Application-focused wetting additive for powders, fillers, minerals, pigments and dry formulation systems.
Powder Wetting Agent for Industrial Formulations is designed to improve wetting and mix-in of powders, fillers, minerals, pigments and granular materials in water-based industrial systems.
This product family helps reduce powder floating, clumping and slow wetting start-up in industrial powder handling and slurry preparation.
LigninCorp positions it for industrial formulations including ceramic slurry, pigment systems, dry mortar additives, mineral powders and carbon black processing.
Key Performance Functions
Anti-Floating
Helps powders sink into the liquid phase faster and more consistently.
Fast Mix-In
Shortens wetting and dispersion start-up during batch preparation.
Broad Powder Coverage
Suitable for fillers, pigments, minerals and carriers after testing.
Formulation Flexibility
Can be matched to foam profile, active level and ionic type needs.
Process Support
Helps reduce undispersed agglomerates and mixing defects.
Main Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Powder / granule / liquid, grade dependent |
| Active Matter | 30% – 90% typical / grade dependent |
| pH Value | 6.0 – 10.0 typical aqueous solution |
| Moisture | Grade dependent |
| Solubility | Water-soluble or water-dispersible |
| Ionic Character | Anionic / nonionic / blend, grade dependent |
| Foam Profile | Low to medium / customizable |
| Wetting Performance | Rapid powder wetting and anti-floating support |
Note: The above values are typical technical data for reference. Final agreed specification, TDS and COA shall prevail.
Recommended Application Areas
| Application Area | Typical Use | Customer Value |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Slurry | Powder and clay wetting before slurry preparation. | Improves slurry preparation and mix consistency. |
| Pigments & Fillers | Initial powder wetting before dispersion or milling. | Improves incorporation efficiency and reduces floating. |
| Dry Mortar / Building Materials | Powder wetting during water addition stage. | Supports smoother mixing and workability. |
| Mineral / Carbon Black Processing | Wetting of difficult industrial powders. | Reduces dusting, floating and agglomerates. |
Typical Dosage / Technical Notes
| Application | Typical Starting Dosage / Use | Technical Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pigment / filler systems | 0.2% – 2.0% of formulation | Validate with milling process and final foam target. |
| Ceramic / mineral slurry | 0.1% – 1.0% on slurry or solids | Adjust by solids content and viscosity. |
| Dry powder systems | Pilot trial required | Confirm wetting time and final performance. |
Document Support
| Document | Use | Access |
|---|---|---|
| TDS | Technical data and grade positioning | Download TDS |
| MSDS | Safety and handling support | Download MSDS |
| COA | Batch confirmation after order | Send Enquiry |
Need TDS, MSDS or Product Support?
Send your target application, formulation type, active package, solids level, destination port and package requirement. LigninCorp can support export documents, sample review and industrial formulation discussion.
How Powder Wetting Works
A dry powder floats when water cannot displace the air on its surface. A wetting agent lowers the surface tension of the water so it spreads over the particles and pushes the air out; the powder then sinks and can be dispersed. Wetting comes first, dispersion second, so formulations usually combine a wetting agent with a dispersant.
Starting Dosage by Application
| Application | Supplier-recommended starting trial range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Agrochemical WP / WG | 0.5 – 3.0% of formulation | Optimise with dispersant and binder |
| Ceramic / mineral slurry | 0.1 – 1.0% on slurry or solids | Adjust by solids and viscosity |
| Pigment / filler systems | 0.2 – 2.0% of formulation | Validate with milling |
| Dry powder systems | Pilot trial | Confirm wetting time |
Choosing a Wetting Agent for Powders
| Wetting agent | Type | Form | Typical fit (TDS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BX (sodium butyl naphthalene sulfonate) | Anionic | Powder | Textile pretreatment, dyes, leather soaking, WP/WG |
| SANS wetting agent | Anionic | Light brown powder | Agrochemical WP/WG, pigments, dyes, textiles |
| Sodium dibutyl naphthalene sulfonate | Anionic | Liquid | Textile dyeing, pesticides, concrete and mortar, drilling fluids |
| OT / AOT (sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate) | Anionic | Powder or waxy solid | Coatings, inks, pigments; very fast wetting |
| JFC (fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether) | Nonionic | Liquid, paste or flakes | Textiles, leather, cleaning; good compatibility |
| Powder wetting agent (GAC-IC-WA-PW) | Anionic, nonionic or blend | Powder, granule or liquid | Fillers, minerals, ceramics, dry mortar, WP/WG |
A Simple Wetting-Time Test
- Fill a beaker with water of the hardness you use in production.
- Drop a fixed amount of powder onto the surface without stirring.
- Record the time until the powder is fully wetted.
- Repeat with different wetting agent levels and compare.
For agrochemical products, the CIPAC wettability method (MT 53) is commonly used.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a wetting agent for powders?
A surfactant that lowers water surface tension so powders wet and sink instead of floating and clumping.
How much powder wetting agent is used?
Supplier-recommended starting trial ranges: 0.5 – 3.0% in WP/WG, 0.1 – 1.0% in slurries, 0.2 – 2.0% in pigment and filler systems.
Anionic or nonionic wetting agent?
Anionic types such as BX or SANS wet fast and suit WP/WG; nonionic types such as JFC offer wide compatibility. Test in your system.