CRAYVALLAC® ANTISETTLE CVP

CRAYVALLAC® ANTISETTLE CVP is used in caulks, solventborne coatings, and greases. It features anti-settling, good leveling, high shear thinning, high thixotropy, recoatability, and sag resistance. The product functions as a rheology modifier in CASE ingredients.

Principal: Arkema Rheology and Specialty Additives Group

Functions: Rheology Modifier

End Uses: Caulks, Greases, Solventborne Coating

Physical Form: Powder

Features: Anti-Settling, Good Leveling, High Shear Thinning, Highly Thixotropic, Recoatability, Sag Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Country of Origin
Function
Rheology Modifier
Product Code
MITM01564
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Performance Benefits
  • 100% Active
  • Imparts shear thinning rheology with thixotropic viscosity recovery
  • Very good sag resistance
  • Very good anti-settle properties
  • Good recoatability
Product Benefits
  • CRAYVALLAC® ANTISETTLE CVP is a micronized hydrogenated castor oil rheology modifier for aliphatic solvent-based coatings.
  • CRAYVALLAC® ANTISETTLE CVP meets FDA 175.300 requirements but this statement does not imply a blanket approval.
  • The end user should refer to the specific FDA 175.300 regulation for details including extraction limitations and restrictions on the use of the product.
  • CRAYVALLAC® ANTISETTLE CVP is best incorporated during the pigment dispersion stage using a high-speed disperser operating at no greater than 55°C (131°F).
  • In order to obtain the maximum performance from CRAYVALLAC® ANTISETTLE CVP, the dispersion process should be maintained for a period of 20 – 40 minutes at a temperature of 30 – 55°C (86 - 131°F).
  • The use of high-speed dispersers is ideal in that they generate both the necessary shear and temperature required for full dispersion and activation.
  • The activation process constitutes the conversion of the CRAYVALLAC® ANTISETTLE CVP particles to an interacting network of fiber like particles.
  • It is this network that gives rise to the final coating’s shear thinning rheology. This shear-thinning characteristic provides a very high viscosity under the low shear rates associated with sedimentation, and a low viscosity at the much higher application shear rates.
  • The net result is excellent control of sedimentation combined with ease of application.
  • Immediately following application, where low shear conditions again predominate, the coating’s viscosity undergoes a time dependent recovery as the network reestablishes itself.
  • This time dependence is known as thixotropy and enables the final coating to attain very good levelling.
  • Activation at temperatures less than 30°C (86°F), or greater than 55°C (131°F), or for too short a time will result in the formation of an inefficient interacting network.
  • Too low a temperature and too short a time results in under-activation, while too high a temperature results dissolving of the fibrous network.
  • Partial dissolving of CRAYVALLAC® ANTISETTLE CVP during coating manufacture manifests itself on cooling in the form of seeding.
  • This is the result of dissolved material crystallizing out in an uncontrolled manner.
  • As with all rheology modifiers based on hydrogenated castor oil, coatings prepared using CRAYVALLAC® ANTISETTLE CVP may sometimes develop an excessively high structure, or falsebody.
  • This results when the hot coating is allowed to cool in the absence of stirring.
  • This effect is minimized by cooling the coating with stirring to less than 40°C (104°F), or more preferably to less than 30°C (86°F), prior to discharge.
  • Fortunately, this false-body phenomenon is a temporary effect and can be removed by the application of shear.
  • Due to the potential for false-body to occur, care must be taken to ensure that process and quality control tests are not carried out on affected samples.
  • This is best achieved by preconditioning all samples by mechanical stirring for several minutes prior to testing.
  • In addition to coatings applications, CRAYVALLAC® ANTISETTLE CVP has also been used successfully in a multitude of other applications such as inks, adhesives, mastics, caulks, sealants, fillers, greases and lubricants.
  • Due to the multitude of formulations, processing methods and application conditions used in the field, we strongly recommend that all products containing CRAYVALLAC® ANTISETTLE CVP be tested thoroughly to ensure their suitability for their intended end use.
  • In particular, application in poorly ventilated areas, or on hot substrates, or by hot spray, may require additional attention.

Applications & Uses

Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Coating End Applications
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Markets
Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000003
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Conditions
  • Use corrosion- resistant storage tanks and piping.
  • Air-operated diaphragm pumps are preferred.
  • Avoid temperature extremes.
  • Do not freeze; store between 5°-30°C.
  • Under these conditions the product may be stored for up to 4 years.

Other

Appearance
White powder
Color (SDS)
Off-white
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
Other Hazards
The product, in the form supplied, is not anticipated to produce significant adverse human health effects, Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. (powder) Mechanical irritation effects from dust exposure are possible at ambient temperature.
Protect from Freezing
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life4.0 yryr
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density0.4-0.6 g/cm³g/cm³Internal Method
Density1.01 g/cm³g/cm³Internal Method at 25°C
Particle Size4.0 µmµmInternal Method
Particle Size4.0-20.0 µmµmMalvern Mastersizer S 20 μm
Storage Temperature41.0-86.0 °F°F
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.2-1.5 %%anti-settle and sag resistance
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density (SDS)400.0-600.0 kg/m³kg/m³
Density (SDS)970.0 kg/m³kg/m³at 20°C
Flash Point (SDS)min. 149.0 °F°F