Products in Marine Coatings: Rheology Modifier

Efka® FA 4663 AN is a versatile liquid additive with a range of functions, including wetting agent, dispersant, thickener, anti-floating agent, rheology modifier, grinding aid, and gelling agent. Compatible with epoxies (EP), alkyds, and acrylics, this product offers a comprehensive solution for various formulations.

Efka® FA 4663 is a dispersant and grinding aid, acting as an anti-settling and anti-floating agent for paints, coatings, and inks. Additionally, it serves as a gelling aid for organically modified bentonite. In clear, brownish liquid form, Efka® FA 4663 enhances various properties of coatings and inks.

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.

Efka® FA 4601 is a multifunctional liquid marvel that serves as a rheology modifier, thickener, emulsifier, and dispersant. This versatile formulation seamlessly integrates with nitrocellulose, polyurethanes (PU), chlorinated rubbers, epoxies (EP), and alkyds, showcasing its compatibility with various polymers and resins. Efka® FA 4601, in its liquid form, ensures ease of application.

HDK® H13L is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H13L is primarily used as a thickening, thixotropic, and anti-sedimentation agent in various applications such as coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and others. It finds its main application in polar systems. The strong hydrophobicity of HDK® H13L makes it particularly suitable for solvent-free systems, high solids formulations, and waterborne coatings.

HDK® N20 is a synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. This white colloidal powder offers high purity and serves multiple purposes. One of the primary applications of HDK® N20 is as a thickening and thixotropic agent in organic systems such as unsaturated polyesters, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and cosmetics. Additionally, it functions as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers.

HDK® H17 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H17 is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in composites, coatings, adhesives, and sealants, particularly in vinylester, epoxy, and polyurethane systems.

HDK® H18 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H18 is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in composites, coatings, adhesives, and sealants, particularly in vinylester, epoxy, and polyurethane systems.

VISIOMER® BNMA (benzyl methacrylate) is an aromatic monofunctional methacrylate known for its low viscosity. It serves as a reactive diluent, offering excellent solvency in adhesive, ink, and coating formulations. This versatile compound finds applications in various industries, including adhesives and sealants, coatings, composites, and electronics.

VISIOMER® ETMA (ethyltriglycol methacrylate) is a hydrophilic methacrylate monomer known for its ability to enhance adhesion, flexibility, and minimize shrinkage in polymers. It exhibits low volatility and serves as a reactive diluent in reactive systems. This versatile compound finds applications in industries such as adhesives and sealants, as well as coatings.

Pangel B20 is a powdered additive with a high thickening and anti-settling capacity for intermediate polarity systems, particularly recommended for systems based on aromatic and unsaturated polyester type solvents. It provides thixotropic, suspension and sagging-resistance properties to systems based on aromatic and unsaturated polyester type solvents, Pangel B20 does not require the use of a polar activator for its dispersion.

Pangel B10 is a powdered additive with a high thickening and anti-settling capacity for intermediate-low polarity systems, particularly recommended for systems based on white spirit type solvents. The dispersion process of Pangel B10 is similar to that of other solid components of the formulation, being necessary to ensure appropriate product wetting and the application of sufficient mechanical energy (shear). Equipment such as cowles, dissolvers, silverson types, colloidal mills, horizontal, vertical, and basket grinding equipment are enough to obtain a good dispersion.

Cardolite® Ultra LITE 513 is a very light-colored, low-viscosity, monofunctional epoxy reactive diluent designed for coatings, adhesives, and other epoxy applications. The long hydrophobic aliphatic side chain of cardanol gives this product a very low viscosity and provides excellent water resistance, flexibility, and thermal shock resistance. High-viscosity solvent or solvent-free formulations can achieve enhanced workability and higher solids without sacrificing other performance properties using this product.

Cardolite® Lite 2020 is a low viscosity multipurpose resin modifier designed for use in coatings, adhesives, and other applications. It features a long hydrophobic aliphatic side chain of the cardanol molecule, providing excellent early water resistance and corrosion protection. It can be used as an epoxy diluent, allowing for enhanced workability and higher solids in formulations without sacrificing performance properties. It can also be used in alkyds, urethanes, and acrylics.

Cardolite® NX - 2021 is a low viscosity multipurpose resin modifier and accelerator designed for coatings, adhesives, and other applications. Its long hydrophobic aliphatic side chain provides excellent early water resistance and corrosion protection. It enhances workability, increases solids content, and accelerates cure without sacrificing performance properties.

Cardolite® Lite 2100 is a low color and low viscosity cashew nutshell liquid modified hydrocarbon resin recommended as an epoxy modifier for use in adhesives, coatings, and tar replacement. It enables high solids and solvent-free formulations, improves system compatibility for better film formation and protective performance, and provides excellent water, moisture, and corrosion resistance.

Cardolite® Lite 2002 is a light-colored, very low viscosity 100% solids curing agent.

Pangel® OM4 is a rheological additive designed for intermediate to low polarity systems, formulated with highly purified bentonite clay. It's suitable for use with aliphatic solvents as well as mineral or synthetic oils. This standard organo-bentonite requires pregel preparation using a polar activator, making it ideal for low to medium-polarity solvent-based systems.

ADDITOL® XL 270, a liquid powerhouse, serves as a wetting agent, rheology modifier, and thickener. Proudly claiming to be tin-free, bio-based, and APEO-free, this product is tailored for solventless and high-solids coating and solvent-borne coating applications. With special properties that prevent pigment sedimentation, enhance pigment-wetting during dispersion, and prevent pigment from floating in mixtures, ADDITOL® XL 270 is a comprehensive solution. It reduces the tendency to flow off, improving the coverage of edges in many paint systems.

DISPARLON® BB-102 is a thixotropic agent based on an ultra-fine amide wax pre-activated in HAPs free solvents. DISPARLON® BB-102 is a very soft paste designed for easy incorporation by post-addition.

DISPARLON® AQH-800 is a rheology control additive based on hybridized amide technology developed for waterborne systems. Can be post-added to prevent sagging and pigment settling while keeping viscosity low.

DISPARLON® AQ-607 is a polyamide based rheology control agent for waterborne systems. The 3-D network structure prevents sagging and pigment settling. Recommended for emulsions and dispersions for best compatibility.

DISPARLON® F-9030 is a thixotropic agent based on a fatty acid amide wax pre-activated in benzyl alcohol and is effective for increasing viscosity. Provides anti-sagging/anti-settling in non-solvent systems.

K-FLEX® XM-B301 is a low-viscosity, acetoacetate functional reactive diluent with excellent compatibility with a wide range of resins. It is primarily recommended for use in epoxy/polyamide primers, but can also be used in systems crosslinked with amino resins or polyisocyanates.

DISPARLON® 6300 is a hybrid powdered thixotropic agent based on amide wax. Low activation temperature is required to build a strong thixotropic network which provides excellent anti-sag properties along with good recoatability and minimal viscosity increase. It is especially effective in epoxy coatings and adhesives.

ADDITOL® VXW 6360 serves as a polyurethane thickener tailored for air-drying, aqueous coating systems. It exhibits exceptional rheological properties, contributing to enhanced flow, leveling, film build, and brushability. This additive is designed to meet environmental standards, being both NMP-free and APEO-free. With its application in various coatings, including automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish, ADDITOL® VXW 6360 proves to be a valuable component for achieving desired performance characteristics in waterborne formulations.

DISPARLON® 6900-20X is a thixotropic agent in paste form consisting of a dispersion of swollen particles of a unique synthetic amide wax. It is easily incorporated into many vehicles and/or solvents and develops an exceptionally strong and long retained thixotropic structure.

DISPARLON® 6500 is a unique non-reactive polyamide thixotrope supplied as a powder. Through heat activation a strong thixotropic network provides strong anti-sagging and Anti-slumping without seeding or loss of effectiveness on aging. It is effective in caotings, sealants and adhesives formulations.

DISPARLON® AQ-610 is a polyamide based rheology control agent for waterborne systems. A 3-D network structure prevents sagging and pigment settling. Recommended for emulsions and dispersions.

ADDITOL® VXW 6387 is a versatile marvel that serves as a wetting agent, rheology modifier, and thickener. Notably, it proudly claims to be tin-free, bio-based, and APEO-free. Tailored for solventless and high-solids coating, solventborne coating, and waterborne coating formulations, its features include preventing pigment sedimentation, enhancing pigment-wetting during dispersion, reducing flow-off tendency, and improving edge coverage. Recommended for waterborne, solvent-based, and solvent-free paint systems, ADDITOL® VXW 6387 stands as an essential, ensuring optimal performance and stability across various coating applications.

DISPARLON® 6700 is a powder polyamide which, through heat activation, develops a strong thixotropic network, providing excellent anti-sag properties particularly for high build epoxies.

ADDITOL® VXW 4934 is a versatile additive designed for water-dilutable paints, serving multiple purposes. Its primary functions include preventing pigment settling, improving edge crawling during dipping application, and increasing the sagging limit when applied by spray. With its roles as a rheology modifier and thickener, this additive enhances the overall performance of waterborne coatings. Notably, ADDITOL® VXW 4934 is labeled as APEO-free and VOC-free, aligning with eco-friendly formulations. It finds application in marine coatings, where it can be effectively used through dip coating or spray methods.

DISPARLON® F-9050 is a hybrid thixotropic agent consisting of a fatty acid amide wax and an oxidized polyolefin wax developed for coating systems such as high-solids, non-solvent and high-film build formulations, specifically heavy-duty epoxy and urethane paints. DISPARLON® F-9050 imparts excellent anti-sagging/anti-settling properties.

DISPARLON® 6650 is a powder polyamide which, through heat activation, develops a strong thixotropic network, providing excellent anti-sag properties and improved recoatability to coatings while being cost effective.

DISPARLON® AQH-810 is a rheology control agent composed of a hybrid compound of a polyamide and an amide wax for waterborne systems. Can be post-added to prevent sagging and pigment settling with slight viscosity increase.

ADDITOL® VXW 6388 is a dynamic solution that excels as a rheology modifier and thickener. Tailored for waterborne coating and primer formulations, it is NMP-free and APEO-free. Noteworthy features encompass corrosion resistance, high film thickness, high sagging resistance, and improved edge coverage. With its special properties as a urethane-modified polyether, it exhibits a substantial thickening effect in the middle shear range. Applications extend across paints and coatings, including automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish, making ADDITOL® VXW 6388 an indispensable component for achieving optimal performance and durability in coating formulations.