DISPERSOGEN AN 200

Technical Data Sheet

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DISPERSOGEN AN 200 Copyright ©

Clariant International Ltd, 2023

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Universal dispersing agent for organic and inorganic www.clariant.com

pigments, wetting agent and compatibilizer for water-borne Issue

and solvent-borne paints and lacquers December 2023

Chemical name Blend of surface-active components

Product properties 1

Appearance (25°C) Brownish, clear liquid

Chemical and physical data

Specifiaction Unit Method

Active substance content About 80 %

pH value, 1% in water About 6.0 DIN EN 1262
Density (25°C) About 1.07 g/cm3 DIN 51757
Solubility in water (25°C) Soluble
Viscosity (25°C) About 560 mPa*s Brookfield, spindle 18
Melting point About 0 °C
Renewable Carbon Index About 29 %

Profile

1 These characteristics are for guidance only and not to be taken as product specifications. The tolerances
are given in the product specification sheet. For further product properties, specifications, safety, and ecologi-
cal data, please refer to the MSDS.

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active components suitable for organic and inorganic pigments in low to medium
concentrated waterborne pigment preparations. Dispersogen AN 200 is Copyright ©
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recommended for specialty carbon blacks such as Printex 85 and Color Black
FW 171 (Orion Engineered Carbons). Dispersogen AN 200 is especially suitable Contact
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borne and solvent-borne coatings. Dispersogen AN 200 is recommended as
compatibilizer in acrylic lacquers and emulsion paints, as well in solvent-borne
alkyd lacquers to improve tinting strength, reduce rub-out and water absorbtion.

USE RECOMMENDATION IN PIGMENT PREPARATIONS

20-50 wt.-% on pig-
Water-borne  Organic pigment 
ments
40-100 wt.-% on pig-
Solvent-borne ○ Carbon black 
ments
Inorganic pig- 5-15 wt.-% on pig-
Resin-free  
ment ments
5-10 wt.-% on pig-
Resin based ○ Titanium dioxide 
ments
 Suitable
 Partly suitable
○ Not suitable

Processing instruction: Mix Dispersogen AN 200 with water and all other liquid
components before adding the pigments to the millbase. The use of 2 -4% lecithin
for specific pigments like PR 101 reduces the viscosity of the pigment paste and
enables to increase the pigment load at the same time. Additionally, lecithin
improves the compatibility of waterborne colorants with solvent based coatings.
The addition of Dispersogen LFS up to 6% is an option to reduce the viscosity
and to improve the mechanical stability of the organic pigment preparation during
mixing and storage in the tinting machines. Dispersogen AN 200 is an open time
extender for decorative paint systems.
USE RECOMMENDATION WITH FILLER PIGMENTS AND POS PIGMENT
PASTES
Organic pigments are either dispersed alone or in combination with filler
pigments, like calcium carbonate, China Clay or barium sulfate. The filler pigment
increases the body, the viscosity and can overcome sedimentation.
In some cases, rheology modifiers are also added to increase viscosity and to
reduce sedimentation of pigments. Sedimentation can occur when the pigment
concentration and the viscosity of the paste is low. Low pigment concentrations
are chosen for light shades.

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Kaolin or pigments mance Pig-
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sulfate pigments
Filler pig- Contact
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ments
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Fumed silica
0–2% 0–2% 0–2% 0–2%
or bentonite
Organic pig-
5 – 30 % 2 – 10 %
ments
Carbon black
2 – 20%
pigments
Dispersogen
8 – 12 % 8 – 12 % 8 – 12 % 8 – 12 %
AN 200
Lecithin
0–4% 0–4% 0–4%
Polyglycol
6% 6% 6% 6%
G 500
Remainder biocide, defoamer, water

USE RECOMMENDATION IN WATER-BORNE & SOLVENT-BORNE PAINTS

AS COMPATIBILIZER
Dosage rate sup-
Dosage rate active
Paint system ply
in %
in %
Acrylic lacquer 1.0 – 1.5 % active 1.0 – 1.5 % supply
PVC 20-50 % dosage dosage
Emulsion paint o.5 – 1.5 % active 0.5 – 1.5 % supply
PVC 40-80 % dosage dosage
Solvent-borne alkyd
0.5 – 1.5 % active 0.5 – 1.5 % supply
lacquer
dosage dosage
PVC 20-50%

Processing instruction: Dispersogen AN 200 can be used during the pre-mixing

phase or as post additive.

COMPATIBILITY TO BINDER SYSTEMS

Water-borne Solvent-
borne
Acrylic binder  -
Alkyd - 
PU  -
Epoxy  -
 Suitable
 Partly suitable
○ Not suitable
- Not tested

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Ethanol  MPA 
1-Butanol  Butyl acetate ○ Copyright ©
Butyl glycol  Xylene  Clariant International Ltd, 2023

Dibasic ester  White spirit ○ Contact

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 Dispersible
○ Instable or insoluble

Sustainability
The product has been awarded with the EcoTain(R) label through a screening
process and provides sustainability benefits above market standard representing
a best-in-class solution.

Storage and Shelf Life

Dispersogen AN 200 should be stored in a dry place. Below 0°C the product
becomes cloudy. After heating to 25°C and mixing with a propeller stirrer the
product is ready for use. The material should be stored in tightly closed containers
at 20-25°C in a clean and aerated place.

The shelf life is 730 days after the date of production. After expiration, the product
should be analyzed for extension of the shelf life.

Preservation
No preservative is added.

Safety
Please see Material Safety Data Sheet before handling the material.

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