EDAPLAN® 490 is a VOC-free wetting agent and dispersant for organic and inorganic pigments as well as carbon blacks in aqueous media. It is ideal for the manufacture of flood/float-free aqueous coatings systems (air dry and force dry, 2Ksystems) as well as for the manufacture of aqueous resin-free pigment concentrates. EDAPLAN® 490 stabilizes pigment dispersions and reduces the mill-base viscosity. Gloss, color strength and hiding power are improved and reflocculation is prevented.

Functions: Dispersant, Wetting Agent

End Uses: Waterborne Coating, Waterborne Ink

Labeling Claims: Low VOC

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Identification & Functionality

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CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies
Composition

Solution of a high molecular weight copolymer with pigment affinic groups in water, nonionic.

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product Highlights
  • Nonionic copolymer for all kinds of pigments and carbon blacks
  • Suitable for organic pigments

Applications & Uses

Coating Type
Ink & Toner Type
Properties and Applications

EDAPLAN 490 is a VOC-free wetting agent and dispersant for organic and inorganic pigments as well as carbon blacks in aqueous media. It can be used for the production of coating systems based on polymer emulsions and water-soluble resins (air and oven drying, 2K systems) as well as for the production of aqueous and glycol-containing, binder-free pigment concentrates. EDAPLAN 490 stabilizes pigment dispersions and reduces the mill-base viscosity. Gloss, color strength and hiding power are improved and reflocculation is prevented. EDAPLAN 490 allows to achieve very high pigment loading at low dosage in binder free pigment paste formulations.

Recommended Levels and Use

Ladder studies are recommended to determine optimum concentration level. Normal dosage ranges from 10 - 50 % EDAPLAN 490 in delivery form for organic pigments and carbon blacks, calculated on pigment solids. For dosage recommendations of specific pigments and for determination of dispersant demand please consult our additional technical information and guide formulations.

Properties

Physical Form
Miscible in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active ingredientsapprox. 40%
Consistencymedium viscosity
Density at 20°Capprox. 1.0g/cm³
Flash pointmin. 100°C
pH Value(2% in dist. water)approx. 8

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

Totes holding 1000 kg net, drums holding 155 kg net and kegs holding 30 kg net.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
15 Months
Storage and Handling

EDAPLAN 490 is not sensitive to freezing but for better handling it should be stored between 5 and 25 °C.

The minimum shelf life in closed containers is 15 months from the date of manufacture.