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Borchi® Gen 12

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Borchi® Gen 12 is a wetting and dispersing agent for pigments in water- and solvent-based systems .

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB), Nitrocellulose

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Improves pigment wetting and dispersion time
  • Can be used in all pH ranges
  • Has OH functionality that can be covalently bonded in cross-linked or two component coating systems
  • Recommended for systems based on CAB and Nitrocellulose

Applications & Uses

Applications
  • Coatings
    • Industrial
    • Decorative
  • Pigment concentrates (universal resin-free, UV-curing)
Dosage

Recommended amounts of Borchi® Gen 12 in % (supply form) based on the following pigment content:

  • Titanium dioxide: 1 - 3%
  • Inorganic pigments: 5 - 10%
  • Organic pigments: 10 - 35%

The exact dosage should be experimentally determined but will depend upon the particle size and surface area of the pigments in the formula. Borchi® Gen 12 should be added to the mill base before adding the pigment.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Brownish liquid
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 23°C)1.05g/cm³-
Non-volatile Content100%
pH (10% Aqueous Solution)5 - 7

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Safety & Health

Safety
Please refer to our safety data sheet for information relating to product safety.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Global

Storage & Handling

Storage

Protect from the effects of weathering and light. Store at temperatures between 5 and 30°C. Once opened, containers should be resealed immediately after each removal of the product.