Products in Packaging Coatings: Lacquers

AFCONA 2020 is a very strong defoamer suitable for most solvent-based coatings, printing inks, and thermosetting resin systems. It eliminates foam and blistering, regardless of the source of the air bubbles. However, it is not suitable for transparent, high-gloss clear topcoats.

Inhibisil® 73 anti-corrosion pigment is a calcium oxide-containing synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide. It is designed for use where thin film anti-corrosive protection is needed. Its high calcium oxide content, ease of dispersion, and high Hegman value provide formulation flexibility and expanded process capability.

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.

AFCONA 2038 is a highly compatible defoamer that does not cause in-can haziness. It prevents the formation of foam and blisters during the manufacturing and application of solvent-based wood finishes. This defoamer has excellent compatibility properties, making it especially suitable for use in clear coatings and high gloss coatings. Additionally, it is suitable for use in applications where dry film transparency is essential, such as when applying thick clear coatings by conventional 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 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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

DeMUL 229 is a nonionic emulsifier, improving shear, temperature and electrolyte stability of polymer dispersions. DeMUL 229 can also be used during the premixing phase in the production of waterborne emulsion paints, acting as a process aid and reducing grind time by faster deagglomeration of TiO2 and fillers.

DeCAL 4030 is a low-cost universal thermoplastic Styrene/Acrylic copolymer in emulsion form that offers excellent binding power, adhesion, and gloss. DeCAL 4030 is used in a wide range of applications, including interior and exterior water-based paints, lacquers, adhesives, and flexible fillers.

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.

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.

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® 10-2505 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.

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.

VertecBio™ ELSOL® LQ is a 100% biobased replacement for Butyl Acetate. It is an outstanding solvent for lacquer formulating and cleaning. VertecBio™ ELSOL® LQ dries three times faster than ethyl lactate alone and is an ideal wipe solvent. It can be used in industrial coatings applications, primarily in coil, extrusion, wood furniture and fixtures, containers and closures, automotive finishes and machinery.

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.

ECOTINT® HC MAGENTA A4-P colorants are binder-free and VOC-free pigment preparations of pourable and pumpable consistency based on copolymers and polymeric dispersants. These 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® HC RED A3-R colorants are binder-free and VOC-free pigment preparations of pourable and pumpable consistency based on copolymers and polymeric dispersants. These 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® HC WHITE B6-WO colorants are binder-free and VOC-free pigment preparations of pourable and pumpable consistency based on copolymers and polymeric dispersants. These 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 WHITE 01 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.

ECOTINT® SB REDDISH YELLOW 13 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.

ECOTINT® HC BIVA YELLOW C2-YO 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.

ECOTINT® HC GREEN B5-G are binder-free and VOC-free pigment preparations of pourable and pumpable consistency based on copolymers and polymeric dispersants. These 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® HC OXIDE RED B3-RO colorants are binder-free and VOC-free pigment preparations of pourable and pumpable consistency based on copolymers and polymeric dispersants. These 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® HC ORANGE A2-O colorants are binder-free and VOC-free pigment preparations of pourable and pumpable consistency based on copolymers and polymeric dispersants. These 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® HC YELLOW A1-Y colorants are binder-free and VOC-free pigment preparations of pourable and pumpable consistency based on copolymers and polymeric dispersants. These 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® HC VIOLET A5-V colorants are binder-free and VOC-free pigment preparations of pourable and pumpable consistency based on copolymers and polymeric dispersants. These 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 BLACK 04 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.

ECOTINT® HC COBALT BLUE C1-BO are binder-free and VOC-free pigment preparations of pourable and pumpable consistency based on copolymers and polymeric dispersants. These 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.