Products in Wood Coatings & Finishes: Top Coat

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.

Rheovis® PU 1190 is a polyurethane-based associative thickener, a solvent-free non-ionic rheology additive with strong thickening properties at low shear stress. It achieves higher pseudoplastic viscosities compared to other PUR thickeners, offering excellent film-forming properties, good pigment wetting, and high UV stability.

Rheovis® PU 1191 is a rheology modifier with high pseudoplastic viscosity compared to other polyurethane thickeners. It is heavy metal-, solvent-, and VOC-free, ensuring easy incorporation and handling. This environmentally friendly and highly efficient modifier supports film formation, pigment wetting, and demonstrates superior sag resistance, low viscosity drop on tinting, and excellent chemical- and UV-stability.

Rheovis® PU 1331 is a versatile rheology modifier, usable as a sole thickener or in combination with other rheology modifiers, depending on the desired rheology profile. When used alone, Rheovis® PU 1331 creates an almost Newtonian rheology profile, which is desirable in wood coatings where excellent penetration and leveling are important.

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® RM 1469 is a multifunctional additive designed to serve as a rheology modifier, anti-sagging agent, and thickener. This versatile product is compatible with various polymers and resins, including polyurethanes (PU), acrylics, melamines and melamine formaldehydes (MF), and cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), along with polyesters. It boasts features such as good shear viscosity and high gloss, making it a valuable addition to formulations where these properties are crucial.

Joncryl® 8387 is a self-crosslinking, newer generation dispersion based on the rheology-controlled technology platform, tailor-made for exterior wood. Classified as an anionic dispersion, it is presented in liquid form. This product serves as a universal binder for exterior wood coatings in decorative and joinery applications, suitable for clear, semi-transparent, and opaque topcoats, as well as primers and impregnations. Joncryl® 8387 exhibits excellent blocking resistance, outstanding water and blushing resistance, and superior wet adhesion.

Joncryl® 8383 is a rheology-controlled (RC) aqueous dispersion of an acrylic self-crosslinking polymer. Classified as an anionic dispersion, it is presented in liquid form. This versatile product offers numerous advantages, serving as a 'workhorse' with broad formulation latitude. It provides an excellent balance of surface hardness, elasticity, and durability, coupled with superior water and blushing resistance. Joncryl® 8383 also exhibits good blocking resistance, strong interaction with associative thickeners, very good wet adhesion, and a clear film resistant to yellowing. 

Joncryl® 8386 is an acrylic binder and resin belonging to the CASE ingredient family. Designed for use in paints and coatings within the building and construction industry, it excels in architectural coatings, wood coatings, finishes, and building envelope and roofing applications. This liquid dispersion showcases advanced technologies in CASE ingredients. With its acrylic and acrylate composition, Joncryl® 8386 offers a versatile solution for formulating high-quality coatings, ensuring optimal performance in various architectural and construction contexts.

FoamStar® ST 2454 is a defoamer highly recommended for systems based on PU-emulsions, amine-neutralized resins, and aqueous 2-pack PU coatings. It is especially efficient in PU emulsions, hybrid systems, and PE solutions, typically without causing a reduction of gloss or transparency. It can be used in clear and top coats.

HALOX® XTAIN® A is a white, non-refractive, tannin stain-inhibiting pigment used in protective coating systems. HALOX® XTAIN® A is a highly efficient tannin stain inhibitor providing a high level of performance and compatibility in a variety of resin systems such as styrene-butadiene latexes, acrylic latexes, vinyl acrylic latexes, and solventborne alkyds.

AFCONA 3755 is a leveling and flow control agent for solvent-based coatings with very effective defoaming properties. It is a pure polyacrylic leveling agent, designed for applications where leveling and defoaming are both important, such as coil and can coatings. It can also be used in other foam-sensitive systems.

SYNTHALAT A 065 is an acrylic resin cross-linked with polyisocyanate. Primarily used in combination with aliphatic polyisocyanates for air- and stove-drying coatings for metals, woods, and plastics. These types of 2 components are preferably used in fields where high coating qualities are required but where stoving is impossible due to the size or heat-sensitivity of the object to be coated. Its applications lie in numerous fields, like furniture, marine transportation, wood flooring, industrial maintenance, and marine coatings.

LIOCRYL AS 615 is an aqueous styrene acrylic emulsion. It is a styrene acrylic emulsion for use in primers and top coats for metal and other substrates. The emulsion contains no alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO's), and it is solvent- and plasticiser-free. It has applications in primers and lacquers, marine coatings, Craft and hobby, architectural coatings, furniture coatings, marine transportation, and also in wood flooring.

SYNTHALAT W 48 is a water-thinnable, specially modified alkyd resin. It is recommended for water-thinnable top coat formulations with good color retention and very good water resistance. It has applications in wood flooring, furniture coatings, industrial maintenance, wood coatings and finishes, marine coatings, and transportation.

SYNTHALAT A-HD 8199 is a polyisocyanate-curing high-solids acrylic resin. It is used as a 2-pack-high solids furniture topcoat with an initial gloss. It has applications in metal coatings, wood flooring, industrial coatings, furniture coatings, wood coatings, and finishes.

LIOCRYL AS 640 is an aqueous hydroxyfunctional acrylic emulsion, solvent- and plasticiser-free. It is suitable for the formulation of fast-drying aqueous 2-pack top coats with high gloss and good chemical resistance. The emulsion requires the addition of coalescents for proper film formation. The emulsion film can have a slightly structured surface. It has applications in metal coatings, automotive OEM coatings, wood flooring, wood coatings, and furnishings.

SYNTHOESTER 186 HS is a hydroxyl group containing, high-solid polyester resin. It is recommended to use it in combination with melamine resins and CAB for base-coat enamels. It can also be used with aliphatic polyisocyanates for air- and oven-drying 2-pack high-solid laquers and fillers with high mechanical properties, high gloss and body, and very good chemical and weather resistance. It has applications in marine transportation, marine coatings, automotive OEM coatings, metal coatings, wood coatings, and finishes.

SYNTHOLUX 197 PE is an aadiation-curing, low-viscosity polyester acrylate resin that is solvent-free. It is used in UV- and electron beam-curing primers and top coats for wood, paper, plastics, and printing inks. It has applications in construction adhesives, industrial adhesives and sealants, wood coatings, and finishes.

SYNTHALAT SR 46 is an air-drying medium-oil alkyd resin. This is recommended for high-quality, bloom-free topcoats in the agricultural machinery sector. It has applications in furniture, metal coatings, marine coatings, industrial maintenance, wood flooring, and other consumer applications.

Ti-Pure™ R-706 is a universal rutile titanium dioxide pigment, manufactured by the chloride process. It is designed to deliver both high gloss and excellent durability in coatings. This outstanding combination of end-use performance properties makes it a versatile pigment in solvent and waterborne systems for architectural, industrial, and automotive applications.

Dar-Tech Hauthane HD-2107 is an aliphatic, polyester-based, aqueous polyurethane dispersion with an exceptional balance of properties such as extreme toughness, abrasion resistance, and mar resistance. It was designed for topcoat applications on a wide variety of substrates, including concrete, metal, plastic, and wood.

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 3777 is an anti-crater, substrate wetting and leveling agent for solvent-based coatings. It is the 1st generation of fluorocarbon modified polyacrylic. Recommended as non-silicone leveling agent where silicone is not permitted due to intercoat adhesion problems. However, we highly recommend a combination with a suitable polysiloxane for better overall performance.

AFCONA 4570 is a highly effective polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments, as well as carbon blacks. It exhibits excellent stability due to its steric hindrance and electron repulsion characteristics, making it suitable for use with all types of pigments. It is a high molecular weight dispersant, promoting good color acceptance and resin-free pigment concentrate preparation. This modified polyacrylate polymer is an ideal solution for a wide range of applications.

AFCONA 4530 is a high molecular weight, ph-independent polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of pigments in water-based decorative as well as industrial paints. It is a polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments in water-based systems. Through effective steric hindrance and electrostatic repulsion an excellent stability performance on all type of pigments is given.

AFCONA 3250 is an additive designed to provide the highest slip in all solvent-based coatings without stabilizing foam. It is specially developed for all solvent-based systems where slip is the most important factor and foam stabilization is undesirable. AFCONA 3250 belongs to the same family as AFCONA 3230. But while AFCONA 3230 is effective only in polyurethane coatings, AFCONA 3250 works in all solvent-based coatings.

Dar-Tech Hauthane L-3615 is a Dar-Tech Hauthane polyurethane dispersion that provides tough, chemically resistant, glossy coatings. The product has excellent flexibility and gloss retention characteristics. It may be applied to a variety of substrates, including concrete, metals, plastics, and wood materials. It is mainly used in architectural coatings, DIY brush varnishes, and wood furniture.

AFCONA 2020 is a very strong defoamer suitable for most solvent-based coatings, printing inks, and thermosetting resin systems. It eliminates foam and blistering, regardless of the source of the air bubbles. However, it is not suitable for transparent, high-gloss clear topcoats.

AFCONA 3239 is an additive designed as a slip and leveling agent that also offers defoaming. It is a very suitable leveling agent for epoxies, and will not stabilize foam, but instead act as an effective defoamer in such systems.

Lo-Vel® 275 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

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.

AFCONA 3570 is a leveling and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings with a low foam stabilizing effect. It is a fluorocarbon modified polyacrylic, neutralized with a suitable amine, and dissolved in water. It is suitable for all water-based paints and is recommended for use in all kinds of water-based coatings with a pH value of 8.0 or higher.

Dar-Tech Hauthane HD-4669 is a hard, co-solvent-free, aliphatic, aqueous polyurethane dispersion. It was designed for topcoat applications on a wide variety of substrates, including concrete, metal, plastic, and wood. This grade can be used as a sole vehicle or blended with acrylic emulsions for spray, dip, or rotogravure applications. It may be thickened with associative thickeners for alternative application methods.

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.