DISPERBYK-140
Data Sheet
Issue 02/2013
DISPERBYK-140
Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coatings and pigment concentrates.
Particularly suitable for stabilizing pigments in CN and TPA systems.
Product Data
Composition
Solution of an alkyl ammonium salt of an acidic polymer
Typical Properties
The values indicated in this data sheet describe typical properties and do not constitute specification limits.
Amine value: 76 mg KOH/g
Acid value: 73 mg KOH/g
Density (20 °C): 1.02 g/ml
Non-volatile matter (20 min., 150 °C): 52 %
Solvents: Methoxypropylacetate
Flash point: 44 °C
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Storage and Transport
DISPERBYK-140 may adversely affect the coating adhesion to steel substrates in baking enamel systems.
Before using in white baking enamel systems, check whether DISPERBYK-140 causes yellowing. In this case
DISPERBYK-180 is recommended to stabilize titanium dioxide.
Applications
Coatings Industry
Special Features and Benefits
The additive deflocculates pigments by steric stabilization. As a result of the small particle sizes of the
deflocculated pigments, high levels of gloss can be achieved and the color strength is improved. In addition,
the additive increases transparency with transparent pigments and hiding power with opaque pigments.
Viscosity is reduced. In this way, the leveling properties are also improved and higher pigment loading is possible.
Recommended Use
DISPERBYK-140 is highly compatible with all standard coating binders. The use of DISPERBYK-140 to excellent
effect in cellulose nitrate (CN) and thermoplastic acrylate resins (TPA) is a particular benefit.
DISPERBYK-140
Data Sheet
Issue 02/2013
Recommended Levels
Amount of additive (as supplied) based upon pigment:
Inorganic pigments: 15-20 %
Titanium dioxides: 3-4 %
Organic pigments: 30-80 %
Carbon blacks: 40-80 %
The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. Optimal levels are determined
through a series of laboratory tests.
Incorporation and Processing Instructions
For optimum performance, the additive must be incorporated into the mill base before
the addition of pigments.
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