Products in CASE

POLYCAT® SA 8 is a tertiary amine utilized to enhance the urethane reaction either through heat activation or when combined with co-catalysts at ambient temperature. This product finds application in coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and composites. By using formulations containing POLYCAT® SA 8, it is possible to achieve an extended pot life comparable to that of mercury catalysts.

VISIOMER® 1,3-BDDMA (1,3-butanediol dimethacrylate) is a dimethacrylate monomer with low viscosity. It is well-suited for use as a crosslinking agent, providing cohesive strength to polymers. This versatile compound finds applications in various industries, including adhesives and sealants, composites, construction, as well as plastics and rubber.

VISIOMER® THFMA is a low viscosity and low odor monomethacrylate monomer that significantly enhances flexibility and adhesion in adhesive applications. Its low volatility makes it suitable as a reactive diluent for reactive systems, particularly in adhesives. Industries such as adhesives and sealants, coatings, and construction benefit from the diverse applications of VISIOMER® THFMA.

VISIOMER® UHP-HEMA is a specialized ingredient that facilitates the production of dimensionally stable soft contact lenses. It offers excellent oxygen permeability and water uptake properties, ensuring optimal comfort for wearers. This product is particularly well-suited for applications in the healthcare and personal care industries. With VISIOMER® UHP-HEMA, manufacturers can achieve high-quality soft contact lenses that provide both dimensional stability and enhanced wearer comfort. Its unique properties make it a valuable component for producing lenses that offer superior performance and meet the demands of users in terms of comfort and functionality.

Evonik Polymer ST 80 is a product designed for high-modulus adhesives, serving as an alternative to 2K-polyurethanes and epoxies. It finds applications in adhesives for both DIY enthusiasts and professionals, civil engineering, wood adhesives, and more. Key features include high initial tack for fast assembly and excellent elasticity at high strength, with a strength rating of up to 10 MPa. It is composed of 100% polymer and releases ethanol.

AEROSIL® 200 HV is a hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 200 m²/g.

VISIOMER® Terra IBOMA is a bulky side-chain alkyl methacrylate monomer known for its exceptionally high glass transition temperature (Tg). It offers the advantage of lowering viscosity in polymers, enabling the formulation of high solids content. This monomer finds applications in various industries, including adhesives and sealants, coatings, and composites.

VISIOMER® Terra C13-MA (methacrylic ester 13.0) is a specialty monomer that offers enhanced water repellency and improved resistance against polar solvents. It is commonly employed to increase the hydrophobicity of resins, making them more resistant to water and other polar substances. This particular monomer is derived from raw materials obtained from natural oils, highlighting its environmentally friendly nature. VISIOMER® Terra C13-MA finds applications in various industries including adhesives and sealants, coatings, construction, oil and gas, paper, personal care, and healthcare.

CARBOWET® GA-100 is a surfactant meticulously crafted through the optimal blend of non-ionic additives. Its purpose is to offer multifaceted advantages in various aqueous formulations, including wetting, stabilization, and compatibilization. This remarkable surfactant excels in providing exceptional low-foam pigment wetting and milling efficiency, all without the typical issues related to water sensitivity, foam generation, and rheological problems commonly associated with APE surfactants. The versatility of CARBOWET® GA-100 extends its performance to a wide spectrum of applications and formulations, where its dynamic wetting capabilities combined with compatibilization and stabilization can yield unique benefits. Importantly, CARBOWET® GA-100 is formulated without added APEs or solvents, making it an easily incorporable liquid additive. Notably, it shines brightest in architectural paint mills, where it delivers its peak performance. 2

VERSALINK® 130 M is an aliphatic diamine chain extender used in the production of color- or UV-stable polyurea and polyurethane-polyurea hybrid systems. It is particularly beneficial for aliphatic systems that require color or UV-light stability. This chain extender effectively enhances the strength and hardness of the final elastomer or coating.

POLYCAT® SA 102 is a heat-activated catalyst that offers excellent front-end delay, activated at a thermo-activation temperature of approximately 60 °C (140°F). This catalyst is specifically recommended for artificial turf applications. It belongs to the category of blocked amine catalysts, which are known for their ability to provide delayed reaction profiles.

VISIOMER® HEMA-P 70 M is a monofunctional methacrylate with a phosphate group in the side chain. It is supplied in 30% methyl methacrylate, which gives it a low viscosity and makes it easy to handle. This monomer provides superior adhesion to polar surfaces such as metals, glass, ceramics, and concrete. In direct-to-metal coatings, it enhances corrosion resistance and improves film strength. Visiomer® HEMA-P 70M can be used as a functional co-monomer in acrylic emulsions for coating resins, as well as an adhesion promoter in adhesive formulations.

Dynasylan® TRIAMO is an organofunctional silane, possesses three reactive amino groups and a hydrolyzable trimethoxysilyl group. Its dual reactivity enables chemical binding to both inorganic materials (e.g., glass, metals, fillers) and organic polymers (e.g., thermosets, thermoplastics, elastomers). This versatile compound acts as an adhesion promoter and surface modifier. Presenting as a clear, light to dark yellow liquid with a subtle amine-like odor, Dynasylan® TRIAMO is soluble in alcohols, ketones, esters, and aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon solvents.

AEROSIL® R 106 is a hydrophobic fumed silica after treated with D4 (Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane).

VISIOMER® TMAEMC (2-Trimethylammoniumethyl methacrylate chloride - aqueous solution-) is a quaternized aminofunctional monomer specifically designed for the preparation of water-soluble cationic polymers. It finds applications in various industries such as oil and gas, paper, personal care, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, and water treatment. By utilizing VISIOMER® TMAEMC, polymers with desirable cationic properties can be created, offering benefits in areas such as emulsion stabilization, flocculation, and antimicrobial activity.

VISIOMER® DMAPMA (3-Dimethylamino propyl methacrylamide) is an amino functional methacrylamide monomer. Its methacrylamide structure provides increased hydrolytic stability compared to methacrylic esters. This monomer is commonly used to enhance pigment wetting and improve substrate adhesion to polymers. Industries such as coatings, oil and gas, paper, personal care, and healthcare can benefit from the unique properties of VISIOMER® DMAPMA.

Dynasylan® GLYEO is a bifunctional organosilane, features a reactive organic epoxide and a hydrolyzable inorganic triethoxysilyl group. Its dual reactivity facilitates chemical bonding to both inorganic materials (e.g., glass, metals, fillers) and organic polymers (e.g., thermosets, thermoplastics, elastomers). Serving as an adhesion promoter, crosslinking agent, and surface modifier, Dynasylan® GLYEO is a colorless, low-viscosity liquid with a subtle terpentine-like odor. It readily dissolves in alcohols, ketones, and aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons.

VISIOMER® AMA (allyl methacrylate) showcases exceptional performance due to its two double bonds with different reactivity, enabling graft copolymerization in emulsions. It serves as a crosslinker and co-monomer for graft polymers and serves as a base product for the production of silanes. This versatile compound finds application in industries such as intermediates for synthesis, as well as plastics.

VISIOMER® MPEG 2005 MA W is a highly polar monomer with excellent water solubility. It consists of methoxy polyethylene glycol 2000 methacrylate, with a concentration of 50% in water. This monomer finds applications in industries such as construction, oil and gas, and personal care.

VISIOMER® MAPTAC (3-Trimethylammoniumpropyl methacrylamide chloride - aqueous solution-) is a quaternized aminofunctional monomer specifically designed for the preparation of water-soluble cationic polymers. It finds applications in various industries including adhesives and sealants, oil and gas, paper, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. By utilizing VISIOMER® MAPTAC, water-soluble cationic polymers can be synthesized, offering advantages such as enhanced adhesion, and flocculation. This versatile monomer contributes to the development of innovative products in a wide range of applications.

AEROSIL® R 816 fumed silica powder offers an alternative technology to stabilize oil/water emulsions. Due to the special surface modification of the silica both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties are introduced in just one material. This enables AEROSIL® R 816 to enrich at oil/water interfaces and thereby stabilize oil droplets in a continuous water phase by the Pickering effect.Furthermore, AEROSIL® R 816 brings structure to the continuous water phase and increases its viscosity which limits the mobility of the oil droplets, thereby providing for even more emulsion stability.

SIPERNAT® 22 LS is a very finely milled, hydrophilic silica. It is primarily used as a free-flow agent in other applications.

AEROSIL® R 208 is a fumed silica aftertreated with polydimethylsiloxane with excellent thickening properties.

TEGO® Antifoam 2290 is a silicone-free, self-emulsifying antifoam concentrate without any silica. This APEO-free organic antifoam is designed for use as an anti-foaming agent in waterborne adhesive formulations, aligning with eco-friendly labeling claims. Categorized under CASE ingredients within foam control additives.

TEGO® Antifoam ESMK 41 is an organo-modified polysiloxane tailored for its defoaming capabilities. This product, belonging to the polysiloxane chemical family, is organomodified and is available in liquid form. Importantly, it is proudly labeled as solvent-free and is classified under CASE ingredients within the foam control additives category.

AEROSIL® 130 is a fumed silica with a high specific surface area, making it an excellent thickening and reinforcing agent for a wide range of applications. This product is particularly well-suited for use in adhesives, coatings, and composites, as it can improve mechanical strength and increase the durability of the final product. AEROSIL® 130 is a hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 130 m2/g.

AEROXIDE® Alu C 805 is a fine-particulate, fumed aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) that is highly hydrophobized with an organosilane.

VISIOMER® MEEU 50 W is a water-based solution containing 50% ureido methacrylate. This product is specifically formulated to enhance the wet adhesion properties of emulsion polymers and improve the wet scrub resistance of the final products. It finds applications in industries such as adhesives and sealants, coatings, and textile and leather. By incorporating VISIOMER® MEEU 50 W into formulations, manufacturers can achieve improved performance and durability in their products, particularly in wet conditions.

VISIOMER® TRGDMA (triethylene glycol dimethacrylate) is a dimethacrylate monomer with low viscosity, making it well-suited for use as a crosslinking agent in free radical polymerization. Additionally, it serves as an adhesion promoter and hardener for PVC plastisols, as well as a component in reactive resins. This versatile compound finds applications in a wide range of industries, including 3D printing, adhesives and sealants, coatings, construction, personal care, and healthcare, as well as plastics and rubber.

VISIOMER® c-HMA (Cyclohexyl methacrylate) is a cycloaliphatic monomer characterized by its low viscosity. It serves as a fundamental component in the formulation of polymers that exhibit excellent weathering resistance and chemical resistance. This monomer is widely utilized in industries such as adhesives, sealants, coatings, and composites to enhance the performance and durability of the resulting products. By incorporating VISIOMER® c-HMA, manufacturers can develop polymers with superior resistance to environmental factors and various chemicals, ensuring long-lasting and reliable applications in diverse settings.

VISIOMER® MPEG 5005 MA W is a highly polar monomer with excellent water solubility. It consists of methoxy polyethylene glycol 5000 methacrylate, with a concentration of 50% in water. This monomer finds applications in various industries including coatings, adhesives, composites, construction, plastics, textiles, leather, oil & gas, paper, water, personal care, health care, and synthesis.

T-Mulz® HP is the phosphate ester of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate. It is a reactive monomer that copolymerizes with a wide variety of monomer systems. This product is inhibited with 400 ppm of hydroquinone. It is used to improve latex stability, promote polymer adhesion to various metal substrates, improve film tensile strength, impart antistatic properties to polymers, and improve corrosion resistance.

T-Det® N 507 is a 70% active solution of T-Det® N 50, a nonionic surfactant produced by the reaction of nonyl phenol with 50 moles of ethylene oxide. It is compatible with anionic surfactants and is stable in the presence of acids, bases, and salts.

T-Det® PEG 2000 is a water-dispersible granule with low toxicity. It functions as a lubricant, humectant, anti-static agent, and plasticizer in industrial adhesives and sealants.

H-Sil® SFD 60,000 cSt is a versatile lubricant suitable for various industries, including cosmetics, food, agrochemicals, and industrial applications. With non-toxic properties, transparent color, and excellent temperature stability, it is ideal for textile manufacturing.

T-Det® DOSS 75 is a 75% active version of dioctyl sulfosuccinate, sodium salt. It can be used as a primary emulsifier in emulsion polymerization. T-Det® DOSS 75 can also be used as a wetting and leveling agent in the following applications: adhesives, agriculture, detergent compounding, inks, metal, mining, paper, paint, petroleum, rubber, and textiles. Other applications include use as a de-watering aid and mold-release agent.