April 2004

KELSOL® 15-173
(formerly LINAQUA 15-173)
Product Code:15173-00
Water-Soluble Oil
DESCRIPTION
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KELSOL 15-173 is a chemically modified, linseed oil supplied in butoxy ethanol. It contains no water as supplied,
but can be diluted with water without the addition of a neutralizer. The coupler solvent is lost by evaporation
during drying, forming a continuous, water-resistant film.

APPLICATIONS

• Opaque and semi-transparent stains

• Additive for latex paints
• Printing inks
• Artists colors
• Plywood marking paints

FEATURES

• Durability of linseed oil

• Reduction with water only
• Compatible with mineral spirits and light viscosity oil, e.g., Superior Linseed Oil
• Freeze-thaw stability

PROPERTIES

Percent Solids, Weight 84 – 86

Percent Solids, Volume 83.8 approx.
Viscosity at 25°C
Stokes 1.7 – 2.8
Gardner-Holdt G – K approx.
Color, Gardner 7 max.
Acid Value, on Solids 12 max.
Pounds per Gallon, Solution 8.05 – 8.15
Pounds per Gallon, Solids 8.30 approx.
Specific Gravity, 25/25°C 0.975 approx.
Solvent Butoxy Ethanol

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry place, preferably under 80°F to ensure a useful shelf life of at least one year. More storage
information is given on page two.
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Read the KELSOL 15-173 Material Safety Data Sheet before handling, storing, or using this product.
 SUGGESTED FORMULATIONS

Cherry Stain Shingle Stain Tint Base

2478-48 2311-421

Lbs. Gals. Material Lbs. Gals. Material

148.20 17.85 KELSOL® 15-173 549.00 65.89 Water
11.86 0.28 Mapico 297 (1) 168.00 20.70 KELSOL® 15-173
11.86 0.36 Mapico 1075A (1) 8.20 0.95 KELECIN® 1081
37.05 2.22 Syloid 234 (2) 3.00 0.39 Cobalt Hydrocure (1)
74.10 8.89 Water 3.00 0.40 Manganese Hydrocure (1)
283.07 29.61 TOTAL 0.74 0.09 Activ-8 (2)
5.10 0.36 Bentone 38 (3)
Cowles Grind to a 5-6 Hegman. Letdown. 76.00 2.23 Titanox 2101 (4)
Premix and add slowly: 102.00 2.19 Zinc Oxide XX601 (5)
42.53 5.19 Michemlube 743 (3) 153.00 6.80 Talc 399 (6)
42.53 5.11 Water
74.10 8.89 Water Analysis:
148.20 17.86 KELSOL® 15-173 38.2 Pigment Volume Concentration, Percent
46.0 Percent Solids, Weight
Premix: 29.3 Percent Solids, Volume
9.48 1.24 Manganese Hydrocure II (4) 10.68 Pounds per Gallon
11.12 1.48 Butoxy Ethanol VOC, Excluding Water
98.4 Grams per Liter
Premix: 0.82 Pounds per Gallon
3.14 0.37 Aerosol OT-785 (5)
7.26 0.74 Intercide T-O (6) Suppliers:
10.82 1.11 Polyphase AF-1 (7) (1) OMG (4) Kronos
11.12 1.48 Butoxy Ethanol (2) R. T. Vanderbilt (5) New Jersey Zinc
1.78 0.24 Ammonium Hydroxide (3) Elementis (6) Wittaker, Clark & Daniels
222.30 26.68 Water
867.72 100.00 TOTAL

Analysis:
8.7 Pigment Volume Concentration, Percent
.24/1 Pigment/Binder Ratio
36.0 Percent Solids, Weight
32.8 Percent Solids, Volume
35 – 40 Viscosity at 25°C, #2 Zahn, Seconds
8.2 – 8.5 pH
8.68 Pounds per Gallon
179 VOC, Grams per Liter, Excluding Water
1.49 VOC, Pounds per Gallon, Excluding Water

Suppliers:
(1) Columbian Chemicals
(2) Davison Div., W.R. Grace
(3) Michelman Chemicals
(4) OMG
(5) Cytec
(6) Interstab Chemicals
(7) Troy Chemical

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 FORMULATING NOTES

DRIERS – Once the water and coupling agent have evaporated,
KELSOL® dries by oxidation and polymerization in the same manner
as linseed oil. Extensive drier studies in KELSOL®, over several
years, have established the following recommended drier
combinations calculated on KELSOL® solids:
VISCOSITY REDUCTION – When KELSOL® is diluted with water, the
initial result is a gradual increase in viscosity, reaching a maximum at
approximately 50% to 55% solids, followed by a steady reduction in
viscosity on continued dilution. Refer to the viscosity reduction curve
included.

(1) 0.06% Cobalt Naphthenate It is not necessary to use distilled water in KELSOL® formulations.
0.02% Manganese Naphthenate Regular tap water is entirely satisfactory. When reduced with water
(2) 0.035% Cobalt Octoate to 25% to 40% solids, the mixture will have a pH of about 5 to 6.
0.5% Zirconium Naphthenate

Cobalt drier acts more as a through drier in KELSOL® systems and Typical Viscosity Reduction
relatively high levels are recommended. Small amounts of manga-
nese stabilize the dry. Zirconium drier and/or lead pigments (when
permitted by regulation) improve the through cure, particularly at 10
lower temperatures.

Viscosity - Stokes
The driers should be incorporated into the KELSOL® before
reduction with water. A convenient method is to mix the driers into a
portion of the KELSOL® before thinning with water.
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STORAGE – KELSOL , as shipped at 85% solids, does not contain
any water and is non-corrosive. KELSOL® can be easily stored in
tanks or regular drums and handled like regular linseed oils. The low
viscosity and non-foaming characteristics of KELSOL® make bulk
handling very convenient. The high solids content of KELSOL® 0.1
eliminates the need for paying excessive freight charges on water
80 60 30
that can be far more easily added in the paint manufacturer’s own
plant. Since the viscosity of KELSOL® is low, G – K on the Gardner- Percent Solids by Weight
Holdt scale, there is no need for reducing it with water prior to
formulation. If KELSOL® is reduced with water, it must then be stored
in a fiberglass, stainless steel, or Monel lined storage tank.

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