Coatings Additives

Apr 252 min read

100% Bio-based Dispersants for Water-based Carbon Black Systems

Our BioLoop range of dispersants in an aqueous carbon black pigment concentrate.

Feb 83 min read

Solvent-Based Carbon Black Dispersions

Comparing new novel dispersants with competitors samples In this technical work, we looked at solvent-based systems typically used in...

May 2, 20234 min read

Aqueous Red Iron Oxide (Pigment Red 101) Dispersions

This work has highlighted that the biobased range of products are suitable as dispersing agents for Pigment Red 101 red iron oxides.

Jul 18, 20224 min read

Paper Manufacture

At present Lankem, have two oil-based defoamers that have the potential to be utilised in the paper manufacturing process.

May 18, 20212 min read

Formulation guidelines for aqueous blue pigmented systems

Lankem can now offer more eco-friendly, label-free dispersing agents based on our new BioLoop technology.

Jan 22, 20211 min read

Lansperse UT57 - A Compatibiliser for Universal Tinting Systems

Lansperse UT57 is a new powerful additive for both solvent and aqueous systems to help improve compatibility and reduce flocculation for uni

Oct 9, 20204 min read

Pigment Black 7 - A comparison of Lansperse LT87 against a traditional dispersing agent

A comparison of Lansperse LT87 against a traditional dispersing agent.

Aug 14, 20203 min read

Dispersing agents for Red 112 in water-based systems

The new bio-based dispersant Lansperse LT87 gives superior performance compared to the industry standard Lansperse DS200W.

Aug 7, 20203 min read

A new dispersing agent for aqueous based blue systems

The Lansperse BA6 performs as standard in this Pigment Blue 15.3 but with the added benefits of its environmental profile.

Jul 2, 20202 min read

The next generation of dispersing agents for aqueous pigment yellows

The new Lansperse LT87 -the next generation of dispersing agents for aqueous pigment yellows

Jun 5, 20202 min read

Substrate Wetting

When a drop of water is placed on a surface it can either spread over the surface in which case it wets or can form a stable drop

May 13, 20202 min read

New dispersing agent for PR57.1

Lansperse UV51 is a new powerful hyperdispersant used in a wide range of UV curable organic pigment dispersions. Example: pigment red 57.1

Apr 24, 20203 min read

Lansperse UV86: A new powerful dispersant for organic yellow pigments

No Synergist required ! A powerful new dispersing agent that can be used in pigmented UV yellows

Mar 25, 20204 min read

Wastewater Treatment and Defoamers

The types of defoamers that are utilised in wastewater plants are varied, from silicone based, mineral-oil based and polyalkylene glycol typ

Jun 7, 20192 min read

The Preparation of Diatomaceous Earth Dispersions

Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder.

May 31, 20192 min read

Antifoams and Defoamer

The Principles of foam control explained, detailing how antifoams and defoamers work. Lankem featured products are Dfoam AX1 and Dfoam AR2

Feb 7, 20193 min read

Surface Treatment of Pigments

Pigments in paints, polymers and inks or on tapes, discs, etc. must fulfil various tasks which vary according to the particle properties...

Feb 7, 20192 min read

Flocculation

Flocculation: the grouping together of colloidal particles to form a precipitate which may float in the liquid.

Feb 7, 201910 min read

Dispersing Agents for Coatings & Inks

The 3 important steps in the process of dispersing pigments: • Wetting • Dispersion (grinding) • Stabilization

Jan 17, 20191 min read

Additives for Tinting Formulations

A comparison of Lankem dispersants vs a leading competitor in the production of aqueous tinters.