Additive

TEGO® Dispers 780 W

TEGO® Dispers 780 W is a polymeric, slightly anionic wetting and dispersing additive for high-quality waterborne ink formulations. It is an excellent choice for resin-containing, resin-reduced as well as resin-free grinds. TEGO® Dispers 780 W provides excellent pigment stabilization for organic and inorganic pigments.
Bottle representation of TEGO® Dispers 780 W
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Product information

Effects

Pigment Wetting & Dispersing
Pigment-Based
Pigment Wetting & Dispersing
Pigment Stabilization
Pigment Wetting & Dispersing
Binder-Free
Pigment Wetting & Dispersing
Binder-Containing
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Type

Additive

Sub type

Pigment wetting & dispersing

Sustainability

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Dispers Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • suitable for food contact compliant formulations
  • suitable for resin-containing, resin-reduced and resin-free grinds
  • excellent viscosity reduction
  • superior shock resistance
  • outstanding color strength development

Technical data

active matter content
approx. 35 %
appearance
clear to slightly hazy liquid
chemical description
aqueous solution of copolymers with groups of high pigment affinity
pH-value
approx. 8
solvent
water

Properties

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

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on grind, for binder-free grinding: 10.0 - 40.0 %.

As supplied calculated ongrind, in addition to ginding resin: 2.0 - 6.0 %.

Processing instructions

Add to the grind before dispersion.

Handling & storage

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place. Product is freeze-thaw stable; if it phase separates or freezes at colder temperatures, warm container to 40°C and mix thoroughly before use.

When stored in original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.