Products in Building Materials

Loxanol® CA 5336 is a newly developed, highly efficient coalescent based on renewable resources. It improves key performance properties such as minimum film forming temperature, odor, and emissions at lower dosages compared to other coalescents. It is recommended for use in architectural coatings, industrial coatings, construction and building products, and graphic arts and binders based on styrene acrylate, pure acrylic, and others.

Foamaster® MO NXZ is a liquid defoamer for emulsion paints and adhesive systems. Based on mineral oil, it is a blend of mineral oils and non-ionic surfactants. This defoamer is suitable for emulsion paints based on various polymers, including styrene-butadiene, acrylic, polyvinyl chloride, ethylene-vinyl acetate, vinylidene chloride, and water-soluble alkyds.

Rheovis® AS 1187 is a rheology modifier recommended for use in a wide range of aqueous formulations, especially suited for adhesives. Typical applications include DIY adhesives, conventional industrial adhesives, construction adhesives, adhesives in the packaging and woodworking industries, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and high-speed machine adhesives.

Trilon® B Powder serves as a versatile chelating agent with features such as boosting stain removal, providing hard water tolerance, and delivering solubilizing properties. As part of the EDTA salts chemical family, it ensures high purity and contributes to enhanced crop yield and quality. This product finds application in various industries, including plasters and renders, metal manufacturing and finishing, auto care, surface care, food facility cleaning and sanitization, industrial cleaning, and vehicle and machinery maintenance. It is suitable for processes like electroplating, leather manufacturing, paper manufacturing, pulp bleaching, and textiles manufacturing.

Tinuvin® 1130 is a liquid UV absorber belonging to the hydroxyphenyl benzotriazole class, specifically designed for industrial coating applications. Its high temperature and extraction resistance make it well-suited for industrial and automotive coatings. Due to its broad UV absorption spectrum, it efficiently protects light-sensitive substrates such as wood and plastics.

Tinuvin® 477 is a liquid, high-performance UV absorber designed for solvent-borne and liquid UV-curable coatings. Formulated with a red-shifted tris-resorcinol-triazine chromophore, it is well-suited for safeguarding UVA-sensitive substrates or ingredients. Key features and benefits include a hydroxyphenyl-triazine UV absorber with high extinction in the UV-A range, excellent photo-permanence, and minimal interaction with metal catalysts and amine crosslinkers.

Foamaster® NO 2331 is a defoamer derived from natural resources, ideal for emulsion polymerization, architectural paints, and adhesives, boasting extensive compliance with food contact regulations. This formulation, free from mineral oil, excels in suppressing foam during monomer stripping. It exhibits exceptional defoaming efficacy and maintains long-term efficiency in final applications. Specifically designed for manufacturing and applying emulsion paints, adhesives, functional coatings, and printing inks, Foamaster® NO 2331 comprises a blend of natural oil, hydrophobic elements, and non-ionic surfactants.

Oppanol® B 13 SFN serves as a water repellent and a viscosity modifier, belonging to the polyisobutylene polymers (PIB) and polyolefins chemical families. This product boasts labeling claims such as stabilizer-free, halal, kosher. It caters to various markets, including adhesives and sealants, building and construction, consumer goods, electrical and electronic products, food and nutrition, industrial, and printing and packaging.

Hydropalat® WE 3486 is a highly effective, concentrated wetting agent for aqueous formulations, providing strong reduction of surface tension, highly dynamic substrate wetting, ease of handling, and absence of flammable co-solvents. This wetting agent is particularly suitable for difficult-to-wet substrates such as plastics and metal surfaces, cellulose film, aluminum and plastic foils, silicone-treated papers, or glass.

COL.9® 1200 serves as a binder, primarily used in building materials, solventless coatings, and stains. Notably, it offers good texture, contributing to the quality of these industrial applications. Its liquid form enhances its versatility in various formulations within the building materials sector.

Rheovis® HS 1169 is a rheology modifier. It is a highly efficient, hydrophobic modified acrylic thickener (HASE) with pronounced pseudoplastic (low-shear) flow behavior for many aqueous paint and coating systems. It is especially suited for interior paints, exterior paints, elastomeric coatings, textured finishes, and wood coatings for brush and spray applications. Rheovis® HS 1169 offers performance highlights such as outstanding thickening efficiency and pronounced pseudoplastic (low-shear) flow behavior.

Acronal® A 420 S is a plasticizer-free dispersion composed of thermally crosslinkable copolymers derived from acrylic acid esters. This dispersion possesses self-crosslinking properties and finds application in self-adhesive nonwovens, including carriers based on PET and glass fibers, filter nonwovens, materials for hygiene and medical purposes, as well as interlinings and high-loft waddings. It exists in liquid form with a faint odor in its dispersion.

Efka® SL 3035 is a slip and leveling agent that improves leveling, increases slip and mar resistance, offers better compatibility compared to pure dimethylpolysiloxane, particularly in polar systems, prevents floating, and is resistant to hydrolysis. It can be used in both water- and solvent-based coatings, and due to its excellent compatibility, Efka® SL 3035 is particularly recommended for polyurethane and polyester wood coatings, helping prevent curtain rupture in curtain coating applications.

Loxanol® MI 6840 is a highly concentrated aqueous dispersion of paraffin wax designed to increase the hydrophobicity of water-based exterior coatings. It is effective in enhancing the hydrophobic properties of water-based exterior coatings and textured finishes.

Tinuvin® 5248 is a liquid light stabilizer blend incorporating a triazine-based UV absorber and a basic hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) for coatings, adhesives, and sealants. Formulated to address the high performance and durability needs of exterior solvent-based automotive, industrial, architectural, and decorative coatings, including energy-curable systems (UV, electron beam). Key features and benefits include high thermal stability and photo permanence, containing a basic multipurpose HALS, a UV absorber insensitive to metal ions and amines, preventing the formation of colored complexes, and a synergistic combination providing superior coating protection against gloss reduction, cracking, blistering, delamination, or color change, ensuring comprehensive substrate protection.

Foamaster® MO 2150 is an excellent defoamer for mid to high PVC decorative coatings, offering exceptional product stability and retaining antifoaming properties during paint storage. It is based on mineral oil and is a blend of foam-destroying substances.

Rheovis® PU 1214 is a polyurethane-based associative thickener, a non-ionic rheology additive for aqueous systems with low shear thinning. It is designed to improve the application and hiding properties of emulsion paints and adhesives, offering superior hiding power in brush application and minimal roller spatter. Additionally, it provides excellent flow-promoting properties, very good scrub and scuff resistances, and low shear thinning. Its chemical nature is a polyurethane polymer in water/butoxytriglycol.

FoamStar® SI 2213 is a defoamer recommended for clear and low-pigmented aqueous coatings and printing inks, particularly those based on polymeric dispersions. It is a blend of foam-destroying polymers, emulsifiers, and silicone. Developed to prevent foam in modern coatings like those based on finely dispersed acrylics, FoamStar® SI 2213 has minimal to no effect on the swelling of rubber stereos, inking rollers, or blankets in printing inks, ensuring excellent compatibility.

Foamaster® MO 2108 is a defoamer based on mineral oil, featuring a blend of low-aromatic mineral oil, hydrophobic silica, and fatty acid derivatives. It is suitable for most water-based paints, lacquers, and printing inks, presenting as an opaque, grayish liquid.

Tinuvin® 5100 is a liquid, non-basic aminoether (NOR) hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS), meticulously developed to impart high durability to exterior industrial and decorative coatings. Tailored for coatings requiring a low-basicity, non-interacting, and high-value stabilizer, Tinuvin® 5100 is designed based on amino-ether functionality. Its low basicity minimizes interactions with acidic paint components, such as curing catalysts. The high efficiency of Tinuvin® 5100 significantly enhances coating performance by reducing paint degradation that leads to issues like cracking, gloss reduction in clear coats, and chalking and fading in pigmented paints. Key features and benefits include being a liquid amino-ether (non-interacting) HALS, minimizing interaction with acidic materials like acid catalysts and acidic pigments, and improving coating resistance to cracking and loss of gloss by scavenging free radicals.

Trilon® D Liquid is a versatile chelating agent designed for various applications. As a key component in agrochemicals, cleaning ingredients, and industrial additives and materials, this liquid formulation excels in its chelating capabilities. Trilon® D Liquid effectively binds with metal ions, enhancing the performance of cleaning products and industrial processes. Its liquid form ensures easy integration into diverse formulations. Unleash the power of Trilon® D Liquid to optimize the efficiency of your products in agrochemicals, cleaning, and industrial applications.

FoamStar® ED 2523 is an emulsion defoamer, a universal polymer-emulsion defoamer enhanced with a small amount of modified polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). It is an excellent defoamer for many flat to semi-gloss aqueous coatings, providing excellent foam suppression during grinding as well as application. It retains antifoam efficiency during extended storage of paint.

BTC Europe GmbH Sodium Silicate 40/42.is a versatile liquid with sodium silicate as its primary chemical component. This product serves multiple functions, including acting as an anti-flocculation agent, corrosion inhibitor, binder, and stabilizer. Falling under the chemical family of silicates and sodium salts, Sodium Silicate 40/42 is designed for applications in the building and construction and industrial markets. In liquid form, it offers convenience for various uses.

Tinuvin® 5050 is a solvent-free, liquid blend featuring a 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-benzotriazole UV absorber (UVA) and a basic hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS). This blend is meticulously designed to meet the demanding cost, performance, and durability requirements of exterior solvent-borne industrial and decorative coatings. Key features and benefits include a synergistic UVA/HALS combination for solvent-based systems, offering protection against cracking, loss of gloss, and color change. Tinuvin® 5050 is particularly recommended for non-acid-catalyzed systems.

Foamaster® NO 2335 is a defoamer based on renewable raw materials. It proves excellent for mat to satin-finished aqueous coatings, serving as an environmentally sound alternative to defoamers based on mineral oil. It retains antifoaming properties even after prolonged storage of the finished paint and offers exceptional product stability.

Oppanol® B 12 N is a solid compound renowned for its dual functionality as a water vapor barrier and viscosity modifier. Classified within the chemical family of polyisobutylene polymers (PIB), this product aligns with high standards, bears halal and kosher labeling claims, and is sourced from renewable resources.

Foamaster® WO 2310 serves as a defoamer for paints and adhesives with broad food contact compliance. It is suitable for the manufacturing and application of emulsion paints and adhesives. Due to its broad food contact compliance, it is well-suited for processes and applications where such requirements are essential, such as emulsion polymerization and adhesive manufacturing.

Foamaster® MO 2114 is a defoamer based on mineral oil, a versatile defoamer for low- to highly pigmented emulsion paints. It eliminates microfoam even in critical applications, can be used in powder coatings, and modifies surface tension. It provides smooth, trouble-free film surfaces and improves gloss. The physical form is a clear, colorless liquid.

Lignostab® 1198 serves as a photo-stabilizer developed specifically for wood pretreatments. It is highly effective for color stabilization of natural and tinted or stained wood, improving the durability of wood substrates coated with clear and transparent pigmented finishes. It prevents yellowing and darkening when exposed to diffused or direct sunlight.

Hydropalat® WE 3966, a solid solution formulated with polyethylene glycols and polyglycols. As part of Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers (CASE) ingredients, it features low foaming properties. In a convenient solid form, Hydropalat® WE 3966 ensures ease of handling and integration into various formulations.

Foamaster® MO NDW is a defoamer based on mineral oil, known for its exceptional product stability. It retains defoaming efficiency even after months of storage, contributing to excellent brushability and avoiding fisheyes. Its chemical nature involves a blend of mineral oils and non-ionic surfactants, making it effective in all systems based on synthetic latex.

Loxanol® CA 5308 is a coalescing agent, highly efficient and based on dicarboxylic acids diisobutyl ester. It proves to be a highly efficient coalescing agent for various coatings, offering benefits such as no VOC, very low odor, and improved scrub resistance.

Acrodur® E 950 L is specifically designed for various applications such as door panels, automotive interior trim, and door components. Renowned for its exceptional dimensional stability, excellent compatibility, high-performance attributes, and lightweight composition, this product caters to both the automotive and transportation sectors as well as the building and construction industries. Its usage extends to automotive interiors, building envelopes, and roofing, including exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) and insulation within construction. It is a preferred choice for building materials such as interior fixtures and wall panels, offering compatibility with natural materials and composites as reinforcements. Acrodur® E 950 L is available in a liquid physical form.

Acrodur® 3558 E is a versatile material designed for a range of applications, including door panels, automotive interior trim, and door components. Recognized for its exceptional dimensional stability, excellent compatibility, high-performance characteristics, and lightweight properties, this product serves the automotive and transportation sectors as well as the building and construction industries. Its applications cover automotive interiors and building envelope and roofing materials, including exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) and insulation for construction purposes. It is a preferred choice for building materials such as interior fixtures and wall panels, offering compatibility with natural materials and composites as reinforcements. Acrodur® 3558 E is available in a liquid physical form.

Irgastat® P 16 is a product designed for various applications, including fittings, housings, tubes, pipes, siding, profiles, and hoses. It offers anti-static properties, is dust-free, easy to handle, and delivers high performance. Additionally, it features low migration, low volatility, reduced surface resistivity, and strong dust traceability. This product is available in granule or solid physical forms.

Hydropalat® WE 3485 is a liquid solution meticulously crafted for varnishes. As part of the anionic chemical family, it guarantees compatibility with cellulose and cellulosics. This formulation boasts low surface tension, good compatibility, improved color acceptance, substrate wetting, high gloss, and low foaming for optimal performance. In a convenient liquid form, Hydropalat® WE 3485 seamlessly integrates into varnish formulations, ensuring ease of use.