Overview
This product is a newly developed high-efficiency, eco-friendly dispersion stabilizer for paints and inks. It is water-soluble and an ideal additive for water-based paints and inks.
Appearance
Brown viscous liquid
Technical Specifications
- Density (Dx): ≥ 1.0 g/cm³
- Viscosity (η): 1400 ± 20% mPa·s
- Open flash point: ≥ 100 ℃
- Refractive index (D25): 1.487 ± 0.004
- pH value (test paper): 7.0
Applications & Features
- Miscible with water in any ratio
- Excellent dispersant, stabilizer and anti-settling agent for water-based paints and inks
- Improves water resistance, abrasion resistance and washability of paint/ink films
- Enhances filler loading and thixotropy
- Extends the shelf life of paints and inks
- Suitable for dispersion of calcium carbonate, carbon black, silica, wollastonite, kaolin and various pigments in water-based systems
Dosage
0.5–2.5% based on pigment weight
Recommended dosage: 1%
Optimum dosage to be confirmed by testing.
Usage Method
- Dilute 1:1 with solvent, then spray evenly onto pigment/filler under high-speed mixing.
- Mix for 5–15 minutes before discharging for later use or adding during grinding.
- Can also be diluted with water, soaked and then dehydrated.
Solvent Options
White oil, solvent oil, isopropanol, xylene, ethanol, water
Precautions
- Ensure heat dissipation when discharging for storage.
- Warm gently in a water bath if high viscosity causes difficulty in use.
- Shelf life: 2 years when sealed and stored at room temperature.