Kemectant EB3
Dispersing Agents for Aqueous Systems
A humectant that can be used to protect the in-can drying of paint and coating formulations by maintaining a moist air gap at the top of the tin. Kemectant EB3 also exhibits properties to help improve the freeze-thaw stability of aqueous pigment dispersions.
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Kemectant EB3 is a powerful processing aid for pigment dispersions, inks and paints.
It exhibits the following properties:
• Improves the freeze-thaw stability - 17°C over 6 cycles
• Extremely effective humectant (prevents in-can drying) up to 50°C
• VOC free, SVOC free
• Increases compatibility in all aqueous systems
For formulations containing inorganic pigments up to 70% the addition and processing of all the components including Kemectant
EB3 can be achieved by high speed/shear mixer. For organic pigments up to 55% we recommend further processing with a bead
mill or triple roll mill to achieve maximum strength and required particle size.
Specification
Appearance at 25°C
Clear to pale straw liquid
pH (5% aqueous)
5.0 - 7.5
Solids content %
83.0 - 86.0
Typical Properties
Composition
Proprietary blend
Specific gravity at 20°C
1.25
Flash point °C
>150
Odour
Mild
Solubility in water
Soluble
Viscosity at 25°C (cP)
364
Pour point °C
<0