Borchi® Gen SPE is a non-ionic, APEO- and VOC-free* wetting and dispersing agent for water- and solvent-based coating systems.
*According to the ASTM D2369 test method
Physical Characteristics
Appearance Clear liquid Non-volatile content 100 % Features
- Improves pigment wetting of organic pigments and carbon black
- Stabilizes the consistency and color strength of the finished coating
- Can be used in all pH ranges
- Contains OH functionality and can be covalently bonded in cross-linked systems
Applications
- Air-drying and baking emulsion paints and lacquers. Resin systems include pure acrylic, styrene-acrylic and styrene-butadiene dispersions
- Coatings based on NC systems
Dosage
The exact dosage should be experimentally determined through a ladder study. Borchi® Gen SPE should be added to the mill base before adding the pigment. Based on active dispersant on pigment:
- Titanium dioxide: 1 – 3 %
- Organic pigments: 10 – 30 %
- Carbon blacks: 30 – 60 %
Storage
Protect from the effects of weather and store at temperatures between 5 and 30 °C. Once opened, containers should be resealed immediately after each removal of the product.
Safety
Please refer to our safety data sheet for information relating to product safety.
- Availability : All , Americas , Asia , EMEA
- Media : Solvent-based , Water-based
Registration :
For chemical inventory status, please review section 15 of the current SDS.
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