Products in Architectural Coatings

Hydropalat® WE 3642 functions as a wetting agent primarily used in waterborne coatings. It finds application across various sectors such as automotive, building and construction, consumer goods, and in the paints, coatings, printing, and packaging industries. It typically comes in liquid form.

Rheovis® PE 1330 is a Newtonian rheology modifier designed for aqueous coatings. It is solvent-free and provides high ICI viscosity, offering complete control of rheological properties independent of pH. This modifier enhances flow and leveling properties, improves hiding power, and provides benefits such as wash and scrub resistances, spatter resistance, resistance properties, and good gloss development, ensuring excellent shelf life of coatings.

Rheovis® AS 1180 is a liquid rheology modifier crafted for applications in the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) industry. With its primary function as a rheology modifier, this product optimizes viscosity and flow characteristics. Rheovis® AS 1180, in liquid form, is well-suited for enhancing performance in the building and construction and paints and coatings markets.

Foamaster® MO 2135 serves as a defoamer, offering distinct features such as maximum plant uptake and optimum micronutrient availability. Foamaster® MO 2135 caters to various markets, including agriculture and feed, automotive and transportation, building and construction, and paints and coatings.

Foamaster® WO 2323 is a defoamer designed for low-odor emulsion paints. Its chemical composition involves a formulation based on white oil and non-ionic surfactants, making it suitable for both the manufacturing and application of emulsion paints.

Rheovis® HS 1980 is a solid rheology modifier crafted for applications in the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) industry, particularly in the building and construction and paint and coating markets. With its primary function as a rheology modifier, this solid formulation offers versatility in optimizing viscosity and flow characteristics.

FoamStar® ED 2521 serves as an emulsion defoamer, providing excellent foam suppression during grinding and application. It retains antifoam efficiency during extended storage of paint, is easy to incorporate without requiring strong shear forces, and does not lead to a loss of gloss or fogging.

Tinuvin® 5060 is a solvent-free, liquid blend featuring a 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-benzotriazole UV absorber (UVA) and a non-basic hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS). It is tailored to meet the high cost, performance, and durability requirements of exterior solventborne industrial and decorative coatings, particularly those suited for oxidative drying and acid-catalyzed systems. Key features and benefits include a synergistic UVA/HALS combination for solvent-based coatings and excellent photo-protection against loss of gloss, cracking, and color change. Notably, being a non-basic HALS, it allows formulating with acidic materials, including acid catalysts and acidic pigments.

Efka® FA 4608 is a liquid powerhouse designed to excel as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and dispersant. This versatile formulation boasts features such as high gloss, floating resistance, and flooding resistance. In its liquid form, Efka® FA 4608 ensures easy application.

Rheovis® AS 1337 serves as an effective rheology-control thickener for water-based systems. Designed to improve Newtonian rheological properties over a broad shear rate range without exhibiting significant thixotropic effects, it allows the formulation of high-gloss paint systems with optimal flow properties for manual application techniques. The chemical nature is based on an acrylic copolymer.

Rheovis® PU 1216 is a non-ionic, medium pseudoplastic rheology modifier developed for water-based coatings, existing in a liquid physical form. It imparts pseudoplastic behavior to aqueous systems, exhibiting film-building properties and a strong affinity for pigments. Notably, its thickening capability remains unaffected by pH variations. This modifier enhances flow and gloss, augments hiding power, improves wash and scrub resistance, and demonstrates exceptional spatter resistance during roller application. As a CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers) ingredient, it excels in providing excellent flow, high gloss, enhanced coating hiding power, good texture, and spatter resistance.

Rheovis® PU 1235 serves as a rheology modifier designed for aqueous paints and coatings, presenting itself in a hazy liquid physical form. It acts as a highly effective rheology-control agent across a broad spectrum of water-based coatings, functioning as a mid-shear thickener that imparts low shear viscosity while moderately contributing to high shear viscosity in latex-based paints. This modifier demonstrates excellent brush and roller application properties. As a CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers) ingredient, it is recognized for its ease of handling, low viscosity, mid-shear contribution, and spatter resistance.

Rheovis® HS 1153 functions as a rheology modifier, primarily intended for waterborne coatings in its end uses. Presenting itself as a dispersion, this product under the CASE ingredients category boasts features such as improved rheology and sag resistance, making it suitable for applications in architectural coatings.

Rheovis® PU 1250 is a polyurethane-based associative thickener, a non-ionic, medium pseudoplastic rheology modifier for water-based coatings. It provides ph-independent thickening, improved flow and gloss, increased hiding power, wash and scrub resistances, and outstanding spatter resistance during roller application. The chemical nature involves polyurethane polymer in water/butyldiglycol.

Hydropalat® WE 3136 is a difunctional block copolymer surfactant that is liquid in nature, terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. It is a nonionic surfactant that is 100% active. It's end use is for waterborne coatings, and it carries the labeling claim of being non-toxic.

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.

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.

Hydropalat® WE 3186 functions as a wetting agent primarily used in waterborne coatings. It finds application across various sectors such as automotive, building and construction, consumer goods, and in the paints, coatings, printing, and packaging industries. It typically comes in liquid form.

Hydropalat® WE 3432 functions as a wetting agent primarily used in waterborne coatings. It finds application across various sectors such as automotive, building and construction, consumer goods, and in the paints, coatings, printing, and packaging industries. It typically comes in liquid form.

Hydropalat® WE 3185 EL, functioning as a wetting agent, is designed for waterborne coatings in applications like automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, architectural coatings, roof coatings, wood coatings, and finishes. With its liquid physical form, it ensures efficient wetting in various formulations.

Loxanol® MI 6840 is a highly concentrated aqueous dispersion of paraffin wax designed to increase the hydrophobicity of water-based exterior coatings. It is effective in enhancing the hydrophobic properties of water-based exterior coatings and textured finishes.

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.

Joncryl® 8284 is a rheology-controlled (RC) aqueous dispersion of an acrylic copolymer with active tannin-blocking properties. Classified as an anionic dispersion and specifically designed for use in waterborne ink (ink and toner type), this product belongs to the chemical family of amines. It is presented in liquid form with water as its carrier.

Attagel® 50, a versatile thickener designed for coatings in the CASE industry. Tailored for applications in automotive and transportation, architectural coatings, and building construction, this powder excels in delivering optimum viscosity. Attagel® 50 proves indispensable in architectural coatings, EIFS, insulation, and vehicle refinish. Its advanced thickening technology ensures superior performance in building envelope and roofing applications. As a key ingredient in paints and coatings, this powder enhances the overall quality and finish.

Rheovis® PU 1340 stands as a highly effective high-shear rheology modifier tailored for paints and coatings that require a Newtonian rheology profile. It appears as a milky white to slightly yellowish liquid. This modifier offers numerous benefits, including excellent flow and leveling properties, improved hiding power, enhanced wash and scrub resistance, excellent spatter resistance, and good gloss development. Notably, it can be utilized as the sole thickener for paints and coatings.

Hydropalat® WE 3161, functioning as a wetting agent, is designed for waterborne coatings in applications like automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, architectural coatings, roof coatings, wood coatings, and finishes. Its liquid physical form contributes to its ease of incorporation in formulations.

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.

Rheovis® AS 1956 is an efficient acrylic thickener (ASE) in powder form with pronounced pseudoplastic (low-shear) flow behavior. Its chemical nature is an anionic polyacrylate. This powder-form thickener is especially suited for textured finishes and marble stone finishes in many aqueous paint and coating systems.

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.

Hydropalat® WE 3106 functions as a wetting agent primarily used in waterborne coatings. It finds application across various sectors such as automotive, building and construction, consumer goods, and in the paints, coatings, printing, and packaging industries. It typically comes in liquid form.

Foamaster® MO 2136 serves as a defoamer, offering distinct features such as maximum plant uptake and optimum micronutrient availability. Foamaster® MO 2136 caters to various markets, including agriculture and feed, automotive and transportation, building and construction, and paints and coatings.

Loxanol® CA 5330 is a coalescing agent. It is an excellent coalescing agent in architectural coatings, industrial coatings, construction and building products, and graphic arts applications. It can be used with all kinds of binders, particularly with vinyl acetates, styrene acrylates, and pure acrylic resins. Due to its characteristic odor, Loxanol® CA 5330 is only recommended for exterior applications.

Hydropalat® WE 3645 functions as a wetting agent primarily used in waterborne coatings. It finds application across various sectors such as automotive, building and construction, consumer goods, and in the paints, coatings, printing, and packaging industries. It typically comes in liquid form.

Rheovis® AS 1140 is a liquid rheology modifier designed for applications in coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE). With its primary function as a rheology modifier, this product enhances the viscosity and flow characteristics of formulations. Falling under the CASE Ingredients technology, Rheovis® AS 1140, in liquid form, proves versatile for optimizing the performance of coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers.

Rheovis® VP 1231 is a rheology modifier that, unlike traditional acrylic thickeners effective in alkaline pH, has its maximum thickening effect in polymer dispersions at a pH of about 5. It can be used as a protective colloid in the production of resin dispersions and is suitable when resin solutions are mixed with polymer dispersions.

Foamaster® MO 2150 is an excellent defoamer for mid to high PVC decorative coatings, offering exceptional product stability and retaining antifoaming properties during paint storage. It is based on mineral oil and is a blend of foam-destroying substances.