ISCATHIX® ISP

ISCATHIX® ISP by ISCA is a 100% active rheological additive based on hydrogenated castor oil. It imparts thixotropic properties in aliphatic solvent based coatings and solvent-free systems. This additive is used for architectural alkyd paints, wood stains & varnishes, air-drying industrial paints & coatings, 2K solvent-free epoxy systems and powder coatings. Also used for sealers, undercoats, primers, hammer finishes, printing inks, road marking paints, textile coatings and PVC plastisols/ organosols. ISCATHIX® ISP provides very good sag resistance, minimal gloss reduction, improved brush ability and ease of incorporation. It should be incorporated during the pigment dispersion stage of coating manufacturing. The recommended level of addition is 0.2-1.5% (calculated on total formulation). It shows good storage stability at ambient temperatures.