Products in Automotive OEM Coatings: Solventless & High Solids Coating

Efka® PX 4753 is a liquid formulation designed to function as an emulsifier and dispersant, specifically tailored for epoxies (EP) and acrylics. This versatile solution boasts tin-free labeling claims, aligning with environmentally conscious practices. Efka® PX 4753, in its liquid form, ensures easy and efficient application. Noteworthy features include high pigment loading and high gloss, enhancing the overall performance of formulations.

Efka® MI 6790 ED is a specialized anti-static agent designed for use in powder coating and solventless and high-solids coating applications. This product comes with the added benefit of low VOC, aligning with labeling claims for environmentally conscious formulations. Efka® MI 6790 ED enhances substrate wetting, contributing to improved overall performance in coating applications.

Efka® PX 4787 is a liquid formulation serving as a versatile emulsifier and dispersant. Tailored to meet the needs of diverse markets, including automotive and transportation, consumer goods, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging, Efka® PX 4787 ensures ease of application in its liquid form.

Efka® SL 3200 serves as a slip and leveling additive, featuring solvent-free polysiloxane block polymer. Its key benefits include enhancing flow and slip in solvent-based and solvent-less coatings.

Efka® SI 2723 acts as a defoamer, developed for the rapid de-aeration of solvent-free polyurethane and epoxy compounds. It yields excellent results in flooring applications, ensuring foam- and blister-free self-leveling coatings. Additionally, it acts as a leveling agent, contributing to a smooth coating surface, all while maintaining a low odor. Its chemical nature consists of a solution of defoaming substances containing silicone.

Efka® PX 4780 is a liquid formulation designed to function as an emulsifier and dispersant. This versatile solution caters to diverse markets, including automotive and transportation, consumer goods, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging. In its liquid form, Efka® PX 4780 ensures easy and efficient application.

Efka® RM 1469 is a multifunctional additive designed to serve as a rheology modifier, anti-sagging agent, and thickener. This versatile product is compatible with various polymers and resins, including polyurethanes (PU), acrylics, melamines and melamine formaldehydes (MF), and cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), along with polyesters. It boasts features such as good shear viscosity and high gloss, making it a valuable addition to formulations where these properties are crucial.

Basonol® HPE 1170 B is a liquid polyester belonging to the Polyesters chemical family. Ideal for automotive OEM coatings and vehicle refinish applications within the paints and coatings sector, this product offers versatility and reliability. Tailored for Automotive and Transportation Coatings and Finishes, Basionics™ LQ 01 simplifies application with its liquid physical form.

SILRES® SY 409 is a solution of methylphenyl group-containing silicone resin that is recommended as a binder for medium- or high-solids heat-resistant paints in combination with other organic resins. It is highly suitable for introducing a compatible silicone component into other binder systems to increase their weathering or heat resistance.

Neol® Neopentyl Glycol Flakes is a colorless solid at room temperature (approx. 20°C) with a sweet odor. It is a bifunctional alcohol used in the synthesis of the following products: Resins, such as polyurethanes and polyesters Polyols, such as polyesters, polycarbonates and polycaprolactones Plasticizers

HDO® 1,6-Hexanediol Flakes is a bifunctional alcohol used in the synthesis of the following products: Resins, such as polyurethanes and polyesters Polyols, such as polyesters and polycarbonates Plasticizers

HDO® 1,6-Hexanediol Molten Low PCF is a bifunctional alcohol used in the synthesis of the following products: Resins, such as polyurethanes and polyesters Polyols, such as polyesters and polycarbonates Plasticizers

BASF 1,5-Pentanediol (PDO) is a colorless liquid at room temperature (20°C). It is miscible in water and organic solvents. It is a bifunctional alcohol used in the synthesis of the following products: Resins, such as polyurethanes and polyesters Polyols, such as polyesters and polycarbonates Plasticizers Piperidine

Neol® Neopentyl Glycol Sol. 90% is a colorless aqueous slurry with a mildly sweet odor. It is a bifunctional alcohol used in the synthesis of the following products: Resins, such as polyurethanes and polyesters Polyols, such as polyesters, polycarbonates and polycaprolactones Plasticizers

HALOX® 430 JM is a non-toxic, heavy metal-free anti-corrosive pigment designed for use in waterborne and solventborne protective coating systems. HALOX® 430 JM is based on a unique synergy between an ion scavenging and passivation mechanism. It is recommended for use in long-term applications where the use of heavy metals, such as zinc, strontium, barium, molybdenum, and chromate, is of concern.

HALOX® SZP-391 is a white, nonrefractive, corrosion-inhibiting pigment that is highly efficient and versatile. It is recommended for use in a wide variety of resin systems, such as alkyds (both traditional and high solids), epoxies, latexes, water-reducible alkyds, high acid value resins, catalyzed baking systems, and vinylidene chloride latexes. Its fine particle size and low oil absorption make HALOX® SZP-391 the preferred pigment for thin-film applications (<1 mil or 25 microns).

HALOX® Z-PLEX® 250 is a white, non-refractive, corrosion-inhibiting pigment used in various protective coatings. It is classified as Zn3(PO4)2.2H2O (dihydrate) and is compliant with ASTM D6280, Specification for Zinc Phosphate Pigment Type I. The recommended loading levels for HALOX® Z-PLEX® 250 range from 5–10% based on the total formula weight.

HALOX® SZP-391 JM is an efficient and versatile corrosion-inhibiting pigment. It is a white, nonrefractive, corrosion-inhibiting pigment used in protective coating systems. HALOX® SZP-391 JM is equally effective in such resins as alkyds (both traditional and high solids), epoxies, latexes, water-reducible alkyds, high acid value resins, catalyzed baking systems, and vinylidene chloride-based latexes and is recommended for use in a wide variety of resin systems.

HALOX® Z-PLEX 111 is a corrosion-inhibiting pigment used in protective coating systems that is highly versatile and more cost-effective than commercial zinc phosphate. HALOX® Z-PLEX 111 can provide a higher level of corrosion protection than commercial zinc phosphate when used as an equal-weight replacement.

HALOX® 430 is a non-toxic, heavy metal-free anticorrosive pigment designed for use in waterborne and solventborne protective coating systems. HALOX® 430 is based on a unique synergy between an ion scavenging and passivation mechanism. It is recommended for use in long-term applications where the use of heavy metals, such as zinc, strontium, barium, molybdenum, and chromate, is of concern.

AFCONA 5281 is an effective dispersing agent for organic and carbon black pigments. It stabilizes the pigments through steric hindrance and its high solids content makes it suitable for low VOC coatings applications. AFCONA 5281 can be used as the sole dispersant in pigment concentrates or be combined with other high molecular weight dispersants, such as AFCONA 4071 or AFCONA 4701, in order to optimize compatibility and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, AFCONA 5281 can also be used as a post-addition in systems to achieve improved pigment stability.

AFCONA 5290 is a 100% solid dispersant created for high-solid systems and formulations that are facing VOC limitations. It is suitable for all solvent-based systems ranging from low to high polarity, including air-dry alkyd. It has very good pigment stability and performance. It gives good viscosity reduction and high color strength. AFCONA 5290 is provided with almost 100% active ingredient; therefore, it is an excellent dispersant for high-solid coatings like polyurethane, epoxy and UV coatings.

AFCONA 5220 helps to wet and disperse inorganic pigments, mainly TiO2, and extenders. It helps to wet and disperse inorganic pigments, mainly TiO2, and extenders. AFCONA 5220 is special designed as an effective dispersant for TiO2. Therefore, recommended for pure white systems.

AFCONA 6745 is a synergist additive that is specifically designed for use with phthalocyanine pigments, carbon blacks, and organic violets. It should not be used on its own, but rather in combination with one of the AFCONA 4000-series high molecular weight dispersants.

LIOPTAL A 471 is a heat-reactive, high-solids acrylic resin, curable with amino resins or blocked polyisocyanates. Used in combination with blocked polyisocyanates or melamine resins, stoved finishes have high flexibility, color stability, and weathering resistance. It has applications in coil coatings, can coatings, automotive OEM coatings, metal coatings, and industrial coatings.

SYNTHOLUX 432 PAA is a radition-curing, amine-modified, low-viscosity polyether acrylate. It is recommended to use it as a sole, highly reactive binder or together with other radiation-curing binders to increase flexibility. It has applications in industrial coatings, furniture coatings, wood flooring, automotive OEM coatings, and other printing applications. 

SYNTHALAT A 149 HS is a hydroxyl group-containing, high-solid, polyester-containing, acrylic-resin. Used in combination with polyisocyanates for air- and ovendrying, 2-pack high-solid clear- and pigmented top coats for metals and plastics with high mechanical properties, quick physically drying, high gloss and body, excellent weather- and chemical resistance. < 420 VOC at spray viscosity. 

SYNTHALAT A-TH 1141 is a hydroxyl group containing, high-solid polyester containing acrylic resin. Used in combination with polyisocyanates for air- and ovendrying 2-pack high-solid clear- and pigmented top coats for metals and plastics with high mechanical properties, quick physically drying, high gloss and body, excellent weather- and chemical resistance. < 420 VOC at spray viscosity. It has applications in industrial coatings and in automotive OEM coatings.

SYNTHOESTER TS 4309 is a highly flexible, cycloaliphatic, saturated polyester. It is recommended to use aliphatic polyisocyanates in very flexible 2-pack coatings, especially for soft-feeling coatings. The resin can also be used to increase the flexibility of acrylic resins and aliphatic polyesters, like SE 186 HS, for yellowing-resistant top coats. It has applications in industrial coatings, coil coatings, can coatings, metal coatings, and automotive OEM coatings.

SYNTHOLUX 271 UA is a radiation-curing, aliphatic urethane acrylate dissolved in a reactive thinner. It is recommended to use it as a coating wood and paper. It can also be used as a sole binder or together with other radiation-curing binders to increase flexibility. It has applications in wood flooring, industrial coatings, furniture coatings, other packaging, and paper applications.

SYNTHOESTER HD-165 is a polyester containing hydroxyl groups. It is recommended to use it in combination with aliphatic or aromatic polyisocyanates to obtain two-component coatings with low temperature flexibility and good weathering resistance. This can be used to elastify different acrylic resins. It has applications in metal coatings, industrial coatings, coil coatings, wood flooring, and automotive OEM coatings.

LIOPTAL A 470 is an acrylic resin cross-linked with melamine resin. It is used for stove-drying top coats in combination with melamine resins. It has applications in coil coatings, industrial coatings, automotive EOM coatings, and also in can coatings.

SYNTHOESTER 186 HS is a hydroxyl group containing, high-solid polyester resin. It is recommended to use it in combination with melamine resins and CAB for base-coat enamels. It can also be used with aliphatic polyisocyanates for air- and oven-drying 2-pack high-solid laquers and fillers with high mechanical properties, high gloss and body, and very good chemical and weather resistance. It has applications in marine transportation, marine coatings, automotive OEM coatings, metal coatings, wood coatings, and finishes.

SYNTHALAT A-TS 4399 is a polyisocyanate crosslinkable high-solid acrylic resin. It is recommended to use it with aliphatic polyisocyanates for 2-pack soft-feeling coatings. Also with other acrylics and aliphatic polyisocyanates as elastifiers for air- and overdrying 2 packs top coats, pigmented and clear with high elasticity, chemical-, petrol-, and weather resistance for vehicle coatings. It has applications in furniture, metal coatings, wood coatings and finishes, furniture coatings, and automotive OEM coatings.

SYNTHALAT A 147 HS is a hydroxyl group containing polyester and acrylic resin. Used in combination with polyisocyanates for air- and ovendrying 2-pack high-solid clear- and pigmented top coats for metals and plastics with high mechanical properties, high gloss and body, good weather- and chemical resistance.

SYNTHOESTER TS 2245 is a siloxane-modified, cycloaliphatic, hydroxyfunctional, high-solid polyester resin. This can be cross-linked with polyisocyanates for high-performance, air- and forced-drying 2-pack top coats. It has applications in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, metal coatings, marine transportation, and industrial maintenance.