Data Sheet W200

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DISPERBYK-161
DISPERBYK-164

DISPERBYK-162
DISPERBYK-167

DISPERBYK-163

High Molecular Weight Wetting and Dispersing Additives for Solvent-Borne

Systems and Pigment Concentrates
Composition
DISPERBYK-161
DISPERBYK-162
DISPERBYK-163
DISPERBYK-164
DISPERBYK-167

Solutions of high molecular weight block copolymers with pigment affinic groups

Typical Properties
Amine value
in mg KOH/g

Density at 20C
in g/ml

Non-volatile matter
in %

Flash point in C

30

38

DISPERBYK-161

11
1.01
Solvents: Methoxypropylacetate/Butylacetate 6/1

DISPERBYK-162

13
1.00
38
Solvents: Methoxypropylacetate/Xylene/Butylacetate 5/4/2

28

DISPERBYK-163

10
0.99
45
Solvents: Xylene/Butylacetate/Methoxypropylacetate 3/1/1

28

DISPERBYK-164

18
Solvents: Butylacetate

60

26

DISPERBYK-167

13
1.05
Solvents: Methoxypropylacetate/Butylacetate 2/1

52

35

1.03

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

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Recommended Levels
% additive (as supplied) based upon pigment
inorganic pigments

titanium dioxide

organic pigments

carbon blacks

DISPERBYK-161

10 - 15

5-6

30 - 90

70 - 140

DISPERBYK-162

12 - 20

5-6

25 - 85

60 - 120

DISPERBYK-163
DISPERBYK-167

15 - 20

4-5

30 - 60

80 - 100

DISPERBYK-164

12 - 15

3-4

20 - 35

60 - 70

The above recommended use levels are strongly dependent on pigment particle size. Optimal levels may be determined with
a ladder series in the laboratory.

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

Wetting and dispersing additives should be added to the millbase. Only this way they can achieve their full effectiveness.
Premix resin and solvents. Then add the additive under agitation until uniformly dissolved. When the additive has been appropriately incorporated, add pigments.
To repair production batches, DISPERBYK-163, DISPERBYK-164 and DISPERBYK-167 are best suited for post-addition. A slow
addition with high shear forces is required.
BYK-331 (see data sheet S200) should additionally be used in baking systems to improve leveling and to prevent Bnard cells.

Applications
DISPERBYK-161

DISPERBYK-162

DISPERBYK-163

DISPERBYK-164

DISPERBYK-167

Industrial coatings
Automotive refinish
coatings
Automotive OEM
coatings

Coil coatings

Wood coatings
Architectural coatings

Pigment concentrates
recommended

suitable

Function
These high molecular weight additives deflocculate pigments through steric stabilization of the pigments. They provide equal
electrical charge to pigments and thus avoid additionally possible co-flocculation of pigments that are not equally charged.
Due to the small particle sizes of the deflocculated pigments, high gloss is achieved and color strength improved. Additionally,
transparency of transparent pigments and hiding power of opaque pigments are increased. These products reduce viscosity;
subsequently, leveling is improved and higher pigment loading is possible.

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Special Features and Benefits

DISPERBYK-161

DISPERBYK-161 is an optimized version of DISPERBYK-160 in regard to product handling. Its molecular weight distribution, polarity and effectiveness are very similar to those of DISPERBYK-160.

DISPERBYK-162

DISPERBYK-162 is used primarily in wood coatings and for the production of pigment concentrates.
DISPERBYK-162 has a slightly lower molecular weight and polarity than DISPERBYK-161.
DISPERBYK-163 is used in many formulations. For new developments, however, the additives
DISPERBYK-2164 and DISPERBYK-2163 (see Data Sheet W235) should be preferred.

DISPERBYK-163

DISPERBYK-163 has an even lower molecular weight than DISPERBYK-162, is less polar and is
used primarily in general industrial coatings and to produce pigment concentrates. It has a wider
compatibility in various binder types than DISPERBYK-161 and DISPERBYK-162. The aromatic-free
version of DISPERBYK-163 is available as the product DISPERBYK-167.
DISPERBYK-164 is used in many formulations. For new developments, however, the additive
DISPERBYK-2164 (see Data Sheet W235) should be preferred.

DISPERBYK-164

DISPERBYK-164 has a molecular weight similar to that of DISPERBYK-163, but is less polar and its
solids content is higher. It is used in pigment concentrates and general industrial coatings.
DISPERBYK-164 does not contain aromatics.
DISPERBYK-167 is used in many formulations. For new developments, however, the additive
DISPERBYK-2164 (see Data Sheet W235) should be preferred.

DISPERBYK-167
DISPERBYK-167 is the aromatic-free version of DISPERBYK-163. It has the same application
properties as DISPERBYK-163.

Special Note
The treatment of some organic pigments can negatively influence the efficiency of these wetting and dispersing additives.
In such cases, tests with the untreated pigment of the same type may be successful.
When using these additives in coil coatings, possible interaction with the acid catalyst must be taken into consideration.
Amine-blocked acids are less suitable than free acids or epoxy-blocked acids. These problems can be circumvented by using
the DISPERBYK-170 family (see Data Sheet W201) instead.

Storage and Transportation

DISPERBYK-161
DISPERBYK-163

Separation or turbidity may occur at temperatures below 0C.

Warm to 20C and mix well.

DISPERBYK-164

Separation or turbidity may occur at temperatures below 0C.

Warm to 20C and mix well.
The color of the product may change during storage. Product efficiency is not influenced.

DISPERBYK-167

Separation or turbidity may occur. Stir before use.

Heat to 30-60C and stir well.

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