Water-soluble acrylic dispersions were stabilized with nonionic and ionic surfactants and dyed with org. and inorg. thickening agents. The quantity and type of phase in the state of sedimentation equil. as well as dispergation efficiency and limiting viscosity nos. were detd. The water-soluble polyurethane oligomer showed the highest dispersability in presence of surfactants and was recommended for dying the studied systems.