Products in Additives: Enamel

Hydropalat® WE 3650 is a low-foaming wetting agent with key benefits including highly effective wetting for water-based coatings and ink applications, excellent dynamic surface tension reduction in combination with low foam stabilization, and suitability for lacquers or inks experiencing substrate wetting or cratering issues. Due to its excellent wetting properties, the product can also positively affect ink transfer and adhesion.

Dispex® Ultra FA 4483 is an excellent dispersing agent for inorganic pigments. In clear, viscous liquid form, Dispex® Ultra FA 4483 is well-suited for dispersing inorganic pigments like iron oxide, titanium dioxide, calcium sulfate (gypsum), etc.

Efka® SI 2022 is a silicone-based defoamer suitable for both solvent-based and solvent-free coatings. It prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application. It is recommended for two-pack systems based on polyurethane and epoxy resins, especially suited for polyurethane-based curtain coating finishes, and baking enamels based on alkyd resins or saturated polyesters.

Efka® SL 3236 functions as a slip and leveling agent, being an organically modified polysiloxane soluble in various solvents. It improves general surface characteristics and is recommended for non-aqueous coatings like baking enamels, acid-curable or polyurethane wood finishes.

Efka® FL 3600 is a flow and leveling agent that offers a strong reduction of surface tension, good compatibility, and effective anti-cratering properties. In slightly yellowish liquid form, Efka® FL 3600 enhances the flow and leveling characteristics of coatings.

TYTAN™ TET is a titanium chelate of triethanolamine and isopropyl alcohol complexes. TYTAN™ TET is a water-soluble titanate that can be used in a variety of applications, e.g., as a cross-linking agent in aqueous and non-aqueous paint, wire enamel, and as an adhesion promoter in polyurethane systems.

AFCONA 3750 is a silicone-based leveling and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings that does not impact inter-coating adhesion. It is a highly fluorocarbon-modified acrylic polymer with very low surface tension, allowing it to substitute and perform as silicones without the side effects of silicones.

AFCONA 3770 is a leveling agent with good defoaming effect and anti-crater working for solvent-based coatings. Fluorocarbon modified acrylic polymer. AFCONA 3770 is a fluorocarbon modified acrylic polymer. Besides acting as an effective leveling agent, it also gives a strong defoaming effect as well as anti-crater properties.

AFCONA 2023 is a moderate defoamer with minimal side effects. It prevents the formation of foam and blisters during the manufacturing and application of solvent-based coatings. The product has a moderate defoaming property and does not show many of the obvious side effects seen when using some stronger defoamers.

AFCONA 3280 is a special modified polysiloxane that is soluble in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters and ketones, but insoluble in water. It offers slip, defoaming, and improvement of surface characteristics without hurting intercoat adhesion. Additionally, it offers better hot water resistance than other polyether modified polysiloxanes.

AFCONA 3758 is a leveling and flow control agent for solvent-based coatings with anti-crater properties. AFCONA 3758 is a special modified polyacrylic polymer. It reduces drastically surface tension of organic coating systems. This, together with good compatibility in most solvent-based systems and with minimal foam stabilizing effect, makes it very effective as an anti-crater and flow control agent for all solvent-based coatings.

AFCONA 3700 is a wetting, leveling and flow control agent for solvent-free and solvent-based coatings with excellent anti-crater properties. AFCONA 3700 is a highly fluorocarbon modified polyacrylic polymer. It has very low surface tension and therefore it can substitute and perform as silicones without the side effects of silicones.

AFCONA 3778 is a leveling agent for solvent-based and solvent-free coatings. It is a pure polyacrylic leveling agent. Polyacrylics are well known for flow and leveling performance. AFCONA 3778 also acts as a defoamer and deareator in most coating systems. It does not interfere with intercoat adhesion.

AFCONA 3779 is a leveling agent for solvent-based coatings. It is a pure polyacrylic leveling agent. Polyacrylics are well known for flow and leveling performance. AFCONA 3779 also acts as defoamer in most coating systems. It provides anti-flooding and floating properties, works as a defoamer and deareator.

AFCONA 5010 is tailor made as an effective dispersant for TiO2 and extenders. It helps to wet and disperse inorganic pigments making it an effective dispersant for TiO2. However, if a white base will be tinted with other colors later, AFCONA 4010 would be a better choice.

Pangel B20 is a powdered additive with a high thickening and anti-settling capacity for intermediate polarity systems, particularly recommended for systems based on aromatic and unsaturated polyester type solvents. It provides thixotropic, suspension and sagging-resistance properties to systems based on aromatic and unsaturated polyester type solvents, Pangel B20 does not require the use of a polar activator for its dispersion.

Pangel B10 is a powdered additive with a high thickening and anti-settling capacity for intermediate-low polarity systems, particularly recommended for systems based on white spirit type solvents. The dispersion process of Pangel B10 is similar to that of other solid components of the formulation, being necessary to ensure appropriate product wetting and the application of sufficient mechanical energy (shear). Equipment such as cowles, dissolvers, silverson types, colloidal mills, horizontal, vertical, and basket grinding equipment are enough to obtain a good dispersion.

Deuteron® OG 330 is a remarkable enhancer known for significantly improving slip, abrasion, and rub resistance in aqueous coatings and inks. Its low viscosity and dust-free delivery form make it easily manageable in paint manufacturing processes. With a concentration of approximately 46%, it's designed to optimize cost-effectiveness while delivering enhanced properties to coatings and inks.

Tytan™ TNBT serves multiple purposes, including its utilization as a moisture scavenger to extend the shelf life of moisture-sensitive, high-viscosity products. It is exclusively suitable as an additive for solvent-based products and facilitates ambient temperature curing while enhancing corrosion resistance.

Afcona - 5010 is an anionic wetting and dispersing additive for inorganic pigments, mainly for TiO2 and extenders.

Afcona - 3779 is a leveling agent specifically designed for solvent-based coatings.

Afcona - 3700 is a wetting, leveling, and flow control agent for solvent-free and solvent-based coatings with excellent anti-crater properties.

Tytan™ TET is a water-soluble titanate utilized across various applications. It serves as a cross-linking agent in both aqueous and non-aqueous paints, wire enamel, and as an adhesion promoter in polyurethane systems. Notably, it forms very strong ionic bonds with metallic substrates.

Pangel® S9 is a highly efficient powder rheological additive made from high-purity sepiolite, suitable for aqueous systems. It serves as a gelling and suspending agent for high and medium-polarity systems. Pangel® S9 consists of highly purified sepiolite with no intentionally added substances. As a natural mineral, it may contain low-level impurities detectable semi-quantitatively via X-ray diffraction (XRD).

Pangel® B20 is a rheological additive derived from sepiolite (hydrated magnesium silicate), with its particle surface organically modified to ensure compatibility with medium and low polarity systems or solvents. It forms a three-dimensional network of particles, enhancing the viscosity and thixotropy of the end product. In epoxy coatings, Pangel® B20 offers the option for partial or complete substitution of fumed silicas and organophilic bentonites typically used as rheological additives, presenting additional cost-effective benefits in formulations.

Cardolite® NT-1515 is a high-viscosity polyamide, free from solvents, specifically crafted for use with solid or liquid epoxy resins. Its epoxy systems excel in maintenance coatings, primers, and enamel paint formulations due to their remarkable corrosion resistance and adhesion properties. Additionally, this product proves beneficial in various adhesive applications.

Afcona - 3758 is a leveling and flow control agent for solvent-based coatings with anti-crater properties.

Pangel® OM4 is a rheological additive designed for intermediate to low polarity systems, formulated with highly purified bentonite clay. It's suitable for use with aliphatic solvents as well as mineral or synthetic oils. This standard organo-bentonite requires pregel preparation using a polar activator, making it ideal for low to medium-polarity solvent-based systems.

Additive EP024 73 Wa/BG is an epoxy phosphate additive for waterborne stoving enamels. With this resin it is possible to improve adhesion and resistance to corrosion, chemicals and stains.Features & BenefitsFor waterborne stoving enamelsImprove adhesionImprove resistance to corrosion

Additive EP135 is an epoxy-phosphate ester resin developed as an additive for stoving enamels. This resin improves humidity and corrosion resistance, adhesion, chemical resistance, stain resistance and pasteurization resistance.Features & BenefitsFor stoving enamelsImproves humidity and corrosion resistanceImproves adhesion, chemical resistance

Adhesion Promoter for Paints and Coatings / Metallic PigmentsBorchi® Gen HE is a silicone-free paint adhesion promoter additive designed to enhance adhesion in coatings applied to metal substrates. This solution is recommended for baking paints and primers. Borchi® Gen HE is an oil-free polyester resin solution supplied as 60% in xylene.

Acti-Min® PG is a carefully produced, high quality, kaolin clay designed for the paint industry. It is also well suited to adhesives, sealants, and white rubber applications. Strict attention to the clay source and to process control assures a consistently high brightness and suitable particle size for the use in the contractor-grade paints. The naturally fine particle size of Acti-Min® PG keeps the +325 Mesh low and has a higher percentage of particles less than 0.5 microns compared to coarser clays. This size distribution allows the paint formulator to maximize the hiding power of titanium dioxide (TiO2), while reducing overall formulation cost.

Polyether modified polysiloxane for improved flow and slip properties in solvent- and water-based coatings systems, 100 % active, VOC-free.

Spurso® is a wetting and dispersing agent for solvent-based alkyd coatings.

Phenylmethyl silicone additive for improved leveling in solvent-based coatings systems.

Borchi® Gen 911 is a modified polyester wetting and dispersing agent .