Additive

ZETASPERSE® 3400

ZETASPERSE® 3400 is an anionic wetting and dispersing additive for waterborne formulations. Provides excellent viscosity reduction and long-term stabilization.

This product is currently not actively marketed on COATINO®. The product's data, including data sheets, may be out-of-date.

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Pigment wetting & dispersing

Sustainability

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Contains no biocide

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

ZETASPERSE Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • good color acceptance
  • excellent wetting properties
  • very good for quinacridone and perylene pigments

Technical data

active matter content
29 %
appearance
clear, amber liquid
chemical description
aqueous solution of copolymers with groups of high pigment affinity
solvent
water
viscosity at 25 °C
Approx 500 mPas

Properties

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

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on inorganic pigment: 7.0 - 40.0 %.

As supplied calculated on organic pigment: 25.0 - 75.0 %.

As supplied calculated on carbon black: 50.0 - 200.0 %.

Recommended addition level for co-grind: 0.7 - 3.0 %.

Processing instructions

Add to the grind before dispersion.

Handling & storage

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place. Mix thoroughly before use. Product is freeze-thaw stable; if frozen, warm to 20-40°C and mix before use. Please refer to the SDS for the most current information.

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