JebChem 5204 – Gemini Surfactant
JebChem 5204
JebChem 5204 is a substrate-wetting agent composed of a mixture of silicone-free surfactants. Not only does it display excellent static and dynamic substrate-wetting properties, it also has a good anti-foaming and anti-crater effect. With these qualities and its pigment-wetting properties, this product is suitable for water-based printing inks and overprint varnish (OPV). This Gemini surfactant can increase the wettability of the substrate via a reduction of the substrate surface tension, while minimising the formation of foam. This helps achieve a desirable, even, and smooth spread of coating and ink.
Physical Characteristics *
| Appearance | Transparent solution |
| Density | 1.01g/cm³ |
| Active content | 50% |
| Solvent | Ethylene glycol |
* The values indicated in this publication describe typical properties and do not constitute specification limits.
Benefits
Excellent static and dynamic substrate-wetting performance
Good anti-foaming and anti-crater effect
Suitable for water-based printing inks and OPV
The above test results show that even at just 0.5%, JebChem 5204 can effectively reduce substrate surface tension, lower contact angle, and counter foaming and crater issues in the acrylic clear paint. When JebChem 5204 is used, the resultant spread of paint is observed to be significantly smoother and more even than the control spread of paint without the surfactant.
Conclusion
With its additional defoaming, anti-crater, and pigment-wetting effects, JebChem 5204 is an ideal substrate-wetting agent suitable for water-based coatings and printing inks.
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