Products in Floor Coatings: Good Compatibility

Tinuvin® 477 is a liquid, high-performance UV absorber designed for solvent-borne and liquid UV-curable coatings. Formulated with a red-shifted tris-resorcinol-triazine chromophore, it is well-suited for safeguarding UVA-sensitive substrates or ingredients. Key features and benefits include a hydroxyphenyl-triazine UV absorber with high extinction in the UV-A range, excellent photo-permanence, and minimal interaction with metal catalysts and amine crosslinkers.

Tinuvin® 5248 is a liquid light stabilizer blend incorporating a triazine-based UV absorber and a basic hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) for coatings, adhesives, and sealants. Formulated to address the high performance and durability needs of exterior solvent-based automotive, industrial, architectural, and decorative coatings, including energy-curable systems (UV, electron beam). Key features and benefits include high thermal stability and photo permanence, containing a basic multipurpose HALS, a UV absorber insensitive to metal ions and amines, preventing the formation of colored complexes, and a synergistic combination providing superior coating protection against gloss reduction, cracking, blistering, delamination, or color change, ensuring comprehensive substrate protection.

Efka® SL 3033 is a highly effective additive that increases slip and surface smoothness. With excellent compatibility properties, it is suitable for use in clear coatings. It improves leveling, scratch and abrasion resistance, prevents floating, enhances anti-blocking characteristics, and prevents cratering.

Tinuvin® 765 functions as a UV absorber, stabilizer, and light stabilizer. It boasts excellent substrate adhesion, high performance, good thermal stability, UV resistance, and strong compatibility. Its applications span across various markets, including automotive and transportation, building and construction, consumer goods, and paints and coatings. Specifically, it finds use in paints and coatings such as automotive OEM coatings, floor coatings in building and construction, coatings and finishes in automotive and transportation, flooring and surfaces in building and construction, furniture coatings in consumer goods, and industrial coatings. Tinuvin® 765 exhibits compatibility with polymers and resins like polyolefins, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), plastics, and elastomers. Its versatile applications range from agricultural and automotive to electrical, electronic, and textile industries. It is available in liquid form.

Tinuvin® 400 is a liquid hydroxyphenyl-triazine (HPT) UV absorber crafted to meet the stringent performance and durability requirements of solvent-borne and 100% solid automotive and industrial finishes. Renowned for its low color and stability, Tinuvin 400 is an excellent choice for coatings where low color characteristics are essential. Key features and benefits encompass high absorbance in the UV-B region, low color and migration, minimal interaction with metal catalysts and amine crosslinkers, and excellent photo performance.

Tinuvin® 5151 is a liquid blend featuring a hydrophilic 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-benzotriazole UV absorber (UVA) and a basic hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS). It is meticulously formulated to meet the high cost, performance, and durability requirements of exterior waterborne and solvent-borne industrial and decorative coatings. Key features and benefits include a synergistic UVA/HALS blend designed for use in water- or solvent-based coatings, hydroxyfunctional UVA allowing reactions with isocyanate and melamine crosslinkers to minimize migration, and excellent spectral coverage in the UV region.

Tinuvin® 171 is a liquid UV light absorber belonging to the hydroxyphenyl-benzotriazole class. Ideal for systems requiring minimal initial yellowing, its absorption spectrum doesn't significantly extend into the visible region. Key features and benefits include its suitability for photographic applications, a low tendency to crystallize, higher loadings, and high extinction in the UVA region.

Efka® FA 4611 is a solvent-free wetting and dispersing agent with acidic groups, excellently suited for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings and printing inks. Is in a clear, slightly yellowish liquid form, Efka® FA 4611 demonstrates broad compatibility in a wide range of resin systems.

Tinuvin® 1130 is a liquid UV absorber belonging to the hydroxyphenyl benzotriazole class, specifically designed for industrial coating applications. Its high temperature and extraction resistance make it well-suited for industrial and automotive coatings. Due to its broad UV absorption spectrum, it efficiently protects light-sensitive substrates such as wood and plastics.

Tinuvin® 900 is a UV absorber belonging to the hydroxyphenyl-benzotriazole class, designed for coating systems under high temperatures and extreme environmental conditions. This solid hydroxyphenyl-benzotriazole offers outstanding UV spectral coverage, ensuring effective protection. It excels in thermal and photo permanence, making it a reliable choice. Specifically advantageous for enhancing the exterior durability of powder and solvent-borne coatings, Tinuvin® 900 stands out as a key solution for maintaining coating integrity in challenging environments.

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.

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.

Tinuvin® 928 is a UV absorber within the hydroxyphenyl benzotriazole class, crafted specifically for high-performance coating applications. It boasts excellent photo permanence and spectral coverage, ensuring robust protection for coatings. Tailored for use in solvent-based and powder coatings, Tinuvin 928 stands as a specialized solution for achieving optimal performance in coatings subjected to diverse environmental challenges.

Tinuvin® 99-2 is a liquid UV absorber of the hydroxyphenyl-benzotriazole class designed for trade sales and industrial coatings. Its broad UV absorption efficiently protects light-sensitive substrates like wood and plastics. Tinuvin 99-2 exhibits very high thermal stability and environmental permanence, making it suitable for coatings exposed to high bake cycles and extreme environmental conditions.

Tinuvin® 384-2 is a liquid UV absorber of the hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole class developed for coatings. With very high thermal stability and environmental permanence, it is suitable for coatings exposed to high bake cycles and extreme environmental conditions. Designed to meet the high-performance and durability requirements of automotive and industrial high-quality finishes, its broad UV absorption efficiently protects light-sensitive base coats or substrates such as wood and plastics.

Tinuvin® 5050 is a solvent-free, liquid blend featuring a 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-benzotriazole UV absorber (UVA) and a basic hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS). This blend is meticulously designed to meet the demanding cost, performance, and durability requirements of exterior solvent-borne industrial and decorative coatings. Key features and benefits include a synergistic UVA/HALS combination for solvent-based systems, offering protection against cracking, loss of gloss, and color change. Tinuvin® 5050 is particularly recommended for non-acid-catalyzed systems.

Tinuvin® 292is a liquid hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) developed specifically for coatings. It comprises an almost pure mixture of two active ingredients, allowing it to remain in liquid form, unlike the tendency of pure diester to solidify, even at room temperature. The efficiency of Tinuvin 292 significantly prolongs the lifetime of coatings by reducing paint defects such as cracking and loss of gloss. Key features and benefits include versatility in both water and solvent based coatings, extension of coating lifetime, and excellent compatibility with a wide variety of coating systems.

Tinuvin® 5100 is a liquid, non-basic aminoether (NOR) hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS), meticulously developed to impart high durability to exterior industrial and decorative coatings. Tailored for coatings requiring a low-basicity, non-interacting, and high-value stabilizer, Tinuvin® 5100 is designed based on amino-ether functionality. Its low basicity minimizes interactions with acidic paint components, such as curing catalysts. The high efficiency of Tinuvin® 5100 significantly enhances coating performance by reducing paint degradation that leads to issues like cracking, gloss reduction in clear coats, and chalking and fading in pigmented paints. Key features and benefits include being a liquid amino-ether (non-interacting) HALS, minimizing interaction with acidic materials like acid catalysts and acidic pigments, and improving coating resistance to cracking and loss of gloss by scavenging free radicals.

Efka® PX 4350 is a liquid dispersant designed for use in industrial coatings and automotive finishes. Leveraging advanced CASE ingredient technologies, this formulation excels in dispersing various components, enhancing the performance of coatings in applications such as automotive OEM coatings, vehicle refinish, floor coatings, and industrial coatings for furniture. Its liquid form ensures easy integration into coating processes, providing efficiency and consistency. Ideal for the automotive and construction industries, Efka® PX 4350 contributes to superior finishes, making it a reliable choice for professionals seeking optimal dispersion capabilities.

FoamStar® ST 2438 is a 100% active defoamer compound combining a hyper-branched FoamStar polymer with high-end organo-silicones. It delivers fast foam knockdown with high efficiency. This defoamer does not reduce the gloss of high gloss paints and coatings, making it effective in difficult-to-defoam high gloss formulations. It ensures fast bubble-break versus conventional defoamers, effectiveness against microfoam, no separation or settling, very good persistence, and suitability for deep and clear/neutral bases.

Syntran® PA-1445 is based on a patented acrylic-olefin graft technology. This unique incorporation of olefin onto the backbone of the acrylic increases the wear resistance and stability of the formulation without sacrificing the burnishability of the wax when used in a floor finish.

Syntran® PA-1475 is based on a patented acrylic-olefin graft technology. This unique incorporation of olefin onto the backbone of the acrylic increases the wear resistance and stability of the formulation without sacrificing the burnishability of the wax when used in a floor finish.

Syntran® PA-1465 is based on a patented acrylic-olefin graft technology. This unique incorporation of olefin onto the backbone of the acrylic increases the wear resistance and stability of the formulation without sacrificing the burnishability of the wax when used in a floor finish.

AFCONA 3700 is a wetting, leveling and flow control agent for solvent-free and solvent-based coatings with excellent anti-crater properties. AFCONA 3700 is a highly fluorocarbon modified polyacrylic polymer. It has very low surface tension and therefore it can substitute and perform as silicones without the side effects of silicones.

AFCONA 2035 is a moderate defoamer that minimizes side effects, prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application, and offers good defoaming and compatibility with most resin systems. It is recommended for medium-viscosity applications applied by brush and conventional spray methods, and is suitable for systems ranging from low to high polarity.

AFCONA 4201 is a polyurethane dispersant that has been developed using an innovative concept, which is based on a newly developed intermediate monomer and anchoring groups. It has a high molecular weight and is capable of deflocculating all types of pigments. It is a modified polyurethane polymer.

AFCONA 4010 is a polymeric dispersant used mainly for inorganic pigments and certain organic pigments. It is principally developed for stabilizing inorganic pigments such as TiO2, iron oxides, and matting agents. It can be used in almost all solvent-based coating systems, because AFCONA 4010 has very good compatibility with almost all resins used in coatings.

AFCONA 4067 is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all types of pigments. AFCONA 4067 is a BTX-free version of a high molecular weight dispersing agent. This dispersant is very effective for inorganic pigments, organic pigments and carbon black dispersion preparation. Its very effective 3-dimensional steric hindrance offers good stability for all pigments. This is a very good dispersant for organic red, yellow and violet pigments.

AFCONA 4011 is a polymeric dispersant mainly for inorganic pigments and some organic pigments. It is an improved version of AFCONA 4010, offering a better balance between price and performance. Principally developed for stabilizing inorganic pigments such as TiO2, iron oxides and matting agents, AFCONA 4011 is compatible with almost all resin used in coatings and can be used in most solvent-based coating systems.

AFCONA 2040 is a moderate defoamer with minimal side effects that prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application. It offers a combination of good defoaming and compatibility with most resin systems. It is recommended for medium-viscosity applications applied by spray and brush, and is particularly suitable for systems ranging from low polarity to high polarity. AFCONA 2035 is recommended for brush and conventional spray applications.

AFCONA 3758 is a leveling and flow control agent for solvent-based coatings with anti-crater properties. AFCONA 3758 is a special modified polyacrylic polymer. It reduces drastically surface tension of organic coating systems. This, together with good compatibility in most solvent-based systems and with minimal foam stabilizing effect, makes it very effective as an anti-crater and flow control agent for all solvent-based coatings.

AFCONA 4016 is a polymeric dispersant mainly used for inorganic pigments and certain organic pigments. AFCONA 4016 is a polymeric dispersant developed principally for stabilizing inorganic pigments such as TiO2, iron oxides, and matting agents. It may also stabilize organic pigments; its performance is better than AFCONA 4010 or AFCONA 4009 for organic pigments and carbon black.

AFCONA 4560 is a polymeric dispersant that provides excellent stability for inorganic and organic pigments in water-based systems. It is a high molecular weight, pH-independent polymeric dispersant that is specifically designed to deflocculate pigments in decorative and industrial paints. It is a modified polyacrylate polymer that offers steric hindrance and electron repulsion for superior performance.

AFCONA 3033 is an additive designed to improve the slip and leveling performance of solvent-based coatings. It is an end-modified special polysiloxane, which enhances the dry slip characteristics of coatings, making it particularly suitable for wood coatings and thermoplastic resins.

AFCONA 3034 is an additive designed to reduce surface tension, improve substrate wetting, and provide anti-crater performance and leveling, including vertical leveling. Its fluorocarbon modification gives it a very low surface tension, further enhancing its performance in anti-crater properties, substrate wetting, and leveling.

AFCONA 2038 is a highly compatible defoamer that does not cause in-can haziness. It prevents the formation of foam and blisters during the manufacturing and application of solvent-based wood finishes. This defoamer has excellent compatibility properties, making it especially suitable for use in clear coatings and high gloss coatings. Additionally, it is suitable for use in applications where dry film transparency is essential, such as when applying thick clear coatings by conventional spraying.