OPTICHEM SPECIALTIES FZE

Chemicals Cluster, Roundabout # 11, P.O. Box 261740

Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Date Prepared: 15-Oct 2014 / Issue Date: 29-Oct 2014 Page 1 of 1

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

PRODUCT NAME OPTIBOOST WE5080

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OPTIBOOST WE5080 is an open time booster for emulsion paints, coatings, and
plasters.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance clear colorless liquid
Active Content, % 75 ± 5
Viscosity, cPs 300 max (Brookfield DVII+Pro, spindle 3/60 rpm/30°C)
pH 9 ± 1 (5% solution in H2O)
Specific Gravity 1.02 ± 0.05

APPLICATION OPTIBOOST WE5080 prolongs open time and wet edge time.
OPTIBOOST WE5080 performs very well at low relative humidity.
OPTIBOOST WE5080 improves workability, leveling, and substrate wetting.
OPTIBOOST WE5080 reduces cracking of emulsion paints and plasters.
OPTIBOOST WE5080 can be incorporated in any stage of processing, good
distribution must be insured.

DOSAGE 1 - 5% on total formulation

STORAGE Store at temperatures below 35°C; Protect from frost and direct sunlight. Ensure
previously opened containers must be tightly sealed after use.

SHELF LIFE 1 year in tightly sealed original container.

Industrial Safety and Environmental Protection

Not a hazardous substance or preparation within the meaning of the current Hazardous Materials Regulations.
For further information on Handling and Safety, refer to Material Safety Data Sheet.

The information contained in this leaflet is intended to be of assistance to users, but is without guarantee. OPTICHEM assumes no liability for
product failure other than to supply replacement material for products shown to be defective when delivered or to refund the purchase price.
OPTICHEM shall not be liable for special, incidental and consequential damages. No statement contained herein shall be construed as an
inducement to infringe existing patents.