DISPERBYK® 199 is a VOC-free wetting and dispersing additive designed for aqueous coatings, adhesives, and pigment concentrates. It stabilizes both organic and inorganic pigments, offering high pigment loading and improving gloss. This additive reduces viscosity and enhances performance in waterborne coatings, adhesives, and sealants, making it suitable for wood and leather substrates. DISPERBYK® 199 ensures excellent dispersion and is ideal for waterborne wood coatings and adhesives.

Labeling Claims: Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)-free

Physical Form: Solution

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Area
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Coating End Applications
Application Information
  • Coatings Industry

Recommended Levels

Titanium Dioxides 2.5-7.5 %
Inorganic Pigments 10-30 %
Organic Pigments 37-100 %
Carbon Blacks 75-125 %

Special Features and Benefits

  • DISPERBYK-199 uses electrosteric stabilization to deflocculate the pigments.
  • As a result of the small particle size of the deflocculated pigments, high levels of gloss can be achieved and the color strength is improved.
  • Transparency and hiding power are also increased and viscosity is reduced.
  • In this way, the flow characteristics are also improved and a higher pigment load is possible.
  • The additive represents an alternative to the polyelectrolyte-based and high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additives that are usually used in aqueous systems and is suitable for both inorganic and organic pigments.

Incorporation and Processing Instructions
For optimum performance, the additive should be added to the millbase before the incorporation of the pigments.

  • Adhesives & Sealants

Recommended Levels

Titanium Dioxides 1.5-2 %
Inorganic Pigments 2-10 %
Filler 0.5-1 %

Special Features and Benefits

  • DISPERBYK-199 deflocculates fillers and pigments through electrosteric stabilization.
  • In filled adhesive systems, the viscosity is considerably reduced, enabling easier processing or a higher filler loading.
  • It represents an alternative to the polyelectrolyte-based and high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additives that are usually used in aqueous systems and is particularly suitable for inorganic
  • fillers and pigments. DISPERBYK-199 is recommended for all aqueous dispersion adhesives and sealants.

Incorporation and Processing Instructions
For optimum performance, the additive should be added to the system before the incorporation of the fillers and pigments.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solvents (at 20 min,150°C)Water--
Non-Volatile Matter (at 20°C)40%-
Density (at 20°C)1.11g/ml-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Auto Ignition Tempertauremin. 200°CDIN 51794
Initial Boiling Point100°CDerived
Melting Point0°CDerived
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)1.111g/cm³Oscillating U-tube
Vapour Pressure (at 20°C)24hPaDerived
Kinematic Viscosity (at 20°C)54.9mm²/s-
AppearanceAqueous solution--
ColorAmber--
Flammability (liquids)Will not burn--
Miscible inWater--
OdorCharacteristic--
pH (at 20°C, Concentration: 100% in water)8.3-DIN 19268
Composition Data

Solution of a copolymer with pigment-affinic groups

Regulatory & Compliance

OEM Specifications

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Separation or turbidity may occur at temperatures below 0 °C. Warm to 20 °C and mix well.