Clariant’s new additive can extend paint’s open time with a portfolio of wetting and dispersing agents pre-assessed in acrylic and PU lacquer systems.

Dispersing agents that are suitable for all types of pigments create opportunities to simplify the process of producing high-performance waterborne pigment preparations without the need for extensive pre-testing phases.

Learn how the amount of actual dispersant added on pigment solids will have an effect on tinting power, stability, compatibility of formulations, and other properties.

This month's Formulating with Mike column discusses the development of surfactant molecules for use as a carbon black pigment dispersant. 

This covers Elementis’ range of rheological additives, wetting and dispersing agents, and specialty additives for the coatings, adhesives, sealants, inks, and building and construction industries.

Pilot Chemical Company is a privately owned and independent global specialty chemical company providing high quality products and services to the adhesives & sealants, paints & coatings; HI&I; metalworking & lubricants; and oil & gas recovery industries.

MÜNZING is a global specialty additive supplier with highly experienced R&D and technical service personnel in Europe, the Americas and Asia.

ZETASPERSE® 3800 is a polymeric, slightly anionic wetting and dispersing additive suitable for all pigment and filler chemistries and all waterborne coating systems.