Products in Additives: Polyurethanes (PU)

FoamStar® SI 2280 belongs to a family of products specifically designed as defoamers for water-based coating systems and pigment concentrates. One standout characteristic of these defoamers is their ease of incorporation under low-shear conditions without causing adverse effects on the final paint film. Another notable feature is their high-shear stability, making them exceptionally suitable for use in high-shear processes like grinding, stirring, and pumping. FoamStar® SI 2280 is particularly tailored for water-based acrylic systems, low-PVC-dispersion paints, and alkyd/polyurethane systems.

Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 is a low molecular weight wetting and dispersing agent with excellent pigment wetting properties, especially suitable for coatings and aqueous pigment pastes. In viscous liquid form, Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 demonstrates excellent wetting and dispersing properties in aqueous, binder, and solvent-free pigment pastes, providing outstanding flow properties even at high pigment loads.

Hydropalat® WE 3437 serves as a wetting agent and emulsifier, offering excellent substrate wetting, emulsification capabilities, gloss improvement, and pigment wetting. It functions as an anionic surfactant and is presented as a colorless to slightly yellowish liquid. It serves as a surfactant, wetting agent, anionic surfactant, and emulsifier. Notably, it carries labeling claims of being silicone-free, solvent-free, and APEO-free. Hydropalat® WE 3437 proves to be an effective anionic wetting agent and emulsifier specifically tailored for waterborne coatings and inks.

Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 is an outstanding wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous coatings, providing high gloss, excellent color strength, and excellent rub-out properties. Presented in yellow, viscous liquid form, Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 is ideal for aqueous top coats based on various binder types such as polyester solutions, polyacrylics, and PUR-emulsions.

Dispex® Ultra PX 4275 is a polymeric wetting and dispersing agent for high-quality aqueous coatings and pigment pastes. Recommended for highly loaded pigment pastes, it exhibits outstanding flow properties and a low foaming tendency. It is in clear, light yellow to amber liquid form, Dispex® Ultra PX 4275 is an effective wetting and dispersing agent.

Hydropalat® WE 3437 ED is a versatile liquid that functions as an emulsifier, anionic surfactant, and wetting agent. Formulated with alkyl ether sulfates, sodium salts, and fatty alcohols, this product boasts features such as improved substrate wetting, good pigment wetting, and high gloss. With a commitment to environmental considerations, it is labeled as solvent-free and APEO-free, making it an ideal choice for applications where these qualities are crucial.

Dispex® Ultra FA 4431 is a dispersant for inorganic pigments and fillers in various systems. It reduces grinding and dispersion time, allows increased pigment loading, achieving low VOC levels in highly filled solvent-based systems, and improves gloss, leveling, and flow.

Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 is a partially neutralized chelating agent suitable for use in the manufacture of pigment suspensions, emulsion paints, slurries, etc. It combines the properties of a chelating agent and polyphosphate with those of an organic dispersant, yielding highly concentrated, stable, and low-viscosity inorganic pigment suspensions. Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 is presented in a clear, light-yellow liquid form and can be combined with Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 to achieve stable inorganic pigment pastes.

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® 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.

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.

Rheovis® PU 1250 EC is a polyurethane-based associative rheology modifier designed for thickening and modifying the flow properties of waterborne polymers, aqueous systems, as well as finished products such as paints, coatings, and putties. It appears as a yellowish, white, hazy liquid. This non-ionic, medium pseudoplastic rheology modifier serves as a mid-shear thickener, imparting a low-shear viscosity build with moderate contributions to high-shear viscosity in latex-based paints. Its balanced shear profile, combining low-shear and high-shear contributions, allows for use in spray formulations as a single rheology modifier. Notable benefits include improved flow and gloss, increased hiding power, wash and scrub resistance, and outstanding spatter resistance during roller application.

Basonat® HB 100 is a versatile hardener designed for use with polyurethanes (PU). As a key ingredient in CASE technologies, this liquid hardener finds application in various sectors. Ideal for automotive OEM coatings and metal coatings in industrial settings, it is also suitable for wood coatings, floor coatings, and more within the building and construction industry. Basonat® HB 100 ensures robust performance, making it an excellent choice for paints and coatings, particularly in the automotive and transportation sectors.

Chimassorb® 944 LD is a hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) belonging to the chemical family. Its chemical composition comprises 1,6-hexanediamine, N,N'-bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl), polymer with 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine, and reaction products with 2,4,4-trimethyl-2-pentanamine. Designed for use in CASE ingredients, plastics, and elastomers, it serves as a light stabilizer and thermal stabilizer, as well as a stabilizer and UV stabilizer. Ideal for applications in printing and packaging, specifically tapes, labels, and adhesives, Chimassorb® 944 LD ensures enhanced performance in tapes and labels, extending the longevity of materials in diverse environments.

Efka® PB 2010 is a highly efficient defoamer designed for solvent-based coatings, particularly high-gloss top coats. Its universal nature allows its use for semi-matte and matte coats with a wide range of solvent-based binders. Silicone-free, it has no negative impact on inter-coat adhesion, making it suitable for primers, sealers, and various solvent-based systems, providing high defoaming performance while maintaining excellent compatibility.

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.

Efka® FA 4665 is a low-molecular-weight dispersing agent that helps prevent interfacial tension between hydrophilic pigments, extenders, and binder. Its polyfunctional composition and incorporation of a compatible polysiloxane result in reduced dispersing time, stabilization of the pigment dispersion, and reduced pigment sedimentation. In transparent, slightly brownish liquid form, Efka® FA 4665 demonstrates several advantages.

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.

Basonat® HA 3000 functions as a liquid hardener and curing agent with high-performance characteristics, suitable for automotive OEM coatings and marine coatings.

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® PB 2001 is a silicone-free defoamer tailored for non-aqueous coatings. It is especially suited for highly viscous coatings based on 2-pack epoxy, unsaturated polyester, and PUR systems. The blend of vinyl polymers in organic solvents ensures effective defoaming, making it suitable for applications like nitrocellulose lacquers, acid-curable wood coatings, and fast-drying formulations applied on curtain coaters.

Efka® SI 2022 is a silicone-based defoamer suitable for both solvent-based and solvent-free coatings. It prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application. It is recommended for two-pack systems based on polyurethane and epoxy resins, especially suited for polyurethane-based curtain coating finishes, and baking enamels based on alkyd resins or saturated polyesters.

Tinuvin® 770 DF (ED) serves as a highly effective light stabilizer, belonging to the Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer (HALS) chemical family. Renowned for its exceptional attributes, this product ensures good gloss retention, compatibility, crack resistance, and thermal resistance. Additionally, it exhibits chalking resistance, contributing to high-performance outcomes in various applications.

Tinuvin® 5866 is a solid light stabilizer and UV absorber (UVA) designed for use in industrial coatings within the paints and coatings sector. Leveraging advanced CASE ingredient technologies, Tinuvin® 5866 offers robust protection against the deleterious effects of light exposure, ensuring enhanced durability and longevity of coated surfaces. Tailored specifically for industrial coatings, this product excels in providing UV absorption capabilities, contributing to the overall performance and resilience of the coating. With a solid physical form, Tinuvin® 5866 integrates seamlessly into coating formulations, offering a reliable solution for industries seeking superior light stabilization in their products.

Basonat® HA 1000 serves as a liquid hardener and curing agent with high-performance features, applicable in automotive OEM coatings and marine coatings.

Efka® IO 6783 is a specialized formulation designed as a conductive agent within the chemical family of ammonium salts. Tailored for use in 2K (2-component) coatings, waterborne coatings, solventborne coatings, and solventless/high-solids coatings, this solution is compatible with polyurethanes (PU). Efka® IO 6783 features good anti-static properties and physical drying, providing a unique solution for applications requiring conductivity.

Efka® PA 4450 is a powerful liquid formulation designed to serve as an emulsifier and dispersant. Compatible with polyurethanes (PU), polyethylenes (PE), epoxies (EP), acrylics, polyesters, and alkyds, this versatile solution caters to a wide range of polymers and resins. Efka® PA 4450, in its liquid form, ensures ease of application. Notably, it features high color strength, enhancing the overall performance of formulations.

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

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.

Rheovis® PU 1250 is a polyurethane-based associative thickener, a non-ionic, medium pseudoplastic rheology modifier for water-based coatings. It provides ph-independent thickening, improved flow and gloss, increased hiding power, wash and scrub resistances, and outstanding spatter resistance during roller application. The chemical nature involves polyurethane polymer in water/butyldiglycol.

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.

Basonat® HW 1000 is a liquid product with the function of a hardener, serving 2K coatings in automotive OEM and marine applications.

Efka® SI 2723 acts as a defoamer, developed for the rapid de-aeration of solvent-free polyurethane and epoxy compounds. It yields excellent results in flooring applications, ensuring foam- and blister-free self-leveling coatings. Additionally, it acts as a leveling agent, contributing to a smooth coating surface, all while maintaining a low odor. Its chemical nature consists of a solution of defoaming substances containing silicone.

Irganox® 1726 is a liquid antioxidant belonging to the phenols and phenolics chemical family. Its chemical name is 2,4-bis(dodecylthiomethyl)-6-methylphenol. Primarily utilized as an antioxidant in coatings and finishes, specifically in automotive OEM coatings for both automotive and transportation applications. In the realm of CASE ingredients, this product plays a crucial role in industrial coatings. With a physical form in liquid state, Irganox® 1726 effectively contributes to enhancing the durability and stability of paints and coatings, ensuring optimal performance in the demanding automotive and industrial sectors.

Efka® SL 3035 is a slip and leveling agent that improves leveling, increases slip and mar resistance, offers better compatibility compared to pure dimethylpolysiloxane, particularly in polar systems, prevents floating, and is resistant to hydrolysis. It can be used in both water- and solvent-based coatings, and due to its excellent compatibility, Efka® SL 3035 is particularly recommended for polyurethane and polyester wood coatings, helping prevent curtain rupture in curtain coating applications.

Efka® FA 4666 is a low-molecular-weight dispersing agent that helps prevent interfacial tension between hydrophilic pigments, extenders, and binder. With advantages such as reduced dispersing time, reduced pigment sedimentation, and prevention of flooding and floating, Efka® FA 4666 is presented in transparent, slightly brownish liquid form.