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LOPON® PO is a light yellow, viscous liquid dispersing agent formulated for use in emulsion paints, varnishes, and pigment pastes. It enables improved scrubbing resistance and high gloss in emulsion varnishes and is especially suitable for tinting systems. LOPON® PO also ensures good storage stability for paints, ensuring the longevity of the final product.

Functions: Dispersant

Chemical Family: Polycarboxylates

End Uses: Varnishes

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Ethylene Copolymers, Silicones, Styrene Copolymers

Labeling Claims: Low VOC, Organic, Solvent-free

Solid Content: 24.0 - 24.0 %

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Carrier
Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies
Nomenclature

Polycarboxylate, sodium salt

Features & Benefits

Features and Benefits

LOPON® PO offers following advantages : 

  • For improved scrubbing resistance
  • Enables high gloss of emulsion-vanishes
  • Especially suitable in tinting systems
  • Enables a good storage stability of paints
Features
LOPON® PO maintains high gloss values in emulsion based varnishes. Highly effective in vinyl acetate ethylene and styrene acrylate resins.
Advantages
LOPON® PO is highly compatible with polyphosphates such as POLYRON® N to improve scrub resistance. This product offers very good storage stability.

Applications & Uses

Coating Type
Use Level
0.5 - 1.0 %
Recommended Loading Levels

The usual dosage of LOPON® PO in formulation is 0.5 - 1.0 %.

Applications
Emulsion paints, varnishes and pigment pastes.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Viscous liquid, Light yellow
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content24.0 - 26.0%
Density (20°C)1100 - 1300g/L
pH Value10.5 - 11.5

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

1.000 kg Container

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage Information

Store at room temperature, protect from frost. Carefully close opened packing after usage.