Multi-functional phosphate ester additive with a broad application spectrum
Hordaphos™ MDB
Edition Date :
February 06, 2026
Hordaphos MDB is a multi-functional additive which can be used in various applications, especially in printing inks, paints and coatings. It is a clear, colourless to yellowish liquid with an ester-like odour.
For more details see our Video about Hordaphos.
For more details see our Video about Hordaphos.
Product Information
Benefits
- Multi-functional additive
- Excellent softening ability
- Anti-static effect
- Adhesion promotor
For regulatory details such as the classification and labelling as dangerous substances or goods please refer to our corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet.
| Hazard class | Hazard category | H-phrases |
| Skin corrosion | Category 1B | Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
| Category of danger/Category | Hazard symbol | R-phrases |
| Corrosive | Causes burns |
| Characteristics | Unit | Target value | DS¹) | TD²) | Test Method |
| Phosphorus | %(w/w) | 16.7 - 17.7 |
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Photometry after oxidizing dissolution; (11/17) or wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry; (11/23) |
| Density | g/cm³ | 1.12 - 1.16 |
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at 20 °C, flexural resonator; (11/65) |
| Dynamic Viscosity | mPa*s | approx. 180 |
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| pH Value | approx. 2 |
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at 20 °C (10 g/l in H2O/isopropanol mixture 1:3) | |
| Acid Number | mgKOH/g | 450 - 490 |
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Titration using alkali, 2nd end point at pH 9-10; (11/11) |
| ¹) The product is constantly monitored to ensure that it adheres to the specified values. Test methods: Clariant method numbers 11/xx in brackets. ²) The technical data are used solely to describe the product and are not subject to constant monitoring |
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Hordaphos MDB is used as a pickling and anchoring agent for the application of paints and as a hardener for acid-curing paint systems. In printing inks Hordaphos MDB acts as flexibilizer. Furthermore, it is used as antistaticum and dispersing agent.
Delivery form
Liquid
Packaging
Hordaphos MDB is supplied in 60 kg net tight head drums (480 kg pallets), 200 kg net tight head drums (800 kg net pallets), also in 1,000 kg net semi-bulk containers or road tankers.
Storage
Hordaphos MDB must be stored in its tightly closed original container in a cool frost-free place away from direct sunlight.
Minimum shelf life is 12 months from the date of shipping when stored according to the said conditions.
Liquid
Packaging
Hordaphos MDB is supplied in 60 kg net tight head drums (480 kg pallets), 200 kg net tight head drums (800 kg net pallets), also in 1,000 kg net semi-bulk containers or road tankers.
Storage
Hordaphos MDB must be stored in its tightly closed original container in a cool frost-free place away from direct sunlight.
Minimum shelf life is 12 months from the date of shipping when stored according to the said conditions.
