Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
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- Applications
- Application Area
- Coating End Applications
- Use Level
- 10 - 25% (Inorganic Pigments), 2 - 4% (Titanium Dioxide), 25 - 65% (Organic Pigments), 50 - 100% (Carbon Black)
- Application Information
Coatings industry
Special features and benefits
The additive deflocculates pigments by steric stabilization. It also generates a uniform electrical charge in the pigment particles. The resulting repulsion effect and the steric stabilization prevent any coflocculation which leads to non-floating coloring in pigment blends. As a result of the small particle sizes of the deflocculated pigments, high levels of gloss can be achieved and the color strength is improved. In addition, the transparency is increased in transparent pigments and the hiding power in opaque pigments. The viscosity is reduced. In this way, the flow characteristics are also improved and higher pigment loading is possible.
Recommended use
DISPERBYK® 115 is recommended for industrial coatings and high-quality architectural coatings. As a result of its broad compatibility and the reduction in millbase viscosity it is well suited to the formulation of pigment concentrates.Recommended levels
Additive dosage as supplied based on pigment:
Inorganic pigments: 10 - 25%
Titanium dioxide: 2 - 4%
Organic pigments: 25 - 65%
Carbon black: 50 - 100%
The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. The optimum dosage should be determined by application-related test series.
Incorporation and processing instructions
For optimum performance, the additive must be incorporated into the millbase before addition of pigments. Pre-mix the resin and solvent components of the millbase and then gradually let the additive flow in whilst stirring. Only add the pigments when the additive has been thoroughly distributed.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Density (at 20°C) 0.96 g/ml - Solvent (Butyl Acetate) 1 - - Solvent (Methoxypropyl Acetate) 1 - - Solvent (Xylene) 5 - - Amine Value 25 mg KOH/g - Non-Volatile Matter (20 min, at 150°C) 52 % - Flash Point min. 24 °C - - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Kinematic Viscosity (at 40°C) 30 mm²/s - Ignition Temperature min. 392 °F DIN 51794 Immiscible In Water - - Density (at 20°C) 0.96 g/cc 4 (Oscillating U-tube, at 20°C) Lower Explosion Limit 1 %V - Upper Explosion Limits 10.8 %V Flash Point 75.2 °F 48 (Abel-Pensky) Vapor Pressure (at 20°C) 8 hPa Derived Initial Boiling Point 255.2 °F Derived Melting Point max. 41 °F Derived pH Value (at 20°C, 1% Concentration) 6 - Universal pH Value Indicator Odor Solvent-like - - Appearance Liquid Color Yellow - Composition Data
Solution of a modified polyurethane
- Note
The treatment of some organic pigments can negatively influence the effectiveness of the additive. In these cases, tests with the untreated pigment of the same type may be successful.
Regulatory & Compliance
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Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
Separation or turbidity may occur at temperatures below 10 °C. Heat to 20 °C and mix well.