Additive

ZETASPERSE® 3800

Name: ZETASPERSE® 3800 - Sample
Brand: Evonik
Availability: InStock

ZETASPERSE® 3800 is a polymeric, slightly anionic wetting and dispersing additive for high-quality waterborne formulations. It is suitable for all kinds of pigments. ZETASPERSE® 3800 outstandingly provides color strength with organic pigments and stabilization for inorganic pigments and carbon blacks. It has a low influence on coating properties, is solvent-free and free of labeling.

Bottle representation of ZETASPERSE® 3800

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Product information

Effects

Pigment Wetting & Dispersing

Pigment Wetting

Pigment Wetting & Dispersing

Pigment-Based

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Type

Additive

Sub type

Pigment wetting & dispersing

Sustainability

Contains no biocide

PFAS Alternative

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

Availability

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Key benefits

solvent-free and label-free
minimal impact on coating properties
very good stabilization of inorganic particles
for high-quality coatings

Technical data

Property	Value
active matter content	40 %
appearance	clear to slightly hazy liquid
chemical description	aqueous solution of a copolymer with groups of high pigment affinity
solvent	water
viscosity at 25 °C	Approx 500 mPas

active matter content

40 %

appearance

clear to slightly hazy liquid

chemical description

aqueous solution of a copolymer 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

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: 5.0 - 30.0 %.

As supplied calculated on organic pigment: 20.0 - 70.0 %.

As supplied calculated on carbon black: 40.0 - 150.0 %.

Recommended addition level for co-grind: 0.5 - 2.0 %.

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.