Products in Building & Construction: Lacquers

AFCONA 2024 is a strong defoamer with leveling performance for all solvent-based coatings. It is a unique defoamer. It has very strong defoaming and anti-foam performances with additional good leveling. This is in contrary with most of the other defoamers, which influence the leveling performance negatively.

AFCONA 2050 is a strong defoamer for most solvent-based coatings. AFCONA 2050 offers very strong defoaming and anti-foam performance with good compatibility in many resin systems. It is suitable for solvent-based coatings, printing inks and thermosetting resin systems. The product eliminates foam and blistering, regardless of whether the air bubbles are caused by the substrate.

AFCONA 2036 is a paint additive classified and labeled according to the CLP regulation, which replaces AFCONA 2035 in MIBK with DIBK. It prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application, and has a combination of good defoaming and compatibility with most resin systems. It is recommended for medium viscosity applications applied by spray and brush.

AFCONA 2028 is a moderate defoamer that is easy to incorporate. AFCONA 2028 prevents the formation of foam and blisters during the manufacturing and application of solvent-based wood finishes.AFCONA 2028 is particularly suitable as a defoamer for curtain coatings and may also be used during production. When foam causes a problem during packaging, AFCONA 2028 may be added slowly while stirring, which will speed up the bubble-breaking process. For this application, AFCONA 2028 is more user-friendly and easier to handle than AFCONA 2022 because it is less sensitive to crater formation and other well-known defoamer side effects.

Lo-Vel® HSF belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Lo-Vel® 6200 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Lo-Vel® 2003 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

AFCONA 2035 is a moderate defoamer that minimizes side effects, prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application, and offers good defoaming and compatibility with most resin systems. It is recommended for medium-viscosity applications applied by brush and conventional spray methods, and is suitable for systems ranging from low to high polarity.

AFCONA 2018 is a silicone-free defoamer that is recommended for systems where in-can transparency is important. It prevents the entrapment of air during processing steps such as stirring or pumping, and functions well during the application of paints and lacquers. AFCONA 2018 is well-suited for solvent-based wood finishes where foaming is a problem when applied by spraying.

AFCONA 2040 is a moderate defoamer with minimal side effects that prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application. It offers a combination of good defoaming and compatibility with most resin systems. It is recommended for medium-viscosity applications applied by spray and brush, and is particularly suitable for systems ranging from low polarity to high polarity. AFCONA 2035 is recommended for brush and conventional spray applications.

AFCONA 2045 is a silicone-based defoamer used to prevent the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application of solvent-based coatings, including polyurethane clear coats. It is effective even in difficult situations such as airless spray, brush, and roller application, and has strong defoaming properties with a very good transparent appearance.

LO-VEL® 8300 flatting agent is a synthetic amorphous precipitated silica treated with a functionalized wax. It is designed for use in waterborne and solvent-borne coatings, and is suitable for coatings with a dry film thickness of less than 1 mil (< 20 microns).

Lo-Vel® 2000 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Lo-Vel® 27 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

LO-VEL® 8100 flatting agent is a high-efficiency flatting agent that is ideal for use in a variety of coating systems. It is a synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide, wax-treated silica designed for use where a Hegman value of 6 to 6.75 is required. Moreover, its high flatting efficiency, resistance to settling and heat-age stability provide formulation flexibility and expanded process capability.

AFCONA 4047 is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant for the deflocculation of all types of pigments. AFCONA 4047 is a highly effective polymeric dispersant used to stabilize inorganic and organic pigments, as well as carbon blacks. Steric hindrance provides very good stability performance with all type of pigments.

Lo-Vel® 66 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Lo-Vel® 2023 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

AFCONA 2048 is a defoamer for both spray and brush applications of solvent-based wood coatings. It is especially suited for high gloss solvent-based wood finishes and is highly compatible, not causing unacceptable haze. It is particularly useful for brush applications, as it quickly evaporates and provides rapid defoaming.

Deuteron® MK-F is an organic duromeric matting agent suitable for a wide range of coating applications, including water-borne, solvent-borne, and 100% systems. These matting agents can be employed as stand-alone additives or in conjunction with other materials to enhance their properties. The distinctive synthesis of Deuteron MK matting agents results in highly amorphous particle structures with a comparatively high surface area (BET), making them outstanding matting agents.

Deuteron® WAX TF is a micronized PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)-modified polyolefin with a fine particle size distribution and excellent ease of dispersion. PTFE imparts coatings with superior mar resistance and anti-blocking properties. Given the high cost of pure PTFE powders, this product provides a cost-effective solution by combining PTFE with polyolefin, offering many of the outstanding properties of pure PTFE.

Deuteron® MK-F6 is an organic duromeric matting agent suitable for a wide range of coating applications, including water-borne, solvent-borne, and 100% systems. These matting agents can be employed as stand-alone additives or in conjunction with other materials to enhance their properties. The distinctive synthesis of Deuteron MK matting agents results in highly amorphous particle structures with a comparatively high surface area (BET), making them outstanding matting agents.

Deuteron® MK is an organic duromeric matting agent that can be utilized in nearly all coating applications, including water-borne, solvent-borne, and 100% systems. These matting agents can be used independently or in combination with other materials to enhance their properties. The unique synthesis of Deuteron MK matting agents results in highly amorphous particle structures with a comparatively high surface area (BET), making them excellent matting agents.

Crestakyd® 10-2505 is a fast drying alkyd that has excellent brushability and flow characteristics, as well as good gloss retention and weathering resistance. This long oil air drying alkyd can be used for economical decorative and do-it-yourself paints, including primers, topcoats, and varnishes.

Texicryl® 13-013 is a styrene acrylic copolymer emulsion containing a plasticizer. The product gives excellent adhesion on substrates and even at low temperature, the flexibility is good. It is suitable for paints, sealants, acrylics, highly filled putties and soft fillers applications.

Crestakyd® 30-9055 is a rapid solvent release alkyd that has high stability and good cold check test. It is an essential paint and coating component, offering excellent durability, good flow and leveling properties. This short oil alkyd can be used for easy sanding NC sealers and NC finishes.

Crestakyd® 30-5005 is short oil fast drying alkyd resin with high hardness. It is an essential paint and coating component, offering excellent durability, good flow and leveling properties. This short oil air drying alkyd is used in air drying primers and finishes, metal and wood application.

Crestacryl® 71-5060 is a thermoplastic acrylic resin, which gives rapid solvent release, very good elasticity, excellent adhesion on various metallic substrates and very good alkali and water resistance. It can be used for primers, paints for metal and finishes for wood.

Crestakyd® 10-2023 is a high-solid iso-phtalic, has excellent brushability and flow characteristics, as well as weathering resistance. It is recommended for the production of low VOC exterior paints and wood stains, impregnations. It is also compatible with conventional long oil alkyds and thixotropic resins and can be used in combination to improve the solids of the resultant paint.

Crestakyd® 20-9509 is a high solids, medium oil alkyd based on linoleic rich fatty acids supplied in butyl acetate and designed for use in wood coating finishes. It has been designed for use in high solids acid curing finishes for wood. Coating systems based on this resin exhibit fast cure, excellent pot-life and good wet heat resistance.

ECONYL® ORANGE OR1 are very low-VOC pigment preparations of pourable and pumpable consistency based on copolymers and polymeric dispersants. These binder-free pigment pastes are resistant to drying out and suitable to be used either for in-plant tinting or for dosing dispensers. They can be used either by unit of weight or unit of volume.

ECONYL® ORANGE OR2 are very low-VOC pigment preparations of pourable and pumpable consistency based on copolymers and polymeric dispersants. These binder-free pigment pastes are resistant to drying out and suitable to be used either for in-plant tinting or for dosing dispensers. They can be used either by unit of weight or unit of volume.

ECOTINT® SB ORANGE 06 colorants are very low-VOC pigment preparations of pourable and pumpable consistency based on copolymers and polymeric dispersants. These binder-free pigment pastes are resistant to drying out and suitable to be used either for in-plant tinting or for dosing dispensers. They can be used either by unit of weight or unit of volume.

ECONYL® BLUE BL1 are very low-VOC pigment preparations of pourable and pumpable consistency based on copolymers and polymeric dispersants. These binder-free pigment pastes are resistant to drying out and suitable to be used either for in-plant tinting or for dosing dispensers. They can be used either by unit of weight or unit of volume.

ECONYL® VIOLET VL1 are very low-VOC pigment preparations of pourable and pumpable consistency based on copolymers and polymeric dispersants. These binder-free pigment pastes are resistant to drying out and suitable to be used either for in-plant tinting or for dosing dispensers. They can be used either by unit of weight or unit of volume.

ECOTINT® SB GREENISH YELLOW 07 colorants are very low-VOC pigment preparations of pourable and pumpable consistency based on copolymers and polymeric dispersants. These binder-free pigment pastes are resistant to drying out and suitable to be used either for in-plant tinting or for dosing dispensers. They can be used either by unit of weight or unit of volume.