ADD 6245

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Fatty Acids

CASE Ingredients Functions

Dispersant,

Wetting Agent

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Dispersing & Wetting Additives

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

VOC-free

CASE Ingredients Features

High Gloss,

Low Viscosity

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Industrial,

Paints & Coatings,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Architectural Coatings,

Decorative Paints

Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing

Architectural Coatings

Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes

Decorative Paints, Coatings & Stains

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Textile Manufacturing

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Flexography,

Screen Printing

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Nitrocellulose

Coating Type

Solventborne Coating,

Solventless & High Solids Coating,

Waterborne Coating

Ink & Toner Type

Flexography Ink,

Screen Printing Ink,

Solventborne Ink,

Waterborne Ink

Applications & Uses

Coatings:
ADD-6245 stabilizes organic and inorganic pigments and extenders in water- and solvent-based systems, especially in decorative coatings. In addition, it makes polar ingredients of universal colorants more compatible with non-polar solvent-based paints into which they may be incorporated. This results in:
• Maximum color development of the colorant based on ADD-6245
• Higher pigment loading in colorants
• Optimum color acceptance of universal colorants in the bases
When used in colorants or water-based systems, ADD-6245 should be neutralized to pH 8.0-8.5 in order to reach the lowest viscosity and best performance. ADD-6245 should be incorporated in the mill-base before adding the pigments.
For universal colorants: 5.0-10.0% on inorganic pigments
10.0-20.0% on organic pigments
Post-addition in bases: 0.5-1.5% on total base weight
Printing Inks:
ADD-6245 is a dispersant for enhancing the dispersion of inorganics well as organic pigments and stabilizing the suspension of special effect pigments in water-based and solvent-based media. This results in:
• Improved dispersion or suspension stability
• Improved color strength
• Lower viscosity and/or enabling higher pigment loading
• Higher gloss or luster
ADD-6245 has been developed for water-based and solvent-based formulations.
ADD-6245 is effective with metallic flakes and special effect pigments.
ADD-6245 is particularly suitable for nitrocellulose-based flexographic applications and for screen printing.

For best results, ADD-6245 should be combined with the pre-blended liquid portion of the mill-base formulation before addition of the pigment.
1.0-5.0% (delivery form) on TiO2 and metallic pigments or special effect flakes

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Yellow to light brownish free flowing liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Composition	Fatty acid-based polymer	-	-
Active Ingredients	100	% VOC-free	-

Storage & Handling

STORAGE, SAFETY & HANDLING

ADD-6245 should be stored in a cool dry place. When kept in an original unopened container, it will keep up to 5 years from the date of manufacture. ADD-6245 should be handled in accordance with good industrial practice. Detailed information can be found in the Safety Data Sheet.