Italester H28
ITALESTER H28 is an isophthalic polyester compliant with FDA § 175.300 with restrictions for alcoholic foods & EU Reg. 10/2011, suitable for water-soluble primers and topcoats for packaging and oven-baked systems, with the following characteristics: high reactivity, good hardness, good mechanical and chemical resistance, good color retention. It is also used in general industry for drums and back coatings for cans. It must be appropriately neutralized before use in water-dilutable systems.
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Additional information
| Technology | Oil-free polyester |
|---|---|
| Solvent | Dipropylene glycol methyl ether (DPM) |
| Solids % | 75 |
| Gardner Viscosity | Z4 – Z6 |
| Acidity # [mg KOH/g] | 45 – 55 |
| Gardner Colour | ≤ 2 |
| Solids Application | Medium Solids |
| 1K | Yes |
| 2K | No |
| OH [% on solids] or NCO% | 3.4 ± 0.2 |