DISPERBYK® 166 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for organic pigments in solvent-borne coatings.

Functions: Dispersant, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Polyurethanes (PU)

End Uses: Solventborne Coating

Labeling Claims: Not Listed In California Proposition 65

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Area
Coating End Applications
Use Level
5 - 6% (Titanium Dioxides), 50 - 80% (Organic Pigments)
Application Information

Coatings Industry
Special Features and Benefits

DISPERBYK-166 deflocculates pigments and stabilizes them by means of steric hindrance. It prevents a possible coflocculation, which leads to non-floating coloring in pigment blends. The deflocculating property of the additive results in increased gloss, color strength, transparency or hiding power, and a reduced millbase viscosity.
Recommended Use
The additive is particularly recommended for automotive coatings and should be used for hard-to-disperse pigments (such as DPP types). 
Recommended Levels
Amount of additive (as supplied) based on the pigment:
Titanium dioxides: 5-6%
Organic pigments: 50-80%
The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. Optimal levels are determined through a series of laboratory tests.

Incorporation and Processing Instructions
Wetting and dispersing additives should generally be added to the millbase. Only in this way can they be fully effective. Pre-mix the resin and solvent components of the millbase and then gradually let the additive flow in whilst stirring. Add the pigments only after the additive has been thoroughly distributed. In baking coatings, BYK-331 should also be used to improve leveling and to prevent Bénard cells.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)0.97g/ml-
Solvent (Methoxypropyl Acetate)1--
Solvent (Butyl Acetate)4--
Amine Value20mg KOH/g-
Flash Point24.0°C-
Non-Volatile Matter (20 min, at 150°C)29.5%-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ignition Temperaturemin. 392°FDIN 51794
Immiscible InWater--
Density (at 20°C)0.97g/cc4 (Oscillating U-tube, at 20°C)
Lower Explosion Limit1.4%V-
Upper Explosion Limits 10.8%V
Flash Point75.2°F48 (Abel-Pensky)
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C)12hPaDerived
Boiling Point255.2°FDerived
pH Value (at 20°C, 1% Concentration)6-Universal pH Value Indicator
OdorEster-like--
AppearanceLight yellow--
Total Amino Acid Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Pointmin. 0°CDerived
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.

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