Products in Decorative Paints: Wetting Agent

Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 is a low molecular weight wetting and dispersing agent with excellent pigment wetting properties, especially suitable for coatings and aqueous pigment pastes. In viscous liquid form, Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 demonstrates excellent wetting and dispersing properties in aqueous, binder, and solvent-free pigment pastes, providing outstanding flow properties even at high pigment loads.

Hydropalat® WE 3650 is a low-foaming wetting agent with key benefits including highly effective wetting for water-based coatings and ink applications, excellent dynamic surface tension reduction in combination with low foam stabilization, and suitability for lacquers or inks experiencing substrate wetting or cratering issues. Due to its excellent wetting properties, the product can also positively affect ink transfer and adhesion.

Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 is an outstanding wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous coatings, providing high gloss, excellent color strength, and excellent rub-out properties. Presented in yellow, viscous liquid form, Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 is ideal for aqueous top coats based on various binder types such as polyester solutions, polyacrylics, and PUR-emulsions.

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.

FoamStar® PB 2724 is a defoamer that is free from mineral oil and silicone oils. It improves stability, provides resistance against temperature fluctuations, eases pigment dispersion, lowers water absorption, and enhances resistance against water marks. Used as a foam-inhibiting wetting agent in the manufacture of emulsion paints and polymer emulsions, it can also serve as a defoamer in printing pastes and glues applied in printing plants. Additionally, FoamStar® PB 2724 may be an ingredient in the manufacture of anti-foaming agents for various applications.

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.

Hydropalat® WE 3486 is a highly effective, concentrated wetting agent for aqueous formulations, providing strong reduction of surface tension, highly dynamic substrate wetting, ease of handling, and absence of flammable co-solvents. This wetting agent is particularly suitable for difficult-to-wet substrates such as plastics and metal surfaces, cellulose film, aluminum and plastic foils, silicone-treated papers, or glass.

Hydropalat® WE 3485 is a liquid solution meticulously crafted for varnishes. As part of the anionic chemical family, it guarantees compatibility with cellulose and cellulosics. This formulation boasts low surface tension, good compatibility, improved color acceptance, substrate wetting, high gloss, and low foaming for optimal performance. In a convenient liquid form, Hydropalat® WE 3485 seamlessly integrates into varnish formulations, ensuring ease of use.

Hydropalat® WE 3966, a solid solution formulated with polyethylene glycols and polyglycols. As part of Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers (CASE) ingredients, it features low foaming properties. In a convenient solid form, Hydropalat® WE 3966 ensures ease of handling and integration into various formulations.

Hydropalat® WE 3475 is a liquid solution tailored for varnishes. Belonging to the anionic chemical family, this formulation is compatible with cellulose and cellulosics. With features like low surface tension, good compatibility, improved color acceptance, substrate wetting, high gloss, and low foaming, Hydropalat® WE 3475 ensures optimal performance. In a convenient liquid form, this solution facilitates easy integration into your varnish formulations.

Hydropalat® WE 3110 is an exceptional solution in the realm of waterborne coatings. Belonging to the alkyl polyglycol ether chemical family, this product stands out with its solvent-free formulation. Tailored for waterborne coating applications, Hydropalat® WE 3110 guarantees a solvent-free composition, addressing environmental concerns without compromising performance.

Hydropalat® WE 3488 is a liquid solution specially formulated for varnishes. This product, belonging to the anionics chemical family, is designed to excel in varnish applications. With a convenient liquid form, Hydropalat® WE 3488 ensures easy integration into your coating processes.

Hydropalat® WE 3221 is a liquid solution crafted for both radiation-curable and waterborne coatings. As part of the silicone chemical family, this versatile formulation ensures optimal performance. With a convenient liquid form, Hydropalat® WE 3221 facilitates easy integration into your coating processes. Tailored for radiation-curable coatings and waterborne applications, it provides flexibility and efficiency for diverse end uses.

AFCONA 4598 is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant used to deflocculate pigments in water-based decorative and industrial paints. It is a wetting and dispersing additive for water-based coatings and pigment concentrates, which helps to prevent negative flocculation effects such as flooding and floating and improves storage stability.

AFCONA 5209 is an anionic/cationic wetting and dispersing additive used to improve the wetting of pigment surfaces. AFCONA 5209 is the 100% version of AFCONA 5009. It reduces the interfacial tension between pigments or extenders and the vehicle. It stabilizes the pigments through electrical charge repulsion forces.

AFCONA 6230 is a wetting and dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers in solvent-based, solvent-free, and water-based systems. AFCONA 6230 is a wetting and dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers in solvent-based, solvent-free, and water-based systems. It also helps improve color acceptance in these systems.

AFCONA 5054 is a wetting and dispersing additive to prevent sedimentation and flooding of pigments. It helps to reduce interfacial tension between hydrophilic pigments/extenders and the binder, forming a lattice structure with the pigments at the same time. It stabilizes pigment through electrical charge repulsion forces.

AFCONA 5009 is an anionic/cationic wetting and dispersing additive that improves the wetting of pigment surfaces, reducing the interfacial tension between pigments or extenders and the vehicle. It is an economy grade of additive and stabilizes the pigments through electrical charge repulsion forces.

AFCONA 5008 is an anionic/cationic wetting and dispersing additive that improves the wetting of pigment surfaces and organically treated bentonites. It reduces the interfacial tension between pigments or extenders and the vehicle, and also stabilizes the pigments through charge repulsion forces.

AFCONA 5251 is a dispersant developed for dispersing and stabilizing transparent iron oxide pigments. AFCONA 5251 is a dispersant developed for dispersing and stabilizing transparent iron oxide pigments. It may also be used as a dispersant for other inorganic pigments and extenders, for which it reduces the viscosity in the dispersion. Therefore, it is very useful in highly filled systems.

AFCONA 4595 is a wetting and dispersing additive for water-based coatings and pigment concentrates. It improves storage stability and prevents negative flocculation effects, such as flooding and floating. It is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant designed for deflocculation of pigments in water-based decorative and industrial paints.

AFCONA 5207 is a very economical dispersant with good pigment stabilizing performance. It functions as a wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-based architectural and decorative paints, also a very suitable dispersant for printing ink. It will stabilize most of the pigments that are commonly used in these systems.

AFCONA 5051 is a non-ionic dispersant that is used for deflocculating transparent iron oxides, as well as dispersing and stabilizing them. It can also be used as a dispersant for other inorganic pigments and extenders, reducing the viscosity in the dispersion, making it particularly useful in high-filled systems.

AFCONA 5044 is an anionic/cationic wetting and dispersing additive to improve the wetting of pigment surfaces and organically treated bentonites. AFCONA 5044 is an additive for pigment dispersion. It reduces the interfacial tension between the vehicle and pigments or extenders. It stabilizes the pigments through electrical charge repulsion forces.

Borchi® Gen 0851 is a Wetting and Dispersing Agent for Organic Pigments / Color Development / High Jetness in Carbon Black Pigments. Carbon black and organic pigments are difficult to disperse in water-based formulations. Borchi® Gen 0851 is a non-ionic wetting and dispersing agent, designed to efficiently achieve maximum color generation and high jetness in aqueous compositions. The dispersing agent is high molecular weight and VOC-free. Borchi® Gen 0451 dispersant works well in solvent-based coatings. Borchi® Gen 0851 is a high molecular weight non-ionic and VOC-free dispersant for organic pigments and carbon black in water-based coatings.

Wetting and Dispersing Agent for Stabilizing Pigments and Fillers with Polar SurfacesBorchi® Gen 0650 is an anionic, APEO- and VOC-free wetting and dispersing agent for water- and solvent-based coating systems. This dispersant is highly effective in stabilizing pigments and fillers with very polar surfaces . These include titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) , iron oxide , and hydrophilic organic pigments.

ADDITOL® VXW 6214 is a fluorine-modified additive serving as both a leveling agent and substrate wetting agent in waterborne paint systems, formulated without silicone. With labeling claims of being tin-free, NMP-free, and APEO-free, this additive stands out for its commitment to environmental considerations. It offers features such as high gloss, wet-on-wet properties, improved short-wave reduction, faster cycle time, improved edge coverage, and enhanced long-wave reduction. Suitable for applications in decorative paints, wood coatings, and finishes, ADDITOL® VXW 6214 contributes to the performance and esthetics of waterborne coatings.

ADDITOL® XW 395 is a versatile solution for waterborne paint systems, functioning as a wetting agent, defoamer, and leveling agent. It carries labeling claims of being APEO-free, formaldehyde-free, and tin-free, ensuring high-quality results. Its features include improved surface preparation, reduced short waves, and enhanced dullness, making it an excellent choice for waterborne coatings and clearcoats.

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.

ADDITOL® VXW 6503 N is a leveling and substrate wetting agent formulated with a polyether-modified polysiloxane, designed for waterborne paint systems. It effectively reduces surface tension, enhancing substrate wetting and leveling in the absence of foam stabilization. Notably, ADDITOL® VXW 6503 N maintains surface slip and does not impact recoatability. This formulation delivers improved performance in waterborne paint applications, making it a valuable addition for achieving optimal wetting and leveling characteristics without compromising other essential properties.

ADDITOL® XW 6580 is a leveling and substrate wetting agent formulated with a polyether-modified siloxane, suitable for both waterborne and solvent-borne paint systems. This additive is designed to reduce surface tension effectively, leading to improved substrate wetting and leveling, without contributing to foam stabilization. It is labeled as tin-free, monomer-free, and APEO-free. ADDITOL® XW 6580 offers features such as circulation stability, wet-on-wet properties, multi-substrate adhesion, improved edge coverage, low film thickness, improved long-wave reduction, and reduced surface preparation. It finds applications in solvent-borne coatings, clearcoats, and waterborne coatings.

ADDITOL® XL 255 N, a proficient dispersant and wetting agent, elevates coatings in solvent-borne, solventless, and high-solids formulations. ADDITOL® XL 255 N proudly claims to be APEO-free, bio-based, and tin-free. Its special properties include reducing flocculation with common organic and inorganic pigments, enhancing color strength and gloss in air drying, and stoving paint systems. With its effective wetting and dispersing capabilities, ADDITOL® XL 255 N not only shortens pigment grinding time but also prevents the settling of pigments and extenders.

ADDITOL® XW 330, a specialized dispersant and wetting agent, is formulated to excel in aqueous systems. Proudly APEO-free, tin-free, and solvent-free, ADDITOL® XW 330 exhibits environmental compatibility. With special properties as a wetting and dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and extenders, as well as the ability to stabilize emulsion paints and prevent thickening, ADDITOL® XW 330 offers a versatile solution. Notably, it is specifically designed for use in non-glossy emulsion paints. For applications requiring silky and high-gloss emulsion paints, ADDITOL® VXW 6200 is recommended. The distinguishing features of ADDITOL® XW 330 make it a valuable choice for achieving optimal results in various non-glossy emulsion paint formulations.

ADDITOL® XL 6514/80, a powerful dispersant and wetting agent, is crafted to excel in both solventless and high-solids coating and solventborne coating applications. ADDITOL® XL 6514/80 proudly claims to be tin-free, bio-based, and APEO-free, ensuring environmental compatibility and performance. Tailored for use in the automotive and transportation sectors, ADDITOL® XL 6514/80 finds its applications in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish formulations.

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.

ADDITOL® XW 390 serves as a silicone-free flow and wetting agent designed for waterborne coating systems. It effectively prevents flow defects in various waterborne coatings and enhances substrate wetting. This APEO-free, formaldehyde-free, and tin-free formulation is compatible with epoxies (EP). Noteworthy features include improved edge coverage, long wave reduction, wet-on-wet properties, short wave reduction, and low migration. Widely applicable, it finds use in enamel, waterborne coating, and epoxy coating applications.