Additive

TEGO® Dispers 651

TEGO® Dispers 651 is a waterborne wetting and dispersing additive specifically used for the production of universal colorants for decorative coatings. Wets and stabilizes inorganic and organic pigments. Can be used for a whole colorant line. Anionic and solvent-free.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Dispers 651
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Pigment wetting & dispersing

Sustainability

Production efficiency

Sustainable feedstocks

  • Bio-based content on delivery form: 3 wt%
  • Bio-based content on solids: 12 wt%
  • Biobased carbon on total organic carbon content (ASTM D6866): 16 %

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Dispers Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • free of APEs and solvents
  • high pigment loadings possible with inorganic pigments
  • for universal colorants

Technical data

acid value (as supplied)
Approx 1 mg KOH/g
active matter content
approx. 30
appearance
yellowish to brownish liquid
chemical description
modified polyether with groups of high pigment affinity
solvent
water

Properties

Viscosity reduction with organic pigments/carbon blacks
4/5
Color intensity/gloss with organic pigments/carbon blacks
4/5
Viscosity reduction with inorganic pigments/fillers
5/5
Color intensity/gloss with inorganic pigments/fillers
5/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on inorganic pigment: 15 - 30 %.

As supplied calculated on organic pigment: 50 - 80 %.

As supplied calculated on carbon black: 50 - 100 %.

Processing instructions

In case of foam build-up during dispersion, use a highly effective but also compatible defoamer concentrate (for example, TEGO® Foamex 8050).

Add to the grind before dispersion.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 36 months from the date of manufacture.