Carbowet® GA-210 Surfactant

Nonionic Wetting Agent and

Grind Aid

Description Typical Properties1

Clear, colorless to
Carbowet GA-210 surfactant is a formulated nonionic additive for
Appearance pale yellow liquid
use in a wide range of applications. This multifunctional, low-
foaming grind aid can provide rapid pigment and substrate Viscosity @ 21 °C (mPa·s) 80
wetting and is an environmentally preferable alternative to APE- Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 0.97-1.03
containing surfactants. It is designed to assist in the formulation Flash Point (°C) >98
of low- to zero-VOC coatings while offering improved color
Pour Point (°C) 2
development, freeze-thaw stability, and scrub resistance. The
1
These are typical properties only and do not
performance advantages provided by
represent sales or manufacturing specifications.
Carbowet GA-210 surfactant extend to a variety of applications
where surface tension reduction and wetting combined in a Recommended Usage
compatible, easy-to-incorporate liquid are desired. Between 0.2 and 0.3% of total formulation
Carbowet GA-210 surfactant offers the most universal and weight yields wetting benefits, while
between 0.5 and 2.0% of total formulation
balanced properties suitable for all applications.
weight yields stabilization benefits.

Storage and Handling

Features and Benefits Keep away from direct sunlight.
Overheating of an ethoxylate stored
• Milling efficiency improvement for faster and greater color and under air should be avoided. When an
hiding development ethoxylate is vigorously mixed in the
presence of air or oxygen at
• Low foam with dynamic wetting
temperatures >125 °F (>50 °C), it can
• Little to no impact on system rheology, water resistance, dry degrade product quality. Storage under
time, block resistance, gloss, or opacity an inert atmosphere is recommended.
• Improved color rub-up and color acceptance for enhanced touch- Keep containers tightly closed in a dry,
up cool and well-ventilated place. Product
• Contains no added APEs or solvents is freeze-thaw stable; if it phase
separates or freezes at colder
temperatures, warm container to 40 °C
and mix thoroughly before use.
Applications Please refer to the MSDS for the most
current information.
• Organic and inorganic pigment dispersions
• Inks and graphic arts Shelf Life
• Architectural coatings The shelf life for this product is 24
• Industrial coatings months from the date of manufacture.
• Waterborne 2K epoxy coatings
Additional Product Information
• Agricultural chemicals
Link to MSDS Library
• Adhesives
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