Using HSP to Improve the Dispersibility of Pigments and Fillers in Adhesives

The selection of a suitable dispersant for a filler or an insoluble pigment can be difficult and time-consuming due to both the variety of dispersants and nature/surface treatment of the solid particle.

Discover an effective method as practically implemented by VLCI. This turns the complex selection task into a predictive, data driven test method, by applying Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) to your paint, coating or ink formulation.

The validity of this screening process has been proven using the more conventional optimum dispersant concentration (ODC) test methodology. 

As you will see in this article, the more HSP data you build up about particles and dispersants, the quicker you can formulate, by screening effective combinations.