Additive

TEGO® Dispers 1010

TEGO® Dispers 1010 is a polymeric wetting and dispersing additive used to disperse pigments in solvents of low polarity, like white spirits. Especially in low polar solvents, its outstanding viscosity reduction can be observed.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Dispers 1010
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Pigment wetting & dispersing

Sustainability

Sustainable feedstocks

  • Bio-based content on delivery form: 95 wt%
  • Bio-based content on solids: 95 wt%
  • Biobased carbon on total organic carbon content (ASTM D6866): 97 %

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Solventfree

Manufacturer

TEGO Dispers Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • solvent-free, 100% active and liquid
  • especially for low polarity solvents
  • outstanding viscosity reduction with inorganic particles

Technical data

acid value (as supplied)
Approx 15 mg KOH/g
active matter content
100
amine value (as supplied)
Approx 30
appearance
liquid
chemical description
high molecular weight polymer

Properties

Viscosity reduction with organic pigments/carbon blacks
4/5
Color intensity/gloss with organic pigments/carbon blacks
3/5
Viscosity reduction with inorganic pigments/fillers
5/5
Color intensity/gloss with inorganic pigments/fillers
5/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on pigment: 5 - 15 %.

Processing instructions

Add to the grind before dispersion.

Handling & storage

Keep away from freezing.

Turbidness or even crystallization can be caused by low temperatures. Warming and stirring brings the product back to normal appearance. This does not affect its performance properties.

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 60 months from the date of manufacture.