Products in Building Materials

Acronal® 5018 is an aqueous dispersion of a polymer based on acrylic ester and styrene. Efka® FL 3745 is a flow and leveling agent, a silicone-free leveling agent with air release properties for liquid nonaqueous coatings. It is also suitable for powder coatings, modifies surface tension, provides smooth, trouble-free film surfaces, and improves gloss. The physical form is a clear, colorless liquid.

Acronal® ECO 6716 E is an anionic aqueous dispersion of a styrene acrylic copolymer, characterized by a subtle inherent odor, medium viscosity, and excellent pigment binding power. Presented in liquid dispersion form, it finds application across various areas, including architectural coatings, textured finishes, exterior insulation and finishing systems (EIFS), grouts, interior paints, and primers. With its versatile properties, Acronal® ECO 6716 E stands as a reliable choice for achieving quality finishes and coatings in a range of architectural and construction applications.

Dispex® AA 4135, another derivative of low-viscosity dispersing agents for water-based coating systems, is especially suitable for the dispersion of inorganic pigments and fillers. It is presented in liquid form and serves as an all-purpose polymeric dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments.

Acronal® A 107 serves as a tackifying admixture in the production of dispersion-based construction adhesives and expandable joint sealing tapes. It's an aqueous dispersion containing a polyacrylic acid butyl ester with low cohesion. This dispersion is neutralized with ammonia and is manufactured without the use of APEO, or formaldehyde. It exists in liquid form, presenting a white color, and is almost odorless.

Acronal® 5041 is an aqueous dispersion of a polymer based on acrylic ester and styrene. It is AOX-free, APEO-free, and alkylphenol-free. This product finds applications in sealants, caulk, and performance flooring. Its physical form is liquid, and it is characterized by a white color and a faint odor.

Rheovis® PU 1331 is a versatile rheology modifier, usable as a sole thickener or in combination with other rheology modifiers, depending on the desired rheology profile. When used alone, Rheovis® PU 1331 creates an almost Newtonian rheology profile, which is desirable in wood coatings where excellent penetration and leveling are important.

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.

Acronal® S 790 E is an anionic aqueous dispersion of a styrene acrylic copolymer, featuring medium viscosity and excellent pigment binding power. Presented in liquid dispersion form, it finds application across various areas, including architectural coatings, textured finishes, exterior insulation and finishing systems (EIFS), grouts, interior paints, and primers. With its versatile characteristics, Acronal® S 790 E stands as a reliable solution for achieving high-quality finishes and coatings in a range of architectural and construction applications.

Acronal® A 380 is a crucial component of polymer dispersions for construction. It is an aqueous dispersion of an acrylic ester copolymer, produced with acrylonitrile and without the addition of APEO. In its liquid form, Acronal® A 380 is utilized for manufacturing adhesives tailored for flexible flooring, especially for laying textile flooring materials. This versatile dispersion allows the formulation of adhesives with a resin solution and supports the creation of adhesives with resin melt. Notably, Acronal® A 380 excels in producing very low-emission adhesives, meeting the strict requirements of EMICODE® EC1+ and the Blue Angel (DE-UZ-113). Opt for Acronal® A 380 for construction applications that demand high-performance, low-emission, and environmentally conscious adhesive solutions.

Dispex® Ultra FA 4488 is a dispersing agent recommended for all kinds of pigments in both water- and solvent-based paint systems, especially those developed for label-free colorants. In amber liquid form, Dispex® Ultra FA 4488 serves as a dispersing and wetting agent for the formulation of VOC-free systems, particularly universal colorants.

Acronal® PLUS 6288 is an aqueous, finely-sized dispersion consisting of a straight acrylic copolymer with a specifically tailored multiphase morphology. It incorporates a special wet adhesion promoter and is enhanced with an optimized stabilization and wetting package. Classified as anionic, this dispersion is available in liquid form.

Loxanol® OT 5853 is an additive designed to prolong the 'open time' and workability of latex-based plasters for exterior insulation and finishing systems (EIFS) with high active content and improved storage stability. It proves to be a highly effective additive for prolonging the 'open time' and workability of latex-based plasters, particularly suitable for EIFS, and offers significantly improved storage stability.

Rheovis® HS 1162 is an outstanding rheology modifier for water-based coatings with an extremely low-shear to thixotropic flow behavior. It provides rheology control through extensive swelling of the high-molecular-weight polymer in combination with a hydrophobic component, resulting in an excellent balance between sag resistance and leveling, making it ideal for airless spray applications or non-dripping paints and stains.

Joncryl® 2560 is a polymer dispersion for architectural coatings. It is a rheology-controlled (RC) aqueous dispersion of an acrylic copolymer, suitable for transparent and opaque exterior wood coatings, wood primers, and emulsion gloss paints. It offers excellent elasticity, exterior durability, tack-freeness, and good blocking resistance.

Dispex® Ultra FA 4483 is an excellent dispersing agent for inorganic pigments. In clear, viscous liquid form, Dispex® Ultra FA 4483 is well-suited for dispersing inorganic pigments like iron oxide, titanium dioxide, calcium sulfate (gypsum), etc.

Rheovis® AS 1125 is an efficient acrylic thickener (ASE) with pronounced pseudoplastic (low-shear) flow behavior. Its chemical nature involves an aqueous polymer dispersion. This thickener is suitable for many aqueous paint and coating systems, offering excellent thickening efficiency and pronounced pseudoplastic flow behavior.

Rheovis® HS 1152 functions as a rheology modifier and is an outstanding rheology-control agent for water-based coatings. It increases viscosity in the low-shear range and develops a pseudoplastic (shear-thinning) viscosity. The polymer achieves rheology control through extensive swelling of a high-molecular-weight polymer in combination with a hydrophobic component.

Dispex® Ultra PX 4525 is a universal dispersant for all kinds of pigments in both water- and solvent-based paint systems, especially developed for label-free colorants. Due to its chemical nature, it provides excellent compatibility and color development in polar and non-polar paint systems, resulting in excellent color development, higher pigment loading, and optimum color acceptance of colorants in base paints.

Acronal® V 278 is an aqueous dispersion designed for the production of high-quality sealants with a broad adhesion range. Formulated based on an acrylic ester copolymer that includes acrylonitrile, this liquid dispersion is manufactured without the use of APEO. Primarily utilized as a binder in the manufacturing of dispersion-based sealants, products formulated with Acronal® V 278 stand out for their exceptional resilience and flexibility, especially at low temperatures. This versatile dispersion extends its application to the manufacturing of adhesives for floor and wall coverings, such as carpets and PVC. These adhesives, featuring a high initial tack, establish a remarkably heat-resistant bond.

Dispex® Ultra PA 4560 is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent that stabilizes the pigment dispersion of inorganic and organic pigments, enhancing properties such as gloss, color strength, flocculation stability, and anti-flooding behavior. When combined with Dispex® Ultra PA 4503, it is suitable for formulating VOC-free tinting concentrates for both water- and solvent-based decorative paints, exhibiting excellent compatibility that allows incorporation with low shear forces.

Dispex® AA 4040, a derivative of highly effective, low-viscosity dispersing agents for water-based coating systems, is especially suitable for the dispersion of inorganic pigments and fillers. It presents itself in straw-colored liquid form and is an ideal dispersing agent for a wide range of water-based coatings.

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.

Dispex® Ultra FA 4437 is a color acceptance improver for aqueous coatings, functioning as a surface-active flow additive with good wetting properties on difficult-to-wet substrates. It effectively reduces color acceptance problems and prevents surface defects like craters, fisheyes, and pinholes. The product exhibits a strong affinity to pigment surfaces.

Dispex® CX 4231 is an effective dispersing additive for inorganic fillers and pigments in exterior paints, gloss paints, and primers. Its pronounced hydrophobic character reduces snail trails and water uptake. This effective polymeric ammonium salt of a carboxylic acid copolymer is particularly effective for dispersing inorganic fillers and pigments in exterior paints, gloss paints, and primers, presented in yellowish liquid form.

Dispex® CX 4340 is a highly effective, low-viscosity dispersing agent for water-based coating systems, especially suitable for the dispersion of inorganic pigments. It allows formulations of high-gloss or low-pigment-volume concentration coatings in addition to standard matte formulations. Dispex® CX 4340 is presented in a straw-colored liquid form.

Dispex® CX 4320 AJ serves multiple functions: it acts as a surfactant and dispersant and comes in a liquid form. It caters to various markets, including agriculture and feed, automotive and transportation, building and construction, and paints and coatings. In the realm of paints and coatings, it finds application in automotive and transportation, specifically in automotive OEM coatings; building and construction, spanning architectural coatings, decorative paints, wood coatings, building envelopes, and roofing materials and finishes; and industrial coatings, serving diverse industrial needs. Additionally, within the agriculture and feed sectors, it contributes to pest control, specifically agricultural pest control. This formulation has a broad spectrum of applications across several industries.

Dispex® Ultra PA 4550 is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent that stabilizes the pigment dispersion of inorganic and organic pigments. It improves gloss, color strength, flocculation stability, and anti-flooding behavior. In clear, slightly yellowish liquid form, Dispex® Ultra PA 4550 enhances various properties of pigment dispersions.

Dispex® HIDE AA 4545 is an anionic dispersing agent based on polyacrylic acid, designed to maximize the utilization of titanium dioxide in combination with fillers and extenders in architectural coatings. This hydrophilic dispersing agent is specifically tailored for use in decorative coatings to optimize the performance of titanium dioxide, resulting in improved hiding power, spreading rates, and cost savings. Dispex® HIDE AA 4545 is recommended for use with other components of the opacity toolbox, such as Acronal® HIDE 6296 and Aqacell® HIDE 6299, to create economical high-quality paints.

Dispex® Ultra FA 4420 is a dispersing agent that stabilizes inorganic and organic pigments in water and solvents. In addition, Dispex® Ultra FA 4420 makes the polar ingredients of universal colorants which are used in non-polar solvent-based paints more compatible.

Dispex® Ultra FA 4430 is a nonionic surfactant used to improve the storage stability of emulsion paints and their compatibility with cement and lime. In liquid form, Dispex Ultra® FA 4430 serves as a nonionic surfactant for enhancing the storage stability of emulsion paints and their compatibility with cement and lime.

Dispex® AA 4030 is an effective polymeric dispersing agent based on acrylic acid ammonium salt, characterized by its yellowish liquid form. It demonstrates excellent dispersing efficiency for inorganic pigments and extenders, high efficiency, and synergistic effects in combination with polyphosphates.

Dispex® AA 4140 is a derivative of a family of highly effective, low-viscosity dispersing agents for water-based coating systems, especially suitable for the dispersion of inorganic pigments and fillers. It is a solution of a sodium salt of an acrylic polymer in water and serves as an ideal dispersing agent for a wide range of water-based coatings. Offering improved storage stability for both pigment dispersion and formulated paint compared to inorganic dispersing agents, Dispex® AA 4140 exhibits little or no adverse reaction to high temperatures or pH changes.

Dispex® CX 4234 is a hydrophobic dispersant for interior and exterior architectural coatings, offering advantages such as excellent scrub resistance, early blister resistance at high humidities, excellent gloss development, good color acceptance, good dispersant efficiency, excellent associative thickener synergism, compatibility with all kinds of emulsions, and suitability for both interior and exterior architectural coatings.

Dispex® Ultra PA 4503 is a dispersing resin with self-emulsifying properties, suitable for the production of VOC-free pigment concentrates and systems with a wide pH range. In clear, yellowish liquid form, Dispex® Ultra PA 4503 acts as a dispersing resin, contributing to the production of VOC-free pigment concentrates.

Dispex® AA 4145 is a highly effective polymeric dispersing agent based on acrylic acid sodium salt. It serves as a versatile solution for dispersing inorganic fillers and pigments. Being anionic in nature and supplied in the form of a sodium salt, Dispex® AA 4145 exhibits excellent dispersing efficiency for inorganic pigments and extenders. Its high efficiency is further complemented by synergistic effects when used in combination with polyphosphates. Additionally, Dispex® AA 4145 boasts excellent storage stability, making it a reliable choice for various applications in the realm of dispersion technology.

Acronal® S 533 is an aqueous dispersion consisting of a copolymer blend of butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, and styrene. This product is manufactured without the addition of APEO, ammonia, or formaldehyde. It comes in a liquid dispersion form and serves as a raw material specifically designed for industrial use.