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DISPARLON® NS-5500

DISPARLON® NS-5500 is a post addable hybrid thixotropic agent based on a combination of unique technologies supplied as a free flowing paste. DISPARLON® NS-5500 enables uniform coverage with good gloss, pigment orientation, improved flip/flop, anti-settling and anti-sag properties while keeping viscosity low. This product is especially effective for use in automotive systems with aluminum and wood stains with matting or iron oxide pigments. It is post-addable with low shear.

Properties

Physical Form
Paste

Identification

CASE Ingredients Functions
Rheology ModifierThixotrope

Product families

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Automotive & Transportation
  • Aerospace Coatings
  • Automotive OEM Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
  • Wood Coatings & Finishes
Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes
  • Aerospace Coatings
  • Automotive OEM Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
  • Industrial Coatings
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
  • Aerospace & Aviation

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Other characteristics

Brand
DISPARLON
End Uses
Enamel, Solventborne Coating
Functions
Rheology Modifier, Thixotrope
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Epoxies (EP), Polyesters, Polyurethanes (PU)
Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Paints & Coatings
Use Levels

3 - 8 wt. % (Total Formulation), 3 - 8% (based on total formula weight)

Advantages
  • Excellent anti-settling property
  • Improves metallic pigment orientation
  • Improves matting effect of silica matting agent
  • Excellent handling/Easy incorporation
Appearance
White liquid, White to light yellow paste
Coating Type
  • Enamel
  • Solventborne Coating
Technology
CASE Ingredients
Storage Condition

Do not heat. Store below 40 °C. Heating causes degradation of quality and performance.

Compatible Polymers and Resins
  • Epoxies (EP)
  • Polyesters
  • Polyurethanes (PU)
Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
  • Aluminum
  • Metal
  • Wood

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
% Active7%
Active Matter7wt.%
SolventAromatic 100, Ethanol, IPA—
SolventSolvent naphtha/ Ethanol/2-Propanol—

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