Brands in Architectural Coatings

ECOTINT® Smart contains 12 colorants for interior and exterior applications and 4 inorganic colorants for Facades. It is optimized to balance refill cost and performance with broad compatibility in water based and solvent based paints.

IrisBlend U is our series of universal colorants, specific for architectural paints for interiors and exteriors, designed to be used into tinting equipment.

SYCO 566® is a high-performance, APEO free wetting agent, compatible with anionic and non-ionic surfactants. It is recommended for difficult-to-wet substrates such as silicone-treated plastics, papers or glass, cellulosic films, and aluminum and plastic sheets.

FoamStar® products are used as defoamers. BTC’s FoamStar® defoamers suppress and destroy foam and its negative effects during inks and printing applications. By removing or inhibiting air bubbles they are important process aids throughout the production as well as the applications process. Manufacturers benefit from foam-free production processes by reaching their desired results much quicker.

Nonionic surfactant based on a synthetic primary alcohol.

Raven carbon blacks consist more than 100 products for many of which are widely regarded as industry benchmarks. To this day, it remains the jettest carbon black in the world.

ColourFal® colorants represent our line of universal glycol-based colorants. A line of colorants not just for those who need an optimal system but for those who care for high-performance, quality colorants. ColourFal® universal colorants are designed for use in retail stores or point of sale (POS) machine tinting systems and in-plant usage. Designed to deliver optimal performance with unsurpassed compatibility, ColourFal® provides one of the cleanest and richest color palettes available in the market.

CristolBrite is a high purity silica, produced from synthesized cristobalite. To achieve and control CristolBrite’s unique characteristics, we utilize C.E.D. cristobalite, which is synthesized using a proprietary, solid state, high heat, manufacturing process.

Amphi® is a line of 100% fermentation-produced, TSCA-approved* and REACH registered biosurfactants that utilize the unique properties of sophorolipids (SLP) - a type of biosurfactant in the glycolipid class. These biosurfactants can be tailored for use in a variety of industrial applications, by acting as dispersants, emulsifiers, wetting agents and more.Amphi® biosurfactants:USDA certified 100% biobasedReadily biodegradableNo prop 65 issues & no 1,4-dioxaneNon-GMO & palm oil freeLow carbon footprint*Amphi® M TSCA-approved, Amphi® CL & CH TSCA pending.

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IMAGITINT Machine Colorants are Universal Type and are designed to have a broad compatibility with water based emulsion paints and solvent-based decorative alkyd enamel paints. IMAGITINT Machine Colorants are specifically formulated for the use in volumetric dispensing machines and for volumetric in-plant tinting. IMAGITINT Machine Colorants are suited for accurate and easy dispensing via automated and manual dispensing machines. IMAGITINT Machine Colorants are rigidly controlled for color strength, tone and disperse easily and completely in most decorative paint bases. However, compatibility should be re-ascertained after any change in paint base formulation. IMAGITINT Machine Colorants remain in suspension with minimum agitation and do not skin. Canisters should be properly capped after every top up / addition.

Unique 100% solids synthetic oil, Chemacoil is recommended for use as a stain vehicle or a modifier for latex paints. It has good dry, flexibility, adhesion and color retention, while impeding mildew growth.

IrisGlitter is our line of glitters made from polyester film metallized aluminum with excellent color stability and brightness.

NEXIVA® brand comprises spray-dried polymeric binders for use as binders in architectural coatings as well as paints, adhesives, nonwovens, carpet, sealant and paper applications. The technology is suitable for manufacturing interior wall paints in either liquid or powder form. These dispersible polymer powders allow the formulation of paints without the addition of biocides and offer key advantages when it comes to storing and transporting paints.

Rezimac epoxy-modified alkyd resins produce a resin that is saponification resistant, as well as tolerant of strong solvents when recoated. Because of the epoxy component, they adhere well to various substrates. Ideal for use as general metal primers and primers for galvanized steel.

Hydropalat® from BTC types are used as wetting agents and surface modifiers. They provide a formulation with adequate wetting properties, enhance different component compatibility and/or improve the appearance of a coated surface in furniture & floorings coatings, automotive & industrial coatings, inks & printing applications.