DISPERBYK® 2117 is a solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free pigment concentrates and printing inks with medium-polarity to polar systems. Its main use is to disperse carbon blacks and phthalocyanine pigments.

Labeling Claims: Solvent-free

Features: High Gloss, High Pigment Loading, Improves Coating Hiding Power , Reduces Mill Base Viscosity

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Area
Industrial Additives End Use
Ink & Toner End Applications
Use Level
5 - 10% (Inorganic Pigments), 10 - 75% (Carbon Blacks), 20 - 40% (Organic Pigments), 1 - 5% (Titanium Dioxides)
Application Information

Coatings and Printing Inks
Special Features and Benefits

DISPERBYK® 2117 deflocculates pigments and stabilizes them by means of steric hindrance. The deflocculating property of the additive results in increased gloss, color intensity, transparency or hiding power and a reduced mill base viscosity. DISPERBYK® 2117 is recommended for use in pigment concentrates and solvent-borne printing inks, particularly for medium-polarity to polar flexographic and gravure printing inks based on alcohol-soluble cellulose nitrates. Main use is to disperse carbon blacks and phthalocyanine pigments (blue and green).

Recommended Levels
Amount of additive (as supplied) based upon pigment:
Inorganic pigments: 5-10%
Titanium dioxides: 1-5%
Organic pigments: 20-40%
Carbon blacks: 10-75%
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 dispersion additives should generally be added to the millbase. Only in this way can they be fully effective. In the case of binder-free grinds, the solvent components of the millbase are pre-mixed with the additive whilst stirring and before the pigment is added. If the grinds contain binder, the binder, solvent, and additive should be homogenized prior to adding the pigment.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)1.03g/ml-
Amine Value24mg KOH/g-
Non-Volatile Matter (10 min, at 150°C)100%-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Auto Ignition Tempertauremin. 200°CDIN 51794
Flash Pointmin. 100°C-
Initial Boiling Pointmin. 100°C-
Melting Pointmax. 0°CDerived
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)1.033g/cm³Oscillating U-tube
Vapour Pressuremax. 1hPaDerived
ColorClear--
Flammability (solid, gas)Sustains Combustion--
Immiscible InWater--
OdorSlight--
pH (at 20°C, Concentration: 1%)7-Universal pH-Value Indicator
Physical StateMolten form--
Composition

Block copolymer with pigment affinic groups

Regulatory & Compliance

OEM Specifications