Ascotran® H18 is a ready-to-use liquid antiflash-rust additive crafted for waterborne coatings. This innovative solution serves as a potent corrosion inhibitor, offering robust protection for metal packaging. Ideal for diverse coating applications, Ascotran® H18 ensures reliable defense against rust and corrosion, safeguarding the integrity of metal surfaces.

Functions: Corrosion Inhibitor, Flash Rust Inhibitor

Chemical Family: Nitrites, Organic Salts

End Uses: 2K (2 component) Coating, Glue, Mastics, Stains, Varnishes, Waterborne Coating

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Alkyds, Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU), Styrene Acrylics

Labeling Claims: VOC-free

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

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Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Coating End Applications
Use Level
0.1 - 1.5%
Dosage Information
  • Can be added at any manufacturing step.
  • Can be post-added.
  • In 2K systems: should be added into the resin part in most cases (to be checked with preliminary testing).
  • Indicative use dosages (% of total coating weight) : 0.1 to 0.3% on degreased steel, not rusted, sand-blasted or not. 0.5 to 1.5% on cast-iron or rusted substrates. 0.3 to 1.5% for packaging protection.
  • Above dosages can be increased when the coating is applied in severe conditions of ambient humidity.

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Appearance
Pale yellow limpid liquid.
Miscible in
Water, Ethanol, Ethylene glycol, Isopropanol, Butylglycol, Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (up to 2%)
Immiscible In
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Organic Compound Content*0%-
Density (at 20°C)1.09 - 1.13--
pH pure (at 20°C)6.7 - 7.3--
Viscosity (at 20°C)max. 30 cPs-
Freezing Pointmax. 0°C-
Note

*according to directive 2004-42-CE

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Supplied by
Packaging Information
  • Plastic pail of 30kg net.
  • Metal drum of 200kg net.
  • IBC of 1000 kg net.
Transport Information
  • Weight and packaging size (off-pallet) :
  • Pail : 1,5kg - Ø30, H50
  • Drum : 15kg - Ø60, H90
  • IBC : 60kg - L120, l100, H120

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage and Shelf Life Information
  • Ideal temperature conditions: 5 to 30°C.
  • Exposure : avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
  • Expiration : 2 years in its original sealed drum, in the storage conditions described above.
  • With time, the color of the product may turn darker, but it does not modify its properties.