Exilva F 01-L

Exilva F 01-L by Borregaard is a bio-based, 100% natural, pre-activated, odorless, multifunctional microfibrillated cellulose. Improves rheology and stability of water-based, high quality, smooth surface flat paints, indoor paints, architectural and industrial paints and coatings. It is available as a 2% suspension or a 10% paste. Exhibits high aspect ratio, large surface area, high crystallinity, shear thinning and high viscosity at rest. It is a non-toxic, anti-blocking, pseudoplastic, highly entangled fibril aggregate with improved spraying and zero VOC. Exilva F 01-L increases formulation efficiency and reduces carbon dioxide footprint. It also reduces mud-cracking during drying of acrylic pigmented systems and in paints having a high application film-build. Prevents the viscosity loss after tinting and reduces the color float of the coating. Offers improved syneresis and dispersion and anti-settling of particles. Shows good compatibility with polar solvents, surfactants and salts. It forms a non-soluble fiber network with high yield stress and polymer-like properties. It also offers sag/ drip control, improved workability, structuring and enhanced properties of cured formulations. Provides longer open time, increased film strength, better adhesion, good water resistance, oxygen barrier, improved durability and reinforcing effect. Exilva F 01-L has a shelf life of 1 year with dosage level of 15-25 %w/w.