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Dispersions, Resins and Additives

Dispex®

Dispersing agents with outstanding viscosity reduction and increased color intensity.

The Dispex range comprises a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance dispersing agents designed for water- and solvent-based and 100% systems. Combining established and advanced dispersion technologies, Dispex products deliver outstanding pigment stabilization, viscosity reduction, color development, and formulation flexibility across a wide range of coatings applications. 

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Key features and benefits

  • Outstanding viscosity reduction
  • Enhanced color intensity and development
  • Improved hiding power
  • Excellent pigment and filler stabilization
  • Broad compatibility
  • Improved color acceptance
  • High pigment and filler loading capability

Applications

  • Adhesives
  • Architectural coatings
  • Construction
  • Flooring
  • Furniture
  • Printing and packaging
  • Sealant applications

Anionic dispersants based on polyacrylic acid

Dispex AA 4040
A derivative of a family of highly effective, low viscosity dispersing agents for waterborne coating systems.
Dispex AA 4080
A derivative of a family of highly effective, low-viscosity dispersing agents for water-based coating systems, especially suitable for the dispersion of inorganic pigments.
Dispex AA 4135 NA
An effective polymeric dispersing agent based on acrylic acid sodium salt.
Dispex AA 4140 NW
A derivative of a family of highly effective, low viscosity dispersing agents for water-borne coating systems.
Dispex AA 4144 NW
A highly effective pigment dispersing aid for waterborne systems, even at low dosages. 
Dispex AA 4145
A highly efficient dispersing agent designed for the dispersion of inorganic pigments and fillers in water-based coating formulations.
Dispex AA 4145 MB
A highly efficient dispersant designed to optimize the dispersion of inorganic pigments and fillers in water-based coating formulations.
Dispex AA 4935
A polymeric dispersing agent based on acrylic acid sodium salt in powder form.
Dispex CX 4230
A low VOC, low odor hydrophobic dispersant for interior and exterior architectural coatings.
Dispex CX 4231
An effective polymeric ammonium salt of a carboxylic acid copolymer.
Dispex CX 4240
A highly effective, low viscosity dispersing agent for water-borne coating systems.
Dispex CX 4248
A high performance polymeric dispersing agent which improves wet scrub resistance in highly filled interior wall paints.
Dispex CX 4320 AM
An excellent dispersing agent, providing improved performance, gloss, wet-scrub, and blocking resistance.
Dispex CX 4340
A highly effective, low viscosity dispersing agent for water-borne coating systems.
Dispex CX 4348
A highly efficient, low viscosity dispersing agent for water-based coatings, especially suitable for inorganic pigments and fillers.
Dispex CX 4636
A highly efficient dispersing agent for water-based coatings, providing excellent dispersing properties with inorganic pigments and fillers.
Dispex N40V NW
Ideal dispersing agents for a wide range of water-borne coatings. 

Low molecular weight dispersants mainly for water-based systems

Dispex Ultra
FA 4404
A partially neutralized chelating agent suitable for use in the manufacture of pigment suspensions, emulsion paints, slurries, mainly inorganic pigments, viscosity reducer.
Dispex Ultra
FA 4416
A wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous coatings with high gloss, color strength and excellent rub-out properties.
Dispex Ultra
FA 4420
A a fatty acid modified polyester that stabilizes inorganic and organic pigments in water and solvents.
Dispex Ultra
FA 4425
It stabilizes all kinds of pigments and extenders in water- and solvent-based systems, especially in decorative coatings.
Dispex Ultra
FA 4425 ET
A dispersing agent, suitable for stabilizating all kinds of pigments in water- and solvent-based systems, especially in decorative coatings.
Dispex Ultra
FA 4431
A wetting and dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers in solvent-based, solvent-free and water-based systems.
Dispex Ultra
FA 4437
A silicone-free surface active flow additive and colour acceptance improver for aqueous systems based on emulsions and aqueous resins.
Dispex Ultra
FA 4480
A wetting a dispersing agent with excellent pigment wetting properties for coatings and aqueous pigment pastes.
Dispex Ultra
FA 4482
A dispersing and wetting agent for inorganic pigments in aqueous coating systems.
Dispex Ultra
FA 4483
An excellent low-VOC dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and be used to formulate APEO-free and glycol-free universal colorants.
Dispex Ultra
FA 4484
A universal dispersant for inorganic pigments for both water- and solvent-based paint systems.

High molecular weight dispersants

Dispex Ultra
CX 4452
A very effective dispersing agent especially for inorganic pigments - in particular transparent iron oxides and fillers - in aqueous coating formulations​.
Dispex Ultra
PA 4501
A tailor-made for the production of water-based pigment concentrates with minimal resin content.
Dispex Ultra
PA 4510
A modified polyacrylate that is recommended for use in all kinds of high quality waterborne industrial coatings.
Dispex Ultra
PA 4530
A high molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of pigments in solvent and aqueous coatings. 
Dispex Ultra
PA 4550
A modified polyacrylate that stabilizes the pigment dispersion of inorganic and organic pigments and improves gloss, color strength, flocculation stability, and anti-flooding behavior.
Dispex Ultra
PA 4560
A modified polyacrylate that is pH-independent and has a wide-spread compatibility in most commonly used waterborne decorative coatings.
Dispex Ultra
PA 4580
A high-molecular-weight dispersing agent, stabilizing the pigment dispersion of inorganic and organic pigments and improving properties such as gloss and color strength.
Dispex Ultra
PX 4275
A polymeric wetting and dispersing agent for high quality aqueous coatings and pigment pastes. 
Dispex Ultra
PX 4290
A novel high molecular weight dispersing agent for organic and inorganic pigments in aqueous coating systems, printing inks and adhesives.
Dispex Ultra
PX 4522
A universal non-ionic wetting and dispersing agent which improves gloss development and color acceptance.
Dispex Ultra
PX 4565
A high efficiency in stabilizing organic pigments and carbon blacks and shows strong viscosity reduction properties during milling.
Dispex Ultra
PX 4575
A water-based dispersant made by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP). 
Dispex Ultra
PX 4585
A waterborne dispersant of the acrylate block copolymer family of products made by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP).