Products in Floor Coatings: 2K (2 component) Coating

Efka® FA 4665 is a low-molecular-weight dispersing agent that helps prevent interfacial tension between hydrophilic pigments, extenders, and binder. Its polyfunctional composition and incorporation of a compatible polysiloxane result in reduced dispersing time, stabilization of the pigment dispersion, and reduced pigment sedimentation. In transparent, slightly brownish liquid form, Efka® FA 4665 demonstrates several advantages.

Efka® PB 2020 is a defoamer that accelerates defoaming in solvent-based coatings. It eliminates foaming and blistering caused by various factors, such as wood or paper substrates or during pumping, rolling, flooding, or airless spraying. This defoamer is particularly suitable for nitrocellulose lacquers, acid-curable wood finishes, two-pack polyurethane lacquers, and cold-cured epoxy resin systems.

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® 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® 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® SI 2723 acts as a defoamer, developed for the rapid de-aeration of solvent-free polyurethane and epoxy compounds. It yields excellent results in flooring applications, ensuring foam- and blister-free self-leveling coatings. Additionally, it acts as a leveling agent, contributing to a smooth coating surface, all while maintaining a low odor. Its chemical nature consists of a solution of defoaming substances containing silicone.

Efka® FA 4666 is a low-molecular-weight dispersing agent that helps prevent interfacial tension between hydrophilic pigments, extenders, and binder. With advantages such as reduced dispersing time, reduced pigment sedimentation, and prevention of flooding and floating, Efka® FA 4666 is presented in transparent, slightly brownish liquid form.

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.

Efka® SI 2022 is a silicone-based defoamer suitable for both solvent-based and solvent-free coatings. It prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application. It is recommended for two-pack systems based on polyurethane and epoxy resins, especially suited for polyurethane-based curtain coating finishes, and baking enamels based on alkyd resins or saturated polyesters.

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.

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.

Sovermol® 1093 is renowned for its features, boasting water resistance, chemical resistance, and exceptional weatherability. Its versatility extends across various markets, including automotive and transportation, building and construction, and consumer goods, specifically in paint and coating applications. Within the automotive and transportation sectors, it excels in automotive OEM coatings and marine coatings. In building and construction, it is a preferred choice for floor coatings, wood coatings, and finishes. Additionally, it contributes to coatings and finishes for automotive applications, marine coatings, flooring, and surfaces in building and construction, and furniture coatings in consumer goods. This product is a top contender for industrial coatings in automotive and transportation, providing compatibility with marine substrates and surfaces. Notably, it serves as a type 2K (2-component) liquid coating, ideal for wood applications.

Sovermol® 1102 boasts a range of impressive features, including water resistance, chemical resistance, and excellent weatherability. It serves diverse markets such as automotive and transportation, building and construction, and consumer goods, specifically targeting paint and coating applications. In the automotive and transportation sectors, it excels in automotive OEM coatings and marine coatings. Within building and construction, it finds application in floor coatings, wood coatings, and finishes. Additionally, it contributes to coatings and finishes in automotive settings, marine coatings, flooring and surfaces in building and construction, and furniture coatings in the consumer goods industry. This product stands out in industrial coatings, particularly in the automotive and transportation sectors, offering compatibility with marine substrates and surfaces. Notably, it functions as a type 2K (2-component) liquid coating, making it an ideal choice for wood applications.

Sovermol® 1140 is distinguished by its impressive features, including water resistance, chemical resistance, and exceptional weather durability. Its versatile applications span various industries, including automotive and transportation, building and construction, and consumer goods, primarily focusing on paints and coatings. In the automotive and transportation sectors, it excels in automotive OEM coatings and marine coatings. In building and construction, it finds purpose in floor coatings, wood coatings, and finishes. Additionally, it plays a significant role in coatings and finishes for automotive and marine purposes, flooring and surfaces in building and construction, and furniture coatings in the consumer goods sector. This product stands out in the realm of industrial coatings, particularly in the automotive and transportation sectors. Notably, it caters to marine-compatible substrates and surfaces. Functioning as a type 2K (2-component) liquid coating, it is especially well-suited for wood applications.

Sovermol® 818 boasts remarkable features such as water resistance, chemical resistance, and exceptional weather durability. Its applications span various markets, including automotive and transportation, building and construction, and consumer goods, primarily focusing on paints and coatings. In the automotive and transportation sectors, it excels in automotive OEM coatings and marine coatings. Within building and construction, it contributes to floor coatings, wood coatings, finishes, flooring, and surfaces. Additionally, in the consumer goods industry, it plays a significant role in furniture coatings. This product is a preferred choice for industrial coatings in both the automotive and transportation sectors, offering compatibility with marine substrates and surfaces. Specifically formulated as a type 2K (2-component) coating, it caters especially to wood applications.

Sovermol® 1058 showcases water resistance, chemical resistance, and excellent weatherability. It serves diverse markets such as automotive and transportation, building and construction, consumer goods, and paint and coating applications. In the automotive and transportation sectors, it's utilized in automotive OEM coatings and marine coatings. Within building and construction, it finds application in floor coatings, wood coatings and finishes, and flooring and surfaces. For consumer goods, it contributes to furniture coatings. Additionally, it plays a role in industrial coatings for both furniture and automotive and transportation purposes. Specifically designed for automotive and transportation needs, it caters to transportation needs and is compatible with marine substrates and surfaces. This product is classified as a wood coating type 2K (2 components) and is available in liquid form.

Sovermol® 100 offers a range of features, including water resistance and chemical resistance, coupled with excellent weatherability. It caters to various markets such as automotive and transportation, building and construction, consumer goods, and paint and coating applications. In the automotive and transportation sectors, it serves automotive OEM coatings and marine coatings. In the building and construction field, it specializes in floor coatings and wood coatings and finishes. For consumer goods, particularly furniture, it provides industrial coatings. Notably, Sovermol® 100 is compatible with marine substrates and surfaces and falls under the wood coating type 2K (2-component) category for coatings in the automotive and transportation industries.

Sovermol® 805 is a liquid with a yellow color and a slight odor. Classified under the chemical family of polyols, this product is distinguished by its water resistance, chemical resistance, and excellent weatherability. Sovermol® 805 stands as a reliable solution for applications demanding durability and high performance in challenging environmental conditions.

Sovermol® 1014 boasts water resistance, chemical resistance, and excellent weatherability. It caters to various markets, including automotive and transportation, building and construction, consumer goods, and paint and coating applications. In the automotive and transportation sectors, it's used in automotive OEM coatings and marine coatings. In building and construction, it's applied to floor coatings, wood coatings and finishes, and flooring and surfaces. For consumer goods, it finds usage in furniture coatings. Moreover, in the industrial coatings sector, it serves both furniture coatings and industrial coatings. Specifically for automotive and transportation, it's utilized in transportation and marine-compatible substrates and surfaces. This product falls under the category of wood coating type 2K (2 components) and is available in liquid form.

Sovermol® 1005 features water resistance, chemical resistance, and excellent weatherability. It serves various markets, including automotive and transportation, building and construction, consumer goods, and paint and coating applications. In the automotive and transportation sectors, it is used in automotive OEM coatings and marine coatings. In the building and construction fields, it's utilized in floor coatings and wood coatings and finishes. For consumer goods, it finds application in furniture coatings, while in the industrial coatings sector, it's used in automotive and transportation, specifically in transportation coatings and marine-compatible substrates and surfaces. It falls under wood coating type 2K (2 components) and is available in liquid form.

Sovermol® 1092 boasts various features, including water resistance, chemical resistance, and excellent weatherability. It caters to multiple markets such as automotive and transportation, building and construction, and consumer goods, specifically in paint and coating applications. In the automotive and transportation sectors, it serves automotive OEM coatings and marine coatings. In building and construction, it finds use in floor coatings and wood finishes. Additionally, in consumer goods, it contributes to furniture coatings. This product is especially suitable for industrial coatings across the automotive and transportation sectors, offering compatibility with marine substrates and surfaces. It is a type 2K (2-component) liquid coating.

VINNOL® E 15/45 is a copolymer composed of approximately 85 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC) and 15 wt.% vinyl acetate (VAc). It serves as a binder for surface coating compounds and printing inks. This thermoplastic binder undergoes a physically drying process, resulting in the formation of a film as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

VINNOL® E 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 functions primarily as a binder in surface coating compounds and printing inks. This thermoplastic binder undergoes a physically drying process, resulting in the formation of a film as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

VINNOL® E 18/38 is a copolymer consisting of approximately 82 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC) and 18 wt.% vinyl acetate (VAc). It is primarily utilized as a binder in printing inks and surface coating compounds. This thermoplastic binder undergoes a physically drying process, resulting in the formation of a film as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

VINNOL® E 15/40 A is a hydroxyl-containing copolymer comprising approximately 84 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC) and 16 wt.% acrylic acid esters. Its primary application lies in serving as a binder for surface coating compounds and printing inks. This thermoplastic binder undergoes a physically drying process, resulting in the formation of a film as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

VINNOL® E 22/48 A is a copolymer composed of approximately 75 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC) and 25 wt.% carbon acid esters with hydroxyl functionality. It serves as a binder for surface coating compounds and printing inks. As a thermoplastic and physically drying binder, VINNOL® E 22/48 A undergoes film formation as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

VINNOL® E 15/48 A is a hydroxyl-containing copolymer composed of approximately 84 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC) and 16 wt.% acrylic acid esters. It serves as a binder in surface coating compounds and printing inks. This thermoplastic binder undergoes a physically drying process, resulting in the formation of a film as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

AFCONA 5266 is the solvent-free version of AFCONA 5066 and can be used in the same applications. It can also be post-added to address flooding and floating issues. When combined with a suitable high molecular weight dispersant, it can be used as a co-grinding agent.

AFCONA K172 is a wetting and dispersing additive designed to prevent flooding and sedimentation of pigments. It is a silicone-free version of AFCON K172 and can be used in the same applications. Additionally, AFCONA K172 can be post-added to resolve flooding and floating issues. When combined with a suitable high molecular weight dispersant, it can also act as a co-grinding agent.

AFCONA 3280 is a special modified polysiloxane that is soluble in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters and ketones, but insoluble in water. It offers slip, defoaming, and improvement of surface characteristics without hurting intercoat adhesion. Additionally, it offers better hot water resistance than other polyether modified polysiloxanes.

AFCONA 4017 is a polymeric dispersant mainly used for co-grinding. AFCONA 4017 is a polymeric dispersant mainly developed for co-grinding purposes for coil and can coating, heat cured polyester and acrylic, and epoxy, as well as polyurethane. This product does not depend on polarity and performs well in almost all resin systems, especially when co-grinding dark colors.

AFCONA 4071 is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all types of pigments. It is the result of an innovative concept of polyurethane dispersants. This technology is based on a newly-developed intermediate monomer and anchoring groups. AFCONA 4071 has excellent performance dispersing carbon black. It gives very good blue undertones with high jetness.

AFCONA 3670 is an anti-crater, substrate wetting and leveling agent for solvent-based coatings. AFCONA 3670 is an improved version of AFCONA 3777 on managing surface control of coatings. It has lower surface tension than AFCONA 3777. The combination with a suitable polysiloxane for better overall performance is highly recommended.

AFCONA 2024 is a strong defoamer with leveling performance for all solvent-based coatings. It is a unique defoamer. It has very strong defoaming and anti-foam performances with additional good leveling. This is in contrary with most of the other defoamers, which influence the leveling performance negatively.

AFCONA 2727 is a very effective defoamer and air-releaser for filled and unfilled epoxy, UPE, and polyurethane systems. It is a silicone-based product developed to aid in the rapid de-aeration of polyurethane and epoxy compounds used in flooring or general industrial applications. This is the most effective defoamer for epoxy self- leveling systems.

AFCONA 3030 is a slip and leveling additive for both solvent and water-based systems. It is a polyether-modified polysiloxane and is recommended as a slip and leveling agent to prevent Bénard Cells and provide leveling and prevent craters. It can be used in both water- and solvent-based applications, though it may stabilize foam in water-based coatings.