NUOSPERSE® FA 196
Pigment Dispersing Agent
GENERAL INFORMATION FEATURE CONSEQUENCE
NUOSPERSE FA 196 is a highly concentrated
®
• Strong adsorption - improved colour
liquid pigment dispersing agent for application in on a wide range development
organic solvent-borne systems. NUOSPERSE FA ®
of pigment surfaces - better and faster
196 is especially recommended for application as a dispersion
dispersing agent for carbon black, for thermoplastic - reduced rub-up and
acrylic systems and as an auxiliary product to colour float
improve the action of universal tinting pastes in basic - improved compatibility
alkyd paints. of universal colorants
• Multi-functional - absorbs onto a wide
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Character variety of pigments
Appearance 20 ºC Clear liquid
- enables the replacement
Active content 100 %
of several more specific
pH, 1 % solution in water 5.0 – 6.0 dispersants with just one
(ASTM D 1172)
product
Density, 20 °C • 100% active matter - solvent-free
(ISO 2811-2) Approx. 1040 kg/m3 - highest effectiveness
Viscosity, 25 °C Max. 1200 mPa.s As a dispersing agent for carbon black:
(ASTM D 2196) An addition of ca. 1 % of NUOSPERSE® FA 196,
Colour, 25% solution in Max. 150 Alpha calculated on the total quantity of the milling
water paste improves the colouring power and
(DIN-EN 1557)
counteracts flocculation of various types of
Solubility Soluble in water and carbon black. NUOSPERSE® FA 196 must be
most organic solvents added before the dispersing process.
Composition Surface active
compound As a pigment dispersing agent in thermoplastic
acrylic systems and in non-aqueous dispersions:
Ionic character Anionic
In both of the above mentioned systems,
APPLICATION AND PROPERTIES NUOSPERSE® FA 196 gives the following
NUOSPERSE® FA 196 is applicable in practically all advantages:
organic solvent-borne paint and ink systems e.g., • Higher gloss
oxidatively drying systems, and thermoplastic • Better colouring power
systems. • Better and quicker dispersion
The product must be applied at a dosage of ca.
1.0 % calculated on the milling paste, before the
dispersing process.
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purchasing any products. Purchasers should make their own investigations to determine if such products are suitable for a particular use. The products discussed
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As an auxiliary product to improve the HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA
performance of universal tinting pastes in Before using this product please consult our Material
standard alkyd paint: Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for information on safe
NUOSPERSE FA 196 forms a bridge between
® handling and storage.
the alkyd paint and the universal tinting paste, SHELF LIFE
which results in better flow, colouring power, NUOSPERSE® FA 196 has a shelf life of 3 (three)
gloss and stability. years from date of manufacture.
The required dosage of NUOSPERSE® FA 196 is
0.2 – 0.4 % calculated on the total quantity of QUALITY ASSURANCE
alkyd paint. Since 1992 the company is a holder of the
As a wetting agent in paint removers and brush ISO 9001 / ISO 9002 certificates, which guarantees
cleaners: that all operations are conducted according to the
NUOSPERSE® FA 196 improves the penetration stipulated standards.
of the paint remover into the paint layer and of the
brush cleaner into the brush. We recommend a
dosage of 2 – 6 % calculated on the total amount
of the paint remover or brush cleaner.
As a wetting agent in universal pigment
dispersions:
Pigment dispersions based on NUOSPERSE®
FA 196 in combination with NUOSPERSE® FN
265 are used for the shading of various coatings,
such as dispersion paints and alkyd paints etc.
Normally up to 10% of the pigment slurry may be
added to the coating.
As a wetting / dispersing agent in solvent based
inks:
Pigment dispersions based on NUOSPERSE® FA
196 provide the following advantages:
• Better pigment wetting;
• Better colour strength;
• Better flow.
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