Printing Ink Additives

PRINTING INK
ADDITIVES
23 PRINTING INK ADDITIVES
CONTENT
WATER BASED SYSTEMS 415
Defoamers 45
Dispersing Agents 67
Rheology Modifiers 89
Wetting & Leveling Agents 1011
Micronized & Coated Waxes 1213
Surface-Modified Waxes 1213
Waterbased Wax Dispersions and Emulsions 1415
SOLVENT BASED SYSTEMS 1621

Defoamers, Dispersing, Wetting & Leveling Agents 1617
Wax Dispersions 2021
OIL BASED DISPERSIONS 2021
RADIATION CURED SYSTEMS & SPECIAL ADDITIVES 2225

Defoamers & Dispersing Agents 2425
Special Additives 2425
NOTES 2627
Printing Ink
Additives
MNZING is a highly regarded, privately owned specialty defoamers, dispersants, rheology modifiers, emulsifiers,
additive company with headquarters in Abstatt, G
ermany. wetting and leveling agents, micronized and coated
We have a presence in over 40 countries and are a tech waxes as well as wax dispersions and emulsions, have
nology driven organization with an extensive staff of achieved worldwide recognition for their performance,
highly experienced R&D and technical service person quality and technical innovation.
nel in Europe, the Americas and Asia. Our manufacturing The technical mission of MNZING is to solve ink and
plants in Germany, USA and China have broad synthesis coating formulation problems. We offer state-of-the-art
and formulation capabilities in order to best serve our technical service testing to all customers, regardless of
global customer base. their company size. Based on our broad range of addi
We are committed to creating value and improving our tive chemistries, MNZINGs technical service work pro
customers formulations with our complete range of vides our customers the optimum solutions with re
specialty additives. These additives, which include spect to both technical performance and value.
Printing inks are part of our daily life. They are used for
means of information or decorative purpose in print
media, catalogs and brochures, on packaging, textiles
and articles of daily use. The major application processes
are flexographic, gravure, offset and screen printing.
Depending on the application printing inks have to
meet many different requirements. MNZING has a long
lasting expertise in printing inks and offers a broad
portfolio of additives to the printing ink manufacturers.
Our Application Technology Center is willing to support
you during the development of products , which provide
your customers with best possible solutions.
Water Based Systems

Defoamers
Surface active agents (surfactants) especially emulsifi When selecting a suitable defoamer, special attention
ers, wetting and dispersing agents are used to emulsify has to be paid to the balance between defoaming
and stabilize hydrophobic substances e.g. binder parti efficiency and compatibility with the printing ink. Our
Water Based Systems
cles, pigments and fillers in water based printing inks. broad range of defoamers and deaerators based on dif
These surfactants tend to create foam by stabilizing ferent chemical technologies enables us to offer you
incorporated air in aqueous systems, that can lead to the optimal defoamer for each type and application of
problems during the production as well as the applica your water based printing inks.
tion of w
ater based printing inks.
DEFOAMERS
Product Type Mineral oil Silicone free APE free Incorporation Flexographic Corrugated
free and gravure board &
inks porous paper
AGITAN 105 poa, e easy

AGITAN 109 veg, poa, e fair
AGITAN 120 poa,oms,e fair
AGITAN 155 oms,e easy
AGITAN 156 poa,oms,e easy
AGITAN 158 New oms,e easy
AGITAN 282 m easy
AGITAN 299 poa easy
AGITAN 350 poa hard
AGITAN 351 poa hard
AGITAN 650 wo easy
AGITAN 731 oms, poa hard
AGITAN 760 oms, poa hard
AGITAN 761 oms hard
AGITAN 766 oms, poa fair
AGITAN 771 oms, poa fair
AGITAN E 256 oms,e easy
DEE FO PI-12 3D, e easy
DEE FO PI-35 3D, e fair
DEE FO PI-40 3D, e easy
DEE FO PI-75 3D, oms, e easy
e = Aqueous emulsion m = Mineral oil wo = White oil

poa = Polyoxalkylene technology 3D = 3D polysiloxane oms = Organic modified polysiloxane
fsi = Few silicone
Water Based Systems
Additional Technical Information on www.munzing.com
Defoamer Technologies
surfactant molecules hydrophobic particle Defoamer Application Tables
Defoamer Recommendations for Binders
Figure | Foam bubble with surfactant double layer
Coated Film & foil Metallic inks Screen Ink Jet Overprint Press side Fountain Pigment
paper & printing inks varnishes solution grinding
packaging
Applicable Recommended Highly recommended

Water Based Systems

Dispersing Agents
For the dispersion of pigments, fillers as well as functional In addition to the following product overview including
additives e.g. transparent inorganic pigments (iron recom
mendations for various applications, there are
oxide, titanium dioxide) and matting agents (silica) in also guide formulations for many pigments available.
Water Based Systems
water based printing inks we offer a broad range of high Furthermore we are offering you on request to prepare
quality dispersing agents. dispersant recommendations for specific pigments.

Dispersing Technologies
Dispersant Recommendations
Guide Formulations
Technical News No. 3
DISPERSING AGENTS
Product Type Charge Active Solvent APE free
content
EDAPLAN 395 High molecular copolymer anionic 30 Water
EDAPLAN 396 High molecular copolymer anionic 35 Water
EDAPLAN 397 Polyglycol esters nonionic 100
EDAPLAN 470 Acrylic based polymer anionic 50 Butyldiglycol
EDAPLAN 472 Acrylic based polymer anionic 50 Butyldiglycol
EDAPLAN 480 Acrylic based polymer anionic 85 Water
EDAPLAN 490 High molecular copolymer nonionic 40 Water
METOLAT 390 Fatty derivative copolymer anionic 55 Water
METOLAT 392 Olefinic polymer anionic 45 Water
METOLAT 394 Olefinic polymer anionic 55 Water
METOLAT 514 Acrylic based polymer anionic 34 Water

Water Based Systems
Inorganic Organic Carbon blacks Transparent Fillers Matting Laked Binder
pigments pigments inorganic agents azo pigments containing
pigments (silica)
grinds

Water Based Systems

Rheology Modifiers
For the optimal application of printing inks it is neces In addition to the following product overview including
sary to adjust its rheology profile with the help of rheo recommendations for applications, our application
logy modifiers. This can be managed by using associa technology team is at your disposal to identify the best
Water Based Systems
tive thickeners based on polyurethanes. Polyurethane rheology modifier or combination of thickeners for your
thickeners can be used solely or in combination with specific formulations through lab tests.
each other as well as with other types of thickeners (e.g.
polyacrylates or c ellulose ethers).
RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS
Product Rheology profile Type Active content Solvent
TAFIGEL PUR 40 pseudoplastic PUR 40 Water/Butyltriglycol
TAFIGEL PUR 41 pseudoplastic PUR 20 Water
TAFIGEL PUR 45 newtonian PUR 40 Water/Butyltriglycol
TAFIGEL PUR 54 New pseudoplastic PUR 20 Water
TAFIGEL PUR 60 strong pseudoplastic PUR 40 Water/Butyltriglycol
TAFIGEL PUR 61 strong pseudoplastic PUR 25 Water
TAFIGEL PUR 80 newtonian PUR 20 Water
TAFIGEL PUR 82 New newtonian PUR 20 Water
TAFIGEL PUR 85 newtonian PUR 25 Water
TAFIGEL AP 10 system dependent AP 31 Water
PUR = Polyurethane (nonionic) AP = Anionic copolymer emulsion

PUR 60, PUR 61, PUR 64, PUR 65
PUR 40, PUR 41, PUR 44, PUR 48, PUR 50,
PUR 52, PUR 54
Water Based Systems

PUR 45, PUR 80, PUR 82, PUR 85

100 1000 10000 S -1 Rheology Modifiers
Figure | Rheology profiles of TAFIGEL PUR thickeners
Organo tin free APE free Flexographic & Screen Overprint varnishes Pigment
gravure inks inks grinding
<0,1%
<0,05%

Water Based Systems

Wetting and Leveling Agents
Wetting and leveling agents are used in water based The following table contains some important informa
printing inks to improve substrate wetting or leveling, tion on a selection of our wetting and leveling agents for
to enhance gloss or to prevent cratering. They can influ water based printing inks. Our application technology
Water Based Systems
ence the properties of printing inks in different ways. team would be glad to support you through lab tests to
Therefore it is important to test and select these addi identify the most suitable additive for your application.
tives carefully.

Additives for Surface and Substrate
WETTING & LEVELING AGENTS

Product Type Charge Active Solvent Silicone APE free
content free
METOLAT 285 Ester anionic 50 Water
METOLAT 288 Ester anionic 50 Water
METOLAT 355 Nonionic compounds nonionic 100
METOLAT 364 New Nonionic compounds nonionic 100
METOLAT 367 Ester nonionic 100
METOLAT 368 Ester nonionic 100

Water/
METOLAT 1299 Ester anionic 66
Propylene glycol
EDAPLAN LA 402 Acrylic copolymer anionic 50 Butyl glycol
EDAPLAN LA 403 Acrylic copolymer anionic 85 Water
EDAPLAN LA 411 Organic modified polysiloxane nonionic 100
EDAPLAN LA 451 Ester anionic 68 Water/Ethanol
EDAPLAN LA 452 Ester anionic 83 Water

Water Based Systems
Substrate Substrate Wetting of Wetting of Improvement Gloss Brilliance of Compatibility No foaming
wetting wetting in film & foil pigments & of print metallic inks agent tendency
overprint fillers transfer
varnishes

Water Based Systems

Micronized waxes for flexographic inks
The global market for packaging inks is growing steadily shape, as well as the narrow particle size facilitate sup
every year. This growth raises the demand for improved port the incorporation process.
quality, which can be achieved by using high quality CERETAN spherical micronized waxes offer 100% active
Water Based Systems
raw materials and additives. Due to our unique spray content leading to a reduction of the amount of wax in
ing technology we are able to produce various types the formulation, due to its narrow particle size distribu
of blended wax chemistries, which provide e
xactly the tion. We guarantee a D 99 value, which almost completely
properties, which are needed by the industry. avoids oversized particles. The spherical particle shape
Our micronized waxes are available in a variety of particle offers a much smoother surface, improves the dispers
sizes to meet exactly the requirements of our customers. ing properties and reduces the generation of dust dur
CERETAN spherical micronized waxes are easy to handle ing the incorporation process.
in water based formulations. The spherical p
article
MICRONIZED WAXES
Product Wax type Particle size Drop point
D99 D50 C
m m
CERETAN ME 0520 Polyethylene 20 7 109117
108118
CERETAN MF 5715 Polyethylene, PTFE modified 15 8
(PTFE: 320340*)
CERETAN MO 3220 New Oxidized polyethylene 20 7 104112
CERETAN MO 4715 Polar polyolefin 15 6 108116
CERETAN MT 9115 New Fischer-Tropsch 15 6 112120
CERETAN MT 9120 Fischer-Tropsch 20 7 112120
CERETAN MX 9510 Polyolefin 10 6 108118
Coated waxes
Our latest technology enables us to coat our spherical flexo inks. Coating a wax is only possible with our spray
micronized waxes! Our functional blends coated with ing technology, because the PTFE needs to be coated on
very fine PTFE particles, CERETAN MXF 9510 D and the still soft surface of the wax at the right moment in
CERETAN MXF 9820 D, are the best selling grades for order for the PTFE to stick onto the surface of the wax.
COATED WAXES
Product Wax type Coating Particle size Drop point of the wax
D99 D50 C
m m
CERETAN MXF 9510 D Polyolefin PTFE 10 6 108118
SURFACE-MODIFIED WAXES
D99 D50 C
m m
CERETAN ME 0825 WD Polyethylene 25 8 107117
CERETAN MX 9820 WD Polyolefin 20 7 111119
CERETAN Spherical micronized waxes
Our spherical micronized waxes provide numerous advantages compared to traditional air milled waxes.
Water Based Systems

The sphere makes
the difference.
Air milled waxes Spray micronized waxes
Application Antiblocking Gloss Rub & mar resistance Slip

OPV
Due to the improved distribution of PTFE on the surface need to buy the wax and the PTFE separately, they can
of the ink, the effectiveness is increased and the reduc buy this from one single source, when choosing our
tion in PTFE concentration will lead to a more economic CERETAN MXF 9510 D or CERETAN MXF 9820 D.
formulation for our ink customers. The customers will not

OPV

OPV
Recommended Highly recommended

Water Based Systems

Water based wax dispersions and emulsions for flexographic inks
Being an expert for wax additives our technical service In close cooperation with you, our modern laboratory
team will help you improve the surface properties and our staff are at your disposal to develop and formu
of your products. late wax dispersions to meet your specific needs and
Water Based Systems
provide the desired effects in your coating systems. The

special service is available to you at all times.
WAX DISPERSIONS AND EMULSIONS

Product Wax type Solid Particle Melting pH-Value Ionogenity
content size range
% D98 D50 C
m m
LUBA-print 184/W Polyethylene/PTFE 50 18 6 104114 8,0 n
LUBA-print 185/B Polyethylene 60 22 6 115121 7,0 n
LUBA-print 338 Polyethylene 41 22 8 130136 4,5 n
LUBA-print 551/2 Polyethylene 45 25 8 130136 3,5 n
LUBA-print 760/D Polyethylene 64 20 6 124134 4,0 n
LUBA-print W 5700 Polyethylene 48 7 3 112122 4,5 n
LUBA-print WE 0520 Polyethylene 58 20 5 109117* 7,0 n
LUBA-print WE 0825ns Polyethylene 45 24 6 110118* 7,0 n
LUBA-print WE 3501 Polyethylene 35 1 128138 9,0 n
LUBA-print WX 9825ns Polyolefin 51 24 7 111119* 7,5 n
LUBA-print WXF 9510 Polyolefin / PTFE 45 18 6 108118* 5,5 n
ns = non-standard * = Drop point n = nonionic a = anionic

Water Based Systems
Application Antiblocking Gloss Rub & mar Slip Food contact
resistance
OPV (Details on r equest)

Solvent Based Systems

DEFOAMERS
Product Type APE free Incorporation
AGITAN DF 311 M Mineral oil, few silicone easy
AGITAN DF 6420 Mineral oil, few silicone easy
FOAMTROL 110 Silicone compound easy
DISPERSING AGENTS
Product Type Charge Active Solvent
content
%
EDAPLAN 397 Polyglycol esters nonionic 100

EDAPLAN 711 Block copolymer nonionic 35 Butyl acetate
METOLAT LA 524 Fatty derivative copolymer amphoteric 50 Xylene / Iso-butanol
WETTING & LEVELING AGENTS

Product Type Charge Active Solvent Silicone
content free
EDAPLAN LA 402 Acrylic copolymer anionic 50 Glycol ether

APE free Inorganic Organic Carbon Fillers Binder
pigments pigments blacks containing grinds

APE free Leveling Wetting of Anti-cratering Wetting of Gloss Compatibility Defoaming
film & foil pigments & agent properties
fillers


Waxes and micronized waxes
High quality print products, which are being produced by and publication inks, which have been adapted in chem
gravure printing, require waxes with very good scratch- istry to achieve these requirements.
and abrasion resistance, as well as very good processing The tables will show you the properties & effects of our
properties for high volume printing. MNZING provides spherical waxes and wax dispersions in your coating
products with very small particle sizes for packaging formulation.
WAXES AND MICRONIZED WAXES

D99 D50 C
m m
CERETAN MA 7150 Erucamide 50 12 8088
CERETAN MA 7250 ns
Stearamide 50 10 98108

108118
CERETAN MF 5010 Polyethylene, PTFE modified 10 6
(PTFE: 320340*)
CERETAN MF 5108 PTFE 8 5 320340*
CERETAN MO 4715 Polar polyolefin 15 6 108116
CERETAN MT 9115 New Fischer-Tropsch 15 6 112120
CERETAN MT 9120 Fischer-Tropsch 20 7 112120
Coated waxes
Our latest technology enables us to coat our spherical our spraying technology, because the PTFE needs to be
micronized waxes! Our functional blends coated with coated on the still soft surface of the wax at the right
very fine PTFE particles, CERETAN MXF 9510 D and moment in order for the PTFE to stick onto the surface of
CERETAN MXF 9820 D, are the best selling grades for the wax.
solvent based inks. Coating a wax is only possible with
COATED WAXES
Product Wax type Coating Particle size Drop point of the wax
D99 D50 C
m m
ns = non-standard * = Melting Point

The sphere makes

the difference.

OPV
Due to the improved distribution of PTFE on the surface not need to buy the wax and the PTFE separately, they
of the ink, the effectiveness is increased and the reduc can buy this from one single source, when choosing our
tion in PTFE concentration will lead to a more economic PTFE coated waxes.
formulation for our ink customers. The customers will

OPV


Solvent based wax dispersions for flexographic inks
Being an expert for wax additives our technical service wax dispersions to meet your specific needs and provide
team will help you improve the surface properties the desired effects in your coating systems. The special
of your products. service is available to you at all times.
In close cooperation with you, our modern laboratory and
our staff are at your disposal to develop and formulate
WAX DISPERSIONS
Product Wax type Solvent Solid Particle Melting
content size range
% D 98 D 50 C
m m
LUBA-print 121/C Hydrocarbon Ethyl acetate 10 20 8 7182*
LUBA-print 161/T Amide Ethanol 40 8692
LUBA-print 232/D Polyethylene Ethanol 50 18 6 105115
LUBA-print 266/D PTFE 2-Propanol (IPA) 31 12 5
LUBA-print 301/C Polyethylene Ethanol 30 18 7 103114
Solvent Based Systems &
Oil Based Dispersions
LUBA-print 654/D Polyethylene Ethanol 40 25 9 130136

LUBA-print 654/DF 2 Polyethylene Ethanol 20 16 6 130136
LUBA-print 754 Polyethylene Ethanol 40 20 7 103114
LUBA-print 887/H Functional blend Ethanol 25 10 5 8793
LUBA-print 2036 A Polyethylene Ethanol 20 18 6 130136
LUBA-print 3036 A Polyethylene Ethanol / 2-Propanol (IPA) 30 18 6 130136
LUBA-print SEB 0820 ET New Biopolymer, Polyethylene Ethanol 40 20 5 110118*
* = Drop Point

Oil based wax pastes for heatset inks
We can offer you tailor made products from one source: your system without any additional grinding of the final
highly concentrated wax pastes in your preferred oil product. We will be happy to create a specific product
with a very fine particle size, which can be added into according to your needs.
OIL BASED DISPERSIONS

Product Wax type Solvent Solid Particle Drop point
content size of the wax
in % D98 D50 C
m m
LUBA-print OF 5108 PTFE Linseed oil 47 8 3

LUBA-print OX 9815 Polyolefin Linseed oil 35 12 5
LUBA-print OXF 9510 Polyolefin / PTFE Linseed oil 35 12 5
* = Melting range
Application Antiblocking Gloss Rub & mar Slip Food
resistance contact
OPV (Details on request)
Solvent Based Systems &

Antiblocking Gloss Rub & mar Slip

resistance

Radiation Cured Systems

Micronized waxes for UV inks
Just like UV Coatings, the UV printing ink technology Our micronized waxes for UV inks are selected products
is growing within the printing ink sector and offers with a very fine particle size in order to match the very
new qualities and possibilities for the customers. This fine ink film thickness. Furthermore we use raw materials
technology has already been used in screen inks, flexo with good UV light resistance and excellent scratch
graphic packaging and offset printing for a long period resistance and gloss properties.
of time, and is nowadays followed by gravure inks and
other special processes.
MICRONIZED WAXES
Product Wax type Particle size Drop
point
D99 D50 C
m m
CERETAN MF 5108 PTFE 8 5 320340*
CERETAN MM 8015 Montan 15 5 9098
CERETAN MO 3220 New Oxidized polyethylene 20 7 104112
Coated waxes
Our latest technology enables us to coat our spherical possible with our spraying technology, because the
micronized waxes! Our functional blend coated with PTFE needs to be coated on the still soft surface of the
very fine PTFE particles, CERETAN MXF 9510 D, is the wax at the right moment in order for the PTFE to stick
best selling grade for flexo inks. Coating a wax is only onto the surface of the wax.
COATED WAXES
Product Wax type Coating Particle size Drop point
of the wax
D99 D50 C
m m
* = Melting range
The sphere makes

the difference.
Application Antiblocking Gloss Rub & mar Slip

resistance
OPV
Due to the improved distribution of PTFE on the surface need to buy the wax and the PTFE separately, they can
of the ink, the effectiveness is increased and the reduc buy this from one single source, when choosing our
tion in PTFE concentration will lead to a more economic CERETAN MXF 9510 D.
formulation for our ink customers. The customers will not
Application Antiblocking Gloss Rub & mar Slip

resistance
OPV


DEFOAMERS
Product Type APE free Incorporation
AGITAN 760 Silicone compound fair
AGITAN DF 6421 Mineral oil, few silicone fair
FOAMTROL 110 Silicone compound fair
DISPERSING AGENTS
Product Type Charge Active Solvent
content
EDAPLAN 710 Block copolymer nonionic 30 Dicarboxylic acid ester
Special Additives
Special additives for heatset inks
Individuality is standard! Our micronized complex-buil based on PRINTPLEX MK 3025, which has already been
ding additive PRINTPLEX MK 3025 has established it

milled to the particle size needed in your heatset-ink.
self as bestselling product throughout the last years. It saves time and energy just stir it in!
The improved LUBA-print OK 3010 is a very fine paste
Radiation Cured Systems &
HEATSET INKS
Special Additives
Product Consistency Chemistry
LUBA-print OK 3010 Paste EDTA
PRINTPLEX MK 3025 Solid EDTA

APE free Inorganic Organic Carbon Fillers Binder containing
pigments pigments blacks grinds
Radiation Cured Systems &

Special Additives
Description
Very fine dispersion of the chelating agent intended for direct stir-in
Finely micronized chelating agent

Notes
Contact
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SOLVENT BASED SYSTEMS 1621

OIL BASED DISPERSIONS 2021

RADIATION CURED SYSTEMS & SPECIAL ADDITIVES 2225

Water Based Systems

AGITAN 105 poa, e easy

e = Aqueous emulsion m = Mineral oil wo = White oil

Applicable Recommended Highly recommended

Water Based Systems

Additional Technical Information on www.munzing.com

EDAPLAN 395 High molecular copolymer anionic 30 Water

EDAPLAN 396 High molecular copolymer anionic 35 Water

EDAPLAN 397 Polyglycol esters nonionic 100

EDAPLAN 470 Acrylic based polymer anionic 50 Butyldiglycol

EDAPLAN 472 Acrylic based polymer anionic 50 Butyldiglycol

EDAPLAN 480 Acrylic based polymer anionic 85 Water

EDAPLAN 482 Acrylic based polymer anionic 85 Water

EDAPLAN 490 High molecular copolymer nonionic 40 Water

EDAPLAN 492 High molecular copolymer nonionic 35 Water

EDAPLAN 494 High molecular copolymer nonionic 50 Water

EDAPLAN 516 Acrylic based polymer anionic 20 Water

METOLAT 390 Fatty derivative copolymer anionic 55 Water

METOLAT 392 Olefinic polymer anionic 45 Water

METOLAT 394 Olefinic polymer anionic 55 Water

METOLAT 514 Acrylic based polymer anionic 34 Water

Applicable Recommended Highly recommended

Water Based Systems

TAFIGEL PUR 40 pseudoplastic PUR 40 Water/Butyltriglycol

TAFIGEL PUR 41 pseudoplastic PUR 20 Water

TAFIGEL PUR 44 pseudoplastic PUR 40 Water/Butyltriglycol

TAFIGEL PUR 45 newtonian PUR 40 Water/Butyltriglycol

TAFIGEL PUR 48 pseudoplastic PUR 40 Water/Butyltriglycol

TAFIGEL PUR 50 pseudoplastic PUR 21 Water

TAFIGEL PUR 52 pseudoplastic PUR 20 Water

TAFIGEL PUR 54 New pseudoplastic PUR 20 Water

TAFIGEL PUR 60 strong pseudoplastic PUR 40 Water/Butyltriglycol

TAFIGEL PUR 61 strong pseudoplastic PUR 25 Water

TAFIGEL PUR 64 strong pseudoplastic PUR 40 Water/Butyltriglycol

TAFIGEL PUR 65 strong pseudoplastic PUR 20 Water/Butyltriglycol

TAFIGEL PUR 80 newtonian PUR 20 Water

TAFIGEL PUR 82 New newtonian PUR 20 Water

TAFIGEL PUR 85 newtonian PUR 25 Water

TAFIGEL AP 10 system dependent AP 31 Water

TAFIGEL AP 15 system dependent AP 29 Water

TAFIGEL AP 16 system dependent AP 29 Water

PUR = Polyurethane (nonionic) AP = Anionic copolymer emulsion

Water Based Systems

Additional Technical Information on www.munzing.com

Figure | Rheology profiles of TAFIGEL PUR thickeners

Applicable Recommended Highly recommended

Water Based Systems

Additional Technical Information on www.munzing.com

WETTING & LEVELING AGENTS

METOLAT 285 Ester anionic 50 Water

METOLAT 288 Ester anionic 50 Water

METOLAT 355 Nonionic compounds nonionic 100

METOLAT 362 Nonionic compounds nonionic 100

METOLAT 364 New Nonionic compounds nonionic 100

METOLAT 367 Ester nonionic 100

METOLAT 368 Ester nonionic 100

METOLAT 388 Nonionic compounds nonionic 100

METOLAT 700 Nonionic compounds nonionic 100

METOLAT 725 Nonionic compounds nonionic 100