.
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