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DISPARLON AQ-380

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Disparlon AQ-380 is a pigment wetting/dispersing agent composed of an acrylic polymer and an amine, and is highly effective for dispersing organic/inorganic pigments such as carbon black. DISPARLON AQ-880 reduces the viscosity of high pigment loading systems and improves color strength and DOI. The waterborne pigment paste composed of water and pigments can be made with DISPARLON AQ-380.

Functions: Dispersant, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Acrylics, Acrylates & Methacrylates, Amines

End Uses: Waterborne Coating

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Advantages
  • Excellent wetting and dispersing properties
  • Effective for high pigment loading systems
  • Effective for a wide range of pigments and fillers
  • Improves gloss, DOI, color strength and hiding power

Applications & Uses

Coating Type
Applications

DISPARLON AQ-880 can be used in a wide range of waterborne coating systems.

Incorporation

Additive levels :

  • 3~ 80% by wt. for inorganic pigments and body pigments
  • 40 ~ 180 % by wt. for organic pigments and carbon black

Method :

  • Addition at a grinding/dispersing stage is recommended.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Light yellow liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Non-volatile matter30%
Acid value15
Amine value11

Storage & Handling

Storage

Turbidity or precipitation may occur at low temperature. In this case, heat at 30 ~ 50°C for more than one day and stir well before use.