Strodex MO-100 Acid anhydride Acid anhydride surfactant Dexter Chemical Dispersing agents >> Surfactants-like >> Phosphate esters Wetting agent/ Wet edge enhancer >> Surfactant Acid Anhydride Surfactants for Paint & Coatings Dexter's Acid Anhydrides can be used by coating technologists in both emulsion and water-reducible applications. Neutralization in situ with 28% ammonium hydroxide, or with a water-soluble amine, increases the water solubility of the anhydride. In this form, the products will exhibit wetting and dispersing properties similar to their potassium salts. However, the amine neutralized salts may show superior anti-rust qualities. If the amine used is relatively volatile, it will evaporate during drying, permitting the surfactant to revert to the free-acid form. Because these free acids have less water affinity, the coatings will exhibit lower water sensitivity. This mechanism of reversion to the free-acid form also prevents inhibition of crosslinking, and in some cases, acceleration of cure has also been noted. STRODEX MO-100 neutralized in situ with triethylamine or ammonium hydroxide is highly recommended for use in coatings because of its resistance to flash rusting and also because of its reduced water sensitivity. Acid anhydride surfactant. Used as a dispersing and wetting agent for emulsion and water-reducible applications. Can be neutralized in situ with triethylamine or ammonium hydroxide for use in coatings. Offers resistance to flash rusting and reduced water sensitivity.