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ESTER 20DA is a solvent free pigment dispersing agent for both solvent based and water based systems. It is especially recommended as dispersing agent for Carbon Black. ADDAPT® ESTER 20DA is a synthetic ester

Functions: Dispersant

Chemical Family: Esters

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Alkyds

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Benefits
  • ADDAPT® ESTER 20DA can be used in a variety of solvent-based systems (see below).
  • ADDAPT® ESTER 20DA has high emulsifying properties, high film strength (reduces rub-out) and an excellent additive response.
  • ADDAPT® ESTER 20DA improves the color acceptance and stability between universal tinting pastes and alkyd paints.
  • ADDAPT® ESTER 20DA has excellent dispersing properties for Carbon Black.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Applications and typical treat level recommended
  • Milling paste             0.75 – 1.25% based on the total milling quantity
  • Alkyd paints             0.25 – 0.5% on total quantity of Alkyd paint
Recommendations
  • ADDAPT ESTER 20DA is soluble in esters and a range of mineral oils, nevertheless solubility in other fluids and compatibility with other additives should be checked.

Properties

Appearance
clear, amber oily liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value40 - 50mg KOH/g
Density (20°C)1.05 - 1.15gcc
Flash Pointmin. 180°CCOC
Hydroxyl Number96 - 108mgKOH/g
Viscosity (20°C, #3 50 rpm)max. 1000

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Policy
  • The objective of our quality policy is the continuous fulfillment of the internal and external requirements agreed upon with our partners with regards to everybody’s performance.
  • The Quality System of ADD APT_x0001_ Chemicals BV is based on the principles of the NEN-EN--ISO-Standard 9001: 2015.
Liabilities
  • All recommendations for the use of our products, whether given by us in writing, orally, or to be implied from the results of tests carried out by us, are based on the current state of our knowledge. Notwithstanding any such recommendations, buyer or user remains responsible for satisfying himself that the products as supplied by us are suitable for his intended process or purpose. Since we cannot control the application, use or processing of the products, we cannot accept responsibility thereof. Buyer has to ensure that the intended use of the products will not infringe any third party’s intellectual property rights. We warrant that our products are free from defects in accordance with, and subject to, our general conditions of sale and supply.