A liquid or gas added to a mixture to promote dispersion or to maintain dispersed particles in suspension. A dispersant or plasticizer is a liquid or gas added to a mixture to promote dispersion or to maintain dispersed particles in suspension. Also, a dispersant is a compound consisting of a surfactant and a solvent, sprayed to dissipate oil slicks. Dispersants are continuously sought which have higher fluidity under adverse storage conditions because of their ease of handling. Furthermore, dispersants are also sought which are capable of dispersing higher amounts of particulate solids such as pigments in an organic liquid medium and which result in paints and inks which exhibit superior properties such as improved gloss