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Dispex®

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Dispex® by BASF is a range of dispersing agents for water-based systems and universal pigment concentrates.

Key benefits of Dispex® include:

  • Reduces viscosity and dispersion time
  • Improves color development and gloss
  • Prevents pigment flocculation
  • Suitable for low-VOC and APEO-free systems

38 Products match your search

Dispex® AA 4140

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Dispex® AA 4140 by BASF is a derivative of a family of highly effective, low-viscosity dispersing agent for water-based coating systems, particularly suitable for the dispersion of inorganic pigments and fillers. <br><ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> Based on an organic polymer, it provides improved storage stability of both pigment dispersions and formulated paints compared with inorganic dispersing agents such as polyphosphate products. </li><li> It exhibits little or no adverse reaction to high temperatures or pH changes and remains effective over a pH range of 5–12 and at temperatures exceeding 100 °C. </li><li>Dispex® AA 4140 is used in architectural and industrial coatings. </li><li>The recommended dosage is 0.5-2% on total pigment weight. </li>
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Dispex® AA 4040

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Dispex® AA 4040 by BASF is a derivative of a family of highly effective, low viscosity dispersing agent for waterborne coating systems. <br><ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It is especially suited for the dispersion of inorganic pigments. </li><li> It is a solution of an ammonium salt of an acrylic polymer in water. </li><li>The neutralizing alkali used in conjunction with the acrylic polymer can significantly impact the properties of the final coating. </li><li>Dispex® AA 4040 is recommended for architectural, industrial, roof, paper and paperboard coating. </li></ul>

Dispex® AA 4030

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Dispex® AA 4030 by BASF is an effective polymeric dispersing agent based on acrylic acid ammonium salt. <br><ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It is anionic and supplied in the form of an ammonium salt. </li><li> It offers excellent dispersing efficiency for inorganic pigments and extenders, highly efficient, synergistic effects in combination with polyphosphates and excellent storage stability. </li><li>Recommended dosage level is 0.2-1.0 % on the total formulation. </li></ul>

Dispex® Ultra FA 4425

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Dispex® Ultra FA 4425 by BASF is a dispersing and wetting agent for universal colorants for decorative tinting systems, makes colorants with excellent compatibility and stability. <br><ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It stabilizes all kinds of pigments and extenders in water- and solvent-based systems, especially in decorative coatings.</li><li> It makes polar ingredients of universal colorants more compatible with non-polar solvent-based paints into which they may be incorporated.</li><li>It is considered suitable for VOC-free applications, particularly universal colorants.</li><li>It can increase compatibility and color acceptance, especially in water-based and ultra-low aromatic content decorative paints.</li><li> Dispex® Ultra FA 4425 is recommended for decorative coating.</li></ul>

Dispex® Ultra PA 4560

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Dispex® Ultra PA 4560 by BASF is a high molecular weight dispersing agent. <br><ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It stabilizes the pigment dispersion of organic and inorganic pigments. </li><li>It provides improved gloss, color strength, flocculation stability and anti-flooding behavior. </li><li>It is suitable to formulate VOC-free tinting concentrates for both water- and solvent-based decorative paints. </li><li>Dispex® Ultra PA 4560 is recommended for architectural and industrial coating. </li></ul>

Dispex® Ultra PX 4290

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Dispex® Ultra PX 4290 by BASF is a novel high molecular weight dispersing agent for organic and inorganic pigments. <br><ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It offers excellent pigment stabilizing characteristics and outstanding color strength, excellent flocculation stability and viscosity reduction. </li><li>This allows higher pigment loadings while excellent flow characteristics are maintained. </li><li> It improves gloss and anti-flooding behavior. </li><li>It is solvent free. </li><li>Dispex® Ultra PX 4290 is recommended for architectural and industrial coating and printing ink system. </li></ul>

Dispex® Ultra FA 4480

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Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 by BASF is a low molecular weight wetting and dispersing agent based on modified fatty alcohol polyglycolether. It is especially suitable for coatings and aqueous, binder and solvent-free pigment pastes.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It provides outstanding flow properties even at high pigment load.</li> <li>It increases gloss and color intensity of the paint, especially in combination with organic pigments.</li> <li>Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 is designed for water-based alkyds, polyester resins and polyurethane emulsions.</li> <li>The recommended addition level is 1-5% for inorganic pigments, 10-30% for organic pigments and up to 50% for carbon black.</li></ul>

Dispex® Ultra PX 4585

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Dispex® Ultra PX 4585 by BASF is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent based on controlled free radical polymerization technology (CFRP). <br><ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It is ideally suited for the use in resin-free pigment concentrates and resin-minimal pigment concentrates.</li> <li>It is especially suited for the dispersion of organic and inorganic pigments.</li> <li>It has high efficiency in stabilizing pigments and can be used in broad pH ranges during the grinding and let-down phases.</li> <li>It shows good compatibility with water-based acrylics, alkyds, urethane modified polyester/melamine, 2-pack PUR and thermosetting acrylic dispersion.</li> <li>Dispex® Ultra PX 4585 is recommended for decorative, industrial, OEM and automotive refinishing coatings.</li>

Dispex® Ultra PX 4575

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Dispex® Ultra PX 4575 by BASF is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent based on controlled free radical polymerization technology (CFRP).<br> <li>It is especially suited for the dispersion of pigments in water-borne coatings and colorants.</li> <li>It shows high efficiency, wide compatibility and excellent performance with inorganic or organic pigments.</li> <li>It shows good compatibility with acrylics, alkyds, 2-pack PUR, urethane modified polyester and melamine, thermosetting acrylic dispersion.</li> <li>It can be used for organic and inorganic pigments, resin-free pigment concentrates.</li> <li>Dispex® Ultra PX 4575 is recommended for architectural, automotive OEM and refinish, industrial, paper and paper board coating.</li></ul>

Dispex® CX 4320

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Dispex® CX 4320 by BASF is an effective polymeric dispersing agent based on acrylic acid sodium salt. <br><ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It offers strong stability in formulations containing zinc oxide (ZnO), contributing to overall coating durability and performance. </li><li>It is specifically designed for efficient dispersion of inorganic fillers and pigments in coatings, particularly in high-gloss, semi-gloss, and highly filled interior paints. </li><li>It provides excellent dispersing efficiency, enhancing gloss and reducing haze while improving wet scrub resistance and blocking resistance. </li><li> Dispex® CX 4320 is recommended for architectural and industrial coating. </li><li>Recommended dosage level is between 0.2-1.0%. </li></ul>
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