Products in Rail & Mass Transit Coatings

Crystic® Sandable Brush Gelcoat 42PA is an orthophthalic sandable gelcoat, filled, pre accelerated and formulated for brush application. It has been specially designed for applications that are to be post-painted. This gelcoat is available in a limited range of colors.

Crystic® Sandable Spray Gelcoat 44PA is an isophthalic sandable spray gelcoat for post painting application. This pre-accelerated, isophthalic, filled gelcoat has been specifically designed for applications that are to be post-painted mainly for transport industry. Crystic Gelcoat 44PA has been formulated for spray application.

S-395-SP5 is a synthetic wax with a DSC melt peak above 120°C, good crystallinity, and the high onset of melt. Shamrock’s product line of micronized waxes provides rub and abrasion resistance. Included in this line are products that provide gloss, matting, clarity, and controlled slip in a range of particle sizes.

S-394-N1 is a synthetic wax with a DSC melt peak above 110°C and good onset of melting. Shamrock’s product line of micronized waxes provide rub and abrasion resistance. Included in this line are products that provide gloss, matting, clarity, and controlled slip in a range of particle sizes

S-381-N5 is a modified, micronized blend of natural and synthetic wax that has a uniform melting range peaking at 91°C. Shamrock's product line of micronized waxes provide rub and abrasion resistance. Included in this line are products that provide gloss, matting, clarity, and controlled slip in a range of particle sizes.

Sunspheres™ 200 Nm are optically clear, solid fused amorphous microspheres designed for use in a wide variety of coatings, inks, adhesives, powder coatings, and thermoplastics, including UV curable compositions. These sub-micron sized spheres can be used to improve physical and mechanical properties including reduced shrinkage, improved adhesion, impact resistance, and enhanced surface qualities such as hardness, mar and scratch resistance. The average particle size is 200 nanometers and range in size from about 50 nm to 500 nm.

SPP-40 is a low molecular weight polypropylene texturing agent.

Polychem G7758-MS16-60 is a general purpose air drying enamel vehicle with maximum resistance to yellowing on aging and exposure to kitchen fumes.

Hydrocer 257 is a stable, non-ionic aqueous synthetic wax dispersion.

TACorr G50-50 is a ready to use water soluble version of the pure polymer TACorr G50

FluoroSLIP® 893-A is a stir-in powder blend of spherical micronized polyethylene (PE) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

TACorr G50 is a novel, polymeric corrosion inhibitor, offering multi metal protection, e. g. On alumina alloys, iron & steel, non ferrous metals, zinc and others. It was developed through a combined R&D project with Fraunhofer IFAM, Bremen.

NonSKID 8001 is a combination of micronized polypropylene and PTFE. Shamrock’s NonSKID micropowders provide resistance to sliding forces.

GP® CL-7004 phenolic resin from Georgia-Pacific Chemicals is a thermoplastic novolac. It is used as a crosslinking resin for epoxy and polyester resins. Its low phenol content, convenient softening point, and melt viscosity are conducive for use in powder coatings.

ADDITOL® XL 203 stands as a versatile formulation, serving as a dispersant, wetting agent, and anti-floating agent. Proudly claiming to be NMP-free, APEO-free, and tin-free, this product boasts features such as high film thickness, circulation stability, high gloss, wet-on-wet properties, high pigment loading, and low pigment flotation. Tailored for enamel and solvent-borne coating applications, ADDITOL® XL 203 offers special properties, including high pigment loading without viscosity increase, reduced dispersing time, and enhanced gloss and leveling. Its application versatility extends to air drying and stoving solvent-borne paints, particularly for water-dilutable paint systems.

CeraSPERSE 31 is carnauba wax compounded in Butyl Carbitol (Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether). This slow-evaporating, hydrophilic glycol ether provides compatibility with both polar and non-polar systems. Shamrock’s CeraSPERSE products are manufactured using a controlled crystallization process that allows the production of 1 micron wax dispersions. These wax compounds have a translucent appearance with a shiny gloss and a creamy feel. In addition to our standard products, Shamrock can develop and produce a wide range of compounds on a make-to-order basis.

Optically clear, solid fused amorphous silica microspheres specially engineered for paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and thermoplastics, including UV curable compositions. These microspheres increase corrosion resistance, reduce shrinkage, improve adhesion and impact resistance, and enhance surface qualities including mar and scratch resistance. The Sunspheres™ 15.0 have a median particle size of approximately 15.0 microns, with 90% of particles passing 45 microns.

S-395-N2 is a synthetic wax with a DSC melt peak above 120°C, good crystallinity and high onset of melt. Shamrock’s product line of micronized waxes provide rub and abrasion resistance. Included in this line are products that provide gloss, matting, clarity, and controlled slip in a range of particle sizes.

CeraSPERSE 174 is synthetic wax and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) compounded in refined linseed oil. Shamrock’s CeraSPERSE products are manufactured using a controlled crystallization process that allows the production of 1 micron wax dispersions. These wax compounds have a translucent appearance with a shiny gloss and a creamy feel. In addition to our standard products, Shamrock can develop and produce a wide range of compounds on a make-to-order basis.

Catana™ EPOX 2474 is a distilled min. 98% grade of normal-butylglycidylether. Catana™ EPOX 2474 is most efficient viscosity reducing reactive diluent for high viscosity epoxy resins such are applied in adhesives, laminating, tooling, etc.

CeraSPERSE 171 is a synthetic wax compounded in refined linseed oil. Shamrock’s CeraSPERSE products are manufactured using a controlled crystallization process that allows the production of 1 micron wax dispersions. These wax compounds have a translucent appearance with a shiny gloss and a creamy feel. In addition to our standard products, Shamrock can develop and produce a wide range of compounds on a make-to-order basis.

SST®-1MG is a friable grade of PTFE powder which can be reduced to an average particle size of 1 – 2 microns.

TACorr BNi is a ready to use corrosion inhibitor for multimetal, iron & steel. It is mainly designed for all kinds of paint and coating applications.

S-379-H is a synthetic wax with a DSC peak melt around 100°C and corresponding low onset of melting. Shamrock’s product line of micronized waxes provide rub and abrasion resistance. Included in this line are products that provide gloss, matting, clarity, and controlled slip in a range of particle sizes.

HydroCER 605 is a 50% active blend of high molecular weight polyethylene (PE) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dispersed in water.

flashproTAC C4E is a ready to use flashrust inhibitor for iron & steel. It is mainly designed for all kinds of paint & coating applications.

High brightness, work-horse calcined kaolin clay, extremely low crystalline silica content.

HydroCER 7410 is a 45% aqueous dispersion of medium molecular weight polyethylene wax. The HydroCER products are wax emulsions, dispersions, or a combination of these.

ADDITOL® LED 01 is a transparent liquid primarily designed for the paints and coatings sector, specifically targeting the automotive and transportation industries. It finds its application in various segments such as automotive OEM coatings, rail, mass transit coatings, aerospace coatings, and marine coatings. This product is formulated to be compatible with metal substrates and surfaces.

Catana™ CAA 2340 is a solid consisting of dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide. Catana™ CAA 2340 can be used as catalyst for polymerization of e.g. Coatings and powder coatings.

S-483 is a spherical synthetic wax with a DSC melt peak above 110°C. It has good onset of melting and low crystallinity. Shamrock’s product line of micronized waxes provide rub and abrasion resistance. Included in this line are products that provide gloss, matting, clarity, and controlled slip in a range of particle sizes.

SPP-300 is a low molecular weight polypropylene texturing agent. The SPP Series consists of polypropylene powders in a controlled range of particle sizes. These products are stir-in powders that can be easily dispersed under high-speed mixing in solvent, UV, or water-based inks & coatings.

SPP-25 is a low molecular weight polypropylene texturing agent. The SPP Series consists of polypropylene powders in a controlled range of particle sizes. These products are stir-in powders that can be easily dispersed under high-speed mixing in solvent, UV, or water-based inks & coatings.

Jalpon™ 1500A is a rust preventive base compound that is comprised primarily of gelled calcium sulfonate and a proprietary wax blend. The combination of high non-volatiles and moderately high viscosity will produce firm and waxy films that performs well under severe conditions, particularly salt environments. This product can be used “as is”, further diluted or formulated, using a variety of compatible coating components.

S-375 is a synthetic wax with a DSC peak melt around 100°C and the corresponding low onset of melting. Shamrock’s product line of micronized waxes provides rub and abrasion resistance. Included in this line are products that provide gloss, matting, clarity, and controlled slip in a range of particle sizes.

GP® CL-7002 phenolic resin from Georgia-Pacific Chemicals is a thermoplastic novolac. It is used as a crosslinking resin for epoxy and polyester resins. Its low phenol content, convenient softening point, and melt viscosity are conducive for use in powder coatings.