WETTING & DISPERSING AGENT
DESCRIPTION
Wetting and dispersing additive for SMC/BMC and pultrusion to homogenize and stabilize
the system, and to increase the colour homogeneity in moulding compounds.
Improved fibre wetting and therefore optimized properties. Anti-separation additive.
COMPOSITION
Solution of a high molecular weight block copolymer with pigment affinic groups
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
The values indicated in this data sheet describe typical properties and do not
constitute specification limits.
· Amine value: 11 mg KOH/g
· Density (20 °C): 1.02 g/ml
· Refractive index (20 °C): 1.438
· Non-volatile matter (20 min., 150 °C): 30%
· Flash point: 38 °C
APPLICATION
SMC, BMC, Pultrusion
Special Features and Benefits Additive to prevent phase separation in PS-UP filled moulding
compounds. It improves the pigment dispersion and pigment stability in LS
systems. In HMC, BYK-W 972 optimizes the fibre wetting and therefore the
mechanical properties.
RECOMMENDED USAGE
0.5-1% additive (as supplied) based upon the resin, to prevent phase separation.
0.5-1% additive (as supplied) based upon the fibre content, for fibre wetting.
30-140% additive (as supplied) based on the pigment, to stabilize organic pigments and carbon blacks.