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Wetting agents, grind aids and co-dispersants for architectural coatings

This learning journey explains the benefits of using wetting agents, grind aids and co-dispersants to boost the performance of architectural coatings.

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Chapters

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Introduction

approx 1 min

A short video will present what you can expect from this journey.

Chapter 2: Background on surfactant and wetting
Background on surfactant and wetting

approx 60 min

This chapter guides you to an interactive Elearning on substrate wetting where you will learn the basics of surfactant, surface tension and their effect on wetting properties.

Background on surfactant and wetting
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Chapter 3: What can I gain by using wetting agents and co-dispersants?
What can I gain by using wetting agents and co-dispersants?

approx 10 min

This interactive chapter highlights the multiple benefits that a wetting agent or a co-disperant may bring to architectual coatings.

Chapter 4: Pigment wetting theory
Pigment wetting theory

approx 1 min

This chapter explains how wetting agents function when added to a pigment dispersion or millbase.

Chapter 5: Effect of wetting agents and grind aids on paint properties
Effect of wetting agents and grind aids on paint properties

approx 8 min

Our expert provides product recommendations from our wetting agents and grind aids portfolio with some application data that highlight their effects on paint properties.


Chapter 6: Theory on co-dispersants
Theory on co-dispersants

approx 1 min

This chapter explains how co-dispersants function when used in a pigment dispersion or millbase.

Chapter 7: Co-dispersant product highlights
Co-dispersant product highlights

approx 6 min

Our expert presents a selection of co-dispersants and highlights their main benefits on foam control and paint properties.


Chapter 8: Summary
Summary

This chapter contains a factsheet that summarises the key learnings of this journey. This factsheet is downloadable.