Characterization: Polymeric wetting additive 
Chemical Structure: Hydroxyfunctional blockcopolymer in water 
Appearance: Clear liquid
Non volatile matter: 100 %
Ionic Character: Non ionic
Stabilities: The product can be sensitive to frost.
Storage: The product is stable for at least 24 months at well-ventilated areas. Avoid temperatures below 4 °C and above 40 °C. Prevent from freezing. Stir before use.
 
Properties
▪ Highly effective
▪ High compatibility with various binder-systems
▪ Good substrate wetting
▪ Strong reduction of surface tension
▪ Improves the levelling significantly
▪ Suitable for high-gloss formulations
▪ Accelerates pigment wetting
▪ VOC-free acc. to EU 2004/42/EG
▪ Free from mineral oils and APEO
▪ Silicone free
▪ Compliant with relevant FDA regulations
 
Application Fields
Due to its chemical structure SILCO GA 2550 is particularly recommended for water based formulations.
 
SILCO GA 2550 is particularly characterised as highly effective wetting additive for printing inks and overprint varnishes.
 
Preferred fields of application:
▪ Printing inks and over print varnishes
▪ Water based systems
 
Recommendation for Use
We generally recommend a dosage of 0.5 – 2.0 % calculated on the total formulation. The optimal dosage has to be determined through preliminary tests.
 
The additive can be added at any point of the production process at low to medium shear forces.