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

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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 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 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 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.

Low molecular weight dispersants 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 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 4483

An excellent low-VOC dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and be used to formulate APEO-free and glycol-free universal colorants.

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
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 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).

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Dispex®

Dispersing agents with outstanding viscosity reduction and increased color intensity.

Key features and benefits

Applications

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Anionic dispersants based on polyacrylic acid

Low molecular weight dispersants for water-based systems

High molecular weight dispersants

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