Dispersants
UNITHOX™ D-1038 dispersant offers superior color development when used to disperse a variety of pigments in water-based coating and ink systems. The dispersant is based on an ethoxylated polymer with an HLB of 18. UNITHOX D-1038 dispersant is free of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which allows formulators to meet stringent environmental regulations.
Typical Properties
| Product | Solvent | Solids (%) |
Viscosity @ 25ºC (cps) ASTM D-3236 |
Additional Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UNITHOX D-1038 dispersant |
100% water |
10 |
30 |
Average pH=6.5 |
Product benefits
UNITHOX D-1038 dispersant offers unique features that provide multiple benefits when used in water-based coatings and inks.
Features
- High HLB value
- Polymeric backbone
- 100% VOC-free
Benefits
- Lower dispersant requirements for a range of pigments
- Efficient pigment dispersing leads to low processing viscosity
- Enhanced dispersion stability at a wide temperature range
- Environmentally friendly
Applications
Carbon black dispersant: UNITHOX D-1038 dispersant offers superior color development and end gloss when used in water-based formulations with a variety of carbon blacks. For best results, a pigment mill base comprising the dispersant and carbon black should be prepared before blending into the final formulation.