Data Sheet W212

Issue 07/11

ANTI-TERRA-U ANTI-TERRA-U 100

ANTI-TERRA-U 80 BYK-W 966
DISPERBYK-101
Wetting and Dispersing Additives for Solvent-Borne and Solvent-Free Systems

Composition

ANTI-TERRA-U 100 Salt of unsaturated polyamine amides and lower molecular weight acidic polyesters

ANTI-TERRA-U
Solution of a salt of unsaturated polyamine amides and lower molecular weight acidic polyesters
ANTI-TERRA-U 80

BYK-W 966 Solution of a salt of unsaturated polyamine amides and acidic polyesters

DISPERBYK-101 Solution of a salt of long chain polyamine amides and a polar acidic ester

Typical Properties

Amine value Acid value Density at 20°C Non-volatile Flash point in °C

in mg KOH/g in mg KOH/g in g/ml matter in %

19 24 0.94 50 25
ANTI-TERRA-U
Solvents: Xylene/Isobutanol 8/1

ANTI-TERRA-U 100 35 50 1.01 > 95 > 110

30 40 0.99 80 66
ANTI-TERRA-U 80
Solvents: Butylglycol

19 26 0.87 52 38
BYK-W 966
Solvents: Hydrocarbons

14 30 0.90 52 35
DISPERBYK-101
Solvents: White spirit/Butylglycol 8/1

Values indicated in this data sheet describe typical properties and do not constitute specification limits.
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Recommended Levels

% additive (as supplied) based upon

inorganic pigments titanium dioxide organic pigments Bentonites

ANTI-TERRA-U 100 0.5 - 1 0.2 - 0.5 1-5 –

ANTI-TERRA-U 80 0.5 - 1 0.2 - 0.5 1-5 20 - 50

ANTI-TERRA-U
1-2 0.5 - 1 1-5 30 - 50
DISPERBYK-101

BYK-W 966 1-2 0.5 - 1 2 - 10 –

The above recommended use levels are strongly dependent on pigment particle size. Optimal levels may be determined with
a ladder series in the laboratory.

Incorporation and Processing Instructions

For optimum performance, these additives must be incorporated into the millbase before addition of pigments.

Applications

Architectural Industrial Furniture Solvent-borne Bentonite pastes

coatings coatings coatings pigment
concentrates

ANTI-TERRA-U –

ANTI-TERRA-U 100 –

ANTI-TERRA-U 80 –

BYK-W 966 –

DISPERBYK-101

  recommended    suitable 

Function
These additives deflocculate pigments through steric stabilization of the pigments. Due to the small particle sizes of the
deflocculated pigments, high gloss is achieved and color strength improved. Additionally, transparency and hiding power
are increased. These products reduce viscosity, subsequently, leveling is improved and higher pigment loading is possible.

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Special Features and Benefits

ANTI-TERRA-U is the standard wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne industrial and
ANTI-TERRA-U
architectural coatings. It can also be utilized to provide excellent gelling in organophilic bentonites.

ANTI-TERRA-U 100 is the solvent-free version of ANTI-TERRA U, the standard wetting and
dispersing additive for solvent-borne industrial and architectural coatings. It can also be used to
provide excellent gelation of organophilic bentonites.
ANTI-TERRA-U 100 is effective for wetting and dispersing colored pigments, both organic and
ANTI-TERRA-U 100
inor­ganic.
No adverse effect has been observed on the pot-life of two-component systems or on the dry time
of oxidative cure binders. ANTI-TERRA-U 100 can also be used as a wetting and suspending additive
in water soluble coatings.

ANTI-TERRA-U 80 is the high solids version of ANTI-TERRA-U and therefore especially suitable for
ANTI-TERRA-U 80
solvent-free, high solids or amine-neutralized aqueous systems.

BYK-W 966 is the aromatic-free dilution of ANTI-TERRA U 100 in hydrocarbons.

DISPERBYK-101 has a broad application field similar to that of ANTI-TERRA-U. Additionally it can
DISPERBYK-101 be used to stabilize transparent iron oxides in wood stains. DISPERBYK-101 can also be used to gel
bentonites.

Special Note

The use of DISPERBYK-101 in clear coats which contain water may lead to a slight brown
DISPERBYK-101
discoloration.

Storage and Transportation

ANTI-TERRA-U
ANTI-TERRA-U 100 Separation or turbidity may occur during storage and transportation. Mix well before use.
ANTI-TERRA-U 80 Warm to 30-60°C and mix well.
BYK-W 966

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