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Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

BASF Sokalan CP 5 Surfactant

BASF Sokalan CP 5 is a polyacrylate-based anionic dispersant and rheology modifier from BASF’s Sokalan polymer series. It stabilizes pigments in waterborne coatings, enhances viscosity control, and improves shear-thinning behavior. Widely used in architectural paints, industrial coatings, and ink formulations for superior colloidal stability and application performance.
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Features Of BASF Sokalan CP 5 Surfactant

  1. High-performance polyacrylate-based dispersant with excellent pigment stabilization in aqueous systems.

  2. Low foaming profile, enabling efficient use in high-shear industrial processes without foam-related defects.

  3. Good compatibility with a broad range of water-based resins, including acrylics, vinyl acetate copolymers, and styrene-butadiene latexes.

  4. Enables improved color strength and gloss retention in architectural and industrial coatings.

  5. Designed for low-VOC formulations and compliant with major global regulatory frameworks for sustainable coatings.

Typical Applications Of BASF Sokalan CP 5 Surfactant

  1. Architectural interior and exterior paints.

  2. Industrial maintenance coatings for metal and concrete substrates.

  3. Water-based wood stains and varnishes.

  4. Printing inks for flexible packaging and paper applications.

  5. Construction additives for cementitious and plaster-based decorative finishes.

Specifications Of BASF Sokalan CP 5 Surfactant

Chemical TypePolyacrylic acid sodium salt (anionic)
Product FormAqueous solution (~30% active content)
AppearanceClear to slightly opalescent, light yellow liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20°C)7.0 – 8.5
Density (20°C)1.04 – 1.07 g/cm³
Viscosity (25°C, Brookfield RV, spindle #1, 20 rpm)50 – 200 mPa·s
SolubilityCompletely miscible with water; compatible with common co-solvents (e.g., glycol ethers)
Primary ApplicationsPigment dispersion and stabilization in waterborne coatings and inks


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