Products in Printing & Inks: Dispersant

Efka® FA 4600 is an anti-settling agent for non-aqueous coatings, preventing sedimentation and agglomeration of even heavy pigments. is in a colorless to yellowish/reddish liquid form, Efka® FA 4600 is easily applicable and contributes to maintaining the stability of coatings.

Efka® PX 4733 is an advanced polymeric dispersant with a core-shell structure. It is a 100% active, liquid dispersant with high pigment loading at low mill base viscosity. Particularly effective in UV-curable and mild-solvent ink-jet systems, it is suitable for use in UV-curable ink systems, including flexographic, lithographic, and screen inks.

DIACARNA™ 30M is a copolymer of α-olefin and maleic anhydride. Applications include as a compounding additive for filler dispersant and adhesion promoter for PA/GF composites.

SILCO® GA 1011 is a hydroxy-functional block copolymer in water. Due to its chemical structure, SILCO® GA 1011 is particularly recommended as a wetting and dispersing additive for organic pigments and carbon black. The preferred fields of application include: Printing inks Water-based systems

SILCO® GA 1069 is a block copolymer in water that can be used as a wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous systems, and as a standalone dispersing matrix for all types of pigments. The preferred fields of application include: Printing inks Water-based systems

SILCO® GA 1018 is a wetting and dispersing additive for resin-free and resin-containing formulations, used in combination with a second anionic compound. Due to its chemical structure, it is particularly recommended for all organic pigments. The preferred fields of application include: Printing inks Water-based systems

Lansperse BIO868 is a bio-loop dispersing agent for aqueous systems, containing components that are 100% renewable. Offering excellent wetting and dispersing properties for various inorganic and organic pigment types, it is a sustainable option for formulators requiring good sustainability profiling along with excellent performance.

Lansperse BIO868 is a new range of powerful dispersing agents containing components that are 100% renewable. Unlike many bio-based surfactants, these products offer excellent wetting and dispersing properties for a wide range of inorganic and organic pigment types. Lansperse BIO868 will be very much of interest to formulators that require good sustainability profiling along with excellent performance.

Non-ionic, APEO-free wetting and dispersing agent for water- and solvent-based systems.

Amphi® CL is a highly versatile biosurfactant that utilizes the unique properties of sophorolipids (SLP) in the glycolipid class. This 100% fermentation-produced solution is both TSCA-approved and REACH-registered, making it ideal for industrial use as a dispersant, emulsifier, and wetting agent. Among its exceptional attributes are its low HLB, low to no foam, hydrophobicity, and excellent degreasing abilities. Moreover, it is USDA-certified, readily biodegradable, and free from both prop 65 issues and 1,4-dioxane. Lastly, it is non-GMO, palm oil-free, and boasts a low carbon footprint.

EBECRYL® 331 is a wetting and dispersing agent designed for use in both solvent-free and solvent-containing UV systems. Functioning as a low molecular weight additive, it actively deflocculates and stabilizes pigments through electrical charging at the pigment surface. The high wetting power of EBECRYL® 331 enables the formulation of coatings and inks with elevated gloss and improved color strength. Additionally, it effectively prevents the settling of pigments and extenders, contributing to good leveling properties in the final product. This dispersant and wetting agent belong to the chemical family of bentonite and is applied in various end uses such as radiation-curable coatings, screen printing inks, inkjet inks, flexography inks, and gravure inks. It is labeled as VOC-free and Bisphenol A-free.

Amphi® M is a highly versatile biosurfactant that utilizes the unique properties of sophorolipids (SLP) in the glycolipid class. This 100% fermentation-produced solution is TSCA-approved and REACH-registered, making it perfect for industrial use as a dispersant, emulsifier, and wetting agent. Amphi® M a number of exceptional attributes, including low HLB, low to no foam, hydrophobicity, and excellent degreasing abilities. It is USDA-certified, readily biodegradable, and free from prop 65 issues and 1,4-dioxane. Additionally, it is non-GMO and palm oil-free, with a low carbon footprint.

SYNTRAN® DR 7011 is based on our polymeric surfactant technology. This technology was designed to improve wetting and incorporation of pigments or additives into water-based pigment concentrates and coatings. Used as a grinding resin in pigment dispersions, it improves color development of organic pigments and carbon black. Depending on the application and the objective, SYNTRAN® DR 7011 is typically used in concentrations between 10% and 30%. Features and Benefits: Excellent wetting and dispersibility of pigments Highly water sensitive High compatibility and stability in multiple formulation types Zero VOC requirements to formulate coating. Polymeric surfactant technology designed to improve wetting and incorporation of pigments or additives into water-based pigment concentrates and coatings. It improves color development of organic pigments and carbon black.

ADDITOL® XL 6521 is a high molecular wetting and dispersing agent with cationic characteristics, specially formulated for carbon black and organic pigments. It functions as a dispersant and wetting agent in various applications, including solventborne coatings, solventless and high-solids coatings, and inkjet inks. With labeling claims of being APEO-free and monomer-free, this agent ensures good color stability, high gloss, high pigment loading, and low pigment floatation in the end product.

ADDITOL® VXW 6394 is a versatile formulation that serves as a dispersant and wetting agent. Tailored for a range of applications, including screen printing ink, inkjet ink, waterborne coating, flexography ink, gravel ink, and primer, it proudly claims to be APEO-free and tin-free. Notable features include high gloss, high pigment loading, low reactivity, and wet-on-Wet properties. With applications spanning paints and coatings, especially automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish, ADDITOL® VXW 6394 stands as a comprehensive choice, ensuring optimal performance across various printing and coating formulations.

ADDITOL® VXL 6237 N is a clear product tailored for the paints and coatings sector, especially within the automotive and transportation markets. This benzyl alcohol-free, bisphenol A-free, and formaldehyde-free formulation is well-suited for applications like automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and wood coatings and finishes. Additionally, it caters to inkjet printing in the printing and packaging segment, specifically designed for metal and wood substrates. The appearance of this product is transparent, serving both the industrial and transportation sectors.

Amphi® CH is an incredibly versatile biosurfactant utilizing the unique properties of sophorolipids (SLP) in the glycolipid class. This 100% fermentation-produced solution is TSCA-approved and REACH-registered, making it prime for industrial applications as a dispersant, emulsifier, and wetting agent. Amphi® CH's exceptional attributes include low HLB, low to no foam, hydrophobicity, and excellent degreasing abilities. Additionally, it is USDA-certified, readily biodegradable, and free from prop 65 issues and 1,4-dioxane. Furthermore, it is non-GMO, palm oil-free, and has a low carbon footprint.

Ark (FoGang) Chemicals Industry Co. Ltd AC-702 is highly compatible organic fluorine nonionic surfactant that is equivalent to DuPont FSN-100. It has excellent critical wetting property and can obviously reduce surface tension of liquid.

Tallicin® K-3 is a unique wetting and dispersing agent for both organic and inorganic pigments. Dispersant K-3 through it's well balanced surface active functionality optimizes the dispersion of almost all pigments and extenders, including such difficult to disperse pigments as phthalo blue,phthalo green and carbon black. Thus flocculation, flooding, floating and color development problems can be overcome through use of Tallicin K-3. Tallicin K-3 is a lower viscosity, lower solids version of Tallicin K-2 and is designed to replace standard dispersants.

Spredox® D-361 is a polyester with amine functional group.

LUCRAMUL® U-FLAKES is a water-based dispersing agent.

VEGETABLE Ethylene-Bis-Stearamide wax (EBS)

DISPARLON AQ-340 is a wetting and dispersing agent based on polyether phosphate and amine, designed for a broad type of organic color pigments in water-borne coating systems. W/B pigment paste can be prepared with DISPARLON AQ-340, water and organic pigments.

Spredox® D-120 is a polyester with amine functional group.

EXOdis PC30 is a anionic polymer dispersant intended for paint products. It is provided in the form of 30% aqueous solution of sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. The product is clear or lightly murky yellow liquid.

Silok® 7190W is a water-based paint dispersant, with good compatibility with water-based resin, high gloss. Amino and two-component polyurethane are common. Suitable for dispersion of materials including carbon black, titanium white, iron oxide, extinction powder, etc. It can improve the covering power of paint ink.

ADD-6245 is a VOC free fatty acid-based polymer to stabilize all kinds of pigments and extenders in water- and solvent-based systems, especially in decorative coatings. Due to the absence of solvents, ADD-6245 can be used as a wetting and dispersing agent for VOC-free applications. It is also suitable for the preparation of universal colorants for architectural paints and the improvement of their compatibility with bases (post-addition). ADD-6245 is suitable for both coatings and printing inks.

Spredox® D-381 is a polyester with amine functional group.

PM® 308 is 100% active polymeric dispersant designed for inorganic pigments such as TiO2 and iron oxide in solvent-based ink. It allows for higher pigment loading while keeping the ink at a good flow and storage stability.

DISPARLON AQ-320 is a solvent free wetting and dispersing agent based on polymer with phosphoric acid group ester, designed for metallic pigments (i.e. aluminum paste, pearlescent pigments etc.) pre-dispersion in water-borne coating systems.

ADD-4047 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-based coatings and solvent-based printing inks. It prevents reflocculation of pigments through steric hindrance and therefore stabilizes the color strength and hue of pigments in paints and pigment concentrates. ADD-4047 is preferably used in automotive coatings and high performance solvent-based coatings. It can be used in all kinds of solvent-based coatings as well as pigment concentrates.

RESICRYL 361P is a pure acrylic binder and acrylic dispersing agents are the salts of polymethacrylic acid and are effective suspending agents for inorganic fillers like titanium dioxide and calcium carbonate. These are universally used in paint formulations where fillers are present in large concentration. They are also used in clay coating formulations and printing inks.

Spredox® D-152 is a polyester with amine functional group.

Spredox® D-375 is a polyester with amine functional group.

Ark (FoGang) Chemicals Industry Co. Ltd AC-93 is used as wetting dispersant for coating and printing ink. AC-93 is also used as additive in agricultural chemicals.

Silok® 7631 is a oil-based super dispersant, suit for most of resin and pigment system, There are lots of active sites of hyperbranched polyester, so it can catch and stabilize pigment particles. Silok 7631 plays good function of viscosity reducing especially on acrylic resin.