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Introducing the latest pigment dispersing additive: ADDITOL® XW 6596

Mar 19, 2025 Innovation
Alpharetta, GA. (3/18/2025) allnex, a global leader in industrial coating resins and additives, is pleased to announce the next innovation in the Additives product line, the ADDITOL® XW 6596.

The ADDITOL XW 6596 is a highly efficient, cost-effective dispersing Additive created for all types of pigments, including difficult to process organic types.
 
For non-scientists, when a quality finish product (paint, coating or ink) is needed, it’s critical that a superior pigment dispersing process is used (including wetting, dispersing and stabilizing steps). Without this, users run the risk of the finished product being patchy and not having a consistent color throughout – plus other undesirable side effects.

 
  • Wetting: pigment naturally bond together (clump) and “wetting” means replacing the spaces between the pigment particles with the dispersing agent, getting them ready for the next step.
  • Dispersing: the process of breaking down the pigment particles into tiny pieces – also called primary particles - this is what ensures even color development and hiding power.
  • Stabilizing: once fine particle distribution is obtained during the dispersing step, the pigment still wants to stick together – stabilization and flocculation control prevents this and provides the consistent color customers are looking for. The ADDITOL XW 6596 offers near to zero ion migration, allowing formulation even in sensitive binder systems.
 
The ADDITOL XW 6596 ensures stable pigment concentrates for a wide field of applications in both waterbased coatings and flexo graphic inks – meaning less pigment needs to be used in the process and offering a valued cost-savings to our customers.
 
Benefits of the ADDITOL XW 6596 include:
 
  • Avoidance of pigment flocculation
  • Excellent pigment stability
  • Outstanding color strength with organic pigments above standard
 
 
Available globally, please contact allnexAdditives@allnex.com for more information or to request a sample.
 
About allnex
allnex is a leading producer of specialty polymers with a clear focus on sustainability. We have key positions in coating markets and beyond, across industries in mobility & transportation, construction & infrastructure as well as packaging & consumer goods. With manufacturing facilities and R&D centers located around the world, the allnex group offers access to a huge global network of innovation and provides responsive, local support to our customers, helping them to quickly bring advanced coating solutions to market. Formed in 2016 by the merger of two leading resin companies, we‘ve recently further strengthened (y)our business by becoming part of major international player PTT Global Chemical.

Contact:
Jennifer Hintz
Head of Marketing Communications
allnex
Phone: +1 770 280 8366