Deuteron® MK-L

The use of Deuteron® MK-L especially im- proves the following properties:

• Good matting effect
• Low influence on viscosity
• High mechanical and chemical resistance
• High scratch resistance and resistance to polishing
• Support of soft effects.
• Temperature resistant up to over 200 °C, short-
• time up to over 300 °C
• Pleasant touch (can range from "paper touch" to "soft feel")
• Improved blocking resistance
• Insoluble in solvents commonly used in coatings
• Biodegradable.

Deuteron® MK-L can be used in almost all coating applications ranging from water borne and solvent borne to 100 % systems. They can be used as stand-alone additives or in combination with other ma- terials to further improve their properties. Because of the wide range of available particle sizes the Deuteron® MK-L range is suitable for thin and thick film applications.

• Typical addition range: 1 %–15 %.
• The required dosage level highly depends on the system (e.g. binder type, additives, solvent content) and appli- cation parameters. Thus, it is highly recommended to determine the needed addition level by a practical ladder study.

The PMU chemistry in general is highly compatible in a wide range of systems. Due to that Deuteron® MK-L mat- ting agents can be incorporated easily by a high-speed stirrer without the need for specific wetting agents or dispersing aids. They are shear stable in high shear pro- cesses but should not be ground in a bead mill.

Paper bag (10 kg net)

• 24 months at room temperature and dry conditions.
• Storage temperature should not exceed 35 °C.