German technical background VOK-960 Wax auxiliaries It can improve the wetting and leveling of pigments replaces BYK-960

German technical background  VOK?-AP 960 wax auxiliary

VOK?-AP 960 micronized modified amide wax for improved degassing of ?-hydroxyalkylamide powder coatings. It also helps to improve pigment wetting and leveling. A scarring effect can be achieved in UV-curable powder coating systems. 

Product Information 

Chemical composition 

Micronized modified amide wax

Typical materialized data 

The data presented on this data page are typical values only and are not technical indicators of the product. 

Density: 1.00 g/cm3 

Melting point: 145 °c 

Particle size distribution (laser diffraction, volume distribution): D50: 4 μm D90: 11 μm 

Supply form: Micronized 

Storage and transportation 

The product is temperature sensitive and must be stored and transported below 50 °C. 

Application Powder Coatings Features and Benefits The additive improves the degassing of ?-hydroxyalkylamide powder coatings while helping with leveling, D.O.I. (FRESHNESS) and pigment wetting. The scarring effect can be achieved in UV-curable powder coating systems. 

Recommended use 

Suitable for powder coatings based on epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, acrylate and polyester/epoxy hybrid systems.

Recommended dosage

0.5-2% additive dosage (purchased form) is based on total formulation. 

The above recommended addition amount is for reference, and the suitable addition amount needs to be determined by a series of tests. 

Add method and processing guidance 

The additive should be mixed and stirred with resin, curing agent, pigment and other additives at high speed, and then all extruded and discharged.