DISPERBYK®-164 prevents reflocculation of pigments via steric hindrance and therefore stabilizes the color strength and hue. DISPERBYK®-164 improves pigment wetting, reduces the time required for the grinding process, and improves gloss and levelling. Viscosity is reduced and thixotropy is avoided. The additive charges the pigments equally and therefore prevents possible co-flocculation of different pigments. Due to its high molecular weight and resin-like structure, DISPERBYK®-164 does not influence paint binder durability.

DISPERBYK®-164 is successfully used in many applications. However, for new developments we recommend to use DISPERBYK®-2164 instead.