Golden GAC 100 Universal Acrylic Polymer

Golden GACs are made to be blended with Golden Acrylic Paints to extend the paint, regulate transparency, create glazes, increase gloss, reduce viscosity, or improve adhesion and film integrity. GAC polymers can also be used for binding pigment solids for various effects and surfaces. Unlike other Golden Mediums & Gels, GAC Acrylic Polymers have a minimum amount of thickeners, levelers, defoamers, and surfactants to ensure good film formation. The consistency of GAC polymers is very fluid and thinner compared to other Golden mediums. 

Each GAC product represents a unique polymer that offers specific attributes. Therefore, each GAC has its own unique benefits and applications.

Golden GAC 100 Universal Acrylic Polymer is the most flexible GAC polymer. This polymer is one used most universally in paint manufacturing. Artists who had used "Rhoplex" (a registered trade name) will find that this GAC most closely reflects the properties to which they were accustomed. GAC 100 is useful for diluting and extending colors, especially when film flexibility and integrity are important characteristics. It has a moderate level of tack and gloss.

GAC 100 may also be used as a sealer that helps prevent Support Induced Discoloration (SID) caused by impurities that are drawn up through a substrate as the acrylic paint dries.

Tip: GAC polymers are intended for use as binders, modifiers, or additives for acrylic paints. They are not intended for use as a final varnish. GAC polymers should be gently stirred or rocked back and forth prior to use, not shaken which may affect the transparency of the film causing a foggy or hazy quality.