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.