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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.

Brand: DISPARLON (81 products)

Functions: Rheology Modifier, Thixotrope

End Uses: Enamel, Solventborne Coating

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP), Polyesters, Polyurethanes (PU)

Physical Form: Paste

Technical Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Rheology Modifier,
Thixotrope
Technologies
CASE Ingredients
Product Families
CASE Ingredients — Additives
Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Anti-Settling,
Enhances Flip-Flop Effect,
High Gloss,
High Sagging Resistance,
Low Shear Contribution,
Low Viscosity,
Matting
Advantages
  • Excellent anti-settling property    
  • Improves metallic pigment orientation    
  • Improves matting effect of silica matting agent    
  • Excellent handling/Easy incorporation   

Applications & Uses

Markets
Automotive & Transportation,
Paints & Coatings
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
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Epoxies (EP),
Polyesters,
Polyurethanes (PU)
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Aluminum,
Metal,
Wood
Coating Type
Enamel,
Solventborne Coating
Use Level
3 - 8 wt. % (Total Formulation), 3 - 8% (based on total formula weight)
Applications

DISPARLON NS-5500 can be used in a wide range of coating systems, and is especially recommended for metallic coatings for plastics such as high perftormance enamels and two-component urethane systems.

Properties

Physical Form
Paste
Appearance
White liquid, White to light yellow paste
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
% Active7%-
Active Matter7wt.%-
SolventAromatic 100, Ethanol, IPA--
SolventSolvent naphtha/ Ethanol/2-Propanol--

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

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