Additive

LIPOTIN® A

LIPOTIN® A is a wetting and dispersing additive based on soya lecithin for waterborne formulations. Helps the wetting of the pigments and gives additional stabilization.

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Pigment wetting & dispersing

Sustainability

Sustainable feedstocks

  • Bio-based content on delivery form: 84 wt%
  • Bio-based content on solids: 84 wt%

Next generation solution

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

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Availability

Key benefits

  • good pigment wetting
  • for waterborne formulations

Technical data

acid value (as supplied)
Approx 20 mg KOH/g
active matter content
100
appearance
hazy liquid (Phase seperation may occur during storage of the product, but can be remixed by stirring. The application properties of the product are not affected.)
chemical description
modified soy bean lecithin

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.5 - 3.0 %.

Processing instructions

Add to the grind before dispersion.

To achieve optimal results, the product should be pre-dispersed in a part of the water or the binder, followed by addition of the pigments.

Stir before use!

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging between -40 and +25 °C, the product has a shelf life of at least 24 months from the date of manufacture.