Wetting penetrant WE 3966 is a product with several notable characteristics and applications:

Chemical Composition and Technology:

It is an effective, low-foaming, non-ionic surfactant that utilizes block copolymer technology based on polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol. This unique chemical composition gives it specific properties and performance advantages in various applications.

Compatibility:

Due to its non-ionic character, WE 3966 is miscible with anionic, cationic, and other non-ionic surfactants. This compatibility allows it to be easily incorporated into different formulations and work well in combination with other additives, providing flexibility in formulating various products.

Physical Form and Usability:

It is supplied in the form of fine beads. This physical form makes it highly suitable for powder type formulations as it is easy to blend with other powders and has a dust-binding feature. This not only simplifies the formulation process but also helps in handling and reducing dust during production.

Functional Properties:

It has excellent wetting capabilities. It can rapidly reduce the surface tension of liquids, enabling them to spread evenly and thoroughly over a wide range of substrates. This is crucial in applications where good wetting is essential for achieving optimal results, such as in coatings, inks, and adhesives.

It can also be used to solubilize oils and emulsify monomers, which broadens its application range in formulations that require the combination of different substances.

Industry Applications:

In the coatings industry, it can improve the wetting of coatings on substrates, enhance the leveling effect, and reduce the occurrence of surface defects, resulting in a smoother and more uniform coating film. It is suitable for various types of coatings, including architectural coatings, industrial coatings, and automotive coatings.

In the ink industry, it can improve the wetting of inks on the printing substrate, leading to sharper and more vivid printing results. It also contributes to the stability of the ink formulation.

Additionally, it can be used in the formulation of adhesives to enhance the adhesion and wetting of the adhesive to the substrate.