Abstract:
A dye and pigment dispersion containing a sulfuric acid semiester of the formula
IN WHICH X is ethylene or propylene, R1 alkyl of 4 to 14 carbon atoms, R2 hydrogen or alkyl of 4 to 14 carbon atoms, n an integer of 2 to 25, z zero or an integer of 1 to 8 and Me hydrogen, alkali, alkaline earth metal, an ammonium ion or a radical of an organic base, and a process for preparing it by grinding the dye or pigment in the presence of an aqueous solution of said sulfuric acid semi-ester. The dispersing agents obtained have a good dispersing effect and tinctorial strength and give a neutral reaction in contrast to most of the known anionic dispersing agents.