Products in Additives

Efka® FA 4654 AN is a versatile liquid dispersant and emulsifier with compatibility across a spectrum of polymers and resins, including epoxies (EP), alkyds, and chlorinated compounds. Formulated with mineral oils and fatty acids, this dynamic solution enhances dispersion and emulsification processes. Its liquid form ensures convenient incorporation into various systems. It can optimize the performance of your formulations, promoting efficient dispersion and emulsification of diverse polymers and resins.

Luvitec® K 90 solution 20% concentration serves as a binder, finding applications in the building materials and paper and pulp industries. This solution is environmentally friendly and caters to various market segments, including adhesives and sealants, industrial, and printing and packaging. It is used in chemical manufacturing, industrial adhesives and sealants, packaging and paper (particularly flexible packaging adhesives), industrial additives for paper and pulp, and printing and packaging for tapes, labels, and adhesives. Its physical form is in a liquid state.

Efka® PU 4009 is a polymeric dispersant for both inorganic and organic pigments. It results in reduced dispersing time, improved gloss, prevention of flooding and floating, and higher color strength. Due to its favorable combination of price and performance, Efka® PU 4009 is a compelling substitute for conventional wetting and dispersing agents.

Hydropalat® WE 3123 functions as a wetting agent primarily used in waterborne coatings. It finds application across various sectors such as automotive, building and construction, consumer goods, and in the paints, coatings, printing, and packaging industries. It typically comes in solid form.

Dispex® CX 4320 AM is a CASE ingredient specifically designed for dispersing and wetting applications in various industries. As part of the Dispersing and Wetting Additives product family, it excels in industrial coatings, architectural coatings, waterproofing, and weatherproofing formulations. This versatile dispersant plays a crucial role in enhancing the performance of adhesives, sealants, and building materials. Ideal for applications in building and construction, including building envelope and roofing projects, Dispex® CX 4320 AM ensures optimal dispersion and wetting in industrial coatings, as well as printing and packaging processes such as tapes, labels, and adhesives.

Efka® PA 4400 is a versatile CASE ingredient designed for exceptional performance. This innovative product, belonging to the CASE Ingredients category, serves as a dispersant and emulsifier. With cutting-edge technologies underpinning its formulation, Efka® PA 4400 falls within the broader spectrum of ingredients, specifically categorized under additives. As part of the Dispersing and Wetting Additives, Functional Additives, and Rheology Modifiers and Stabilizers product families, Efka® PA 4400 excels in enhancing various formulations across industries.

Efka® FL 3930 is an innovative powder formulation designed to function as a wetting agent and leveling agent. Tailored for compatibility with polyurethanes (PU), epoxies (EP), and polyesters, this versatile powder ensures effective performance across various polymers and resins. Efka® FL 3930, in its powder form, offers convenience and ease of use.

Efka® PU 4047 is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent used in high-quality industrial coatings such as automotive topcoats, coil coatings, 2-pack polyurethane coating systems, and pigment concentrates. Its higher molecular weight compared to Efka® PU 4046 results in stronger deflocculation with some organic pigments and carbon blacks.

Irganox® CB 225 ED serves as an antioxidant, stabilizer, secondary antioxidant, light stabilizer, and UV stabilizer. Its chemical family includes phosphites and hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS). It's highly beneficial for enhancing mechanical properties, providing high-temperature strength, and improving physical properties. This particular product finds applications in various coatings, especially within the automotive and transportation sectors, including automotive OEM coatings and industrial coatings.

Waterpoxy® 1455 serves multiple functions, including acting as a hardener, binder, and integral component in corrosion-resistant formulations. It boasts features such as excellent pigment wetting, recoatability, and a capacity for automotive and transportation markets. This product finds extensive application in various paint and coating scenarios, including automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and industrial coatings. Its versatility extends to being compatible with transportation-related materials and marine-specific polymers and resins. Waterpoxy® 1455 is primarily used in 2K (two-component) coatings, including primers, topcoats, and waterborne coatings, and is available in a liquid physical form.

Tinuvin® 152 is a Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer (HALS) belonging to the family of Ingredients. Its chemical composition, ethanol, 2-amino-, reacts with cyclohexane and peroxidized N-butyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinamine-2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine. This multifunctional product acts as a light stabilizer and UV absorber (UVA) within the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers industry. Primarily used in automotive OEM coatings and industrial coatings, including coil coatings, it enhances durability and resilience. Tinuvin® 152, available in a solid physical form, is a technologically advanced solution for achieving superior performance in paint and coating applications, particularly in the demanding automotive and transportation sectors.

Lupasol® SC 61 B is a product serving as a coupling agent and adhesion promoter. Lupasol® SC 61 B is compatible with paper and plastics and it is available in liquid form, providing essential attributes for improved adhesion.

Basonat® HB 275 B is a hardener designed for primer coatings within the CASE Ingredients technology. This product belongs to the Functional Additives family, specifically tailored for use in coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE). As a reliable hardener, Basonat® HB 275B enhances the performance of primer formulations. It is an integral component in the CASE Ingredients category, known for its advanced additives.

Efka® SL 3031 is a slip and leveling agent that improves mar resistance, increases slip and surface smoothness, prevents cratering, and decreases the tendency to pigments' floating and sensitivity to air drafts. The chemical nature is organically modified polysiloxane, compatible with all medium- to high-polarity solvent-based systems.

Oppanol® B 10 SFN BMBcert functions as a stabilizer, viscosity modifier, and water vapor barrier. It finds applications in food and nutrition specifically for chewing gum, and more broadly in confectionery applications.

Rheovis® AS 1337 serves as an effective rheology-control thickener for water-based systems. Designed to improve Newtonian rheological properties over a broad shear rate range without exhibiting significant thixotropic effects, it allows the formulation of high-gloss paint systems with optimal flow properties for manual application techniques. The chemical nature is based on an acrylic copolymer.

Tinuvin® 123-DW ECO serves as a light stabilizer particularly designed for solventless, high solids, and waterborne coatings. It enhances hardness, thermal stability, scratch resistance, gloss, and overall performance of coatings. Commonly used in the building, construction, and paints/coatings industries, it offers improved durability and transparency while resisting blocking issues.

Rheovis® PU 1216 is a non-ionic, medium pseudoplastic rheology modifier developed for water-based coatings, existing in a liquid physical form. It imparts pseudoplastic behavior to aqueous systems, exhibiting film-building properties and a strong affinity for pigments. Notably, its thickening capability remains unaffected by pH variations. This modifier enhances flow and gloss, augments hiding power, improves wash and scrub resistance, and demonstrates exceptional spatter resistance during roller application. As a CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers) ingredient, it excels in providing excellent flow, high gloss, enhanced coating hiding power, good texture, and spatter resistance.

Kauropal K serves as a wetting agent and is presented in liquid form. It is classified as a CASE ingredient and is known for its good anti-static properties. This product falls into the dispersing and wetting additives product family.

Joncryl® 8284 is a rheology-controlled (RC) aqueous dispersion of an acrylic copolymer with active tannin-blocking properties. Classified as an anionic dispersion and specifically designed for use in waterborne ink (ink and toner type), this product belongs to the chemical family of amines. It is presented in liquid form with water as its carrier.

Poligen® WE 6 offers multifunctional use as an Abrasion Resistant, Release, Mold Release, and Polishing Agent. It boasts properties like Corrosion Resistance and improved Physical and Mechanical Properties. Available in powder, solid, and wax forms, it supports various industrial applications, including cleaning and materials enhancement.

Efka® MI 6745 is an exceptional dispersant, that is distinguished by features like flooding resistance, good color stability, and effective pigment dispersion. Efka® MI 6745 ensures optimal dispersion properties, making it a valuable component in formulations where these attributes are critical.

Efka® FA 4600 is an anti-settling agent for non-aqueous coatings, preventing sedimentation and agglomeration of even heavy pigments. is in a colorless to yellowish/reddish liquid form, Efka® FA 4600 is easily applicable and contributes to maintaining the stability of coatings.

BTC Europe GmbH Diisopropanol-para-toluidine, a curing agent in the CASE Ingredients category, finds application in paints and coatings within the building and construction sectors. Ideal for roof coatings, wall panels, and floor coatings, this product, with the chemical name 1,1′-[(4-methylphenyl)imino]bis[2-propanol], is presented in a convenient paste form. Tailored for use in various construction materials, it offers efficiency and reliability in achieving the desired curing effects.

Tinuvin® 292 HP is a liquid hindered amine light stabilizer developed for color-sensitive coating applications. It is a versatile HALS with superior performance in both water- and solvent-based coatings, extending the usable lifetime of coatings by minimizing loss of gloss and cracking. It demonstrates excellent compatibility with a wide variety of coating systems.

Tinuvin® 928 is a UV absorber within the hydroxyphenyl benzotriazole class, crafted specifically for high-performance coating applications. It boasts excellent photo permanence and spectral coverage, ensuring robust protection for coatings. Tailored for use in solvent-based and powder coatings, Tinuvin 928 stands as a specialized solution for achieving optimal performance in coatings subjected to diverse environmental challenges.

Efka® SI 2722 S is a versatile additive serving as a solvent-free defoamer and leveling agent compatible with polyurethanes (PU) and epoxies (EP).

Irganox® CB 29-9 FF (C) functions as an antioxidant and is utilized in various coating applications. It finds specific use in automotive OEM coatings within the automotive and transportation sectors, as well as in industrial coatings. This product is in solid physical form.

Efka® FL 3745 is a silicone-free flow and leveling agent with air release properties designed for liquid non-aqueous coatings. It is also suitable for powder coatings, modifying surface tension to provide smooth, trouble-free film surfaces, and enhancing gloss. In its physical form, it is a clear, colorless liquid.

FoamStar® ED 2521 serves as an emulsion defoamer, providing excellent foam suppression during grinding and application. It retains antifoam efficiency during extended storage of paint, is easy to incorporate without requiring strong shear forces, and does not lead to a loss of gloss or fogging.

Dispex® CX 4320 is a cutting-edge product within the CASE Ingredients—Additives category. This advanced solution serves as both a dispersant and an emulsifier, showcasing its versatility in various applications. Leveraging state-of-the-art technologies, Dispex® CX 4320 belongs to the Dispersing and Wetting Additives, Functional Additives, and Rheology Modifiers and Stabilizers product families. Ideal for use in coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE), this innovative formulation ensures optimal dispersion and stability.

Efka® PB 2020 is a defoamer that accelerates defoaming in solvent-based coatings. It eliminates foaming and blistering caused by various factors, such as wood or paper substrates or during pumping, rolling, flooding, or airless spraying. This defoamer is particularly suitable for nitrocellulose lacquers, acid-curable wood finishes, two-pack polyurethane lacquers, and cold-cured epoxy resin systems.

Basonat® HA 2000 acts as a hardener and curing agent, known for its high-performance characteristics. It is specifically designed for use in paints and coatings applications within the automotive and transportation sectors, including automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and industrial coatings. This product is tailored for automotive and transportation coatings and is also applicable in marine applications.

Hydropalat® WE 3642 functions as a wetting agent primarily used in waterborne coatings. It finds application across various sectors such as automotive, building and construction, consumer goods, and in the paints, coatings, printing, and packaging industries. It typically comes in liquid form.

Efka® PB 2021 is a silicone-free defoamer for various coating systems. It prevents air entrapment during processing steps like stirring and pumping and contributes to a smooth surface during the application of paints and lacquers. The chemical nature involves a solution of defoaming substances.

Efka® IO 6786 is a conductivity promoter designed to adjust the antistatic properties of coatings and resistivity in liquid formulations. It prevents static charge buildup or dust attraction during and after the drying process. This versatile additive is suitable for both water-based and solvent-based formulations and can be incorporated with other additives into the mill base or at the end of the production process.