Highly effective nonionic polymeric dispersant with excellent pigment stabilization in aqueous systems.
Provides outstanding rheology control and improved storage stability in high-solids formulations.
Low foaming profile, enabling compatibility with high-shear mixing and industrial coating application processes.
Good compatibility with a broad range of water-based resins, including acrylics, vinyl acetate copolymers, and styrene-acrylics.
Eco-premium profile: APEO-free, REACH-compliant, and formulated for low VOC impact in final applications.
Architectural waterborne paints and interior/exterior wall coatings.
Industrial maintenance coatings for metal and concrete substrates.
Water-based printing inks, especially for flexographic and gravure packaging inks.
Construction chemicals, including tile adhesives and cementitious renders.
Specialty dispersions for functional additives and nanomaterial stabilization.
| Chemical Type | Nonionic polyether-based polymer dispersant |
| Product Form | Aqueous solution (~30% active content) |
| Appearance | Clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C) | 5.5 – 7.0 |
| Density (20 °C) | ~1.04 – 1.06 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Completely miscible with water; compatible with common co-solvents (e.g., glycols, glycol ethers) |
| Primary Applications | Pigment dispersion, rheology modification, colloidal stabilization |
| Key Features | Low foaming, APEO-free, high electrolyte tolerance |
Q1: What is the primary function of Sokalan HP 22 in industrial formulations?
A: Sokalan HP 22 is a polyacrylate-based dispersing and stabilizing surfactant designed to prevent particle agglomeration, enhance pigment wetting, and improve colloidal stability—particularly in aqueous systems such as coatings, construction mortars, and ceramic tile adhesives.
Q2: Is Sokalan HP 22 suitable for use in low-VOC or eco-labeled formulations?
A: Yes—Sokalan HP 22 is anionic, non-alkylphenol ethoxylate (APEO)-free, and compatible with many environmentally focused formulation strategies. It supports VOC reduction by enabling stable high-solids dispersions without requiring volatile co-solvents.
Q3: How does Sokalan HP 22 perform under high-salt or alkaline conditions?
A: Sokalan HP 22 exhibits good tolerance to moderate levels of electrolytes and maintains performance across a broad pH range (typically pH 5–12), making it well-suited for cementitious and highly alkaline building material applications.
Q4: Can Sokalan HP 22 be used in combination with other rheology modifiers or surfactants?
A: Yes—it is generally compatible with common cellulose ethers, associative thickeners, and nonionic surfactants. However, compatibility testing is recommended when combining with cationic additives or highly charged polyelectrolytes to avoid potential destabilization.
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