CARBOWET® GA-100

CARBOWET® GA-100 is a non-ionic grind aid for waterborne formulations. Focus on pigment wetting. Additionally helps deaeration of the millbase.

Principal: Evonik Corporation Coating Additives

Functions: Compatibilizer, Grinding Aid, Impact Modifier, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends

End Uses: Architectural Paints, Pigment Concentrates, Waterborne Coating, Wood Coating

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyamide 12 (PA12), Polyamide 6 (PA 6), Polyamide 66 (PA 66), Polyamides

Labeling Claims: Conflict Minerals-free

Features: Excellent Pigment Stability, Good Milling Properties, Good Pigment Wetting, Improved Deaeration

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Product Benefits
  • Dynamic pigment wetting
  • Improved milling efficiency
  • Additional deaeration activity

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Industrial Additives End Use
Markets
Applications
Usage Information
  • To improve wetting properties as supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.2 - 0.3 %
  • To improve intermediate stabilization as supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.5 - 2.0 %

Processing Instruction: Add before grinding.

Product Applications
  • Architectural paints
  • General industrial coatings
  • Wood coatings
  • Pigment concentrates

Properties

Packaging & Availability

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000006
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 36 months from the date of manufacture.
  • Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Product is freeze-thaw stable; if it phase separates or freezes at colder temperatures, warm container to 40°C and mix thoroughly before use.

Other

Appearance
Clear pale yellow liquid
Color (SDS)
Pale yellow
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Characteristic
Other Hazards
None
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not oxidising
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content85.0 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity100.0 mPa.smPa.sat 21°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)96.0 °C°C
Density (SDS)0.99 g/cm³g/cm³at 25°C
Flash Point (SDS)118.0 °C°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)22.93 hPahPaat 21°C
pH (SDS)5.5-at 25°C, 1 g/L H₂O
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life1095.0 dd