Products in Other Specialty Coatings: Defoamer

ADDITOL® XL 123 N, a versatile formulation, excels as both a flow promoter and a defoamer. It proudly claims to be tin-free, NMP-free, and APEO-free. With standout features such as wet-on-wet properties, improved degassing, high temperature curing, excellent scratch resistance, overbake resistance, and improved long wave reduction, this product finds its niche in clearcoat applications. Offering a comprehensive set of benefits, ADDITOL® XL 123 N is the ideal choice for achieving superior performance and efficiency in coatings, particularly in the demanding realm of clear coatings where scratch resistance, curing, and degassing properties are critical.

ADDITOL® VXW 4926 is a silicone-free antifoaming additive specially formulated for water-dilutable paints. Its key attributes include rapid defoaming or air release, facilitating the application of high film thickness in stoving paints without causing cissing. This versatile additive is well-suited for combinations of dispersions with water-dilutable synthetic resins. Notably, ADDITOL® VXW 4926 aligns with environmentally conscious practices, being labeled as APEO-free, VOC-free, and bio-based. This makes it a preferred choice for formulators seeking sustainable and eco-friendly solutions in waterborne coatings.

ADDITOL® XL 6531 is a silicone-free solution of defoaming polymers suitable for various applications, including industrial coatings, 2-component acrylic/isocyanate systems, unsaturated technical polyester resins, and gel coats. As a defoamer, it excels in inkjet ink, solventborne coatings, gelcoats, and clearcoats. Noteworthy features include high film thickness, a high popping limit, improved degassing, and low blistering. This product supports labeling claims of being APEO-free, formaldehyde-free, and tin-free, meeting diverse industry requirements.