Products in Automotive & Transportation: Coil Coating

Sudafast™ Blue 2662 stands out with its reddish shade Alpha Blue pigment, renowned for its exceptional tinting strength and tailored surface properties. This versatile pigment finds application across multiple sectors, including coil coating, decorative paints, powder coating, solvent-borne coating, and stains.

Sudaperm™ Red Violet 2995, a beta-type quinacridone pigment, showcases a transparent red-violet hue and is highly praised for its exceptional light, weather, and chemical fastness. It offers good rheological properties in water-based colorants and imparts a distinct maroon shade suitable for powder and coil coating applications. This pigment enhances vibrancy and durability in the finished products.

Efka® PX 4753 is a liquid formulation designed to function as an emulsifier and dispersant, specifically tailored for epoxies (EP) and acrylics. This versatile solution boasts tin-free labeling claims, aligning with environmentally conscious practices. Efka® PX 4753, in its liquid form, ensures easy and efficient application. Noteworthy features include high pigment loading and high gloss, enhancing the overall performance of formulations.

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.

Efka® FL 3745 is a silicone-free flow and leveling agent with air release properties designed for liquid non-aqueous coatings. It is also suitable for powder coatings, modifying surface tension to provide smooth, trouble-free film surfaces, and enhancing gloss. In its physical form, it is a clear, colorless liquid.

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.

Efka® PX 4787 is a liquid formulation serving as a versatile emulsifier and dispersant. Tailored to meet the needs of diverse markets, including automotive and transportation, consumer goods, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging, Efka® PX 4787 ensures ease of application in its liquid form.

Tinuvin® 144 is a Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer (HALS) belonging to the family of Bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidyl) [[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]methyl]butylmalonate. As a versatile CASE ingredient, it functions as a light stabilizer and UV absorber (UVA) in various applications, particularly in the automotive and transportation sectors, including OEM coatings. With a solid physical form, Tinuvin® 144 is adept at enhancing the durability and performance of paints and coatings, making it a preferred choice in industrial coatings such as coil coatings.

Tinuvin® 249 is a liquid non-basic hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) formulated for coatings. Specifically designed to address challenges in solvent-based automotive, industrial, and decorative coatings where other HALS may fail due to basicity or compatibility issues. Key features and benefits include non-basic HALS composition, low viscosity, solvent-free nature, lack of interaction with acidic paint ingredients, high thermal stability, excellent color stability during shelf life, broad compatibility in solvent-based systems of varying polarity, non-exuding, and good long-term performance. Its chemical structure is a piperidine derivative.

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® 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 4620 is a low-molecular-weight dispersing agent suitable for use in solvent- and water-based systems. It is very efficient at wetting and dispersing fillers, extenders, and inorganic pigments. In clear, brownish liquid form, Efka® FA 4620 serves as a versatile dispersing agent.

Efka® FA 4610 is a low-molecular-weight dispersing agent, reducing dispersing time, increasing pigment load, and improving gloss and flow. Is in a transparent, slightly yellowish liquid form, Efka® FA 4610 enhances the efficiency of dispersing agents.

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® 152 is a Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer (HALS) belonging to the family of Ingredients. Its chemical composition, ethanol, 2-amino-, reacts with cyclohexane and peroxidized N-butyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinamine-2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine. This multifunctional product acts as a light stabilizer and UV absorber (UVA) within the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers industry. Primarily used in automotive OEM coatings and industrial coatings, including coil coatings, it enhances durability and resilience. Tinuvin® 152, available in a solid physical form, is a technologically advanced solution for achieving superior performance in paint and coating applications, particularly in the demanding automotive and transportation sectors.

Efka® PX 4731 is a versatile product, acts as a dispersant and defoamer in applications like radiation curable ink, solventborne ink, and coil coating. With features such as high color strength, high gloss, and viscosity stability, it finds application in automotive OEM coatings, consumer goods, including coil coatings, furniture coatings, industrial coatings, and industrial maintenance coatings. This liquid additive enhances the overall performance of formulations.

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.

Efka® PX 4780 is a liquid formulation designed to function as an emulsifier and dispersant. This versatile solution caters to diverse markets, including automotive and transportation, consumer goods, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging. In its liquid form, Efka® PX 4780 ensures easy and efficient application.

Irganox® 1076 is a highly effective primary phenolic antioxidant designed for use with organic substrates like coatings, plastics, elastomers, adhesives, and waxes. It provides robust protection against thermo-oxidative degradation. Key benefits include being non-discoloring, odorless, highly resistant to extraction, low volatility, and having excellent compatibility. It can be used in conjunction with other additives, such as co-stabilizers, light stabilizers, and other functional stabilizers.

Efka® PU 4061 is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent, a polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments. It improves gloss and DOI, reduces flooding, and increases color strength, making it suitable for solvent-based coatings, especially high-quality industrial coatings like automotive topcoats, coil coatings, and 2-pack polyurethane coating systems.

Efka® PX 4733 is an advanced polymeric dispersant with a core-shell structure. It is a 100% active, liquid dispersant with high pigment loading at low mill base viscosity. Particularly effective in UV-curable and mild-solvent ink-jet systems, it is suitable for use in UV-curable ink systems, including flexographic, lithographic, and screen inks.

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.

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.

VINNOL® H 30/48 M is a terpolymer consisting of approximately 70 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC), 29 wt.% vinyl acetate (VAc), and 1 wt.% dicarboxylic acid. It contains carboxylate groups within its structure. This product is primarily employed as a binder for surface coating compounds and printing inks. VINNOL® H 30/48 M acts as a thermoplastic, physically drying binder that forms a film upon evaporation of the solvent in the formulation.

VINNOL® H 15/45 M Special is a specialized carboxylate-containing terpolymer composed of approximately 84 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC), 15 wt.% vinyl acetate (VAc), and 0.5 wt.% dicarboxylic acid. Its primary application is as a binder for surface coating compounds and printing inks. This thermoplastic and physically drying binder creates a film as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

HDK® H15 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H15 is commonly utilized as a thickening and thixotropic agent in coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and other applications. Additionally, it serves as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers. Moreover, HDK® H15 functions as a free flow additive in the production of technical powders.

VINNOL® H 15/45 M is a carboxylate-containing terpolymer consisting of approximately 84 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC), 15 wt.% vinyl acetate (VAc), and 1 wt.% dicarboxylic acid. It is primarily employed as a binder in surface coating compounds and printing inks. VINNOL® H 15/45 M functions as a thermoplastic, physically drying binder that undergoes film formation as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

Neol® Neopentyl Glycol Flakes is a colorless solid at room temperature (approx. 20°C) with a sweet odor. It is a bifunctional alcohol used in the synthesis of the following products: Resins, such as polyurethanes and polyesters Polyols, such as polyesters, polycarbonates and polycaprolactones Plasticizers

HDO® 1,6-Hexanediol Flakes is a bifunctional alcohol used in the synthesis of the following products: Resins, such as polyurethanes and polyesters Polyols, such as polyesters and polycarbonates Plasticizers

HDO® 1,6-Hexanediol Molten Low PCF is a bifunctional alcohol used in the synthesis of the following products: Resins, such as polyurethanes and polyesters Polyols, such as polyesters and polycarbonates Plasticizers

BASF 1,5-Pentanediol (PDO) is a colorless liquid at room temperature (20°C). It is miscible in water and organic solvents. It is a bifunctional alcohol used in the synthesis of the following products: Resins, such as polyurethanes and polyesters Polyols, such as polyesters and polycarbonates Plasticizers Piperidine

Neol® Neopentyl Glycol Sol. 90% is a colorless aqueous slurry with a mildly sweet odor. It is a bifunctional alcohol used in the synthesis of the following products: Resins, such as polyurethanes and polyesters Polyols, such as polyesters, polycarbonates and polycaprolactones Plasticizers

HALOX® 430 JM is a non-toxic, heavy metal-free anti-corrosive pigment designed for use in waterborne and solventborne protective coating systems. HALOX® 430 JM is based on a unique synergy between an ion scavenging and passivation mechanism. It is recommended for use in long-term applications where the use of heavy metals, such as zinc, strontium, barium, molybdenum, and chromate, is of concern.

HALOX® 550 WF is a water-free (WF) corrosion inhibitor and adhesion promoter that uses a sol-gel-based formula. It is designed to protect a variety of coatings, including waterborne and solventborne clear coats, glossy direct-to-metal coatings, thin-film coatings, acrylic emulsions, polyurethanes, epoxies, alkyds, water-reducible alkyds, PVB wash primers, and polyester resins. This product is suitable for use in low-pH and acid-catalyzed systems.

HALOX® 350 is a highly active organic corrosion inhibitor with 97–100% solids, specifically designed to prevent flash rust and in-can corrosion while also providing temporary corrosion protection. This product is an effective alternative to toxic nitrite-based flash rust inhibitors. It is in the form of a slightly yellow powder.