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Additive toolbox for universal colorants

Evonik introduces its additive toolbox for universal colorants including the new TEGO® Dispers 658. This journey provides an overview of the different products available, their relative positioning and benefits on coating performance.

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Chapters

Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction

approx. 2 minutes

In this chapter, our marketing expert provides some insights on the requirements for universal colorants and an overview of the content of this journey.

Chapter 2: Product benefits
Product benefits

approx. 2:30 minutes

The Evonik additive toolbox for universal colorants is presented via an animation that explains how our experts recommend the different products and their benefits. Discover especially the new member of the family : TEGO® Dispers 658.

Chapter 3: Theoretical background
Theoretical background

approx 4 minutes

In this chapter, our technical expert covers some theory related to the formulation of universal colorants and explains the important role of the wetting and dispersing additive.

Chapter 4: Product overview
Product overview

approx. 7 minutes

Our technical expert reviews the different additives from the TEGO® Dispers 65x series and discusses application data for different pigment concentrates to illustrate the benefits of the products.

Chapter 5: Minimum impact on coating properties
Minimum impact on coating properties

approx. 10 minutes

Wetting and dispersing additives also impact the properties of the final coating. This chapter highlights the benefits of the TEGO® Dispers 65x series and the compatibilizer TEGO® Color Aid 6070 on coating performance.

Chapter 6: Guide formulations
Guide formulations

This chapter contains guide formulations of colorants based on a broad range of pigments. This information is downloadable.

Chapter 7: Test method
Test method

approx. 2 minutes

This chapter contains a video showing how our technical experts test the color strength  of universal colorants in our laboratories.

Chapter 8: Summary
Summary

approx. 2:30 minutes

This chapter summarises the key learnings of this journey on universal colrants by reviewing the positioning of the different additives available.