Data Sheet W201 Issue 02/08

DISPERBYK-170

DISPERBYK-171

DISPERBYK-174

High Molecular Weight Wetting and Dispersing Additives for Solvent-Borne Systems and Pigment Concentrates
Composition
DISPERBYK-170 DISPERBYK-171 DISPERBYK-174 Solutions of high molecular weight block copolymers with pigment affinic groups

Typical Properties
Acid value in mg KOH/g DISPERBYK-170 DISPERBYK-171 DISPERBYK-174 Density at 20C in g/ml Non-volatile matter in % 30,0 39,5 Flash point in C 36 > 35 24

11 1,02 Solvents: Methoxypropylacetate/Butylacetate 6/1 13 1,01 Solvents: Methoxypropylacetate/Butylacetate 4/1

22 0,97 52,5 Solvents: Xylene/Methoxypropylacetate/Butylacetate 3/2/1

Values indicated in this data sheet describe typical properties and do not constitute specification limits.

Recommended Levels
% additive (as supplied) based upon inorganic pigments DISPERBYK-170 DISPERBYK-171 DISPERBYK-174 10 - 20 10 - 18 10 - 15 titanium dioxide 5-6 4-6 3-5 organic pigments 35 - 70 30 - 60 35 - 60 carbon blacks 70 - 140 70 - 120 70 - 100

The above mentioned usage levels strongly depend on pigment particle size. Optimal levels are determined through a series of laboratory tests.

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

The additives should be incorporated into the millbase before adding the pigments.

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Applications
Coil coatings DISPERBYK-170 DISPERBYK-171 DISPERBYK-174 recommended suitable Industrial coatings Automotive coatings

Function
These additives deflocculate pigments through steric stabilization of the pigments. Due to the small particle sizes of the deflocculated pigments, high gloss is achieved and color strength improved. Additionally, transparency and hiding power are increased. These products reduce viscosity, subsequently, leveling is improved and higher pigment loading is possible.

Special Features and Benefits

DISPERBYK-170 DISPERBYK-170 has an extremely high molecular weight. Accordingly, it imparts excellent stabilization of inorganic and organic pigments. DISPERBYK-170 is used primarily in acid-catalyzed polyester/ melamine topcoats and PVdF systems. DISPERBYK-171 has a slightly lower molecular weight than DISPERBYK-170 and consequently displays a wider compatibility with many grinding polyester resins. Therefore, DISPERBYK-171 can also be utilized in highly filled pigment concentrate formulations. In some systems, DISPERBYK-171 may improve adhesion to aluminium substrates. DISPERBYK-174 is especially suitable for producing pigment concentrates. In addition to stabilizing pigments, DISPERBYK-174 reduces millbase viscosity, thus enabling the formulator to produce highly filled pigment concentrates without difficulty.

DISPERBYK-171

DISPERBYK-174

Special Note
DISPERBYK-170 DISPERBYK-171 DISPERBYK-174 When using these additives in two-component isocyanate-systems, pot-life and other parameters should be checked.

Storage and Transportation

DISPERBYK-170 DISPERBYK-171 DISPERBYK-174 Separation or turbidity may occur at temperatures below 0C. Warm to 20C and mix well. Separation or turbidity may occur at temperatures below 5C. Warm to 20C and mix well.

BYK-Chemie GmbH P.O. Box 10 0245 46462 Wesel Germany Tel +49 281 670-0 Fax +49 281 65735 info@byk.com www.byk.com/additives

ANTI-TERRA, BYK, BYK-DYNWET, BYK-SILCLEAN, BYKANOL, BYKETOL, BYKOPLAST, BYKUMEN, DISPERBYK, DISPERPLAST, LACTIMON, NANOBYK, SILBYK and VISCOBYK are registered trademarks of BYK-Chemie. AQUACER, AQUAFLOUR, AQUAMAT, CERACOL, CERAFAK, CERAFLOUR, CERAMAT, CERATIX and MINERPOL are registered trademarks of BYK-Cera. This information is given to the best of our knowledge. Because of the multitude of formulations, production and application conditions, all the above mentioned statements have to be adjusted to the circumstances of the processor. No liabilities, including those for patent rights, can be derived from this fact for individual cases. This data sheet replaces all previous issues - Printed in Germany