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Lubrizol Introduces Solsperse W40 High-Performance Aqueous Dispersant for Universal and Water-Based Colorants

100% active, APE‑free aqueous dispersant improves pigment dispersion and color stability.

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By: KERRY PIANOFORTE

Editor, Coatings World, Coatings World

Lubrizol has announced the launch of Solsperse W40 Hyperdispersant, a 100% active, APE-free aqueous dispersant engineered to improve pigment dispersion and stability in water-based coatings and universal colorant systems. With excellent compatibility in oil-based alkyd paints, Solsperse W40 enables production of universal colorants which can be used with both water and solvent-containing base paints.

Solsperse W40 is designed to disperse both organic and inorganic materials effectively—even in systems containing high levels of fillers—offering formulators a robust, flexible solution for modern architectural coatings. The dispersant can also be used as a post-addition compatibilizer to improve color acceptance between water-based colorants and a wide range of base paint chemistries.

Key Performance Benefits of Solsperse W40

  • Improved pigment dispersion and stability in aqueous systems
  • Excellent compatibility with oil-based alkyd paints for universal colorant production
  • Effective on both organic and inorganic pigments, even with high filler levels
  • Enhanced color development and color strength
  • Useful as a post-addition compatibilizer to improve color acceptance in mixed-chemistry systems
  • Ultralow VOC, APEO-free technology supporting sustainability and regulatory compliance

Advanced Colorant and Coating Performance Backed by Solsperse™ Technology

As part of Lubrizol’s industry-recognized Solsperse™ dispersant portfolio, Solsperse™ W40 provides the stabilizing power, pigment wetting efficiency and broad compatibility needed for today’s complex colorant and coating systems.

“Solsperse™ W40 delivers a combination of high color development and excellent compatibility, while supporting low VOC and APEO-free formulation goals,” said Miriam Peralta, Marketing Manager at Lubrizol. “Its ability to improve color acceptance across multiple base chemistries gives customers a versatile tool to create more efficient, more reliable universal colorants and aqueous coatings.”

Enabling High Performance Universal Colorants and Water Based Coatings

Solsperse™ W40 is ideal for formulators developing universal colorant systems, water-based architectural paints and industrial coatings that require both performance and long-term stability. Its ability to bridge waterborne and solvent-containing bases provides significant formulation flexibility.

Availability

Solsperse W40 is now available globally. Formulators can contact their Lubrizol representative or visit the Solsperse™ W40 product page to explore additional product details or to request product samples.

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