Characterization: Wetting and dispersing additive
Chemical Structure: Hydroxyfunctional blockcopolymer 
Appearance: Yellowish, clear liquid
Non volatile matter: 100 %
Ionic Character: Non ionic
Stabilities: The product can be sensitive to frost.
Storage: The product is stable for at least 18 months at well-ventilated areas. Avoid temperatures below 4 °C and above 40 °C. Prevent from freezing. Stir before use.
 
Properties
▪ Highly effective
▪ Improves the levelling
▪ Excellent storage stability of pigment concentrates
▪ Suitable for resin based pigment grinding
▪ Free from mineral oils and APEO
▪ Compliant with relevant FDA regulations
 
Application Fields
Due to its chemical structure SILCO GA 1016 is particularly recommended as wetting and dispersing additive for all organic pigments.
 
Preferred fields of application:
▪ Printing inks
▪ Solvent based systems
▪ Water based systems
 
Recommendation for Use
We recommend a dosage of 1 - 10 % calculated on the total pigment weight.
 
The optimal dosage has to be determined through preliminary tests. The dosage depends on the pigment’s chemical nature, the shape and the particle surface.
 
The additive should be added to the mill base before predispersion.