DISPERBYK® 2015 is a VOC- and solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and care products. It is designed for resin-free pigment concentrates.

Labeling Claims: Solvent-free, Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)-free

Features: Good Leveling, High Color Strength, High Filler Loading, High Gloss, High Pigment Loading, Improves Coating Hiding Power , Reduces Viscosity, Transparency

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Area
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Coating End Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Use Level
0.5 - 1% (Inorganic Fillers - Adhesives and Sealants), 0.5 - 1% (Inorganic Fillers - Careproducts), 100 - 150% (Carbon Black - Adhesives and Sealants), 100 - 150% (Carbon Black - Care Products), 100 - 150% (Carbon Black - Coatings and Printing Inks), 12.5 - 30% (Inorganic Pigments - Coatings and Printing Inks), 2.5 - 7.5% (Titanium Dioxide - Adhesives and Sealants), 2.5 - 7.5% (Titanium Dioxide - Careproducts), 2.5 - 7.5% (Titanium Dioxide - Coatings and Printing Inks), 30 - 75% (Organic Pigments - Coatings and Printing Inks)
Product Application

Coatings and printing inks

Special features and benefits

  • DISPERBYK-2015 deflocculates pigments by means of steric stabilization.
  • Due to the small particle size of the deflocculated pigments, high levels of gloss can be achieved and the color strength improved.
  • The transparency and hiding power is also increased.
  • DISPERBYK-2015 reduces viscosity, which improves leveling and makes higher pigment loading possible.
  • The very low influence on the water resistance of the coating makes the additive also suitable for use in aqueous protective coatings.

Recommended use

  • DISPERBYK-2015 is particularly suitable for producing resin-free, stable pigment concentrates for non-floating aqueous coatings and printing inks.
  • The additive is VOC-free and is only suitable for aqueous systems.

Incorporation and processing instructions

  • The additive must only be mixed with water during the production of resin-free pigment concentrates.
  • Pigment dispersion should only take place in water (without binders, amines, or cosolvents).
  • Only add pigments once the additive has been uniformly distributed.

Adhesives and sealants
Special features and benefits

  • DISPERBYK-2015 deflocculates fillers and pigments through steric stabilization.
  • The additive reduces viscosity, enabling easier processing or higher filler loading.

Recommended use

  • DISPERBYK-2015 is recommended for all aqueous dispersion adhesives.
  • The additive is VOC-free and is only suitable for aqueous systems.

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

Care products
Special features and benefits

  • DISPERBYK-2015 deflocculates abrasives and other insoluble solids through steric stabilization.
  • The additive reduces viscosity, enabling easier processing or a higher solid content.

Recommended use

  • DISPERBYK-2015 is recommended for all aqueous care products that contain solids.
  • The additive is VOC-free and is only suitable for aqueous systems.

Incorporation and processing instructions
For optimum performance, the additive should be added to the system before the incorporation of the solids.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)1.06g/ml-
Acid Value10.0mg KOH/g-
Non-Volatile Matter (10 min, at 150°C)40%-
SolventWater--
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Auto Ignition Tempertaure200°CDIN 51794
Initial Boiling Point (at 1013hPa)min. 100°CDerived
Melting Pointmax. 0°CDerived
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)1.06g/cm³Oscillating U-tube
Vapour Pressure (at 20°C)24hPaDerived
AppearanceLiquid--
ColorAmber--
Flammability (liquids)Will not burn--
Miscible inWater--
pH (at 20°C, Concentration: 100%)5-Universal pH-Value Indicator
Composition Data

Aqueous solution of modified styrene maleic anhydride copolymer

Regulatory & Compliance

OEM Specifications

Storage & Handling

Storage and Transportation

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