CRAYVALLAC® PC

CRAYVALLAC® PC is a micronised hydrogenated castor oil derivative surface enhancing additive for powder coatings based on PRIMID, hybrid and TGIC technologies. CRAYVALLAC® PC is easily incorporated using conventional pre-mixing techniques prior to extrusion. The use of CRAYVALLAC® PC leads to a substantial improvement in the appearance of the final cured powder coating. This improvement is due to CRAYVALLAC® PC enhancing the flow, levelling and degassing processes during cure. This is the result of CRAYVALLAC® PC greatly reducing the melt viscosity during this critical levelling stage in the cure cycle. This viscosity reduction also enhances the performance of other additives such as acrylic levelling agents and the degassing agent benzoin. CRAYVALLAC® PC works well in both clear and pigmented powder coating systems based on PRIMID, Hybrid and TGIC technologies.

Principal: Arkema Rheology and Specialty Additives Group

Functions: Degassing Agent, Leveling Agent, Rheology Modifier

Chemical Family: Castor Oil Derivatives

End Uses: Powder Coating, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Heavy Metal-free, No Added Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APEO), Solvent-free

Features: Anti-Settling, Easy Handling, Good Compatibility, Good Leveling, Good Sag Control, High Gloss, High Shear Thinning, Highly Thixotropic, Improved Degassing, Improves Flow, Improves Leveling, Recoatability, Reduced Defects, Sag Resistance

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

BrochureSafety Data SheetTechnical Data Sheet
View All Documents

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Degassing Agent,
Leveling Agent,
Rheology Modifier
Chemical Family
Castor Oil Derivatives
Country of Origin
France
Function
Rheology Modifier
Product Code
MITM01585
Technologies
CASE
Product Families
CASE — Additives
Functional Additives,
Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Anti-Settling,
Easy Handling,
Good Compatibility,
Good Leveling,
Good Sag Control,
High Gloss,
High Shear Thinning,
Highly Thixotropic,
Improved Degassing,
Improves Flow,
Improves Leveling,
Recoatability,
Reduced Defects,
Sag Resistance
Labeling Claims
Bio-based,
Heavy Metal-free,
No Added Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APEO),
Solvent-free
Product Features

Formulation

  • Compatibility
  • Ready to use
  • Easy handling

Application
 Air release
Film Properties

  • Gloss
  • Levelling
  • Defects reduction

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Powder Coating,
Solventborne Coating,
Solventless & High Solids Coating
Markets
Automotive & Transportation,
Paints & Coatings
Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes
Automotive OEM Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
Industrial Coatings
Product Applications

CRAYVALLAC® PC works well in both clear and pigmented powder coating systems based on PRIMID, Hybrid and TGIC technologies.

Product Applications

Coatings & Inks
 Industrial Coating

Properties

Physical Form
Powder,
Solid
Soluble In
Organic Solvent Soluble

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000003
Principal
Arkema Rheology and Specialty Additives Group

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • It should be stored in the original containers in a dry place at temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 30°C (86°F).
  • Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or frost.
  • In these conditions, this product should be used within 48 months from production.

Other

Appearance
Off white micronized powder
Color (SDS)
Off-white
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
ITM06412,
ITM06484,
ITM22902
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
Temperature Control
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.5-2.0 %%
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content100.0 %%
Solid Content100.0 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density0.4-0.6 g/cm³g/cm³
Melting Point86.0 °C°C
Particle Sizemin. 2.0 µmµm
Specific Gravity1.1-
Storage Temperature41.0-86.0 °F°F
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density (SDS)400.0-600.0-
Density (SDS)970.0-at 20°C
Flash Point (SDS)min. 149.0 °F°F
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (SDS)18.75-Oil/Water
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life48.0-