Wetting and Dispersing Additive (Water‑Based / Solvent‑Based) for Automotive Coatings
ADDEX‑DS 1080 is a solvent‑free wetting and dispersing additive with exceptionally broad compatibility, designed for use in solvent‑based, solvent‑free, and even water‑based coating systems.
It demonstrates outstanding performance in stabilizing inorganic pigments particularly titanium dioxide and effectively prevents particle re‑agglomeration during storage.
Thanks to its excellent compatibility with all types of resins and its reliable performance in water‑based automotive systems, ADDEX‑DS 1080 has become a preferred choice for advanced industrial formulations.
Key Applications and Main Features:
ADDEX‑DS 1080 offers a wide range of applications in solvent‑based, solvent‑free, and water‑based coatings, which will be introduced below:
- Suitable for water‑based automotive coatings
- Suitable for solvent‑based and water‑based industrial coatings
- Functional equivalent to BYK 180
- Stabilizes inorganic pigments and titanium dioxide (TiO₂)
- Compatible with all major resin types
- Compatible with alkyd, polyurethane, epoxy, and polyester resins
- Delivers stable performance in solvent‑based, solvent‑free, and water‑based systems
- Prevents particle re‑agglomeration during storage
Packaging and Supply:
ADDEX‑DS 1080 is available in packaging options that include 20‑kg pails and 220‑kg drums, meeting the requirements of production lines at different scales.
For R&D departments and manufacturers who wish to evaluate the performance of this additive in their formulations, available options include laboratory samples and semi‑industrial batches for initial testing.
Technical Support
The ADDEX technical and scientific team, with extensive experience in solvent‑based and water‑based coating formulations, provides expert consultation that includes guidance on additive selection, optimization of dosage levels, and troubleshooting formulation and production challenges.
Our support goes beyond product supply and includes continuous technical assistance—from the selection stage through to achieving optimal performance in your production process.
ADDEX has designed the order process to be simple and transparent so that you can receive the most accurate additive tailored to the technical needs of your formulation.