About Lankem

Lankem, established in 1999 and headquartered in Cheshire, England, is a recognized name in the coatings industry. Known for its innovation, commitment to quality, and sustainability, the company delivers high-performance chemical solutions and customer service worldwide. Lankem offers a comprehensive range of specialty chemicals, including wetting agents, dispersing agents, emulsifiers, defoamers, fillers, humectants, rheology modifiers, and viscosity depressants. These products are known to optimize viscosity, improve color consistency, prevent foaming, and provide protection against environmental factors, all while enhancing the properties of coatings for durability, consistency, and high performance.

Kemsurf DSA

Kemsurf DSA by Lankem is sodium lauryl sulphate. Acts as a wetting agent for paints and coatings. It is manufactured using a natural C12-14 alcohol which is sulphated and then neutralized to form a sodium salt. It is unstable in acidic conditions. Exhibits excellent foaming.

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Kemectant EB3

Kemectant EB3 by Lankem is an NPE-free proprietary blend. Acts as a humectant and viscosity depressant (rheology modifier). It provides an extended open time, improves freeze-thaw stability and prevents in-can drying. Helps to increase the loading levels of pigments and fillers. It is a clear to pale-straw colored, APE-free and VOC-free liquid. It is suitable for use in waterborne and solvent borne systems. Kemectant EB3 is used in pigment dispersions for carbon black, organic pigments and inorganic pigments, paints and inks. Can be used in conjunction with Lansperse DS200W and Lansperse DS80. Recommended addition levels range between 5% and 8% based on the total formulation.

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Lansperse DS200W

Lansperse DS200W by Lankem is a conventional dispersing agent for aqueous systems. It is free of APE and VOC. It offers both good wetting and steric hindrance to prevent re-agglomeration of pigments and inorganic solids. Provides a long track record of excellent performance. It can be used across a wide range of different pigment types and is sometimes used in conjunction with anionic. Lansperse DS200W is suitable for ink and paint applications.

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