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Carbowet® 138 by Evonik acts as an ethoxylated non-ionic surfactant which is typically used alone or in combination with an anionic surfactant. This cost- effective multi-functional additive provides rapid substrate and pigment wetting. It is a clear, low-odor, low-viscosity liquid that is 100% active and features excellent ease-of-use. It has an HLB of 13.9 and can function as an environmentally preferable alternative to certain alkyl phenol ethoxylates based surfactants. It is suitable for water-borne paints and graphic arts applications. Also used for colorants and pigment concentrates. Recommended usage level ranges between 0.5 and 1% of total formulation weight. Carbowet® 138 has a shelf life of 24 months. Carbowet® GA-210 by Evonik acts as a non-ionic wetting agent. This surfactant is a multifunctional, low-foaming grind aid which can provide rapid pigment as well as substrate wetting and is an environmentally preferable alternative to APE- containing surfactants. Carbowet® GA-210 is designed to assist in the formulation of low- to zero-VOC coatings while offering improved freeze-thaw stability, and scrub resistance. Exhibits little to no impact on system rheology, water resistance, dry time, block resistance, gloss, or opacity. Offers improvement in milling efficiency for faster as well as greater color and hiding development. Also offers improved color rub-up and color acceptance for enhanced touch up. Used for architectural coatings, graphic arts and industrial coatings applications. Also used for water-borne 2K epoxy coatings. Recommended usage between 0.2 and 0.3% of total formulation weight yields wetting benefits, while between 0.5 and 2.0% of total formulation weight yields stabilization benefits. Carbowet® 109 by Evonik is a non-ionic wetting agent. It has an HLB of 13 and acts as a multifunctional, low-foaming, solvent-free and alkyl phenol ethoxylate-free additive for pigment and substrate wetting. It exhibits excellent surface tension reduction, provides rapid substrate, pigment wetting and performs in a wide range of applications. <br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;">
<li>It is a clear, low odor, low viscosity, easy to handle liquid that is 100% active and features excellent ease of use.</li>
<li>It is an environmentally preferable alternative to alkyl phenol ethoxylates having approximately 9 moles of ethylene oxide. </li>
<li>It is rapidly soluble in water—not prone to gel formation, contains no phenolic compound, is cost-effective and readily biodegradable.</li>
<li>Carbowet® 109 is used in architectural coatings, industrial coatings, pigment synthesis and dispersion as well as in inks.</li>
<li>It is suitable for water-borne, direct grind, resin-containing pigment concentrates and resin-free pigment concentrates & non-suitable for 2-pack 100%, solvent-borne, radiation-curing. </li></ul> Carbowet® 106 is a non-ionic wetting agent by Evonik. This surfactant acts as a multifunctional, low-foaming, solvent-free and alkyl phenol ethoxylate-free additive for pigment and substrate wetting. Exhibits excellent surface tension reduction. Provides rapid substrate, pigment wetting and performs in a wide range of applications. Is a clear, low odor, low viscosity easy to handle liquid that is 100% active and features excellent ease of use. It is environmentally preferable alternative to alkyl phenol ethoxylates having approximately 6 moles of ethylene oxide. It is completely soluble in water—not prone to gel formation, cost-effective and readily biodegradable. Carbowet® 106 is used in architectural coatings, industrial coatings, pigment synthesis and dispersion as well as in inks. Carbowet® 76 by Evonik is a multifunctional, nonionic wetting and dispersing agent. It is typically used in combination with a higher-HLB, non-ionic surfactant. It is a hazy, low odor and low viscosity liquid. Carbowet® 76 is biodegradable so it is an environmentally preferable alternative to nonylphenol and alkyl phenol ethoxylates. It is cost-effective and used in architectural paints, industrial coatings, wood coatings, printing inks and resin-free pigment concentrates. Recommended dosage level is 1.0-3.0%. It acts as a non-ionic wetting agent. This surfactant can provide exceptional dry pigment wetting, deaeration and optimal milling efficiency which allows for faster as well as stronger color development. It does not contain added APEs or solvents. Exhibits little to no impact on system rheology, water resistance, dry time, block resistance, gloss, or opacity. Offers stabilization benefits and is a first choice for organic and carbon black pigment dispersions. Also offers improved color rub-up as well as color acceptance for enhanced touch up. Used for architectural coatings, graphic arts and industrial coatings applications. Also used for water-borne 2K epoxy coatings. Recommended usage between 0.2 and 0.3% of total formulation weight yields wetting benefits, while between 0.5 and 2.0% of total formulation weight yields stabilization benefits. Carbowet® DC-11 by Evonik is a non-ionic wetting agent. This surfactant acts as a multifunctional, solvent-free and alkylphenol ethoxylate-free additive for pigment and substrate wetting.<br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> Exhibits excellent surface tension reduction and is used alone or in combination with an anionic surfactant.</li>
<li> Provides rapid substrate, pigment wetting and performs in a wide range of applications.</li>
<li> Is a clear, low odor, low viscosity, easy-to-handle at room temperature liquid that is 100% active and features excellent ease of use.</li>
<li> It is environmentally preferable alternative to alkyl phenol ethoxylates.</li>
<li> Carbowet® DC-11 is a cost-effective, it improves freeze-thaw stability of acrylic systems and readily biodegradable.</li>
<li> Used in architectural coatings, industrial coatings, pigment synthesis and dispersion as well as in inks.</li></ul> Carbowet® 144 by Evonik is a non-ionic surfactant. It acts as a low-foaming, solvent-free and alkyl phenol ethoxylate-free additive for pigment and substrate wetting.<br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It exhibits excellent surface tension reduction characteristics, improves freeze-thaw stability of acrylic systems and is also excellent oil in water emulsifier.</li>
<li> It is used alone or in combination with an anionic surfactant.</li>
<li> It is a cost-effective surfactant which is a low odor, waxy solid at room temperature and environmentally biodegradable.</li>
<li> It is used in architectural and industrial coatings, pigment synthesis, dispersion and in inks.</li>
<li> It may be used in compliance with various FDA regulations.</li></ul> Carbowet® 13-40 by Evonik is a VOC- and APE- free alternative to 30-40 mole ethoxylate surfactants. It is a cost-effective, low-odor and low-viscosity liquid. It provides substrate wetting, pigment wetting, stabilization and emulsification. It offers better salt compatibility in aqueous solutions than formulations using 40-mole APE surfactants. It exhibits very good handling properties due to its liquidity, improves freeze-thaw, mechanical, and ovenaged stability of emulsion systems. It shows good gloss control, contrast ratio (opacity) and tint strength. It imparts good color acceptance and color development. It possesses very good scrub resistance with no impact on water sensitivity. It delivers excellent application characteristics of flow, leveling, equivalent dry time, sag- and blocking resistance. Carbowet® 13-40 is used in architectural-, industrial coatings and inks. Carbowet® GA-200 by Evonik is a grinding aid surfactant. Designed for architectural paints, industrial, paper & OEM coatings and printing inks. It is environment friendly and is suitable for formulations that release few or no volatile organic compounds (VOC) or are to be labeled with the Ecolabel. Provides low-foaming surfactant behavior in pigmented systems. It has a shelf life of 24 months and a dosage level of 0.2-0.5%. Carbowet® GA-200 enhances wetting, crushing and a targeted influence on the phase interaction (compatibilization).
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