Products in Other Packaging Coatings: Wetting Agent

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® XL 204 is a versatile solution designed to function as a dispersant, wetting agent, and anti-floating agent. With claims of being NMP-free, APEO-free, and tin-free, this product stands out for its exceptional features, including high film thickness, circulation stability, high gloss, wet-on-wet properties, good metal flake orientation, high pigment loading, and low pigment flotation. Its special properties, such as achieving high pigment loading without an increase in viscosity and reducing dispersing time, make it a valuable choice.

ADDITOL® XL 250, a dynamic dispersant and wetting agent, stands out with its versatile applications in solventborne and waterborne coating formulations. This product proudly claims to be APEO-free, bio-based, and tin-free. Its special properties include reducing dispersing time, enhancing gloss and leveling, and effective compatibility with all pigments used in air drying and stoving solvent-borne paints, as well as water-dilutable paint systems.

ADDITOL® VXW 6394 is a versatile formulation that serves as a dispersant and wetting agent. Tailored for a range of applications, including screen printing ink, inkjet ink, waterborne coating, flexography ink, gravel ink, and primer, it proudly claims to be APEO-free and tin-free. Notable features include high gloss, high pigment loading, low reactivity, and wet-on-Wet properties. With applications spanning paints and coatings, especially automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish, ADDITOL® VXW 6394 stands as a comprehensive choice, ensuring optimal performance across various printing and coating formulations.

ADDITOL® XL 6521 is a high molecular wetting and dispersing agent with cationic characteristics, specially formulated for carbon black and organic pigments. It functions as a dispersant and wetting agent in various applications, including solventborne coatings, solventless and high-solids coatings, and inkjet inks. With labeling claims of being APEO-free and monomer-free, this agent ensures good color stability, high gloss, high pigment loading, and low pigment floatation in the end product.

EBECRYL® 331 is a wetting and dispersing agent designed for use in both solvent-free and solvent-containing UV systems. Functioning as a low molecular weight additive, it actively deflocculates and stabilizes pigments through electrical charging at the pigment surface. The high wetting power of EBECRYL® 331 enables the formulation of coatings and inks with elevated gloss and improved color strength. Additionally, it effectively prevents the settling of pigments and extenders, contributing to good leveling properties in the final product. This dispersant and wetting agent belong to the chemical family of bentonite and is applied in various end uses such as radiation-curable coatings, screen printing inks, inkjet inks, flexography inks, and gravure inks. It is labeled as VOC-free and Bisphenol A-free.

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 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.

EBECRYL® 350, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a versatile radiation-curable liquid designed for the automotive and transportation, industrial, and paints and coatings markets. With labeling claims including bisphenol A-free, low-carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free, it meets stringent environmental standards. This cloudy liquid offers a range of application methods, such as curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller coating, and slot-die. Compatible with various substrates, including metal, paper, plastics, and wood, EBECRYL® 350 provides a clear and durable finish, making it suitable for automotive OEM coatings, wood finishes, and various specialty coatings.

ADDITOL® XL 6577 is a solvent-borne coating additive, boasting features such as high sagging resistance, high pigment loading, and a glossy finish. Notably, it aligns with labeling claims of being organotin-free and tin-free. This additive finds diverse applications, including automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, decorative paints, coil coatings, industrial coatings, and metal coatings. Its multifunctional characteristics make it a versatile choice for various coating needs.

METOLAT SC-40 is an APEO-free wetting agent with low foam tendencies suitable for agricultural applications. It is recommended for most common pigments and fillers and is compatible with many emulsion polymers.

METOLAT SC-43 is an APEO-free wetting agent with low foam tendencies suitable for agricultural applications. It is recommended for most common pigments and fillers and is compatible with many emulsion polymers.