® SPECIALTY CHEMICALS

DISPARLON®
For Solventborne and Solventless Systems
Thixotropes, Surface Control and Dispersants
DISPARLON® additives are manufactured by Kusumoto Chemicals Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan. Through a technology
partnership spanning over three decades, King Industries, Inc. serves as exclusive sales, technical service and
marketing arm in North and South America.
 Solventborne Additive Types

The DISPARLON® trade name is applied to a series of functional additives used in paint,
ink, adhesive and sealant markets worldwide. Major product lines include
thixotropes, dispersants and surface control agents. Proven over years
of service, the DISPARLON line continues to expand
and revolutionize the market.

DISPARLON DISPARLON Selection

Additive Type Typical Attributes / Properties

Thixotropes DISPARLON thixotropes offer formulators a wide choice of unique products

with performance benefits including: superior shear thinning, non-seeding,
Anti-Sagging maximum anti-sag/anti-settling, excellent stability on aging and superior
Anti-Settling performance in high gloss systems.

Pre-activated type Polyolefin type Hybrid type

6900-20X 4200-10 NS-5500

Leveling Surface control agents are based on a specially prepared acrylic, silicone and
Anti-Cratering acrylic silicone copolymers. These additives are ideal for industrial coatings
and offer excellent recoatability.
Wetting

Defoaming Additives designed to eliminate entrapped air and improve gloss and clarity,
while preventing pinholes and craters. Available for air dry and baked
Anti-Popping systems.

A series of additives designed to improve color strength and gloss, prevent

Dispersants flocculation, reduce grinding time and reduce or eliminate flood and float
problems.

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 Pre Activated Thixotropes

A603-20X

Alcohol-Free
Moisture Cure Urethane

Mineral Spirits HAPS Free VOC Free

A670-20M 6900-20X PFA-231 PFA-240
DIY Market
Core Product Butyl Acetate Easy Incorporation

Easy Incorporation
For High Build BB-102

A671-EZ A650-20X
Applications
Benzyl Alcohol Epoxy General Application

High End Application

F9030
Moisture Cure Urethane

Additive Level
Product Volatile Active (Total Formula Weight) Application

Pre-activated Polyamide
Xylene, alcohol General purpose. Best gloss in thin films & clears
6900-20X 20% Paste 0.5-5.0%
or with metallic and pearlescent pigments.

A603-20X Xylene 20% Paste 0.5-5.0% Moisture cure urethane systems.

Primers and industrial maintenance coatings.

A650-20X Xylene, alcohol 20% Paste 0.5-5.0%
Best efficiency in thick films.
DIY and industrial stains for good anti-settling of
Mineral spirits,
A670-20M 20% Paste 0.5-5.0% pigments. DIY varnishes for suspension/spacing
alcohol
of flattening silica.

A671-EZ Mineral spirits, 0.5-5.0% Easier to use version of A670-20M.

10% Soft Paste
alcohol
Butyl acetate, Pourable paste. Post addable. HAPS free. For best
BB-102 10% Soft Paste 1.0-6.0%
alcohol overall appearance and easiest incorporation.
100% solids epoxy systems and epoxy floor
F-9030 Benzyl alcohol 30% Paste 0.4-4.0%
paints.
Hydrocarbon,
PFA-231 20% Paste 0.5-5.0% HAPS-free version of 6900-20X.
alcohol

PFA-240 PCBTF 20% Paste 0.5-5.0% Zero VOC version of 6900-20X.

For help with incorporation, visit www.kingindustries.com for videos

DISPARLON® 6900-20X DISPARLON 6900-20X

Paste incorporation Incorporation into filled or
pigmented systems

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 Pre Activated Thixotropes

Additive Level
Product Composition Volatile Active (Total Formula Weight) Application

Pigment Dependent

3500
Polyether
- 100% Liquid 0.5-2.0%
Zero VOC liquid thixotrope. NEW
phosphate 2K PU. Highly filled systems. Pourable

Oxidized 10% Flowable Metallic orientations and anti-settling

4200-10 Xylene 1.0-5.0%
polyolefin Paste for industrial systems.
Oxidized Anti-settling for all non-aqueous
4200-20 Xylene 20% Paste 0.3-1.0%
polyolefin pigmented systems.
Hybrid oxidized For polyamide side of 2K epoxy
NS-30 polyolefin with Xylene 15% Paste 1.0-5.0% maintenance coatings.
polyamide Anti-sag/anti-settle.

Hybrid oxidized Post addable. Improved flip/flop

Solvent naphtha, 7% Flowable with metallics and orientation and NEW
NS-5500 polyolefin with 3.0-8.0%
Alcohol Paste anti-settling of flattening silica Pourable
polyamide
and inorganic pigments.

Hybrid oxidized Solvent-free anti-sag and

Low volatility
F-9050 polyolefin with 20% Paste 1.0-5.0% anti-settling agent for 100% solids
Diluent
polyamide systems

New Thixotropes
DISPARLON® 3500 is a zero VOC liquid thixotrope for pigmented systems. It associates with the pigment and fillers
contained in a formulation at dosage levels in the range of 0.5 to 2.0% to improve sag control and rheological
properties. DISPARLON 3500’s key benefits include ease
of use, excellent sag resistance, strong KU response in
highly filled formulations, excellent shear thinning and DISPARLON 3500 Shear Thinning
5000
high gloss.
Blank
Viscosity (poise)

1.25% DISPARLON 3500

DISPARLON 3500 Sag Resistance

3
6

9
12 5.00
0.05 Shear Rate (1/sec) 5000
Blank 1.25% DISPARLON 3500

DISPARLON NS-5500 is a hybrid thixotropic

Aluminum Metallic (Alpaste 7620NS [TOYO]) agent based on a combination of unique
technologies and is supplied as a free flowing
Anti-settling Test: 7 Days
Pigment Orientation paste. Since it is pre-activated, this product can
(Viscosity: 17 sec #4 Ford)
be easily post-added for immediate effects
Blank 5% NS-5500 Blank NS-5500
without having to make a master-batch.
DISPARLON NS-5500 enables uniform pigment
orientation with good gloss, particularly on
vertical surfaces because of the uniform
extension of its thixotropic structure
throughout the coating film. This product is
Hard Pack
especially effective for anti-settling and
orientation of aluminum and mica pigments.
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 Powder Thixotropes

Sealants & Adhesives Powder Thixotropes Selection Chart Coatings

6100 6650
Lowest activation Standard

6200 6500 6600

Excellent recoatability
Low activation High efficiency
Core Product
6700
6250
High solids epoxies
Fast recovery

6300
Low activation temp
& best heat resistance

Additive Level
Product Activation Temp. Active (Total Formula Weight) Application

Powder Polyamide
Sag/slump control. Lowest activation temperature.
6100 30°C-60°C 100% Powder 0.5-3.0%
Designed specifically for MMa, adhesives and sealants.
Sag/slump control. Low activation temperature.
6200 40°C-80°C 100% Powder 0.5-3.0%
Designed specifically for adhesives and sealants.
Low activation temperature for silicone, urethane
6250 60°C-80°C 100% Powder 0.5-3.0%
and MS sealants. NEW
Low activation temperature. Best sag control when
6300 50°C-80°C 100% Powder 0.5-2.0% applied to hot surfaces. 100% solids epoxy NEW
coatings and adhesives.
Sag control. Most versatile. General purpose coatings
6500 60°C-90°C 100% Powder 0.5-2.0%
and sealants.
Sag control with improved recoatability for coatings,
6600 60°C-70°C 100% Powder 0.5-2.0%
such as epoxy primers.
Cost effective sag control with improved
6650 60°C-70°C 100% Powder 0.5-2.0%
recoatability for coatings, such as epoxy primers.
Sag control in heavy-duty paints. Particularly effective
6700 60°C-70°C 100% Powder 0.5-2.0% in 100% solids epoxies and epoxies containing polar
solvents.

New Thixotropes
DISPARLON® 6300 is a powdered thixotropic agent based on amide wax for heavy duty paints. Being 100% active,
this product is favorable not only in cost/performance, but because it offers excellent recoatability. This product
activates so easily that it finds applications in a wide variety of formulations. DISPARLON 6300 typically activates at
10°C less than conventional polyamide thixotropes.
70 70 70 70

High Solids Epoxy Primer - High Temperature Substrate Time vs. Temperature vs. Sagging
65 65 65 65
Paint Temp: 32°C/Substrate: 50°C (Thicker Films Equate to Better Anti-sagging)
70 70 70 70

60 60 60 60
Film 65
Film
Temp (deg °C)

Temp (deg °C)

65 65 65
Thickness Thickness
(μm) (μm)
55 55 60 60 55 1400 60 60 55
1400 1000 100
1300 1300 900 900
1200 800
1% DISPARLON 6300 1% Conventional Polyamide 55 55
1200
1100 1100
1400
55 55 1000
800
700
1000
700
1400
1000 1000
1300 50 900 900600 600
50 50 50 1200
900
1300
1200 800 800 500
10 25 15 30 20 35 25 40 900
30 35 40 101100 1100 15 20 10 25 15 30 20 35 25 700
40 700500
30 35 40
10 15 20 50 50 800 800
1000 1000 50 50 600 600400 400
900 900 10 10 15 500 500
10 10 15 15 20 20 25 25 30 30 35 35 40 40
800 800 15 20 20 25 25 30 30 35 35 40 40
400 400
Time (min.) Time (min.)

DISPARLON 6300 Conventional Polyamide

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 Powder Thixotropes

New Thixotropes
DISPARLON® 6250 is a powdered thixotrope based on amide wax for silicone, urethane and polysulfide MS
sealants. This product is 100% active and activates at low temperatures of 60°C-80°C for excellent slump
resistance, shear thinning and strong structure recovery.

MS-Polymer S-203 / Flow Curve MS-Polymer S-203H / Viscosity Recovery

6250

Conventional

6250

Conventional

Activation of Powder Thixotropes

The polyamide powder thixotropes need to be activated (swelled and dispersed) in the system. Add the powder
to the pigment grind portion of the formulation. While grinding the pigments, allow the temperature of the
grind to rise to the temperatures shown in the selection chart below. Once at the “activation temperature”
continue to grind for 15 minutes to get full activation of the polyamide. After activating the polyamide, it is
generally best to mix slowly during the first 20°C of cool down. The slow mixing during cool down will give the
system the most uniform and reproducible rheology.
Please note, these materials will activate at lower temperatures than shown in the chart when in the presence of
alcohols or amines, due to increased hydrogen bonding.

Thixotrope Structure vs Dispersing Temperature

Not Activated Begin Activation Activation Fully Activated

Solvent
20-35°C 35-50°C 50-60°C 60-80°C
Epoxy

Solvent-Free
20-40°C 40-60°C 60-70°C 70-90°C
Epoxy

Curing <20°C 20-30°C 30-40°C 40-60°C

Agent

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 Leveling / Anti-cratering / Wetting

Surface Tension Modifiers Selection Chart

Less Polar More Polar

1958 OX-70 OX-60 L-1983N L-1982N LCN-400 L-1984N 1970 L-1980N

Alkyds Epoxies Acrylics & Epoxies Epoxy Phenolic General Acrylics & Polyesters Polyesters
Polyesters Can Coatings Purpose Polyesters

OX-750HF LAP-10 LAP-20 LAP-30

Acrylics &
Polyesters High Solids Coatings High Solids High Solids
General Purpose Coatings Coatings

OX-883HF
Acrylics &
Modifier’s Function Polyesters High Solids Coatings
Defoaming

Lower Surface Tension

Anti-Popping LHP-90 LHP-95
Wetting & Leveling Wetting & Leveling
Leveling Primers & Topcoats Primers & Topcoats
NSH-8430HF
Anti-Cratering Best Surface Wetting
Topcoats
LHP-91 LHP-96
Best Surface Wetting Best Surface Wetting
Topcoats Topcoats

Additive Level
Product Volatile Active (Total Formula Weight) Application

Leveling

1958 Mineral spirits 20% Liquid 0.2-1.0% For use with long oil alkyds.

1970 Xylene, mineral spirits 40% Liquid 0.2-1.0% Baking systems, automotive, coil.

Polyesters, can, coil.

L-1980N - 100% Liquid 0.2-1.0%
Complies with FDA 21 CFR*.

L-1982N - 100% Liquid 0.2-1.0% Epoxy phenolic can coatings.

Epoxy coatings.
L-1983N - 100% Liquid 0.2-1.0%
Complies FDA 21 CFR*
Most versatile. Acrylic & polyester based
L-1984N - 100% Liquid 0.2-1.0% coatings. Automotive coatings.
Complies FDA 21 CFR*
General purpose, cost effective, easy to
LCN-400 Butyl acetate 50% Liquid 0.2-1.5%
use.

* FDA 21 CFR Section 175.300 (b) (3) xii & xiii (a&b)

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 Defoaming / Anti-popping

Additive Level
Product Volatile Active (Total Formula Weight) Application

Anti-Cratering and Leveling

Excellent substrate wetting and leveling.
Solvent naphtha,
LHP-90 50% Liquid 1.0-2.0% Eliminates surface defects. Silicone free.
Ethyl acetate
Auto refinish and industrial coatings.

Solvent naphtha, 1.0-2.0% Silicone modified version of

LHP-91 50% Liquid
Ethyl acetate DISPARLON® LHP-90.
Excellent substrate wetting and leveling.
LHP-95 Solvent naphtha 50% Liquid 1.0-2.0% Eliminates surface defects. Silicone free.
Auto refinish and industrial coatings.

Silicone modified version of DISPARLON

LHP-96 Solvent naphtha 50% Liquid 1.0-2.0%
LHP-95.
Silicone acrylic copolymer. Excellent
Solvent naphtha, wetting and leveling with good
NSH-8430HF 10% Liquid 0.5-2.0%
Butyl acetate recoatability. Primers and top coats.
Bake systems.

Defoaming and Anti-Popping

Solvent naphtha, All high solids systems. Select based on
LAP-10 20% Liquid 0.5-2.0%
Butyl acetate coating polarity. Coil coatings.
All high solids systems. Select based on
LAP-20 Butyl acetate 20% Liquid 0.5-2.0% coating polarity. Intermediate polarity
coatings.

All high solids systems. Select based on

LAP-30 Butyl acetate 20% Liquid 0.5-2.0% coating polarity. Intermediate polarity
coatings.

Ambient cure and bake finishes.

OX-60 Xylene 50% Liquid 0.2-1.0% Acrylic and polyester coatings.
Excellent in urethane coatings.

OX-70 Toluene, mineral spirits 30% Liquid 0.2-1.0% Epoxy coatings. Ambient cure.

Acrylic and polyester coatings. Bake

OX-750HF Solvent naphtha 10% Liquid 0.5-1.5%
coatings. Automotive. HAPS free.
Acrylic and polyester coatings. Bake
OX-883HF Solvent naphtha 30% Liquid 0.2-1.5%
coatings. Automotive. HAPS free.

UV Additives
- For use in cationic epoxy based UV
UVX-188 100% Liquid 0.1-2.0%
systems.
General purpose. For use in cationic
UVX-189 - 100% Liquid 0.1-2.0%
epoxy and acrylic based UV systems.

UVX-190 - 100% Liquid 0.1-2.0% For use in acrylic based UV systems.

UVX-35 - 100% Liquid 0.1-2.0% For use in highly polar UV systems.

UVX-36 - 100% Liquid 0.1-2.0% For use in acrylic UV systems.

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 Dispersants & Flood/Float Additives

Additive Level
Product Volatile Active (Total Formula Weight) Application

Dispersants
1.0-20% Solvent-free. Dispersing of organic
DA-325 - 100% Liquid
(In-organic pig) pigments.
30-100%
NEW
Solvent-free. Dispersing of organic
DA-375 - 100% Liquid (Organic pig) pigments.

Anti-Flood / Anti-Float
Mixed organic and inorganic pigments.
KS-273N Xylene 45% Liquid 0.4-1.2%
Prevents flocculation and flood/float.
Mixed organic and inorganic pigments.
KS-873N Xylene 47% Liquid 0.2-1.0%
Prevents flocculation and flood/float.

Pearl Pigment Wetting

New Dispersants & Flood/Float Additives
IRIODIN 121 [MERCK] 10.0
DISPARLON® DA-325 is a solvent free wetting and Xylene
DA-325/DA-375
11.5 Dissolver: 1,000rpm-5min.

dispersing agent based on an amine salt of polyether

phosphate, designed for dispersing pigments in solvent
free coating systems. It is particularly effective when used
with filler and inorganic pigments.

DISPARLON DA-375 is a solvent free wetting and

dispersing agent, based on polyether phosphate ester.
DISPARLON DA-375 is effective in decreasing viscosity in
coating systems that are highly filled with pigments or BLANK DA-325 DA-375
fillers.

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Choosing the correct additives will optimize your system and give your product the edge over its competition. King
Industries offers a wide variety of thixotropes, dispersants and surface control additives. We encourage our
customers to work with our highly experienced technical service team to select the proper additive for their demanding
coatings application.
 DISPARLON® Additives for Solventborne and Solvent-free Systems

Notes:

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 ® SPECIALTY CHEMICALS

DISPARLON®
For Waterborne Systems
Rheology, Surface Control and Dispersants
DISPARLON® additives are manufactured by Kusumoto Chemicals Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan. Through a technology
partnership spanning over three decades, King Industries, Inc. serves as exclusive sales, technical service and
marketing arm in North and South America.

Choosing the correct waterborne additive will optimize your system and give your product the edge over its
competition. King Industries offers a wide variety of thixotropes, dispersants and surface control additives.
We encourage our customers to work with our highly experienced technical service team to select the proper additive
for their demanding coatings application.
 Waterborne Additive Types

The DISPARLON® trade name is applied to a series of functional additives used in paint, ink, adhesive and
sealant markets worldwide. Major product lines include rheology modifiers, dispersants and
surface control agents.

DISPARLON DISPARLON Selection

Additive Type Typical Attributes / Properties

Rheology Modifiers A range of anti-settling, anti-sagging and pigment orientation agents which
are recommended for use in coatings, inks, varnishes and stains. They are
Anti-Sagging extremely shear thinning, which allows for easy application by spray, dip,
Anti-Settling brush or roller, while maintaining excellent anti-settling in the container.

The AQ series of dispersants are designed for a variety of hard to disperse

pigments. DISPARLON AQ-320 and AQ-330 are especially recommended for
Dispersants pearlescent and metallic pigments, while DISPARLON AQ-380 was designed
for dispersing carbon black and other organic pigments.

Defoaming A variety of additives designed to eliminate entrapped air and improve gloss
and clarity, while preventing pinholes. Available for air dry and baked
Anti-Popping systems.

Leveling A group of surface control agents based on a specially prepared acrylic, silicone
and acrylic silicone copolymers. These products have the unique ability to
Anti-Cratering eliminate cratering caused by various kinds of surface contaminants and spray
Wetting mists.

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 Rheology Modifiers / Anti-Sagging / Anti-Settling

The DISPARLON® AQ Series of polyamide associative rheology modifiers is designed to suspend dense materials
such as metallic, pearlescent and iron oxide pigments, while maintaining low “in can” viscosity and good sag
resistance. New products have been developed to improve ease of incorporation and performance properties.

Additive Level
Product Volatile Active (Total Formula Weight) Application

Acrylic Rheology Modifier

Water,
AQ-001
Dimethyethanolamine
15% Liquid 0.5-5.0% Post addable, highly thixotropic NEW

Polyamide Rheology Modifiers

Water, Propylene glycol Water reducible systems
AQ-600 20% Gel 1.0-5.0%
monomethylether Also available as a liquid - AQ-870
Emulsions and dispersions,
Water, Propylene glycol
AQ-607 15% Gel 1.0-5.0% best compatibility, excellent efficiency
monobutylether
Also available as ZERO VOC - AQX-60
Water, Propylene glycol Emulsions and dispersions
AQ-610 15% Gel 1.0-5.0%
monomethylether Also available as ZERO VOC- AQX-61

Water, Propylene glycol Best metallic and pearlescent

AQ-633E
monomethylether
22.5% Soft Gel 1.0-5.0%
pigment orientation, post addable NEW

Hybrid Rheology Modifiers

First recommendation for all
Water, Propylene glycol
AQH-800 10% Soft Gel 1.0-5.0% waterborne, anti-settle/anti-sag,
monomethylether
post addable, easiest to use

Water, Propylene glycol AQH-800 with enhanced syneresis

AQH-810
monomethylether
15% Soft Gel 1.0-5.0%
control, post addable
NEW

Amide Selection Tool

Polyamides Modified Polyamide
Best Metallic Orientation

AQ-870 AQ-600 AQ-633E NEW

Liquid Version For Water Reducibles

Hybridized Amides
Best Anti-Settle & Sag

AQX-60 AQ-607 AQH-800

Cosolvent-Free For Emulsions Best Start For Waterborne

ZERO VOC and Dispersions

AQX-61 AQ-610 AQH-810 NEW

Cosolvent-Free For Emulsions For Improved
ZERO VOC and Dispersions Syneresis Control

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 Featured Product: DISPARLON® AQH-800

DISPARLON AQH-800 is an easy to use rheology control additive based on hybridized amide technology
developed for waterborne systems. It forms unique needle-like structures within the formulation, which provides
excellent sag control and prevents pigment settling and hard cake development.
DISPARLON AQH-800 is ideal for coatings requiring good pigment suspension, while maintaining a low “in-can”
viscosity.
AQH-800 Performance: Shear Thinning, Salt Spray, Anti-Sag, Anti-Settle
Shear Thinning Anti-Sag & Anti-Settle
DISPARLON AQH-800 imparts an excellent thixotropic effect The photos below demonstrate the excellent
without a large increase in viscosity, making it unique when anti-sagging and long-term anti-settle
compared to other rheology control agents. AQH-800 is performance of DISPARLON AQH-800 compared
also extremely high shear thinning which allows for easy to other modifier types. Typical dosage is 2-3%
application by spray, dip, brush or roller, while maintaining on total formula weight.
excellent pigment suspension within a container.

Shear Thinning Anti-Settle Comparison - 1 Week at 50°C

NeoCryl XK-98 DSM Neo Resins 1K Self-Crosslinking Wood Coating - NeoCryl XK-98
Viscosity: FC#4 27 sec. (25°C) Application Viscosity: FC#4 27 sec. (25°C)

100.0

AQH-800
Acrylic
10.00
Urethane
Viscosity (P a.s)

Blank
Control Acrylic Urethane AQH-800
1.000
Anti-Sagging Comparison
1K Self-Crosslinking Wood Coating - NeoCryl XK-98
Application Viscosity: FC#4 27 sec. (25°C)
0.100

0.010
0

00
10

00
01

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10

00

,0
0.

1.
0.

10

1,

10

Control Acrylic Urethane AQH-800

Shear Rate (1/s)

Salt Spray
The photos below demonstrate salt spray performance and hydrophobic nature of
DISPARLON AQH-800 compared to other rheology modifiers.

Anti-Corrosion Comparison - 2 Weeks

2K Epoxy-amine Anti-corrosive Primer - Substrate: SPCC-SD
Dry Film Thickness: 50μm

Control Acrylic Urethane AQH-800

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 AQ Series - Dispersants for Aqueous Systems

DISPARLON® AQ-300 series of dispersants are specifically designed to aid in the dispersion of metallic and
pearlescent and carbon black and other organic pigment types.

SELECTION GUIDE [DISPERSANTS for Water Borne Systems]

PIGMENTS

Calcium Carbonate

Barium Titanate
Phthalocyanine

Phthalocyanine

Titanium Oxide
Red Iron Oxide

Barium Sulfate
Isoindolinone
Quinacridone
Carbon Black

Zinc Oxide
Aluminum

Magenta

Alumina
(BaO3Ti)
(CaCO3)
(BaSO4)
Yellow

(Al O )
Green

(ZnO)
(TiO2)
Pearl

Blue

Talc
PRODUCTS

AQ-320

AQ-330

AQ-380

Strongly Recommend Recommend

Additive Level
Product Volatile Active (Total Formula Weight) Application

Polyester Phosphate
Pearlescent & metallic pigment dispersions
AQ-320 - 100% 1.0-2.0%
made with cosolvent such as butyl glycol
(In-organic pigment),
30-100%
Pearlescent & metallic pigment dispersions
AQ-330 - 100% (Organic pigment)
made without cosolvent

Acrylic Polymer
3.0-30%
Propylene glycol (In-organic pigment), Specifically designed to disperse carbon
AQ-380 30% black and organic pigments in waterborne
monomethylether 40-130%
(Carbon black / Organic pigment) formulations

Dispersion of Aluminum Paste Dispersion of Pearlescent Paste

Waterborne Basecoat Waterborne Basecoat

Blank DISPARLON Blank DISPARLON

AQ-330 AQ-320

Formulators DISPARLON AQ-300 series dispersants work synergistically with AQH Rheology Modifiers
note to improve separation and pigment dispersion in various formulations.
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Defoaming / Anti-Popping

Additive Level
Product Volatile Active (Total Formula Weight) Application

Vinyl Polymer
2-ethylhexyl alcohol,
AQ-501 85% 0.3-1.0% Anti-popping agent for waterborne bake systems
Mineral Oil

Hydrocarbon, Universal defoamer and anti-popping agent for all

AQ-7533 30% 1.0-3.0%
2-ethylhexyl alcohol types of waterborne coatings

Defoaming Performance

Blank With DISPARLON

Leveling / Anti-Cratering / Wetting

Product Volatile Active Additive Level Application

(Total Formula Weight)

Polyether Modified Silicone

Propylene glycol Wetting and leveling, wood, plastic,
LS-430 50% 0.03-1.0%
monomethylether acetate general industrial

Acrylic
Leveling with good recoatability,
AQ-200 Butyl cellosolve 20% 0.3-1.0%
bake and air dry coatings

Silicone Acrylic Copolymer

Excellent wetting, leveling with excellent
AQ-7120 2-Ethylhexyl alcohol 30% 0.5-1.5%
recoatability

Leveling Performance

Blank With DISPARLON Blank With DISPARLON

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 DISPARLON® Waterborne Additives for Coatings

Notes:

Contact Information www.kingindustries.com

Global Headquarters European Tech. Sales Office Asia-Pacific Tech. Sales Office
Tech. Service, R&D, and Sales King Industries, International Synlico Tech Co., Ltd.
King Industries, Inc. Science Park 402 42 Ju Lin Ya Yuan ® SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
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