Products in Decorative Materials & Finishes

Hydropalat® WE 3475 is a liquid solution tailored for varnishes. Belonging to the anionic chemical family, this formulation is compatible with cellulose and cellulosics. With features like low surface tension, good compatibility, improved color acceptance, substrate wetting, high gloss, and low foaming, Hydropalat® WE 3475 ensures optimal performance. In a convenient liquid form, this solution facilitates easy integration into your varnish formulations.

Loxanol® OT 5840 serves as an open-time prolonger, supplied in the form of an easy-to-incorporate emulsion. It prolongs the open time and reduces cracking in emulsion paints, organo-silicate, and silicone resin-based mortars and plasters. Loxanol® OT 5840 provides improved storage stability with low emulsifier content, and its chemical nature involves an aqueous emulsion of fatty alcohol.

Loxanol® OT 5846 acts as an open-time prolonger, providing excellent open time for latex-based decorative masonry finishes. This pumpable additive is easy to handle and offers high effectiveness based on a linear fatty alcohol dispersion. It provides elastification, preventing cracks in plasters.

Luhydran® A 848 S is a polymer dispersion designed for architectural coatings. It is a fine-sized, self-crosslinking aqueous dispersion of a straight acrylic copolymer with a hydrophobic composition. Suitable for interior wood coatings, it offers excellent surface hardness, film clarity, water resistance, and blushing resistance.

Hydropalat® WE 3110 is an exceptional solution in the realm of waterborne coatings. Belonging to the alkyl polyglycol ether chemical family, this product stands out with its solvent-free formulation. Tailored for waterborne coating applications, Hydropalat® WE 3110 guarantees a solvent-free composition, addressing environmental concerns without compromising performance.

Acronal® HIDE 6296 is a polymer dispersion designed for architectural coatings, serving as a styrene acrylic binder for paints with exceptional titanium dioxide utilization. It is anionic in dispersion type, offering advantages such as outstanding titanium dioxide utilization, broad formulation latitude, and an exceptional cost-performance ratio. This polymer dispersion finds application in areas like façade paints and interior paints.

Acronal® PLUS 6727 is an aqueous, hydrophobic dispersion featuring a styrene acrylic copolymer. This formulation includes an active component specifically designed to block and lock tannins and nicotine. It serves as tannin and nicotine-blocking primers, offering universal application for both transparent and pigmented systems in decorative and industrial settings.

Acronal® S 813 E is an aqueous dispersion of a silanized styrene-acrylic ester copolymer. Presented in liquid dispersion form, it serves as a key component for manufacturing adhesives and basecoats with enhanced water resistance for ceramic coverings. Additionally, Acronal® S 813 E can be utilized as a base dispersion for primers, demonstrating strong adhesion to both mineral and glazed surfaces. With its unique properties, Acronal® S 813 E provides versatility in applications, ensuring reliable performance in the development of water-resistant adhesives and coatings for ceramic surfaces

FoamStar® ST 2438 is a 100% active defoamer compound combining a hyper-branched FoamStar polymer with high-end organo-silicones. It delivers fast foam knockdown with high efficiency. This defoamer does not reduce the gloss of high gloss paints and coatings, making it effective in difficult-to-defoam high gloss formulations. It ensures fast bubble-break versus conventional defoamers, effectiveness against microfoam, no separation or settling, very good persistence, and suitability for deep and clear/neutral bases.

Loxanol® OT 5900 is an open-time prolonger in powder form. In powder-type masonry finishes and mortars reinforced with redispersible polymeric binders, Loxanol® OT 5900 interacts with the resin, providing extension of open time and workability, hydrophobization, fewer or no drying cracks, and plastification. The chemical nature involves an emulsion of oleochemical compounds on a silica carrier.

FoamStar® SI 2292 is a defoamer and de-aerating agent suitable for aqueous coatings and coatings containing co-solvents. It is especially effective for wood coatings, highly compatible, and consists of a blend of specially modified polydimethyl siloxane. It is recommended for emulsion paints based on pure acrylates and acrylic copolymers, as well as for wood coatings based on acrylates and polyurethane emulsions.

Acronal® ECO 6716 T is an anionic aqueous dispersion of a styrene acrylic copolymer, featuring a faint inherent odor, medium viscosity, and excellent pigment binding power. Presented in liquid dispersion form, it is well-suited for a variety of application areas, including architectural coatings, textured finishes, exterior insulation and finishing systems (EIFS), grouts, interior paints, and primers. With its versatile characteristics, Acronal® ECO 6716 T stands as a reliable solution for achieving high-quality finishes and coatings across a spectrum of architectural and construction projects.

Acronal® A 508 is an aqueous dispersion consisting of fine particles of a straight acrylic copolymer, characterized by medium viscosity, specifically designed for manufacturing water-based primers. It is an anionic dispersion available in liquid form, appearing white in color, with a faint odor.

Nuclesil® 70 serves various markets, including building and construction, hi-care, industrial, and paint and coating applications. Its applications span across building and construction (decorative paints, building materials, plasters, and renders), decorative materials and finishes, hiandi care (home care surface care, institutional and industrial care), industrial cleaning, and power, water, and utilities (water treatment applicable processes, cement manufacturing). It finds utility in home care applications like cleaners and detergents, as well as in iandi cleaning applications and industrial additives. Its end use includes plasterboard, with a physical form available in liquid.

FoamStar® SI 2293 is an excellent defoamer designed for high-quality emulsion paints based on pure acrylates and acrylic copolymers. It is recommended for wood coatings based on acrylic and polyurethane emulsions applied by various methods. The defoamer is effective in emulsion and suspension polymerization during the manufacture of polyvinyl chloride, vinyl acetate, and acrylic emulsions.

Joncryl® 8383 is a rheology-controlled (RC) aqueous dispersion of an acrylic self-crosslinking polymer. Classified as an anionic dispersion, it is presented in liquid form. This versatile product offers numerous advantages, serving as a 'workhorse' with broad formulation latitude. It provides an excellent balance of surface hardness, elasticity, and durability, coupled with superior water and blushing resistance. Joncryl® 8383 also exhibits good blocking resistance, strong interaction with associative thickeners, very good wet adhesion, and a clear film resistant to yellowing. 

Acronal® 81 D is an aqueous dispersion composed of an acrylic ester copolymer produced with acrylonitrile. This liquid polymer dispersion is well-suited for formulating one-sided adhesives and serves as a crucial component in impregnating expandable joint sealing tapes. Specifically designed for the manufacturing of adhesives applied to a single surface during carpet installation, Acronal® 81 D's pressure-sensitive nature also makes it an effective binder for flooring adhesives. With its versatile properties, Acronal® 81 D stands out as a reliable choice for diverse applications, offering efficient adhesion for both carpet and flooring installations.

Joncryl® 8387 is a self-crosslinking, newer generation dispersion based on the rheology-controlled technology platform, tailor-made for exterior wood. Classified as an anionic dispersion, it is presented in liquid form. This product serves as a universal binder for exterior wood coatings in decorative and joinery applications, suitable for clear, semi-transparent, and opaque topcoats, as well as primers and impregnations. Joncryl® 8387 exhibits excellent blocking resistance, outstanding water and blushing resistance, and superior wet adhesion.

Hydropalat® WE 3488 is a liquid solution specially formulated for varnishes. This product, belonging to the anionics chemical family, is designed to excel in varnish applications. With a convenient liquid form, Hydropalat® WE 3488 ensures easy integration into your coating processes.

Acronal® S 813, a silanized aqueous dispersion of a styrene-acrylic copolymer, stands out for its premium quality and eco-friendly composition without formaldehyde and APEO. With an anionic dispersion type, it excels in applications such as premium architectural coatings, textured finishes, exterior insulation finishing systems (EIFS), premium interior paints, primers, special paints for tiles/bathrooms, and paste-like tile adhesives. The product offers exceptional adhesion on mineral substrates, including glazed tiles and glass, along with outstanding wet scrub resistance, excellent water resistance, high cohesion, very good dirt pick-up resistance, and reduced formation of snail trails. Acronal® S 813 is the ideal choice for professionals seeking top-tier performance in a variety of coating applications.

Hydropalat® WE 3221 is a liquid solution crafted for both radiation-curable and waterborne coatings. As part of the silicone chemical family, this versatile formulation ensures optimal performance. With a convenient liquid form, Hydropalat® WE 3221 facilitates easy integration into your coating processes. Tailored for radiation-curable coatings and waterborne applications, it provides flexibility and efficiency for diverse end uses.

FoamStar® ST 2400 is part of a novel series of defoamers based on patented FoamStar® technology. It offers a very fast bubble break compared to conventional defoamers, proving effective in industrial coatings based on acrylic emulsions, with good persistence. The chemical nature involves a defoamer based on patented FoamStar® technology and mineral oil.

FoamStar® ST 2454 is a defoamer highly recommended for systems based on PU-emulsions, amine-neutralized resins, and aqueous 2-pack PU coatings. It is especially efficient in PU emulsions, hybrid systems, and PE solutions, typically without causing a reduction of gloss or transparency. It can be used in clear and top coats.

Braskem Inspire® 114 EU polypropylene impact copolymer is a propylene based resin very suitable for extrusion applications including blown films, sheets, profiles, pipes and blow molded containers. Inspire® 114 EU Performance Polymer has an excellent balance of high stiffness and impact resistance, even at low temperatures. Inspire® 114 EU Performance Polymer combines outstanding mechanical proper es with superior processability due to its high melt strength delivering improved sag properties compared to conventional polypropylenes.

All Braskem America production facilities are certified to produce bio, bio-circular, and circular polypropylene under the ISCC PLUS certification via the mass balance approach.

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Foamaster® NO 2306 is a mineral-oil-free defoamer for aqueous paints and adhesives. It exhibits outstanding defoaming properties when used in emulsion paints, latex-based masonry finishes, and adhesives based on acrylics, styrene acrylics, vinyl acetate ethylene copolymers, and alkyd emulsions. Its chemical nature is based on alkyl poly(alkoxy esters) and fatty esters, making it an environmentally friendly alternative.

Foamaster® MO 2111 is an effective defoamer for dispersion paints, latex adhesive systems, and water-based printing inks, especially suitable for highly filled coatings and related systems. It is based on mineral oil, a blend of mineral oils and modified fatty acid derivatives. The physical form is a turbid yellow liquid.

ZELEC® TY is a neutralized alcohol phosphate that offers efficient antistatic properties for polyolefin fibers, plastics, films, and carpet applications. It lowers electrical resistivity, particularly in environments with higher moisture content. It serves as a wetting and antistatic agent, particularly when water repellency properties are desired. It can be used in conjunction with fluorochemical water-repellent products.

VINNAPAS® EP 6420 is an aqueous dispersion containing a 55% copolymer of vinyl acetate and ethylene. It is produced without the use of plasticizers and is currently being introduced for industrial use. This product provides good adhesion to various plastic surfaces, resulting in permanently flexible adhesive joints.

VINNAPAS® EP 760 is a unique rapid-setting vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer dispersion. It stands out as more than just a high-solids version of the VINNAPAS® EP series. This polymer exhibits exceptional adhesion to challenging substrates that are typically difficult to bond, such as polyester, polyethylene terephthalate, tempered aluminum foil, and polystyrene.

VINNAPAS® EP 706 is a vinyl acetate-ethylene-based copolymer that is produced without the use of formaldehyde donors. It offers good machinability and strong wet tack, providing enhanced adhesion to films such as polyvinyl chloride. Additionally, VINNAPAS® EP 706 exhibits very high plasticizer and solvent viscosity thickening responses.

VINNAPAS® EP 709 is characterized by its high cohesive strength and tensile strength, thanks to its Tg (glass transition temperature) of about +7 °C. It exhibits excellent adhesion to hard substrates and demonstrates great compatibility with inorganic fillers. As a result, VINNAPAS® EP 709 finds application in joint compounds and other building chemical applications.

SILRES® BS 30 is a solventless silicone concentrate based on a mixture of silane and siloxane. In its undiluted form, it provides water and stain repellency to mineral substrates while enhancing their appearance. SILRES® BS 30 is suitable for a wide variety of mineral substrates used in the tile industry, including tumbled marble, limestone, slate, and saltillo clay tile.

Wacker Chemie Acetylacetone (ACAC) is a clear, colorless liquid with a pleasant, ketone-like odor. It serves as a building block for various heterocycles, including isoxazoles, pyrazoles, pyrimidines, and pyridines. Additionally, it is used as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals such as sulfamethazine and nicarbazine.

VINNAPAS® 400 H is a poly(vinyl alcohol)-stabilized vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer dispersion with a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 0°C. It was developed as a higher-viscosity, high-performance dispersion offering a superior balance of adhesive and cohesive properties useful in achieving much higher formulation viscosities.

VINNAPAS® CA 55 is an aqueous polymer dispersion based on vinyl acetate and ethylene. It is particularly suited for carpet binder applications where a medium-firm hand is required. The dispersion combines high solid content with a low viscosity—a combination that permits the addition of high filler loadings, resulting in adhesive formulations with high solid contents that are typically required in the carpet industry. VINNAPAS® CA 55 is not produced with any added organic solvents, plasticizers, or formaldehyde donors.

VINNAPAS® EP 710 is a high-viscosity vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer dispersion that is characterized by its low formaldehyde and low free VAM residue content. It exhibits good machinability and strong wet tack. VINNAPAS® EP 710 provides enhanced adhesion to films, particularly polyvinyl chloride. Additionally, it demonstrates high-viscosity thickening responses to plasticizers and solvents.