Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

BASF Dispex Ultra FA 4480 Wetting Agent

BASF Dispex Ultra FA 4480 is a high-performance anionic wetting agent from BASF’s Dispex Ultra series, designed for aqueous coatings and inks. It delivers exceptional substrate wetting, pigment dispersion stability, and low foam generation while maintaining compatibility with diverse resin systems and electrolytes.
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Features Of BASF Dispex Ultra FA 4480 Wetting Agent

  1. High-efficiency wetting of hydrophobic pigments and fillers in aqueous systems.

  2. Excellent compatibility with a broad range of acrylic, styrene-acrylic, and vinyl acetate-based binders.

  3. Low foaming profile, supporting stable high-shear dispersion and air release during formulation.

  4. Enables improved color development and gloss retention in final coatings.

  5. Non-ionic, APEO-free chemistry compliant with current regulatory expectations for sustainable formulations.

Typical Applications Of BASF Dispex Ultra FA 4480 Wetting Agent

  1. Architectural interior and exterior wall paints.

  2. Industrial maintenance coatings for metal and concrete substrates.

  3. Wood coatings including primers and clear topcoats.

  4. Waterborne automotive refinish basecoats.

  5. General-purpose water-based industrial coatings (e.g., coil, can, and plastic coatings).

Specifications Of BASF Dispex Ultra FA 4480 Wetting Agent

Chemical TypeNon-ionic polyether-modified siloxane
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to amber, clear to slightly hazy liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution)6.0 – 8.0
Density (20 °C)1.01 – 1.04 g/cm³
Viscosity (25 °C)200 – 600 mPa·s
SolubilityCompletely miscible with water and common co-solvents (e.g., glycol ethers, alcohols)
Primary ApplicationsWetting agent for aqueous pigment dispersions and low-VOC coatings


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