DISPERBYK-192

VOC and solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous coating systems and printing inks. The additive deflocculates pigments by means of steric stabilisation. As a result of the small particle sizes of the deflocculated pigments, high levels of gloss can be achieved and the colour strength is improved. The transparency is also increased and the viscosity is reduced. In this way, the flow characteristics are also improved and higher pigment loading is possible. Particularly recommended for gravure, flexo and screen printing inks. The additive is especially suitable for producing binder-free, stable pigment concentrates with a pigment content of 30-60%. These pigment concentrates can be let down with standard aqueous binders, for example acrylate dispersions or water-soluble acrylic resins.