Pioloform BL 16 - Technical Data Sheet - Characteristics, Applications, Processing, Storage

Nov 1, 2026

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Pioloform BL 16 is a low-viscosity polyvinyl acetal produced from polyvinyl alcohol reacting with butyraldehyde and acetaldehyde. Its performance is driven by acetal, hydroxyl, and acetate groups, with non-volatile content of at least 97.5% and specified polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate ranges. It offers low viscosity in solution and excellent pigment wetting, supports primer and pigment concentrate production, and is processable with standard printing ink and lacquer equipment. Store dry and cool for at least 12 months.

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Pioloform® BL 16 Technical Data Sheet Characteristics Pioloform BL 16 belongs in general to the group of polyvinyl acetals. In more detail, it is a low viscous polyvinyl acetal, which is produced by reacting polyvinyl alcohol with butyraldehyde and acetaldehyde. The properties of Pioloform BL 16 are mainly determined by the presence of acetal, hydroxyl and acetate groups. Form supplied Fine-grained, free-flowing white powder Recommended Uses Binder for printing inks, pigment preparations, pigment chips; Binder for coatings (adhesion promotion/ corrosion protection primers) . Preliminary Specification These technical data are determined for each lot before its release by our quality control laboratory. Unit Value Non volatile content w/w-% ≥ 97.5 (DIN 53216) Content of polyvinyl alcohol 1) w/w-% 14 – 18 Content of polyvinyl acetate 2) w/w-% 0 – 4 Dynamic viscosity mPa.s 24 – 28 (DIN 53015) Höppler, 10% solution in Ethanol, at 20 °C 3) 1) 23) Hydroxyl groups in terms of polyvinyl alcohol Acetyl groups in terms of polyvinyl acetate containing 5 % water Additional Data: Glass Transition Temperature (DSC, ISO 11357-1) Bulk density DIN EN 543 (draft Dec. 1991)(form supplied) / 20 °C Unit °C g/l Value 84 150-300 These data are used solely to describe the product. They are not subject to constant monitoring or part of the specification. Applications Pioloform BL 16 exhibits a low viscosity in solution as well as excellent pigment wetting. Preferred solvents are special alcohols such as ethanol, i-propanol, n-butanol or diacetone alcohol. In printing ink applications commonly ethanol is used. Pioloform BL 16 is also well-soluble in esters, such as e. g. methyl acetate, ethyl acetate and n-butyl acetate. Due to its good flow properties and excellent pigment wetting, Pioloform BL 16 is well-suited for the production of pigment concentrates and preparations (pigment chips) . The adhesion to organic and inorganic substrates, e. g. based on cellulose acetate, polyethylene, polypropylene, poly-styrene, polyester – eventually surface treated – and aluminium are good. If necessary, the adhesion properties to difficult substrates, such as e. g. surface-treated OPP-films with homopolymer or ethylen-propylenecopolymer surface layers, can be improved by addition of an adhesion-promoter, e. g. ®Lupasol WF (BASF) . Pioloform BL 16 is used to manufacture shop and wash primers (1K and 2K primers) . The films adhere extremely well to steel, iron, zinc, aluminum and other metals. To achieve further improvement in anti-corrosion protection as well as adhesion Pioloform BL 16 can be combined with low-molecular weight phenolic, epoxy or urea resins. The good anchorage of the primeron metal is caused by a binder/ pigment/ orthophosphoric acid/ metal complex. Pioloform BL 16 shows good compatibility with suitable plasticizers and different polymers. Besides binders for printing inks, Pioloform BL 16 can also be used advantageously for applications where low melt viscosity or an increased solid content along with high wetting affinity to pigments/ fillers are required. Processing Pioloform BL 16 can be processed and applied by the usual equipment of the printing ink and lacquer industry. Storage Pioloform BL 16 can be stored in its original packaging under dry and cool conditions for at least 12 months. Industrial Safety and Environmental Protection Not a hazardous substance within the meaning of the current Dangerous Substances Regulations (GefStoffV) . A safety data sheet is available on request. This information is based on our present state of knowledge and is intended to provide general notes on our products and their uses. It should therefore not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties of the products described or their suitability for a particular application. Any existing industrial property rights must be observed. The quality of our product

FAQs

What type of material is Pioloform BL 16?

Pioloform BL 16 is a low-viscosity polyvinyl acetal produced by reacting polyvinyl alcohol with butyraldehyde and acetaldehyde.

What are Pioloform BL 16’s main recommended uses?

It is recommended as a binder for printing inks and pigment preparations, and as a binder for coatings, adhesion promotion, and corrosion protection primers.

How should Pioloform BL 16 be processed and stored?

It can be processed using standard printing ink and lacquer industry equipment. Store it in original packaging under dry and cool conditions for at least 12 months.

Nov 1, 2026

Uploaded by Mary Man