DISPERBYK® is a wetting and dispersing additive designed for solvent-borne printing inks. It improves pigment dispersion and reduces dispersion time, making it ideal for use in screen printing ink, flexography ink, gravure ink, and other solventborne inks. This dispersant and wetting agent enhances the performance and efficiency of printing ink formulations.

Chemical Family: Polycarboxylates

Physical Form: Liquid

End Uses: Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Printing Ink, Screen Printing Ink, Solventborne Ink

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Area
Ink & Toner End Applications
Use Level
1.5 - 2.5% (Titanium Dioxide), 10 - 15% (Organic Pigments), 0.8 - 1.2% (Fillers)
Printing Inks

Special Features and Benefits:

  • DISPERBYK® can be used in solvent-borne printing inks.
  • It shortens dispersing time and improves the degree of dispersion.
  • Recommended for gravure, flexographic, and screen printing inks.

Incorporation and Processing Instructions:

  • The additive is incorporated into the mill base prior to addition of the pigment.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
SolventsWater--
Non-Volatile Matter (10 min, at 150°C)50%-
Density (at 20°C)1.08g/ml-
Acid Value85mg KOH/g-
Amine Value85mg KOH/g-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Auto Ignition Tempertauremin. 200°CDIN 51794
Initial Boiling Point (at 1013hPa)100°CDerived
Melting Pointca. 0°CDerived
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)1.08g/cm³Oscillating U-tube
Vapour Pressure (at 20°C)24hPaDerived
AppearanceLiquid--
ColorYellow--
Flammability (liquids)Will not burn--
Miscible inWater--
OdorSlight--
pH (at 20°C, Concentration: 1%)8-Universal pH-Value Indicator
Composition Data

Solution of an alkylammonium salt of a low-molecular-weight polycarboxylic acid polymer

Regulatory & Compliance

OEM Specifications

Storage & Handling

Storage and Transportation
  • Separation or turbidity can occur if stored or transported below 10 °C.
  • Warm to 20 °C and stir.
  • This will not impair product effectiveness.