Dispersions, Resins and Additives

DISPEX^® dispersing agents

DISPEX dispersing agents for water-based systems and universal pigment concentrates offer outstanding viscosity reduction, increased color intensity and exceptional hiding power.

Key features and benefits

Enhanced gloss
Suitable for low-VOC and APEO-free systems
Shorter dispersion time
Improved color development
Avoidance of flocculation

Applications

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Advanced high molecular weight disersing agents

_{Broad range of high performance dispersants with excellent stabilization and color development}

DISPEX Ultra PA 4503Self-emulsifying polyester for water-based decorative pigment concentrates; also improves colorant acceptance in solvent-based alkyd systems.
DISPEX Ultra PA 4510Dispersing agent for water-based industrial coatings and solvent-based colorants.
DISPEX Ultra PA 4530Dispersing agent for water-based industrial coatings and solvent-based colorants including NC lacquers.
DISPEX Ultra PA 4550Broadly compatible pH-independent dispersing agent for water-based industrial and automotive coatings.
DISPEX Ultra PA 4560Modified polyacrylate that is pH-independent and has a wide-spread compatibility in most commonly used waterborne decorative coatings.
DISPEX Ultra PA 4590Dispersing agent for water-based industrial and decorative coatings where cost-effective performance is vital; suited for making universal colorants with good compatibility.
DISPEX Ultra PX 4275Water-based wetting and dispersing agent; specifically designed for semi-gloss and high-gloss paint formulations and pigment concentrates.
DISPEX Ultra PX 4290Novel high molecular weight dispersing agent for organic and inorganic pigments in aqueous coating systems, printing inks and adhesives.
DISPEX Ultra PX 4525Universal wetting and dispersing agent that improves gloss development, color intensity and color acceptance.
DISPEX Ultra PX 4575Water-based dispersant made by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP). Especially suited for the dispersion of pigments in waterborne coatings and colorants.
DISPEX Ultra PX 4585Waterborne dispersant of the acrylate block copolymer family of products made by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP).

Anionic dispersing agents

_{Polyacrylic acid dispersants excellent in stabilizing inorganic pigments and fillers}

DISPEX AA 4030Standard ammonium dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments.
DISPEX AA 4040Ammoiniom dispersing agent derived from a family of highly effective, low viscosity dispersants for waterborne coating systems.
DISPEX AA 4135 NAStandard sodium dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments.
DISPEX AA 4140Sodium dispersing agent derived from a family of highly effective, low viscosity dispersants for waterborne coating systems.
DISPEX AA 4144 EBStandard sodium dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments with low polydispersity, leading to most efficient dispersing properties and liquefying effect.
DISPEX AA 4935Polymeric dispersing agent based on acrylic acid sodium salt in powder form.
DISPEX CX 4230Medium-hydrophobic dispersing agent for interior and exterior architectural coatings with good liquefying effect.
DISPEX CX 4240Dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and extenders with increased hydrophobicity.
DISPEX CX 4320Effective dispersing agent for dispersing inorganic fillers and pigments.
DISPEX CX 4340Dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and extenders with increased hydrophobicity.
DISPEX CX 4910Powder product with excellent properties that can be used in dry preparations.
DISPEX Ultra CX 4452Dispersing agent for high transparency iron oxide pigments exhibiting excellent pigment stabilization, outstanding color strength and viscosity, and extremely low foam.

Low molecular weight dispersing agents

_{Broad range of surfactant-type dispersants}

DISPEX Ultra FA 4404Partially neutralized phosphated chelating agent suitable for use in the manufacture of pigment suspensions, emulsion paints, slurries, mainly inorganic pigments, viscosity reducer.
DISPEX Ultra FA 4416Wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous coatings with high gloss, color strength and excellent rub-out properties.
DISPEX Ultra FA 4420100% active universal dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; also suitable as codispersing agent with high-molecular-weight dispersing agents; will improve compatibility and color acceptance of universal colorants in base paints.
DISPEX Ultra FA 4425100% active dispersing agent for universal colorants for decorative tinting systems; makes colorants with excellent compatibility and stability.
DISPEX Ultra FA 4431100% active wetting and dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers in solvent-based, solvent-free and water-based systems.
DISPEX Ultra FA 4437Non-ionic wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous formulations; especially designed for organic pigment concentrates.
DISPEX Ultra FA 4480Universal, non-ionic wetting and dispersing agent; powerful alternative to APEOs; improves gloss development, color intensity and color acceptance.
DISPEX Ultra FA 4483Universal, anionic wetting and dispersing agent; especially suitable for inorganic pigment concentrates.

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DISPEX® dispersing agents