Brands in Surface Modifiers

The FluorN family of fluorosurfactants are widely used as leveling, wetting and foaming agents. Fluorosurfactants lower surface tension and increase water, oil and stain repellency more effectively than hydrocarbon surfactants.

DISPAL is the trademark for Sasol's high-purity, highly dispersible boehmite powders and sols/dispersions manufactured in Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA.These boehmites, which are nano-sized in the dispersed phase, exhibit a unique combination of purity, consistency and dispersibility that make them excellent materials for use in colloidal applications.The Sasol range of dispersible boehmites has traditionally been used in applications such as sol-gel ceramics, catalysis, refractory materials, rheology control and surface frictionizing.Other applications include surface coating as well as paint detackification, polymeradditives and functional fillers.This portfolio is complemented by additional products trademarked under the name DISPERAL, which are produced by Sasol in Brunsbüttel, Germany.

Endere resin is a highly hydrogenated allergen-tested resin, particularly suited for use in skin-contact products.

Pergopak® flatting and matting agents are organic thermoset polymethyl urea resins (PMU) offering significantly different performance advantages and benefits versus typical silica and polypropylene type flatting agents. Pergopak products help formulators of industrial coatings, inks and overprint varnishes to achieve a higher performing balance of low gloss, rheology, abrasion resistance, coin-marking, water resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance and soft feel - that they are unable to achieve with silica or wax flatting agents alone.

EZ-Blox® is a safe, cost-effective and proven alternative to MEKO. It optimizes the performance of alkyd-based paint and coating systems by preventing a surface skin from forming atop when coming into contact with atmospheric oxygen, thus boosting performance and reducing waste. As a drop-in replacement with a distinct, low toxicity profile, EZ-Blox® enables the easy reformulation of paints and coatings to meet the strictest safety and regulatory standards.

Alkyd paints undergo cross linking polymerization during storage stage forming a skin like polymeric surface at the top of the paint.

Kauropal products are used in decorative overlay paper to impair higher gloss retention and better scratch resistance. These impregnating resins are also used to add functionality to furniture or finish foils & edge bending. They provide better wetting, higher flexibility, higher efficiency and higher hiding power for white decorative films. Kauropal resins are also used for laminate floorings, to enhance antistatic properties and to develop higher efficiency under unlimited shelf-life

Matt to ultra-matte paint surfaces require matting agents with the highest efficiency. That’s were synthetic, micronized silica of the sylysia range come into play. They are characterized by a controlled porosity and a narrow particle size distribution. The extensive range of unmodified or surface-treated grades makes sylysia matting powders suitable for many modern applications.In addition to pure surface matting, sylysia silica are also used for other surface effects such as anti-blocking and improved printability of surfaces.

Under the brand family GENIOSIL®, WACKER offers organofunctional silanes and innovative silane modified polymers for bonding and sealing. Their most outstanding property is the fact that they combine environmental advantages with performance benefits.

Our core brand is Andisil®, representing high quality materials and encompassing a broad product catalog serving many industries: Personal Care, Roof Coatings, Chemical Manufacturing, Dental & Medical, Mold Making, Electronic Encapsulation, Adhesives & Sealants, Coatings, Gypsum, Mineral & Fiber Treatment, Pulp Manufacturing, Pressroom. At the heart of our company is our vision Enthusiasm & Innovation Create Success. Our team works hard to let our customers know how important they are. Present us with your needs, and we will figure out the possibilities. » Product Quality » Customer Service » Technical Expertise

DISPERAL is the trademark for Sasol's high-purity, highly dispersible boehmite powders and sols/dispersions manufactured in Brunsbüttel, Germany.These boehmites, which are nano-sized in the dispersed phase, exhibit a unique combination of purity, consistency and dispersibility that make them excellent materials for use in colloidal applications.The Sasol range of dispersible boehmites has traditionally been used in applications such as sol-gel ceramics, catalysis, refractory materials, rheology control and surface frictionizing.Other applications include surface coating as well as paint detackification, polymeradditives and functional fillers.This portfolio is complemented by additional products trademarked under the name DISPAL, which are produced by Sasol in Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA.

Hercolyn resin, a methyl ester of hydrogenated rosin, is a light amber liquid resinous tackifier and plasticizer. Being hydrogenated, it has marked resistance to aging.

Sasol Chemicals' ISOFOL Alcohols are primary, saturated alcohols with defined branching of the carbon chain. Such alcohols are chemically described as 2-alkyl-1-alkanols and also referred to as Guerbet alcohols. ISOFOL Alcohols are high purity alcohols which offer excellent oxidative and color stability. They are available with even carbon chain lengths of 12 to 28. Additionally, the twin 100% linear alkyl branches of the ISOFOL Alcohols give a lower viscosity and better biodegradability than dimer alcohols derived from oxoalcohols. The unique chemical structure of the ISOFOL Alcohols also provides good solubility and solvency. The various derivatives synthesized from ISOFOL Alcohols maintain many of the beneficial properties of the parent alcohol.

Gloxil WW SL is a 15 % aqueous silica dispersion modified with specific additives. During film formation of dispersions, the inclusion of matting agent particles will be improved.

A highly engineered HDPE/ceramic composite for maximum abrasion resistance and lubricity.

VARIPHOB® provides high performance silicone and wax based water repellents for various applications. Thanks to our many years of experience in the synthesis and emulsification of organically modified silicones and waxes, our products have unique combinations of properties. The VARIPHOB® product portfolio guarantees long-lasting and environmentally friendly protection of mineral surfaces, architectural paints and plasters.

K-FLEX® diols are solventless liquid polyester diols that range in viscosity from 400-12,000 cPs and can add a balance of flexibility while retaining hardness. They are especially suited for adhesives that require good clarity and low color development.

HALOX® Corrosion Inhibitors are effective against flash rusting and in-can corrosion, though the benefits of using these products does not end there. Our HALOX® Corrosion Inhibitors are ideally suited for high gloss, thin film, and clear coat applications. They also provide superior synergy when used in combination with inorganic corrosion inhibitors in traditional coatings. To achieve desired performance of your resin system proper selection of HALOX® Inhibitors is essential.

NatureFine products are finely micronized biodegradable waxes that impart lubricity with rub and abrasion resistance, and are ideal for high natural content coatings.

ASCOTRAN® products are carefully formulated using the latest technologies and are tested rigorously to ensure their effectiveness and reliability. Whether you need a temporary protection solution for your equipment during transportation or storage, or want to safeguard your metal components during manufacturing or assembly, ASCOTRAN® has a solution to meet your needs.

Tamanol is an environmentally friendly water-based (solvent-free) emulsion tackifier. It is the industry's first environmentally friendly water-based (solvent-free) emulsion tackifier that can be used as an additive in an adhesive to increase its adhesion. This can be used with olefin polymers that inherently have poor adhesive properties to make them stickier. It is used for various types of polymers, such as acrylic, EVA, chloroprene and rubber-based polymers.